Gallina Rellena (Relleno Keto)
Keto Stuffed Roasted Hen
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the stuffing is entirely keto-friendly, omitting breadcrumbs, rice, or starchy vegetables like potatoes, plantains, or corn. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Costa Rican dishes.
What it is
A festive and traditional dish of a whole hen, deboned and stuffed with a savory keto-friendly filling, then roasted until golden and tender. The filling typically includes ground meat, bacon, herbs, and low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole hen, ground meat, bacon, herbs, low-carb vegetables
How to make it keto
Ensure the stuffing is entirely keto-friendly, omitting breadcrumbs, rice, or starchy vegetables like potatoes, plantains, or corn. Confirm no sugary glazes are used on the hen.
Watch out for
Traditional stuffings often contain bread, rice, or starchy vegetables. Sugary glazes for roasting.
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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