Parrillada Mixta (Mixed Grill with Keto Sides)
Mixed Grilled Meats Platter with Grilled Onions and Bell Peppers
Yes, with a tweak: request NO rice, NO beans, NO tortillas, NO potatoes, and NO grilled plantains. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A sizzling platter featuring an assortment of grilled meats, typically including beef (carne asada), chicken, pork, and often sausage (chorizo). For the keto version, the focus is purely on the succulent grilled proteins, served with grilled low-carb vegetables like onions and bell peppers, while strictly omitting the traditional high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef, chicken, pork, chorizo, grilled onions, bell peppers
How to make it keto
Request NO rice, NO beans, NO tortillas, NO potatoes, and NO grilled plantains. Ask for grilled low-carb vegetables (onions, bell peppers) as a side. Confirm marinades are sugar-free or choose unmarinated meats.
Watch out for
Marinades may contain sugar. Cross-contamination with high-carb items on the grill. Standard restaurant serving includes significant high-carb sides that must be explicitly omitted.
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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