Chile Relleno (Sin Capear)
Stuffed Poblano Pepper (Unbattered)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sin capear' (without batter) to eliminate most carbs. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Mexican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A roasted poblano pepper stuffed with generous amounts of cheese (and sometimes meat), typically pan-fried or baked (unbattered), then covered in a light tomato sauce.
Key ingredients
Poblano pepper, Monterey Jack/Oaxaca cheese, optional ground meat, light tomato sauce (tomatoes, onion, garlic, spices), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request 'sin capear' (without batter) to eliminate most carbs. Ask for no rice, no beans. Confirm the tomato sauce does not contain added sugar or thickeners like cornstarch or flour.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Chile Relleno, por favor 'sin capear'. Sin arroz ni frijoles. ¿La salsa de tomate no tiene azúcar ni espesantes?
Chile Relleno, please make it 'sin capear' (without batter). No rice or beans. Does the tomato sauce have added sugar or thickeners?
Watch out for
The traditional egg batter (capeado), rice, beans, sugary tomato sauce, cornstarch/flour thickeners in the sauce. Poblano peppers have some inherent carbs.
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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