Ejotes Salteados con Huevo Picado (Keto)
Sautéed Green Beans with Scrambled Egg (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the green beans be *sautéed and not battered* ('sin empanizar', 'salteados'). About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Fresh green beans (ejotes) sautéed with onions, garlic, and mixed with scrambled eggs. This is a keto-adapted version of a traditional dish that often serves green beans battered and fried ('envueltos'). By omitting the batter, it becomes a delicious and satisfying keto side or light meal.
Key ingredients
Green beans (ejotes), eggs, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the green beans be *sautéed and not battered* ('sin empanizar', 'salteados'). Confirm no sugar is added. Can ask for extra eggs for more protein.
Watch out for
Traditional 'envueltos' preparation involves flour/corn batter. Sugar could be added to vegetables if not specified.
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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