Chiles Rellenos Keto (Sin Papa ni Harina)
Keto Stuffed Peppers (No Potato, No Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or rice are used in the stuffing. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers or mild poblano-style chiles stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef (or pork), diced vegetables, and spices, often served in a light tomato sauce. The traditional version commonly includes potatoes or rice in the filling and is coated in an egg-flour batter before frying. This keto version specifies no starchy fillers or flour in the batter.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground beef/pork, onions, garlic, tomatoes, other diced keto-friendly vegetables (e.g., zucchini) for filling, spices (cumin, oregano), eggs (for pure egg batter), cooking oil, tomato sauce (for serving, if sugar-free).
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes or rice are used in the stuffing. Request the egg batter is made without any flour (just whipped egg). Ask for the tomato sauce to be sugar-free and served on the side, or omitted. Omit any high-carb sides (e.g., rice, tortillas).
Watch out for
Potatoes or rice in the stuffing; flour in the egg batter; hidden sugars in the tomato sauce; high-carb side dishes.
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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