Cozido à Portuguesa (Ensopado de Carne e Legumes de Baixo Carboidrato)
Portuguese Meat and Low-Carb Vegetable Stew
Yes, with a tweak: carefully select the meat components and focus on the low-carb vegetables such as cabbage and turnip greens. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring a variety of boiled meats (beef, pork, chicken, various traditional sausages) served with specific low-carb vegetables like cabbage and turnip greens, simmered in a rich broth.
Key ingredients
Beef cuts, pork cuts (ribs, bacon), chicken, various sausages (chorizo), cabbage, turnip greens, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Carefully select the meat components and focus on the low-carb vegetables such as cabbage and turnip greens. Explicitly avoid potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, and rice (which can sometimes be served separately or within the stew). Inquire about specific sausage ingredients, as some (like farinheira) contain flour/bread.
Watch out for
Traditional Cozido includes high-carb vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and sometimes chickpeas. Some sausages (like farinheira) contain flour/bread. Rice is often served as a side.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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