Mote Pillo Keto (con Coliflor y Huevo)
Keto Scrambled Eggs with Cauliflower and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: replaces mote (hominy) with riced cauliflower. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ecuadorian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular breakfast or brunch dish from the Andean region. This keto version replaces traditional 'mote' (hominy) with riced cauliflower scrambled with eggs, local fresh cheese (queso fresco), green onions, and cilantro, often cooked with achiote oil for characteristic color. Served with sliced avocado.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower rice, eggs, queso fresco, red onion, green onion, fresh cilantro, achiote oil, butter or lard, salt, black pepper, sliced avocado.
How to make it keto
Replaces mote (hominy) with riced cauliflower.
Watch out for
Restaurant might use actual mote, add starchy fillers to the cauliflower mixture, or use vegetable oils high in omega-6.
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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