Longanizas/Chorizo Asado (con ensalada)
Grilled Guatemalan Sausages with Green Salad (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no tortillas, no beans, no rice, no plantains. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Flavorful Guatemalan sausages (longaniza or chorizo), typically grilled or pan-fried. Modified to be served with a simple green salad or sautéed non-starchy vegetables, omitting traditional high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Pork sausages (longaniza/chorizo - pork, garlic, herbs, spices), olive oil/lard for cooking. Side salad: lettuce, tomato, cucumber, vinaigrette (oil, vinegar, salt, pepper).
How to make it keto
Request no tortillas, no beans, no rice, no plantains. Ask for a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing, or sautéed non-starchy vegetables. Inquire about fillers in the sausage if concerned.
Watch out for
Sausages sometimes contain fillers (rice, breadcrumbs - less common for longaniza but possible for chorizo), served with high-carb sides (tortillas, beans, rice), dressings for salads might contain 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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