Guajolote en Pipian Rojo (Keto, sin Tortillas ni Arroz)
Turkey in Red Pipian Sauce (Keto, No Tortillas or Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request no tortillas, rice, or other high-carb accompaniments. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Mexican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender turkey meat (guajolote) simmered in a rich, nutty red pipian sauce, traditionally made from roasted pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, chiles, and spices. Served without tortillas, rice, or other starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Turkey meat (thigh or breast), pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, ancho chiles, guajillo chiles, fresh tomatoes, white onion, garlic, spices (e.g., cumin, cloves, cinnamon), lard or cooking oil, chicken broth, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no tortillas, rice, or other high-carb accompaniments. Confirm the pipian sauce does not use masa or bread as a thickener (traditional pipian usually uses seeds, which are keto-friendly, but always good to confirm).
Watch out for
Pipian sauces can sometimes contain a small amount of masa or bread as a thickener, or significant amounts of tomatoes and other vegetable components which add up. Hidden sugars in sauces are also a concern.
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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