Espinazo de Cerdo Guisado con Chayote y Repollo
Pork Spine Stew with Chayote and Cabbage (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, or plantains (which are common in traditional preparation). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful stew made with tender pork spine bones, slowly simmered in a savory tomato-based broth with chunks of chayote squash, bell peppers, onions, and cabbage. This authentic peasant dish is modified for keto by focusing on low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork spine, tomatoes, white onion, bell peppers, garlic, chayote, cabbage, vegetable oil, chicken/pork broth, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, or plantains (which are common in traditional preparation). Ensure no sugar is in the tomato base. Ask for extra non-starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
Starchy root vegetables (potato, yuca, plantain) are integral to the traditional recipe. Hidden sugars in tomato sauce.
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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