Chiles Rellenos (Keto, No Breading)
Stuffed Bell Peppers (Keto, No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: this is a significant modification. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers (or poblano peppers) stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef and/or pork, herbs, and spices. Crucially, the keto version is prepared without the traditional egg batter and is not deep-fried, focusing on the roasted pepper and rich filling.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, bell peppers (for filling), diced tomatoes (small amount), olive oil, spices (cumin, oregano), salt, pepper. (No egg batter, no starchy sauce).
How to make it keto
This is a significant modification. Request the peppers to be roasted or baked, not fried. Crucially, ask for NO egg batter and NO starchy tomato sauce. Confirm the filling does not contain rice, potatoes, or breadcrumbs. Ask if they can prepare it simply baked with the meat filling.
Watch out for
The traditional version is breaded and fried, served in a high-carb sauce. Without significant modification, this dish is NOT keto. Even in a modified version, the filling could have hidden potato or rice fillers, or the sauce might still be sugary. Peppers themselves have moderate 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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