Queso Flameado con Champiñones y Rajas
Flamed Cheese with Sautéed Mushrooms and Poblano Strips (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no tortillas, chips, or bread on the side. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
A sizzling platter of melted, gooey cheese (typically Monterey Jack or Oaxaca), often flambéed, topped with savory sautéed mushrooms and tender strips of roasted poblano peppers. It's rich, flavorful, and naturally low in carbs, making it a perfect keto appetizer or light meal.
Key ingredients
Oaxaca cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, poblano peppers, white mushrooms, white onion, garlic, vegetable oil (e.g., canola or soybean oil), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no tortillas, chips, or bread on the side. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener for the cheese or vegetables.
Watch out for
Small amounts of carbs from the mushrooms, poblano peppers, and onion. Potential for hidden starch thickeners in the cheese or vegetable sauté, or sugar in pre-made sauces. Cross-contamination from cooking surfaces/oil.
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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