Sopa de Flor de Plátano con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Banana Blossom Soup with Beef (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no yuca, potatoes, or plantains. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A unique and rustic Costa Rican soup featuring tender banana blossoms and chunks of beef, simmered in a savory broth with bell peppers, onions, and cilantro, modified to omit starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks (e.g., short rib or chuck), banana blossom, beef broth, olive oil, bell peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no yuca, potatoes, or plantains. Confirm no added sugar in broth.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in broth, potential for restaurants to add starchy vegetables despite request, banana blossom itself has some carbs.
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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