Pepián de Pollo (Verduras Keto)
Pepián (Chicken & Beef Stew with Keto Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no potatoes, no carrots, and no bread or masa flour for thickening the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich, flavorful stew, often considered a national dish, made with tender chicken and sometimes beef or pork, simmered in a thick sauce of roasted seeds (sesame, pumpkin), chiles, tomatoes, tomatillos, and spices. Traditionally includes potatoes and carrots, but this keto version omits all starchy vegetables, focusing on güisquil (chayote) and green beans.
Key ingredients
Chicken, beef (optional), sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), various dried chiles (guaque, pasilla), tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, garlic, cilantro, güisquil (chayote), green beans, olive oil, salt, spices (cinnamon, cloves, pepper).
How to make it keto
Strictly request no potatoes, no carrots, and no bread or masa flour for thickening the sauce. Confirm the sauce is thickened primarily with roasted seeds. Ask for extra güisquil or green beans instead of potatoes/carrots. No rice on the side.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, corn masa or bread used as a thickener in the sauce, hidden sugars in pre-made sauces, rice served as a side.
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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