Sancocho (Keto-Modified, No Root Vegetables)
Dominican Meat and Vegetable Stew (No Starches)
Yes, with a tweak: this requires significant modification: explicitly request NO yuca, NO plantain, NO ñame, NO yautía, NO squash/pumpkin, and NO corn. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and hearty stew featuring multiple meats (often beef, chicken, pork) simmered in a deeply flavorful broth with bell peppers, onions, cilantro, and spices. To be keto-friendly, all traditional starchy root vegetables (yuca, yautía, ñame, plantain) and corn MUST be completely omitted.
Key ingredients
Beef, chicken, pork (various cuts), bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, chicken broth, oregano, cumin, olive oil.
How to make it keto
This requires significant modification: explicitly request NO yuca, NO plantain, NO ñame, NO yautía, NO squash/pumpkin, and NO corn. Confirm no flour thickeners in the broth. Focus on the meats and allowed keto vegetables in the broth.
Watch out for
All traditional root vegetables (yuca, plantain, ñame, yautía, squash/pumpkin), corn, and potential flour thickeners in the broth. This dish is inherently high-carb traditionally, so extreme caution and clear communication are necessary.
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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