Longanizas con Tomate y Cebolla Asada
Guatemalan Sausages with Grilled Tomato and Onion
Yes, with a tweak: ensure sausages are homemade or from a trusted source without fillers (e.g., breadcrumbs, rice flour) or added sugar. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Flavorful Guatemalan sausages (often pork, seasoned with herbs like hierbabuena/mint, garlic, and spices), pan-fried or grilled until browned. Served with grilled slices of tomato and onion, which are common accompaniments. The sausages themselves are typically low-carb; the modification is to omit accompanying starches like rice or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Pork sausages (longanizas), cooking oil (lard or vegetable oil), tomato, onion, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure sausages are homemade or from a trusted source without fillers (e.g., breadcrumbs, rice flour) or added sugar. Omit rice, beans, tortillas, and any starchy sides. Request extra virgin olive oil or butter for cooking/dressing vegetables.
Watch out for
Fillers in sausages, hidden sugars in sausage seasoning, starchy side dishes (e.g., potatoes, plantains).
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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