Pastel en Hoja Keto (Relleno de Carne en Hoja de Repollo)
Keto Caribbean Meat Pie (Beef Filling in Cabbage Leaf)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar in tomato paste or sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto-friendly interpretation of the traditional Pastel en Hoja. Seasoned ground beef, rich with Dominican herbs and spices, is wrapped in blanched cabbage leaves instead of starchy masa, then gently simmered or baked in a savory criolla sauce.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, tomato paste, onions, bell peppers, garlic, cilantro, olives, capers, blanched green cabbage leaves, olive oil, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar in tomato paste or sauce. The cabbage leaf is the key modification, replacing plantain or yautia masa.
Watch out for
Sugars in tomato paste/sauce, cross-contamination with high-carb fillings or wrappers if not explicitly prepared keto.
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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