Chiles Rellenos sin Capear
Unbattered Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: specify 'sin capear' (without batter) and 'no frito' (not fried with batter). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Large bell peppers (typically poblano or similar mild green peppers) stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef or pork, sometimes with a mix of cheese. The critical modification is to serve them *without* the traditional egg-and-flour batter (capeado) and deep-frying, instead baked or lightly sautéed until tender, and served with a side of low-carb salsa. No rice or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground beef/pork, onion, garlic, tomato, cilantro, spices (cumin, oregano), cheese (e.g., mozzarella, cotija), olive oil, salt, pepper. Side of fresh salsa (no sugar).
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify 'sin capear' (without batter) and 'no frito' (not fried with batter). Request no rice or tortillas. Confirm salsa contains no sugar or high-carb ingredients.
Watch out for
Traditional egg/flour batter. Sugary salsa. High-carb vegetables in filling (e.g., peas, potatoes, carrots, though less common). Hidden sugar in the meat filling.
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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