Lomo Fino a la Plancha con Aguacate (Keto)
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Avocado (Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request the tenderloin to be grilled with only salt and pepper, avoiding any sugary marinades or sauces. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Ecuadorian dishes.
What it is
A tender cut of beef tenderloin, perfectly grilled and seasoned simply with salt and pepper, served with fresh, creamy avocado slices instead of traditional carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Beef tenderloin, olive oil, salt, black pepper. Side: fresh avocado slices.
How to make it keto
Request the tenderloin to be grilled with only salt and pepper, avoiding any sugary marinades or sauces. Explicitly ask for no rice, potatoes, yuca, or plantains, replacing them with sliced avocado or a simple green salad (dressing on the side, oil and vinegar only).
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Lomo Fino a la Plancha: sal/pimienta, sin adobos/salsas azucaradas. Sin acompañamientos con carbohidratos. Reemplace con aguacate/ensalada verde (aceite/vinagre).
Lomo Fino a la Plancha: salt/pepper, no sugary marinades/sauces. No carb sides. Replace with avocado/green salad (oil/vinegar).
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, hidden sauces (e.g., mushroom sauce with flour/starch), cross-contamination with carb sides if not carefully managed.
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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