Pato en Mole Verde (Keto)
Duck in Green Mole (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar or flour/masa is used as a thickener in the mole. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Mexican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent duck meat simmered in a rich, complex green mole sauce. This mole, distinct from a simple salsa verde, is made with roasted tomatillos, various chiles, herbs, and pumpkin seeds, modified to be low-carb.
Key ingredients
Duck, tomatillos, pumpkin seeds, green chiles, cilantro, spices
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no sugar or flour/masa is used as a thickener in the mole. Request extra sauce on the side. Served without rice or tortillas.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in mole, flour/masa as a thickener in traditional mole recipes, carb-rich sides.
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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