Chiles Rellenos (Unbattered, Keto Picadillo)
Stuffed Bell Peppers (no batter, no rice/potato in filling)
Yes, with a tweak: request the peppers be served unbattered/unfried (roasted or grilled). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Roasted or grilled poblano (or bell) peppers stuffed with a savory picadillo (ground meat mixture, typically beef or pork) and cheese, served in a light tomato sauce. Modified by omitting the traditional batter and ensuring the picadillo is keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Poblano peppers, ground beef or pork, cheese, tomato sauce
How to make it keto
Request the peppers be served unbattered/unfried (roasted or grilled). Confirm the picadillo filling contains no rice, potatoes, or other carb fillers. Ensure tomato sauce has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional egg/flour batter, rice/potatoes in the picadillo filling, sugar in the tomato sauce.
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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