Polvo à Lagareiro (Keto)
Roasted Octopus with Garlic Oil and Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request to replace the traditional potatoes with a generous portion of roasted or sautéed low-carb vegetables such as asparagus, green beans, or bell peppers. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Similar to Bacalhau à Lagareiro, this dish features tender cooked octopus, then roasted with plenty of garlic-infused olive oil. The traditional punched potatoes are swapped for keto-friendly vegetables like roasted asparagus or sautéed bell peppers and zucchini, maintaining the rich flavors.
Key ingredients
Cooked octopus tentacles, olive oil, garlic, bay leaves. Keto sides: asparagus, bell peppers, zucchini, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request to replace the traditional potatoes with a generous portion of roasted or sautéed low-carb vegetables such as asparagus, green beans, or bell peppers.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Polvo à Lagareiro, por favor. Gostaria de substituir as batatas por uma porção generosa de vegetais assados ou salteados, como aspargos ou pimentões.
Polvo à Lagareiro, please. Please replace the potatoes with a generous portion of roasted or sautéed low-carb vegetables like asparagus or green beans.
Watch out for
Potatoes (traditional main component) if not explicitly replaced, bell peppers contribute some carbs, potential for sugar in marinades.
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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