Costillas Guisadas (Sin Papas ni Zanahorias)
Stewed Pork Ribs (without Potatoes or Carrots)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or carrots. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Puerto Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Pork ribs, typically spareribs or country-style, slow-cooked until fork-tender in a savory sauce based on sofrito, tomatoes, olives, and spices. Often prepared with starchy vegetables that must be excluded for keto.
Key ingredients
Pork ribs, sofrito (onions, garlic, bell peppers, culantro), tomato sauce, olives, bay leaves, cooking oil, spices (oregano, cumin, adobo).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or carrots. Ask for the stewed ribs to be served with a side of avocado, a green salad, or sautéed non-starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
Tomato sauce can contain hidden sugars. Omission of high-carb root vegetables (potatoes, carrots) is essential.
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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