Carne Asada con Ensalada de Aguacate y Vegetales Asados
Grilled Steak with Avocado Salad and Roasted Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: omit rice, beans, tortillas, and any sugary marinades. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A generous cut of grilled steak, typically sirloin or flank, seasoned with local spices and cooked to perfection. Served with a simple avocado salad (avocado, onion, cilantro, lime) and an assortment of non-starchy roasted vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and onion. This modification explicitly omits the traditional rice, beans, and tortillas.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (sirloin/flank), olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, bell peppers, zucchini, avocado, cilantro, lime.
How to make it keto
Omit rice, beans, tortillas, and any sugary marinades. Ensure only non-starchy vegetables are served (e.g., no potatoes, corn, plantains). Request cooking in olive oil or butter.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades (rare for traditional carne asada, but possible), high-carb vegetable sides (potatoes, corn, plantains) must be explicitly avoided.
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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