Pino de Queso y Chorizo (Servido en Hojas de Lechuga)
Cheese and Chorizo Filling (Served in Lettuce Cups)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the chorizo is low-carb/sugar-free (check ingredients). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Chilean dishes.
What it is
A savory and rich filling (pino) made from crumbled, spiced Chilean chorizo and melted cheese, traditionally used in empanadas, but here served as a delectable appetizer in crisp lettuce cups.
Key ingredients
Chilean chorizo, melted cheese, lettuce leaves
How to make it keto
Ensure the chorizo is low-carb/sugar-free (check ingredients). Request omission of any potato or pea usually found in some pino variations. Served without bread or pastry.
Watch out for
Chorizo (check for fillers/sugar), onion, bell pepper.
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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