Stewed Periwinkles with Ugu and Peppers
Periwinkle Stew with Fluted Pumpkin Leaves and Peppers
Yes, with a tweak: served without any carb-heavy side dishes like pounded yam, garri, or rice. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh periwinkles cooked in a flavorful palm oil stew with an abundance of vibrant ugu (fluted pumpkin) leaves, bell peppers, onions, and traditional spices. A nutrient-dense dish focusing on seafood and greens.
Key ingredients
Periwinkles, ugu leaves, palm oil, bell peppers, onions, scotch bonnet peppers, crayfish, smoked fish (optional), seasoning cubes, salt.
How to make it keto
Served without any carb-heavy side dishes like pounded yam, garri, or rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in some pepper blends or excessive use of starchy vegetables. High carb side dishes are typically served.
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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