Pencas de Acelga Rellenas de Jamón y Queso (Keto)
Stuffed Chard Stems with Ham and Cheese (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour-based béchamel sauce or traditional breading. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Spanish dishes.
What it is
A unique regional dish featuring blanched chard stems (pencas) filled with a savory mixture of finely diced jamón serrano and a melting cheese (such as Manchego or goat cheese), then baked or gently pan-fried without any traditional breading or flour-based béchamel.
Key ingredients
Chard stems, jamón serrano, Manchego cheese (or similar keto-friendly cheese), extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour-based béchamel sauce or traditional breading. The stems can be baked or lightly pan-fried.
Watch out for
Traditionally, this dish might be made with a flour-based béchamel or coated in flour and fried. Explicitly request these omissions.
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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