Posta de Cerdo Asada
Grilled Pork Loin with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, beans, plantains, or potatoes. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Costa Rican dishes.
What it is
A lean cut of pork loin, marinated simply with garlic, salt, and pepper, then grilled to a tender, juicy finish. This dish highlights the natural flavor of the pork without heavy sauces or breading. It is served with a generous portion of freshly prepared low-carb vegetables, such as steamed mixed greens, sautéed spinach, or grilled zucchini, explicitly omitting traditional starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Pork loin, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil. Served with low-carb vegetables (e.g., grilled zucchini, steamed spinach, broccoli).
How to make it keto
Request no rice, beans, plantains, or potatoes. Confirm the pork is not marinated in sugary sauces. Ask for only steamed or grilled low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Posta de Cerdo Asada, por favor, sin arroz, frijoles, plátanos ni papa. ¿Está marinada sin azúcar? Y solo verduras bajas en carbohidratos, al vapor o a la plancha.
Posta de Cerdo Asada, please, no rice, beans, plantains, or potatoes. Confirm no sugary marinade. I'd like only steamed or grilled low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, sweet glazes, cross-contamination with starchy foods on the grill, accidental starchy side dishes.
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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