Polvo à Lagareiro
Roasted Octopus with Olive Oil and Keto Greens
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to omit the traditional 'punched potatoes'. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
Tender octopus, first boiled to perfection, then roasted until its tentacles are slightly crispy, drenched in a generous amount of high-quality olive oil infused with garlic and bay leaves. Served with a healthy portion of steamed low-carb greens, replacing the traditional punched potatoes.
Key ingredients
Octopus, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to omit the traditional 'punched potatoes'. Request extra steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Polvo à Lagareiro, por favor. Sem batatas a murro. Pode vir com vegetais de baixo carboidrato extra, cozidos a vapor ou salteados?
Polvo à Lagareiro, please, but no punched potatoes. Can I have extra steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Potatoes if not omitted. Garlic contains minimal carbs.
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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