Revoltillo de Huevo con Nopales y Chirmol Fresco
Scrambled Eggs 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
Fluffy scrambled eggs combined with tender, slightly tart, and sautéed nopales (cactus paddles), a common and nutritious vegetable in Guatemalan cuisine. Served with a side of fresh chirmol (salsa) made from diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
Key ingredients
Eggs, nopales (cactus paddles), white onion, garlic, fresh tomatoes, fresh cilantro, cooking oil or butter, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure the nopales are prepared without any added sugar or starchy thickeners. Confirm the chirmol is sugar-free. Request no tortillas, beans, or rice on the side.
Watch out for
Added sugar in the nopales preparation or the chirmol. Serving with traditional high-carb accompaniments like tortillas or beans.
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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