Pescado a la Jardinera (Keto, no Root Vegetables)
Fish with Mixed Garden Vegetables (Keto, no Root Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: specify no potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Venezuelan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant and healthful dish featuring flaky white fish fillets (such as snapper or mahi-mahi) gently cooked with a fresh medley of low-carb garden vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, green beans, onions, and garlic, in a light, herbaceous sauce. Prepared strictly without high-carb root vegetables.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (snapper, mahi-mahi), olive oil, onions, garlic, bell peppers (various colors), zucchini, green beans, vegetable broth, white wine (optional), parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify no potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables. Ensure no corn or peas. Confirm sauce is not thickened with starch and contains no added sugar.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, peas, corn (common additions), flour/starch thickeners in sauce, hidden sugars.
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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