Keto Chiles Rellenos (Sin Empanizar, Sin Arroz)
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat & Cheese (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice is in the stuffing and no traditional flour-based batter/breading is used. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Roasted poblano or bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef (or pork), diced vegetables (like onions, tomatoes), and sometimes cheese, baked or lightly pan-fried without traditional flour-based batter and without rice in the filling.
Key ingredients
Poblano/Bell peppers, ground beef/pork, onions, tomatoes, garlic, cheese (Monterey Jack/Mozzarella), olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no rice is in the stuffing and no traditional flour-based batter/breading is used. Ask for it 'sin empanizar' (without breading) or baked/pan-fried with minimal coating.
Watch out for
Traditional stuffing includes rice. Traditional preparation involves a flour/egg batter, which is high carb. Often served with rice/tortillas.
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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