Cecina Asada (Keto, con Nopales y Guacamole)
Grilled Salted Beef with Cactus and Guacamole (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no tortillas, rice, or beans. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thinly sliced, salted beef (cecina) grilled until tender, typically served with grilled nopales (cactus paddles) and fresh guacamole. Request no tortillas, rice, or beans.
Key ingredients
Cecina beef, nopales (cactus paddles), avocado, white onion, cilantro, serrano pepper, lime, salt, black pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no tortillas, rice, or beans. Confirm nopales are grilled or sautéed plain, not candied or in a sugary sauce. Ensure guacamole has no sugary fillers.
Watch out for
Some preparations of nopales can have added sugar. Guacamole, though usually keto, can sometimes contain fillers. Watch for sugary marinades on cecina, though it's typically just salted.
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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