Pipianes Tiernos Rellenos de Carne (Keto, Sin Rebozado)
Young Squash Stuffed with Meat (Keto, No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sin rebozado' (without breading/flour coating) for the squash. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Nicaraguan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender young pipian squash halves (a type of summer squash, similar to zucchini) scooped out and generously stuffed with seasoned ground or shredded beef. These are then baked or simmered in a savory, light tomato-based sauce, prepared without the traditional flour-based breading.
Key ingredients
Pipian squash, ground or shredded beef, tomato-based sauce
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'sin rebozado' (without breading/flour coating) for the squash. Also, ensure no rice, potato, or breadcrumbs are used as fillers in the meat stuffing.
Watch out for
Tomato sauce can sometimes have added sugar or starch thickeners. Restaurants might include rice or other high-carb fillers in the meat stuffing if not explicitly requested otherwise.
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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