Chorizo a la Parrilla con Ensalada Verde
Grilled Ecuadorian Sausage with Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread, no potatoes, no plantains, or rice. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Ecuadorian dishes.
What it is
Flavorful Ecuadorian pork sausages, seasoned with local spices, grilled until the casing is crispy and the inside is juicy. Traditionally served with simple accompaniments, here presented with a refreshing green salad dressed with oil and vinegar.
Key ingredients
Ecuadorian chorizo (pork sausage), olive oil, mixed greens (lettuce, spinach), tomato, red onion, cucumber, lime juice, vinegar, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no bread, no potatoes, no plantains, or rice. Confirm the green salad is dressed with oil and vinegar only, and no sugary dressings or croutons are added. Inquire about chorizo ingredients for fillers.
Watch out for
Ecuadorian chorizo often contains fillers like cornmeal or breadcrumbs, and sometimes a small amount of sugar. Salad dressings can be a hidden source of sugar. Tomatoes and onions in the salad contribute carbs.
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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