Saltado de Verduras (sin papa ni arroz)
Stir-fried Vegetables (without potato or rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes (papa) and no rice (arroz). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Peruvian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful and quick stir-fry of mixed vegetables, typically including bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and other seasonal greens, wok-cooked in a savory sauce.
Key ingredients
Broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers (red, yellow, green), red onion, tomatoes, garlic, soy sauce (or tamari), red wine vinegar, olive oil, cilantro, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes (papa) and no rice (arroz). Confirm no sugar or starchy thickeners in the stir-fry sauce. Request tamari instead of soy sauce if available to avoid wheat.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Para el Saltado de Verduras, por favor, sin papa ni arroz. Que la salsa no lleve azúcar ni espesantes. ¿Tienen tamari en vez de salsa de soya?
Saltado de Verduras, no potatoes or rice. No sugar/starch in sauce. Tamari instead of soy sauce, if available.
Watch out for
Onions, tomatoes, bell peppers. Soy sauce (some brands contain wheat/sugar). Hidden sugars in stir-fry sauce. Vinegar can have minimal sugar.
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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