Frijoles Verdes con Carne (Keto)
Colombian Green Beans with Beef (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty stew-like dish made with tender green beans and pieces of beef, cooked in a flavorful sauce based on hogao (tomato, onion, garlic) and spices. Typically served with rice.
Key ingredients
Green beans, beef (stewing cuts), onion, tomato, garlic, bell pepper, cumin, salt, pepper, cilantro, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no rice. Confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. Request a side of plain avocado if available.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Los Frijoles Verdes con Carne, por favor, sin arroz. ¿Llevan papa u otras verduras con almidón? ¿Puedo pedir aguacate como guarnición?
For the Frijoles Verdes con Carne, no rice, please. Are there any potatoes or starchy vegetables added? Can I get a side of plain avocado?
Watch out for
Always served with rice. Tomato content in the sauce adds some carbs. Some restaurants might add a touch of sugar to the hogao base.
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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