Guisado de Chaya con Huevo
Chaya and Egg Scramble
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A traditional and nutritious scramble featuring fresh chaya leaves (a vibrant, spinach-like leafy green) sautéed with onions and garlic, then combined with scrambled eggs. A naturally low-carb and protein-rich dish.
Key ingredients
Chaya leaves (cooked/steamed), eggs, onion, garlic, olive oil or butter, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no hidden flour or starch as thickener, and no high-carb sides are automatically included.
Watch out for
Flour or starch used as a thickener (unlikely for this dish), served with high-carb sides like tortillas or rice.
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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