Choros a la Marinera (Keto Modificada)
Mussels in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour or starch to thicken the sauce, confirm no sugar is added to the tomato base or ají panca. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh mussels are steamed open and then generously coated in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce infused with ají panca, red onions, garlic, and bell peppers. This version is modified to be free of carb-based thickeners and served without rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Mussels, fresh tomatoes, red onion, garlic, ají panca paste, red bell pepper, cilantro, olive oil, optional splash of dry white wine (cooked off), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no flour or starch to thicken the sauce, confirm no sugar is added to the tomato base or ají panca. Omit any rice or bread typically served alongside.
Watch out for
Sugar in tomato sauce or ají panca paste, flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, hidden wine reductions (though typically small amounts cook off), starchy sides.
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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