Espetada de Carne (Com Vegetais Grelhados)
Beef Skewers with Grilled Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no milho frito, fries, or other starchy sides. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Large chunks of tender beef, often seasoned with garlic, bay leaf, and salt, threaded onto a skewer and grilled. Traditionally served with starchy sides like milho frito or fries, this keto version substitutes them with an assortment of grilled low-carb vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and zucchini.
Key ingredients
Beef sirloin or tenderloin, bay leaves, garlic, coarse salt, olive oil, bell peppers, onions, zucchini, mushrooms (for grilling).
How to make it keto
Request no milho frito, fries, or other starchy sides. Ask for an extra portion of grilled vegetables (bell peppers, onions, zucchini, mushrooms).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Espetada de Carne, por favor, sem milho frito e sem batatas. Poderia ter vegetais grelhados (curgete, beringela, pimentão) ou uma salada verde?
For the Espetada de Carne, no milho frito and no potatoes, please. Can I have grilled vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, or a green salad instead?
Watch out for
Marinades can sometimes contain small amounts of sugar, though traditional Madeiran espetadas are quite simple.
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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