Pulpo en Salsa Roja (Keto sin Guarniciones con Carbos)
Octopus in Red Sauce (Keto, no starchy sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure tomato sauce/crushed tomatoes are sugar-free. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender pieces of octopus simmered slowly in a rich and flavorful Dominican-style red sauce. This savory stew is prepared with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and aromatic herbs, served without any traditional high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Octopus, olive oil, crushed tomatoes (sugar-free), bell peppers (red, green), onions, garlic, fresh cilantro, keto-friendly sofrito, oregano, cumin, bay leaf, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure tomato sauce/crushed tomatoes are sugar-free. Explicitly request no starchy sides like rice, tostones, or yuca.
Watch out for
Commercial tomato sauces may contain added sugars. Overuse of tomato paste can increase total carbs. Cross-contamination from shared cooking surfaces.
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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