Chile Relleno (Unbattered)
Stuffed Bell Pepper (No Batter)
Yes, with a tweak: request the bell pepper to be roasted or grilled and served unstuffed, or served as just the filling, completely omitting the traditional egg batter and frying. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A roasted or grilled bell pepper (often poblano or similar mild pepper) generously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix) and vegetables, topped with a light, fresh tomato sauce. Modified by completely omitting the traditional egg-and-flour batter and deep frying.
Key ingredients
Bell pepper (poblano/green bell), ground beef/pork, onions, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, optional: cheese (Monterey Jack/queso fresco), olive oil, spices.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the bell pepper to be roasted or grilled and served unstuffed, or served as just the filling, completely omitting the traditional egg batter and frying. Confirm the filling contains no high-carb binders (e.g., bread crumbs, rice). Omit any high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Traditional egg batter (flour), bread crumbs/rice in the filling, added sugar in the tomato sauce, high-carb sides.
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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