Verduras Salteadas / a la Plancha
Sautéed/Grilled Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: specify low-carb vegetables only – request to omit potatoes, carrots, corn, peas, and plantains. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A side dish of mixed vegetables, either sautéed (salteadas) or grilled (a la plancha). While many vegetables are healthy, for keto, specific low-carb options must be requested, and high-carb vegetables avoided.
Key ingredients
Olive oil or butter, bell peppers (various colors), onions, zucchini, mushrooms (if available), salt, pepper, garlic.
How to make it keto
Specify low-carb vegetables only – request to omit potatoes, carrots, corn, peas, and plantains. Ask for extra bell peppers, onions, zucchini, or broccoli/green beans if the restaurant has them. Ensure they are cooked in oil or butter with no sugary sauces or glazes.
Watch out for
Restaurants frequently include high-carb vegetables like potatoes, carrots, corn, peas, or plantains in their mixed vegetable dishes. Sauces or seasonings can contain sugar. Portion sizes of higher-carb veggies can add up.
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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