Omelette de Jamón y Queso
Ham and Cheese Omelette
Yes, keto as served. About 4.5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Costa Rican dishes.
What it is
A classic omelette filled with diced ham and a generous portion of local white cheese (or other suitable cheese like mozzarella or cheddar), cooked in butter or oil.
Key ingredients
Eggs, ham, cheese, butter or cooking oil, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no milk or flour is added to the eggs for fluffiness. Confirm ham is not glazed with sugar. Request no toast or starchy sides.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in processed ham, flour/starch in omelette mixture, low-quality processed cheeses with fillers, cross-contamination on a shared grill surface.
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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