Huevos Estrellados con Chorizo (Keto Modified)
Fried Eggs with Chorizo (Keto Version, No Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no tortillas, no beans, and no fried plantains. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A classic Guatemalan breakfast or anytime meal featuring two or three perfectly fried eggs, often with slightly crispy edges and runny yolks, served alongside savory, well-seasoned Guatemalan chorizo sausage. This dish is rich in protein and fat, modified to exclude all high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Eggs, Guatemalan chorizo (pork sausage), cooking oil (or fat from chorizo), salt, pepper. May be garnished with a small amount of cilantro or fresh tomato.
How to make it keto
Request no tortillas, no beans, and no fried plantains. Confirm the chorizo does not contain significant fillers or sugars (authentic Guatemalan chorizo is usually quite clean).
Watch out for
Hidden fillers or sugars in the chorizo sausage, restaurant tendency to serve with rice, beans, or tortillas, potential for sugary 'salsa' toppings.
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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