Chile Relleno (Unbreaded, Keto Stuffed Bell Pepper)
Unbreaded Stuffed Bell Pepper (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: iNSIST on no batter/breading for the pepper. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Guatemalan chile rellenos typically use bell peppers (sometimes poblano/pasilla), stuffed with ground meat, vegetables, and sometimes rice, then battered, fried, and served in a mild tomato sauce. This keto version specifies unbreaded bell peppers, a keto-friendly meat stuffing, and omission of rice or sugar in the sauce.
Key ingredients
Bell pepper (or poblano), ground beef/pork, onions, garlic, tomatoes, mild chiles (for sauce), spices, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
INSIST on no batter/breading for the pepper. Confirm the meat filling contains no rice, potatoes, peas, or other high-carb fillers. Verify tomato sauce has no added sugar. Request no rice or tortillas on the side.
Watch out for
Batter/breading on the pepper, rice/high-carb vegetables in the filling, added sugar in the tomato sauce, served with traditional 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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