Picadillo de Chayote con Carne
Minced Chayote with Meat
Yes, with a tweak: request it as a standalone dish, or as a side to grilled meat, explicitly without rice, beans, or tortillas. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Diced chayote squash stewed with ground beef or other minced meat, often seasoned with cilantro, onions, and bell peppers. A savory and healthy side dish or light meal.
Key ingredients
Chayote squash, ground beef (or other minced meat), onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, olive oil or cooking oil, salt, pepper, a touch of beef broth.
How to make it keto
Request it as a standalone dish, or as a side to grilled meat, explicitly without rice, beans, or tortillas. Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added (some picadillos mix veggies).
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Picadillo de Chayote con Carne, por favor, sin arroz, frijoles ni tortillas. Y sin papas u otros vegetales con almidón.
For the Picadillo de Chayote con Carne, serve without rice, beans, or tortillas. Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in seasoning or broth, sometimes cooked with a potato or other starchy vegetable, typically served with high-carb sides.
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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