Queso Seco a la Plancha con Nopales y Chirmol Fresco
Grilled Dry Cheese with Nopales and Fresh Chirmol
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Slices of savory, firm dry cheese (queso seco, similar to aged cotija but grillable) pan-seared until slightly browned and softened, served alongside tender grilled nopales (cactus paddles) and a vibrant fresh chirmol made from diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime.
Key ingredients
Dry cheese (queso seco), nopales, fresh tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime, cooking oil (e.g., olive oil), salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugary marinades for nopales or chirmol. Ensure no starchy sides like tortillas or bread.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades sometimes used for nopales, hidden sugars in chirmol. Nopales can have moderate carbs if consumed in very large quantities.
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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