Ejotes Envueltos en Huevo
Egg-Battered Green Bean Fritters (No Starchy Sides)
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Fresh green beans (ejotes) blanched, then coated in a whisked egg batter and pan-fried until golden. Typically served with a light, unsweetened tomato sauce. Naturally keto-friendly as long as the batter is pure egg and no starchy sides are served.
Key ingredients
Green beans (ejotes), eggs, salt, pepper, cooking oil (for frying), optional side of fresh tomato sauce (tomatoes, onion, cilantro).
Optional tweaks
Verify the batter consists only of egg, with no added flour or breadcrumbs. Request no starchy accompaniments (rice, tortillas, beans). Ensure the tomato sauce is free of added sugars.
Watch out for
Similar to Pacayas Envueltas, some restaurants may add flour to the egg batter; tomato sauce may contain hidden sugars; traditionally 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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