Higado Encebollado (Keto Modified)
Sautéed Liver and Onions (No Rice/Beans/Tortillas)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no black beans, and no tortillas. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Sautéed beef liver cooked with a generous amount of tender caramelized onions. This iron-rich dish is modified to be served without traditional high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef liver, yellow onions (sliced), cooking oil (or lard), garlic, salt, pepper, lime juice.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no black beans, and no tortillas. Ensure no flour is used to dust the liver before frying. Confirm onions are caramelized without added sugar (beyond natural sugars).
Watch out for
Flour dusting on liver, high-carb sides (rice, beans, tortillas). Some recipes may add a pinch of sugar to help caramelize onions faster.
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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