Chiles Rellenos (Unbreaded, Stuffed with Meat and Cheese)
Unbreaded Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Meat and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: request the peppers to be served 'unbreaded' or 'without the egg batter.' Ensure the meat filling does not contain rice, potatoes, or corn. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Roasted poblano peppers generously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat, vegetables, and sometimes cheese, then typically fried with an egg batter. Keto version omits the breading/batter.
Key ingredients
Poblano peppers, ground beef or pork, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cheese (e.g., queso fresco or mozzarella), tomato sauce (for serving), olive oil, spices.
How to make it keto
Request the peppers to be served 'unbreaded' or 'without the egg batter.' Ensure the meat filling does not contain rice, potatoes, or corn. Ask for the accompanying tomato sauce on the side and confirm no added sugar, or skip it.
Watch out for
The traditional egg batter/breading is high carb. Fillings can contain rice or potatoes. Tomato sauces often contain sugar.
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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