Ensopado de Borrego (Keto Modificado)
Lamb and Vegetable Stew (Keto Version)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread, no potatoes, and no carrots. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty lamb stew, slowly cooked with onions, garlic, bell peppers, and herbs in a rich broth. Modified to exclude traditional potatoes and carrots, using more low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/leg, olive oil, onions (moderate), garlic, bell peppers (moderate), tomatoes (moderate), herbs (bay leaf, parsley), white wine (trace residual carbs), lamb broth.
How to make it keto
Request no bread, no potatoes, and no carrots. Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener. Focus on lamb, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes in moderation.
Watch out for
Traditional bread/potato sides, carrots, excessive onions/tomatoes/bell peppers, flour/starch thickeners, hidden sugars in tomato paste or commercial broths.
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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