Mchicha
Braised Amaranth Greens
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal or no tomatoes. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Young amaranth leaves, a popular and easily accessible indigenous vegetable, sautéed with onions and a hint of tomato in plenty of cooking oil until tender and flavorful.
Key ingredients
Amaranth greens (mchicha), cooking oil (generous amount), onions, tomatoes (minimal), salt, garlic.
How to make it keto
Request minimal or no tomatoes. Ensure generous amount of cooking oil. No potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are added.
Watch out for
Excessive tomatoes, addition of potatoes/corn for bulk, insufficient cooking fat.
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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