Carne Asada con Ensalada (Keto Modified)
Grilled Steak with Side Salad (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no beans, no tortillas, and no plantains. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Marinated and grilled thin cuts of beef, traditionally served with rice, beans, and tortillas. For keto, it's served solely with a fresh side salad, omitting all high-carb sides. The steak itself is typically seasoned with lime, salt, and garlic.
Key ingredients
Beef steak, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, cooking oil, side salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber), oil and vinegar dressing.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no beans, no tortillas, and no plantains. Opt for a simple side salad with oil and vinegar dressing, ensuring no sugary vinaigrettes.
Watch out for
Traditional carb sides (rice, beans, tortillas, plantains), potential sugary marinades for the meat, sugary 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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