Chiles Rellenos (Unbattered, Keto Stuffed Peppers)
Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the chiles to be UNBATTERED. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers (or poblano chiles) typically stuffed with a mixture of ground meat (beef, pork, or chicken) and cheese, then baked or pan-fried without the traditional egg batter.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers (or poblano chiles), ground beef/pork/chicken, cheese (e.g., mozzarella, cotija), onion, garlic, tomatoes, spices (e.g., cumin, oregano, salt, pepper), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request the chiles to be UNBATTERED. Confirm they are stuffed with meat and cheese. Ask for no rice, no beans, and ensure the accompanying sauce is a simple tomato-based one without added sugar or flour for thickening.
Watch out for
The traditional egg batter (often containing flour) is high in carbs. The tomato sauce can have hidden sugars or be thickened with flour/masa. Served with high-carb sides.
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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