Flor de Calabaza Rellena (Sin Capear)
Stuffed Squash Blossoms with Cheese (Unbattered)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sin capear' (without batter). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
Delicate squash blossoms (flor de calabaza) stuffed with melted cheese (typically Oaxaca or Manchego), often sautéed with onion, jalapeño, and epazote. The key modification is ensuring they are not battered and deep-fried.
Key ingredients
Squash blossoms, queso Oaxaca or Manchego, white onion, jalapeño, epazote, butter or oil, salt.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request 'sin capear' (without batter). Confirm they are sautéed or pan-fried without any flour-based coating. Avoid any sweet sauces or carb-heavy accompaniments.
Watch out for
Traditional preparation often involves a wheat-flour batter ('capeado') and deep-frying, which must be avoided. Hidden sugars in accompanying 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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