Lechón Asado
Roast Pork (Keto Plate with Avocado and Salad)
Yes, with a tweak: request without rice, beans, or plantains. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent slow-roasted pork shoulder, often marinated with garlic, oregano, and bitter orange. For keto, it is served without traditional carb sides (like rice, beans, or plantains) and instead accompanied by generous slices of fresh avocado and a simple green salad (lettuce, tomato, onion) with oil & vinegar dressing.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder, garlic, oregano, bitter orange juice (or lime/vinegar), salt, pepper, olive oil, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, olive oil, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Request without rice, beans, or plantains. Ask for avocado and a simple green salad (lettuce, tomato, onion) with oil and vinegar dressing on the side. Confirm no sugary glaze is used on the pork.
Watch out for
Marinades sometimes contain small amounts of sugar or artificial seasonings. Standard green salad dressings could have sugar if not specified.
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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