Peixe Grelhado (com Vegetais Baixos em Carboidratos)
Grilled Fish with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or rice. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Fresh whole or filleted fish, typically seasoned with salt, garlic, and generous olive oil, then grilled to perfection. Served with a selection of low-carb vegetables instead of traditional potatoes or rice.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Sea Bream, Dourada, Sardines), olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, pepper, broccoli, green beans, sautéed cabbage.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or rice. Ask for steamed or grilled green vegetables (e.g., broccoli, asparagus, green beans, sautéed cabbage, side salad without dressing) as a substitute.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Peixe Grelhado, por favor. Sem batatas ou arroz. Gostaria de legumes verdes no vapor ou grelhados, como brócolis ou aspargos, em substituição.
Peixe Grelhado, please. No potatoes or rice. Can I have steamed or grilled green vegetables like broccoli or asparagus instead?
Watch out for
Potatoes, rice, starchy vegetables in mixed sides, hidden sugars in salad dressings.
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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