Cozido à Portuguesa (Versão Keto)
Portuguese Boiled Dinner (Keto Meats and Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem batatas, sem cenouras, sem grão de bico' (without potatoes, carrots, chickpeas). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and rustic Portuguese boiled dinner, boasting a variety of meats including beef, pork, and different sausages. This keto version carefully omits starchy vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and chickpeas, focusing on the rich array of meats and low-carb vegetables such as cabbage and turnips.
Key ingredients
Beef, pork (e.g., ribs, ear), various Portuguese sausages (chouriço), chicken, cabbage, turnip, salt.
How to make it keto
Request 'sem batatas, sem cenouras, sem grão de bico' (without potatoes, carrots, chickpeas). Inquire about specific sausages, as some traditional ones (like farinheira) contain bread.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Cozido, por favor, sem batatas, cenouras, grão e arroz. A farinheira pode ser omitida ou trocada por uma linguiça de carne pura?
For the Cozido, please no potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, or rice. Can the farinheira be omitted or swapped for a pure meat sausage?
Watch out for
High carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots, chickpeas) are standard components. Some traditional sausages contain bread/flour fillers. Restaurant portion sizes can be enormous.
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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