Keto Arroz Negro (con Coliflor)
Keto Black 'Rice' with Seafood (Cauliflower Base)
Yes, with a tweak: substitute traditional rice with riced cauliflower. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Spanish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A deeply flavorful, savory seafood dish where traditional rice is replaced with riced cauliflower. Cooked with a rich base of squid ink, seafood (shrimp, calamari, mussels), and a sofrito of onion, garlic, and tomato. The squid ink provides the signature black color and umami flavor.
Key ingredients
Riced cauliflower, squid ink, shrimp, calamari, mussels, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste (sugar-free), fish broth, bell peppers, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, substitute traditional rice with riced cauliflower. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato base or fish broth, and ensure no flour is used to thicken the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made sofrito or broth, restaurant potentially using flour to thicken sauce, small amounts of starch in some squid ink brands.
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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