Morcilla Asada con Pico de Gallo Keto
Grilled Blood Sausage with Keto Pico de Gallo
Yes, with a tweak: inquire if the morcilla contains minimal or no rice/cornmeal as a binder (as some traditional recipes include it). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Authentic Venezuelan blood sausage (morcilla), grilled to a savory crisp, served alongside a fresh and vibrant keto-friendly pico de gallo (diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice) instead of traditional bread or arepas.
Key ingredients
Blood sausage (morcilla), tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Inquire if the morcilla contains minimal or no rice/cornmeal as a binder (as some traditional recipes include it). Request no bread, arepas, or other starchy sides. Confirm no sugar in the pico de gallo.
Watch out for
Some morcilla recipes include rice or cornmeal as a binder, which can increase carb count; important to confirm with the kitchen. Often served with high-carb sides (arepas, bread, yuca). Hidden sugars in pico de gallo preparation.
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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