Pescado Asado con Ensalada (Keto Modified)
Grilled Fish with Mixed Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, plantains, or other starchy sides. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A whole grilled fish (such as Tilapia or Red Snapper), seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and sometimes lime. Served with a generous side of fresh mixed green salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber) with a simple oil and vinegar dressing, replacing traditional high-carb accompaniments like rice, plantains, or starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole grilled fish (e.g., Tilapia, Red Snapper), lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, plantains, or other starchy sides. Request dressing on the side and confirm it is free of sugar.
Watch out for
Marinades for the fish might contain sugar. High-carb sides are typical in Guatemalan cuisine and must be explicitly avoided. Restaurant salad dressings can often contain hidden sugars.
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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