Calabaza en Tacha (Keto, Sin Azúcar)
Candied Pumpkin (Keto, Sugar-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no piloncillo (brown sugar cone) or any other added sugar. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Mexican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Mexican dessert or side dish featuring pumpkin or squash slow-cooked until tender, flavored with cinnamon and other spices, and modified to be sugar-free.
Key ingredients
Pumpkin (calabaza de castilla) or butternut squash, water, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, orange peel.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no piloncillo (brown sugar cone) or any other added sugar.
Watch out for
Traditionally made with very high amounts of piloncillo/sugar.
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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