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Keto Dominican Stewed Goat (No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no yuca, ñame, yautía, potato, or plantain. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender pieces of goat meat, slow-simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and traditional Dominican herbs. This keto version omits all starchy root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Goat meat (bone-in), olive oil, green bell peppers, yellow onions, garlic, moderate amount of tomato paste, chicken broth, cilantro, oregano, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, a touch of Scotch Bonnet pepper (optional, for heat).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no yuca, ñame, yautía, potato, or plantain. Confirm no added sugar in the broth or sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional starchy root vegetables (yuca, yautía, ñame, potato), potential hidden sugars in pre-made broth or seasoning blends, excessive tomato paste.
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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