Fajitas de Carne o Pollo
Guatemalan Style Grilled Fajita Meat (No Tortillas)
Yes, with a tweak: **Crucially, request no tortillas (corn or flour).** Also, no rice, no beans, and no plantains. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Sizzling strips of marinated grilled beef or chicken, cooked with colorful sliced bell peppers and onions. While Tex-Mex in origin, fajitas are popular in Central America and adapted with local seasoning. Served 'naked' without the traditional high-carb wraps.
Key ingredients
Beef (skirt/flank) or Chicken (breast/thigh), bell peppers (various colors), onion, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
**Crucially, request no tortillas (corn or flour).** Also, no rice, no beans, and no plantains. Ask for extra grilled vegetables or a side of avocado/guacamole. Confirm marinade contains minimal or no sugar.
Watch out for
Tortillas are the biggest carb risk. Marinades can sometimes contain hidden sugars. High-carb side dishes are standard accompaniments.
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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