Pastel de Berenjena con Carne (Keto)
Layered Eggplant and Beef Casserole (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the ground beef picadillo contains no rice or potatoes. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Puerto Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory casserole featuring layers of thinly sliced, sautéed eggplant replacing traditional plantains or pasta, interspersed with a richly seasoned ground beef picadillo and often topped with cheese.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef, tomato sauce (no sugar), sofrito (onions, garlic, peppers, cilantro), olive oil, cheese (optional), spices.
How to make it keto
Ensure the ground beef picadillo contains no rice or potatoes. Verify tomato sauce is sugar-free. Avoid any flour-based thickeners for the meat mixture. Request no breadcrumbs if cheese is used as a topping.
Watch out for
Sugary tomato sauce, rice or potatoes in the picadillo, flour/breadcrumbs as binders/toppings.
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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