Keto Peixinhos da Horta (Couve-Flor com Massa de Ovo)
Keto 'Little Garden Fish' (Cauliflower with Egg Batter)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no regular wheat flour is used in the batter. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto rendition of the classic 'Peixinhos da Horta', traditionally made with battered green beans. This version substitutes green beans with cauliflower florets, lightly coated in an almond flour and egg batter, then shallow-fried until golden. Served with a lemon wedge for freshness.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower florets, almond flour, eggs, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon wedges.
How to make it keto
Ensure no regular wheat flour is used in the batter. Confirm cauliflower is used instead of green beans. Request no accompanying sauces that may contain sugar or thickeners.
Watch out for
Unbeknownst use of wheat flour in the batter, hidden sugars in dipping sauces, cross-contamination with traditional deep-frying.
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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