Chorizo a la Plancha con Vegetales Salteados
Grilled Sausage with Sautéed Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the chorizo is grilled and not fried in a high-carb batter or with sugary sauces. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Authentic Costa Rican pork chorizo sausages, grilled until perfectly browned and slightly crispy. Served with a selection of fresh, sautéed low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork chorizo sausages, cooking oil (if needed), salt, pepper. Sautéed vegetables: broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, green beans, cabbage, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm the chorizo is grilled and not fried in a high-carb batter or with sugary sauces. Request only low-carb vegetable sides. Verify the chorizo itself doesn't contain excessive added sugars (less common in traditional CR chorizo). Omit rice, beans, or tortillas.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Chorizo a la Plancha, por favor. Que sea a la parrilla, sin rebozado ni salsas dulces. Solo con verduras bajas en carbohidratos. ¿El chorizo lleva azúcar añadido? Sin arroz, frijoles ni tortillas.
Chorizo a la Plancha: grilled, not battered/sugary sauces. Only low-carb vegetables. Does chorizo have added sugar? No rice, beans, tortillas.
Watch out for
Some commercial chorizos may contain hidden sugars or fillers. High-carb vegetables in side dishes.
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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