Morcilla a la Plancha (con Ensalada Verde)
Grilled Blood Sausage with Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: confirm morcilla is made with minimal or no rice (this may require inquiry at the restaurant). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Ecuadorian morcilla (blood sausage) is typically made with pork blood, rice, onions, and spices. For a keto-friendly option, this dish features grilled morcilla with minimal or no rice content, served simply with a fresh, crisp green salad and a light vinaigrette.
Key ingredients
Morcilla (pork blood sausage, ideally low-rice), olive oil (for grilling), mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, simple vinaigrette (oil and vinegar), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm morcilla is made with minimal or no rice (this may require inquiry at the restaurant). Request no potatoes, mote, or plantain sides. Ask for a simple oil-and-vinegar dressing for the salad, avoiding sugary options.
Watch out for
Rice filler in the morcilla (primary carb risk); hidden sugars in salad dressings.
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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