Pascualina (Tarta de Acelga sin Masa)
Crustless Spinach and Egg Pie
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the dish to be served 'sin masa' (without crust). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Uruguayan savory pie filling, typically made with spinach (or chard), ricotta cheese, eggs, and seasonings, baked without the pastry crust to be keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Spinach or Swiss chard, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, onions, garlic, olive oil, nutmeg, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the dish to be served 'sin masa' (without crust). Confirm no flour or starch is used as a binder in the filling.
Watch out for
The traditional dish includes a wheat flour crust. Ensure no added starches (e.g., flour, breadcrumbs) are used in the filling. Potential for generous onion content.
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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