Ejotes Envueltos (Keto-Friendly)
Green Beans Wrapped in Egg Batter with Tomato Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the egg batter contains *only* eggs, salt, and pepper – no flour or cornstarch. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A traditional Guatemalan dish where blanched green beans are bundled, dipped in a simple egg batter, lightly fried, and typically served in a light tomato sauce. This dish is often naturally keto if no flour is used.
Key ingredients
Green beans, eggs, salt, pepper, olive oil, tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro (for sauce).
How to make it keto
Confirm that the egg batter contains *only* eggs, salt, and pepper – no flour or cornstarch. Request no rice or tortillas on the side. Ensure the accompanying tomato sauce is also free of added sugars or starchy thickeners.
Watch out for
The main risk is flour being added to the egg batter. Sugar or starch could be in the tomato sauce. Served with high-carb sides by default.
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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