Queso Fresco Asado con Loroco y Tomate
Grilled Fresh Cheese with Loroco and Tomato
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Thick slices of fresh, savory queso fresco are grilled until softened and lightly charred, then generously topped with a sautéed mixture of aromatic loroco flowers and fresh diced tomatoes. A delicious and simple appetizer or side.
Key ingredients
Queso fresco, loroco flowers, fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto. Confirm no breading on the cheese and no added sugar to the tomato-loroco topping.
Watch out for
Breading on the cheese, hidden sugars in the tomato mixture, or starchy side accompaniments.
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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