Tortilla de Huevos con Queso y Vegetales
Omelette with Cheese and Vegetables
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Nicaraguan dishes.
What it is
A traditional Nicaraguan breakfast or light meal, consisting of a fluffy omelette filled with local cheese (like cuajada or queso seco) and sautéed low-carb vegetables such as onions and bell peppers, cooked in oil or butter.
Key ingredients
Eggs, Nicaraguan cheese (cuajada, queso seco, or similar), onion, bell pepper, cooking oil/butter, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added flour or starchy fillers are used in the egg mixture. Confirm only low-carb vegetables are included. Request no high-carb sides like gallo pinto or maduro.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might add a small amount of flour for texture. Often served with high-carb sides that must 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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