Grelhados Mistos (Mixed Grilled Meats)
Portuguese Mixed Grilled Meats Platter (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request without fries ("sem batatas fritas") and rice ("sem arroz"). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A robust platter featuring a variety of simply grilled meats, which may include pork chops, beef steak, chicken pieces, and sometimes sausage. Ordered without the usual carb-heavy sides like fries or rice.
Key ingredients
Assorted cuts of beef, pork, and chicken (and possibly traditional Portuguese sausage like chouriço, ensuring it's low carb), olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic.
How to make it keto
Request without fries ("sem batatas fritas") and rice ("sem arroz"). Ask for a simple green salad or grilled low-carb vegetables instead.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Quero os Grelhados Mistos sem batatas fritas e sem arroz. Pode ser com uma salada verde simples ou legumes grelhados low-carb?
I'd like the Grelhados Mistos without fries and rice. Can I have a simple green salad or grilled low-carb vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Marinades on some meats could contain sugar. Some sausages (like Alheira) contain bread/flour, so specify plain grilled meats or ask if chouriço is starch-free.
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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