Guiso de Chayote con Cerdo o Pollo (Sin Viandas ni Espesantes)
Chayote Stew with Pork or Chicken (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, yuca, plantains, or other starchy root vegetables are added. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Puerto Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting stew featuring tender chayote squash simmered with chunks of pork or chicken in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce, seasoned with traditional Puerto Rican sofrito herbs and spices.
Key ingredients
Pork chunks or chicken pieces, chayote squash, olive oil, bell peppers, onions, garlic, diced tomatoes (unsweetened), chicken or pork broth, cilantro, culantro, oregano, bay leaf, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, yuca, plantains, or other starchy root vegetables are added. Confirm tomato sauce is sugar-free and no flour/cornstarch thickeners are used. Served without rice or other starchy accompaniments.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato sauce, flour/cornstarch thickeners, traditional high-carb root vegetables often included.
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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