Chipilín Salteado con Tocino y Queso Fresco
Sautéed Chipilín with Bacon and Fresh Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Fresh chipilín leaves, a flavorful native green, quickly sautéed with crispy bacon bits and crumbled fresh cheese until tender. A savory and earthy vegetable side dish or light meal.
Key ingredients
Chipilín leaves, bacon, fresh cheese (queso fresco), garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto. Ensure no other starchy ingredients are added.
Watch out for
None, as long as no starchy vegetables or thickeners are used. Check for sugar in bacon seasoning.
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.