Chile Relleno (Unbattered, Stuffed Bell Pepper)
Unbattered Stuffed Bell Pepper with Ground Meat
Yes, with a tweak: request no batter. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers (not typically poblano) stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat (beef or pork), sometimes green beans, and onions, baked or pan-fried without the traditional egg batter. Served with a light tomato sauce and no starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground beef or pork, onions, garlic, green beans, tomatoes (for sauce), olive oil, spices (cumin, oregano, salt, pepper).
How to make it keto
CRUCIAL: Request no batter. Confirm the filling does NOT contain potatoes, rice, or other starchy vegetables (e.g., carrots). Request no rice or other starchy sides. The tomato sauce should be checked for added sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional recipe is battered, which is high carb. Filling often contains potatoes, carrots, or rice. Tomato sauce can contain added sugar. Bell peppers themselves have some carbs.
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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