Pescado a la Plancha con Verduras a la Parrilla
Grilled Fish with Grilled Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no beans, no tortillas, and no plantains. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Fresh fish fillet (often tilapia, snapper, or sea bass) seasoned with salt, pepper, and lime, then grilled or pan-fried until flaky. Traditionally served with rice, beans, and a simple salad. This keto version replaces the high-carb accompaniments with a generous portion of grilled or steamed low-carb vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, chayote, and green beans.
Key ingredients
Fish fillet (tilapia, snapper), olive oil, lime, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, zucchini, bell peppers, chayote, green beans, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no beans, no tortillas, and no plantains. Ask for a large serving of grilled or steamed low-carb vegetables instead. Confirm no sugary glazes or marinades on the fish.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades, starchy sides (rice, beans, plantains), high-carb sauces served with the fish.
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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