Chile Relleno (Unbattered, Keto)
Guatemalan Stuffed Bell Pepper (Unbattered)
Yes, with a tweak: **Absolutely no egg batter for frying.** Request the bell pepper to be baked or pan-fried directly. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A large bell pepper (often a pimiento) generously stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef and/or pork, sometimes with diced low-carb vegetables. Prepared baked or pan-fried without the traditional high-carb egg batter, and served with a simple, sugar-free tomato sauce.
Key ingredients
Bell pepper (pimiento), ground beef/pork, onion, garlic, bell peppers (diced for filling), diced tomatoes, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, olive oil. Tomato sauce (for serving).
How to make it keto
**Absolutely no egg batter for frying.** Request the bell pepper to be baked or pan-fried directly. Ensure the stuffing contains no rice, potatoes, or breadcrumbs. Request a simple tomato sauce with no added sugar, or ask for it on the side. No rice, no tortillas as sides.
Watch out for
The traditional batter is high-carb. Added sugar in the tomato sauce. Rice or potatoes often found in the stuffing. High-carb side dishes.
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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