Morcilla a la Parrilla con Ensalada (Keto Modificado)
Grilled Blood Sausage with Salad
Yes, with a tweak: inquire about the morcilla's ingredients to ensure no high-carb fillers like rice, oats, or breadcrumbs are used (some varieties may contain these). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Paraguayan dishes.
What it is
A traditional blood sausage (morcilla), typically made from pork blood, fat, and a blend of spices. It is grilled until the casing is delightfully crispy and the interior is hot and savory. While often served with bread or starches, this keto version is paired with a simple green salad (lettuce, tomato, onion) dressed with oil and vinegar, ensuring a low-carb meal.
Key ingredients
Morcilla (blood sausage), cooking oil (for grilling), lettuce, tomato, onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, inquire about the morcilla's ingredients to ensure no high-carb fillers like rice, oats, or breadcrumbs are used (some varieties may contain these). Request without bread or starchy sides.
Watch out for
Presence of high-carb fillers (rice, oats, breadcrumbs) in certain morcilla preparations. Default accompaniment of bread.
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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