Calabacitas Rellenas de Huitlacoche y Queso (Sin Capear, Keto)
Zucchini Stuffed with Huitlacoche and Cheese (Keto, No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: request zucchini halves stuffed with huitlacoche and cheese. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Mexican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh zucchini halves hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of huitlacoche (corn smut, a flavorful fungus), sautéed onions, garlic, and a blend of cheeses (such as Oaxaca or panela), then baked until tender and bubbly. This dish offers unique flavors and a great texture without any breading.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, huitlacoche, onions, garlic, Oaxaca or panela cheese
How to make it keto
Request zucchini halves stuffed with huitlacoche and cheese. Explicitly ask for no breading or starchy fillers (like rice or corn). Confirm any accompanying sauce is tomato-based and sugar-free. Avoid any sweet preparations of huitlacoche.
Watch out for
Huitlacoche itself contains some natural carbs. Starchy fillers in the stuffing (rice, corn). Breading/batter if not specified. Sugary sauces.
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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