Guisquil Relleno
Stuffed Chayote with Spiced Meat
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the stuffing does not contain breadcrumbs, rice, or potatoes. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Halved chayote (güisquil) squash, hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of spiced ground meat (typically beef or pork), then baked to perfection. Modified to remove high-carb fillers.
Key ingredients
Chayote (güisquil), ground beef or pork, tomatoes, onions, garlic, bell peppers, spices (cumin, oregano), cooking oil, cheese (optional for topping).
How to make it keto
Ensure the stuffing does not contain breadcrumbs, rice, or potatoes. Confirm no flour/egg batter is used if baked, or minimal if pan-fried before baking. Ask for no sugar in any accompanying tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Stuffing might contain breadcrumbs, rice, or potatoes. Some recipes use an egg batter (similar to chiles rellenos) which might have flour. Tomato sauce can have added sugar.
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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