Flor de Itabo en Salsa con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Itabo Flower in Keto Sauce with Meat
Yes, with a tweak: ensure sauce is made without added sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
The unique, slightly bitter Flor de Itabo (yucca flower) stewed with tender pieces of beef or pork in a savory criolla-style tomato sauce, prepared without added sugars and with only keto-friendly vegetables.
Key ingredients
Flor de Itabo, cubed beef or pork, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin.
How to make it keto
Ensure sauce is made without added sugar. Confirm no starchy vegetables are added to the stew. Request extra fat if desired.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sauce. Starchy vegetables in the stew. Flour/cornstarch as thickener.
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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