Keto Chiles Rellenos (Egg Battered, no flour/masa)
Keto Stuffed Poblano Peppers (Egg Battered, without rice or tortillas)
Yes, with a tweak: cRITICALLY, request an egg-only batter (no flour, no masa, no breading). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat (beef or pork), often with bell peppers and onions, then coated in an egg-only batter and pan-fried, served with a light tomato sauce. Modified to ensure no flour or masa in the batter and no carb sides.
Key ingredients
Poblano peppers, ground beef/pork, onions, bell peppers, eggs, olive oil/lard for frying, tomatoes, garlic, onion for sauce.
How to make it keto
CRITICALLY, request an egg-only batter (no flour, no masa, no breading). Confirm the meat filling has no rice or potatoes. Request no rice or tortillas on the side.
Watch out for
Traditional chiles rellenos usually have a flour or masa-based batter. The meat filling can contain rice, potatoes, or peas. The tomato sauce might 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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