Tacos de Carnitas de Cerdo en Hojas de Lechuga (Estilo Keto)
Keto Pork Carnitas Lettuce Wraps
Yes, with a tweak: request no tortillas. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent, slow-cooked pork carnitas (fried or roasted until tender and crispy) served in crisp lettuce cups instead of tortillas. Topped with simple keto-friendly accompaniments like pico de gallo (without tomato heavy portion), sliced avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder (carnitas), lettuce leaves, salt, pepper, cumin, onion, garlic, lime, avocado, cilantro, pico de gallo (tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeño - small amount of tomato/onion for keto).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request no tortillas. Ask for lettuce wraps. Ensure no beans or rice on the side. Confirm pico de gallo is fresh and free of sugar, and to minimize tomato/onion portions if very sensitive.
Watch out for
Tortillas are the obvious risk. Pico de gallo can add carbs from tomato/onion. Sugary marinades for pork.
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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