Pulpo al Ajillo con Chile Guaque y Ejotes
Garlic Octopus with Guaque Chili and Green Beans
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of octopus sautéed vigorously in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, seasoned with dried chile guaque (a mild, smoky Guatemalan chili), and tossed with crisp-tender green beans (ejotes), delivering a rich and savory seafood experience.
Key ingredients
Cooked octopus, fresh garlic, olive oil, dried chile guaque, green beans (ejotes), salt, black pepper, fresh cilantro or parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce or sauté liquid. Confirm no starchy vegetables are added alongside the green beans. Served without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Accidental addition of flour or starch for thickening. Hidden sugars in spice blends. Serving with traditional high-carb sides.
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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