Calamares Rellenos con Pino de Carne (Keto)
Stuffed Squid with Savory Ground Meat Filling (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the pino filling contains no rice, breadcrumbs, or other starches. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chilean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Squid tubes generously stuffed with a savory 'pino' (ground meat mixture) of beef, onions, garlic, bell peppers, hard-boiled egg, and olives, then simmered in a light, keto-friendly tomato sauce. The traditional filling often includes rice or breadcrumbs, which are omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Squid tubes, ground beef, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, hard-boiled eggs, black olives, olive oil, tomato paste (sugar-free), beef broth, white wine (optional, dry), salt, pepper, cumin, oregano.
How to make it keto
Confirm the pino filling contains no rice, breadcrumbs, or other starches. Ensure the tomato sauce used is sugar-free and not thickened with flour.
Watch out for
Onion and bell pepper in the pino can add up. Tomato paste/sauce can contain hidden sugars. Possible starchy thickeners in restaurant sauces.
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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