Lombinhos de Porco Recheados com Queijo e Presunto (Servido com Grelos)
Pork Fillets Stuffed with Cheese and Ham, Served with Sautéed Rapini
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, rice, or bread are served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Succulent pork tenderloin fillets, butterflied and stuffed with creamy cheese and savory presunto (Portuguese cured ham). Pan-seared or baked until golden, this dish is served with a generous side of sautéed rapini.
Key ingredients
Pork tenderloin fillets, sliced presunto, cheese (e.g., Serra, Azeitão, or similar hard/semi-hard cheese), olive oil, garlic, white wine, bay leaf, salt, pepper, rapini (grelos).
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, rice, or bread are served. Confirm no breadcrumbs or flour are used in the stuffing or pan-frying. Request sautéed rapini or other low-carb greens as a side.
Watch out for
Minimal carbs from cheese, presunto, garlic, white wine, and rapini.
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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