Pino de Prietas, Nueces y Queso (Keto - Servido en Hojas de Lechuga)
Blood Sausage, Walnut and Cheese Filling (Keto - Served in Lettuce Wraps)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread or other carb-heavy accompaniments are served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and savory mixture (pino) of Chilean blood sausage (prietas) sautéed with onions, ground walnuts, and melted cheese, seasoned with traditional spices. Served as a lettuce wrap to replace traditional bread, offering a unique flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Prietas (Chilean blood sausage), onion, walnuts, cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar), olive oil, cumin, oregano, paprika, lettuce leaves.
How to make it keto
Ensure no bread or other carb-heavy accompaniments are served. Confirm no sugar in the prietas themselves and no bread crumbs or flour used as a binder in the pino.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in prietas (some regional variations may include a small amount of rice or bread, though typically not), potential for bread crumbs as a binder in restaurant preparations.
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.