Guisquil Salteado con Mantequilla o Crema
Sautéed Chayote with Butter or Cream
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Chayote (güisquil), a mild squash-like vegetable, sautéed until tender and seasoned simply with butter or rich cream. A delicious and naturally keto-friendly side dish.
Key ingredients
Chayote (güisquil), butter or heavy cream, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
No specific modifications needed, but confirm it's prepared simply with butter/cream and not thickened with flour or cornstarch.
Watch out for
Very minimal. Potentially a small amount of flour if thickened with a roux, but this is uncommon for simple sautéed preparations.
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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