Verdolagas con Cerdo en Salsa Verde
Pork with Purslane in Green Sauce (Keto, without Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no beans, and no tortillas. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful stew featuring tender pork chunks and fresh verdolagas (purslane) simmered in a tangy and spicy tomatillo-based green sauce with serrano peppers. A hearty and satisfying dish.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/loin, fresh verdolagas (purslane), tomatillos, serrano peppers, white onion, garlic, cilantro, vegetable oil/lard, chicken broth, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no beans, and no tortillas. Ensure the sauce has no added sugar or flour thickeners. Specify no potatoes or other starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars or flour thickeners in sauce, excessive onion or tomatillo in the sauce base, potential for added potatoes or other starchy vegetables.
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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