Cozido à Portuguesa (Keto Adaptado)
Portuguese Boiled Meat Platter - Keto Adapted
Yes, with a tweak: request the omission of potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, rice, and any sausages known to contain fillers like flour or rice (e.g., morcela, farinheira). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, rustic platter featuring a selection of slow-boiled meats such as beef, pork, and chicken, along with specific low-carb sausages (like chouriço) and green vegetables (e.g., cabbage, turnip greens). This keto adaptation rigorously omits high-carb ingredients like potatoes, carrots, rice, and starchy sausages.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., shin, oxtail), pork (e.g., ribs, bacon, ear), chicken (thigh/leg), chouriço (checked for fillers), cabbage, turnip greens, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the omission of potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, rice, and any sausages known to contain fillers like flour or rice (e.g., morcela, farinheira). Focus on the plain meats and low-carb green vegetables.
Watch out for
Many traditional components are high in carbs (potatoes, carrots, chickpeas). Some sausages (e.g., farinheira, morcela) contain flour or rice. Thorough communication is essential.
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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