Lomo de Cerdo a la Plancha con Chirmol de Aguacate
Grilled Pork Loin with Avocado Chirmol
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Succulent grilled pork loin, seasoned simply and cooked until tender. It is served alongside a fresh, chunky avocado chirmol (salsa) made with ripe avocados, diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, offering a light yet intensely flavorful meal.
Key ingredients
Pork loin, ripe avocados, fresh tomatoes, white onion, fresh cilantro, lime juice, cooking oil (for grilling), salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request the pork loin be seasoned simply with salt and pepper, ensuring no sugary marinades are used. Confirm the chirmol is made fresh without any added sugar. Served without rice, beans, or tortillas.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades used for the pork. Hidden sugars in the chirmol or a restaurant's general salsa preparation. Serving with traditional high-carb Guatemalan sides.
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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