Longaniza Guatemalteca (Keto Sausage, No Tortillas)
Guatemalan Pork Sausage (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no tortillas, rice, or beans. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Guatemalan longaniza is a fresh pork sausage, often flavored with mint, garlic, and spices. Served pan-fried or grilled, typically with high-carb sides that must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Ground pork, mint, garlic, onions, achiote (for color), vinegar, salt, pepper, other spices, natural sausage casing. Cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no tortillas, rice, or beans. Inquire if the longaniza contains significant fillers (like breadcrumbs or rice), which is less common in traditional Guatemalan longaniza but always a risk in restaurant settings. Confirm no sugary glazes.
Watch out for
Hidden fillers (breadcrumbs, rice) in the sausage, sugary glazes, high-carb side dishes.
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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