Guisado de Pacaya con Huevos y Tomate
Stewed Palm Flower with Eggs and Tomato (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Nicaraguan dishes.
What it is
A traditional vegetarian-friendly dish featuring tender pacaya (palm flower buds) stewed in a light tomato sauce with scrambled eggs, onions, and bell peppers. Naturally low in carbs.
Key ingredients
Pacaya (palm flower buds), eggs, tomato sauce, onions, bell peppers
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato sauce, though this is less common for this dish. No other modifications typically needed for keto.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato-based sauces; sometimes served with rice, which should be avoided.
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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