Chiles Rellenos Keto (Sin Arroz)
Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat (No Rice in Stuffing)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO RICE in the meat stuffing. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Roasted bell peppers are typically stuffed with a mix of ground meat, vegetables, and rice, then coated in egg batter and fried, often served with a tomato sauce. This keto version specifically omits rice from the stuffing.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers (pimientos), ground beef or pork, onion, garlic, green beans (ejotes), carrots (small amount), eggs (for batter), cooking oil (for frying), tomatoes (for sauce), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request NO RICE in the meat stuffing. Also, confirm the tomato sauce has no added sugar or starch thickeners. Request no high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Rice in the stuffing is a major carb risk (must be omitted). Hidden sugars or flour/starch in the tomato sauce. Carrots if used in large quantities in stuffing.
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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