Cozido Português com Poucos Carboidratos
Low-Carb Portuguese Stew (without root vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem batatas, cenouras, nabo' (without potatoes, carrots, turnips) and emphasize more 'couves' (cabbage/collard greens). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A deeply flavorful and hearty Portuguese stew, typically featuring an assortment of boiled meats such as beef (shank, ribs), pork (belly, ribs), chicken, and various cured sausages. This keto adaptation strictly limits vegetables to low-carb options like cabbage and collard greens, meticulously omitting potatoes, carrots, and turnips for a rich, high-fat, high-protein meal.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., shank, ribs), pork (e.g., belly, ribs, bacon), chicken, assorted cured sausages (chouriço, morcela - check ingredients), cabbage, collard greens, water, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'sem batatas, cenouras, nabo' (without potatoes, carrots, turnips) and emphasize more 'couves' (cabbage/collard greens). Inquire about the ingredients of sausages to ensure no high-carb fillers or sugars.
Watch out for
Traditional root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, turnips) are very high in carbs. Some sausages (e.g., blood sausage) or cheaper varieties may contain flour, rice, or sugar as fillers. Broth could be thickened with starch.
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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