Huevos Rancheros (Keto Style)
Rancher's Eggs (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no tortillas. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fried eggs served atop a flavorful, often slightly spicy, tomato-based salsa. A popular breakfast item.
Key ingredients
Eggs, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, jalapeño (optional), cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no tortillas. Ask to confirm no sugar added to the tomato sauce/salsa. Avoid any refried beans.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Los Huevos Rancheros, por favor, sin tortillas y sin frijoles refritos. ¿Me confirma que la salsa de tomate no lleva azúcar?
For the Huevos Rancheros, no tortillas and no refried beans. Please confirm no sugar added to the tomato sauce/salsa.
Watch out for
Tortillas are a major carb risk, hidden sugar in the tomato salsa, often served with high-carb refried beans or rice.
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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