Chanfaina (Estilo Keto - sin tubérculos)
Costa Rican Offal Stew (Keto, no root vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or other starchy root vegetables. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Costa Rican stew made from various beef offal (e.g., liver, heart, kidney) cooked in a rich, savory sauce with onions, sweet peppers, cilantro, and spices. Modified to omit all starchy root vegetables like potatoes and yuca, focusing on the flavorful offal.
Key ingredients
Beef offal (liver, heart, kidney, spleen), onions, sweet peppers, cilantro, garlic, annatto, cumin, Worcestershire sauce (check for sugar), olive oil, beef broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes or other starchy root vegetables. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce or broth. Request a side of non-starchy vegetables if available.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made sauces (e.g., Worcestershire, tomato paste), restaurants might accidentally include starchy vegetables if not explicitly warned.
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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