Chiles Rellenos de Carne (sin Empanizar)
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'sin empanizar' (without breading) or 'sin rebozado' (without batter). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Large bell peppers (often pimientos or mild jalapeños) generously stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef or pork, diced onions, and spices. Prepared by baking or pan-frying without the traditional flour-based breading or batter, and served in a light tomato sauce, without rice.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers (green/red), ground beef/pork, onion, garlic, tomato, cilantro, spices (cumin, oregano, salt, pepper), olive oil. Sauce: tomatoes, onion, garlic.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for 'sin empanizar' (without breading) or 'sin rebozado' (without batter). Request no rice on the side. Confirm the filling does not contain potatoes or other starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
The main carb risk is the traditional breading/batter (often flour or egg/flour). Bell peppers themselves contain carbs, as do onions and tomatoes in the filling and sauce. Some fillings might contain starchy vegetables like potatoes, which must be omitted.
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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