Espetada de Carne com Legumes Grelhados
Grilled Beef Skewers with Grilled Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no milho frito, fries, or potatoes. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Hearty skewers of tender, cubed beef (often sirloin or tenderloin), typically seasoned simply with coarse salt and garlic, then grilled over an open flame. Served with a generous portion of assorted grilled low-carb vegetables, replacing traditional carb-heavy sides like milho frito or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks, coarse salt, garlic, olive oil, bell peppers (various colors), zucchini, mushrooms, red onion (minimal), fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no milho frito, fries, or potatoes. Ask for an ample side of grilled low-carb vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and asparagus, prepared with olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem Milho Frito ou batatas. Posso pedir mais legumes grelhados de baixo carboidrato em vez disso?
Please, no Milho Frito or potatoes. Can I have extra grilled low-carb vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Marinades for the beef might contain sugar, so clarify preparation. Ensure vegetables are truly low-carb and not marinated in sugary sauces.
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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