Revuelto de Zapallitos
Zucchini Scramble with Eggs and Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A comforting and simple home-style dish, often found in 'bodegones', made with sautéed local zucchini ('zapallitos') scrambled with eggs and frequently mixed with a generous amount of cheese (e.g., mozzarella or provolone).
Key ingredients
Zucchini (zapallitos criollos), eggs, cheese (e.g., mozzarella, provolone), olive oil or butter, onion (optional), salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener (which is unlikely for this dish, but always good to ask). Ensure it's not served with any starchy side like bread.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Revuelto de Zapallitos, por favor, ¿me confirma que no lleva harina ni almidón como espesante? Y sin guarniciones con almidón, como pan.
For the Revuelto de Zapallitos, please confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener, and no starchy sides like bread.
Watch out for
None inherent if prepared correctly. The main risk would be being served with bread or other high-carb accompaniments.
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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