Chile Relleno (Keto Modified)
Stuffed Poblano Pepper (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the egg coating contains *no flour*. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Roasted poblano peppers generously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat (beef or pork), sometimes vegetables, and cheese, then lightly coated in an egg meringue and pan-fried. Modified to ensure no flour in the egg coating and served without rice or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Poblano peppers, ground beef or pork, cheese (e.g., mozzarella or queso fresco), eggs (for meringue), tomatoes, onion, garlic, bell pepper (for filling), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Confirm the egg coating contains *no flour*. Request no rice or tortillas as side dishes. Ensure no starchy fillers in the ground meat mixture. Can ask for extra cheese.
Watch out for
Flour often used in the egg batter for frying, starchy fillers in the meat stuffing (e.g., breadcrumbs), hidden sugars in the tomato sauce, starchy sides like rice or tortillas.
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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