Guisado de Güisquil con Queso y Loroco
Chayote Stew with Cheese and Loroco
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty vegetarian stew featuring tender chayote (güisquil) cubes simmered with fresh loroco flowers, onions, and garlic, finished with melted quesillo or fresh cheese.
Key ingredients
Chayote (güisquil), loroco flowers, fresh cheese, onion, garlic, tomato, cilantro, chicken or vegetable broth, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starchy thickeners (like masa) are used. Confirm tomato base has no added sugar. Served as a side or light main.
Watch out for
Starchy thickeners in the stew, hidden sugars in tomato sauce, served with high-carb sides (e.g., 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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