Güisquil Salteado con Queso Fresco y Loroco
Sautéed Chayote with Fresh Cheese and Loroco Flowers
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Tender slices of chayote (güisquil) lightly sautéed until tender-crisp, combined with fragrant loroco flowers and crumbled fresh, unsalted queso fresco. A simple yet flavorful traditional Guatemalan vegetable side dish.
Key ingredients
Chayote (güisquil), loroco flowers, queso fresco, olive oil, garlic, white onion, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar or starchy thickeners are added. Ensure no high-carb sides are served if it's ordered as a main.
Watch out for
None if prepared simply as described. Possible hidden sugars if a commercial seasoning blend is used.
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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