Cozido à Portuguesa (Keto, no potato)
Portuguese Boiled Stew (Keto, Potato-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, rice, or high-carb beans (e.g., chickpeas). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust and hearty traditional stew featuring a variety of boiled meats (beef, pork, chicken, various sausages like chouriço, farinheira, morcela) and vegetables. The keto modification focuses on the meats and low-carb vegetables like cabbage and turnip, omitting potatoes and high-carb beans.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., brisket), pork (e.g., ribs, ear), chicken, chouriço, morcela (blood sausage), cabbage, turnip, carrots (in moderation), olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, rice, or high-carb beans (e.g., chickpeas). Emphasize low-carb vegetables like cabbage and turnip. Carrots should be in moderation.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Cozido à Portuguesa, por favor, sem batatas, arroz ou grão de bico. Pode adicionar mais couve e nabo, e cenoura com moderação?
For the Cozido à Portuguesa, please no potatoes, rice, or chickpeas. Can I have extra cabbage and turnip, and carrots in moderation?
Watch out for
Carrots can add carbs; some processed sausages (less common in Portugal but possible) might contain fillers/sugars; cooking liquid might contain traces of potato starch if boiled with potatoes for other diners.
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.
More on the Portuguese menuAll 980 Portuguese dishes ›
