Picadillo de Cerdo con Aguacate (Keto)
Ground Pork Hash with Avocado (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, rice, breadcrumbs, or other high-carb fillers are added to the picadillo. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Puerto Rican dishes.
What it is
Savory ground pork seasoned with sofrito (garlic, onion, peppers), olives, capers, and aromatic spices, typically served as a filling or main dish. Here, presented with generous slices of fresh avocado for a satisfying keto-friendly meal.
Key ingredients
Ground pork, olive oil, sofrito (garlic, onion, cubanelle peppers, cilantro), tomato paste (unsweetened), olives, capers, bay leaf, oregano, cumin, avocado, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no potatoes, rice, breadcrumbs, or other high-carb fillers are added to the picadillo. Confirm tomato paste is unsweetened. Served strictly with avocado or low-carb vegetables, not rice, plantains, or other starchy accompaniments.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in sofrito/tomato sauce, high-carb fillers in the picadillo, high-carb side dishes.
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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