Fideos de Palmito con Carne en Salsa (Estilo Keto)
Hearts of Palm 'Noodles' with Keto Meat Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the 'noodles' are 100% hearts of palm with no added starches. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A creative keto adaptation using shredded hearts of palm as 'noodles', generously topped with a rich and savory Costa Rican-style meat sauce ('carne en salsa'). The sauce typically features ground or shredded beef simmered with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.
Key ingredients
Hearts of palm (shredded), ground beef (or shredded beef), fresh tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, beef broth, salt, pepper, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Ensure the 'noodles' are 100% hearts of palm with no added starches. Request no sugar in the tomato sauce. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener. Omit any side of rice or bread.
Watch out for
Sugar in tomato sauce, starchy thickeners in sauce, often served with side of rice/bread which must be omitted.
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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