Guisado de Pipianes con Huevo y Queso
Stewed Pipian Squash with Egg and Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A comforting home-style dish featuring diced pipian squash (a mild, tender variety of summer squash common in Guatemala) stewed in a light tomato-based sauce. It's enriched with scrambled or sliced hard-boiled eggs and crumbled dry cheese (queso seco), seasoned with traditional herbs.
Key ingredients
Pipian squash, eggs, queso seco (dry cheese), fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, olive oil or lard, chicken broth, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots are added. Confirm no sugar is used in the tomato sauce. Request no rice or tortillas.
Watch out for
Excessive use of tomato can add carbs; hidden sugars in commercial tomato sauces; starchy side dishes if not omitted.
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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