Migas de Couve com Carne (Sem Pão)
Cabbage Migas with Meat (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'sem pão' (without bread). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A regional specialty focusing on sautéed collard greens or cabbage, cooked down with garlic, olive oil, and sometimes pieces of fatty pork or chouriço. This rendition is prepared without the traditional bread component, making it a savory and hearty keto-friendly dish.
Key ingredients
Collard greens (couve), garlic, olive oil, pork belly or chouriço (Portuguese sausage), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ask for 'sem pão' (without bread). Confirm the dish is made without any starchy vegetables or grains. If chouriço is used, be aware of potential hidden sugars in the sausage itself.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para as Migas de Couve com Carne, por favor, sem pão. Confirma que não leva legumes com amido ou cereais?
For the Migas de Couve com Carne, please, no bread. Confirm no starchy vegetables or grains in the dish.
Watch out for
Chouriço can sometimes contain a small amount of sugar. Garlic contributes minimal carbs. The primary risk is the traditional inclusion of bread.
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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