Pan-Seared Tilapia with Ata Dindin and Bitterleaf Greens
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Spicy Pepper Sauce and Bitterleaf Greens
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the pepper sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole tilapia fillet, pan-seared to perfection, topped with a fiery ata dindin (fried pepper sauce), and served alongside tender, sautéed bitterleaf greens seasoned with palm oil and crayfish.
Key ingredients
Tilapia fillet, cooking oil, scotch bonnet peppers (atarodo), bell peppers, onions, palm oil, bitterleaf, crayfish, seasoning cubes, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the pepper sauce. Served without rice, yam, plantain, or fufu.
Watch out for
Pepper sauce (Ata Dindin) may contain hidden sugars or tomato paste, which has carbs. High carb side dishes are standard.
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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