Pimientos Rellenos de Queso y Chorizo Colorado (Keto)
Bell Peppers Stuffed with Cheese and Spanish Sausage (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice, breadcrumbs, or other high-carb fillers are used in the stuffing. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Argentinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Sweet bell peppers halved and roasted, then filled with a savory mixture of melted cheese and spicy, finely diced chorizo colorado (Spanish-style cured sausage). A hearty and flavorful dish.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers (morrones), chorizo colorado (Spanish sausage), various cheeses (e.g., mozzarella, provolone, cream cheese), olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no rice, breadcrumbs, or other high-carb fillers are used in the stuffing. Ensure the chorizo colorado has minimal added sugars.
Watch out for
Bell peppers contain moderate carbs. Chorizo colorado can have added sugars. Ensure no starchy binders in the cheese filling.
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.