Chile Relleno (Pimiento Relleno Sin Capear)
Chile Relleno (Unbattered Stuffed Bell Pepper)
Yes, with a tweak: request the chile relleno to be served *unbattered* (sin capear) and either baked or lightly pan-fried. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A large bell pepper (often pimiento) stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, pork, or chicken, sometimes with chopped low-carb vegetables like green beans, and occasionally cheese. Traditionally, the stuffed pepper is dipped in an egg batter and deep-fried. The keto version requires serving it unbattered and ensuring no starchy vegetables in the filling.
Key ingredients
Bell pepper (pimiento), ground beef/pork/chicken, onion, garlic, tomatoes, green beans (optional), spices, olive oil, salt, pepper, cheese (optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the chile relleno to be served *unbattered* (sin capear) and either baked or lightly pan-fried. Confirm no rice, potatoes, or corn are in the filling. Ask if cheese can be added for extra fat.
Watch out for
Heavy flour-based batter, inclusion of rice or starchy vegetables in the filling, high-carb sauces served on the side.
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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