Polvo à Lagareiro com Brócolos
Octopus Lagareiro Style with Broccoli
Yes, with a tweak: insist on no potatoes ('batatas a murro'). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender boiled octopus, then roasted until slightly crispy and generously drenched in high-quality olive oil with plenty of crushed garlic. The keto version substitutes the traditional 'batatas a murro' (punched roasted potatoes) with a serving of steamed or roasted broccoli.
Key ingredients
Octopus, copious olive oil, garlic, sea salt, black pepper, broccoli, bay leaf.
How to make it keto
Crucially, insist on no potatoes ('batatas a murro'). Request a side of broccoli or other green vegetable in its place. Confirm no added starches or flour in the olive oil sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Polvo à Lagareiro, por favor, sem batatas a murro. Pode trocar por brócolos ou outros legumes verdes? O molho de azeite não tem amido?
For the Polvo à Lagareiro, absolutely no 'batatas a murro'. Can I have broccoli or other green vegetables instead? Confirm no starch or flour in the sauce.
Watch out for
Roasted potatoes are a fundamental part of the traditional dish; ensuring their complete omission is key. Watch for any unexpected thickeners in the oil sauce.
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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