Low Carb Snack: Pork Rinds with Guacamole Recipe

Pork rinds as chips, guacamole as dip. Zero carbs, big crunch, and the guac makes it feel legitimately indulgent. Keto snacking at its finest.

Cook 10 min Difficulty EASY 270 kcal
#keto #low carb #diabetic friendly #high protein
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Pork rinds 4 oz
  • Avocado 2 pieces
  • Lime 1 pieces
  • Roma tomato 0.5 cups
  • Red onion 0.25 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Cilantro 2 tbsp
  • Salt 0.5 tsp
  • Black pepper 0.25 tsp
  • Jalapeño 0.5 pieces
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 2 g 3%
Protein 11 g 16%
Fat 24 g 81%
Serving size 70g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Place the pork rinds in a serving bowl and set aside to keep them crisp.

  2. 2

    Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Mash the avocado with a fork until creamy but slightly chunky for texture.

  4. 4

    Finely dice the roma tomato, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Add them to the avocado.

  5. 5

    Squeeze lime juice over the mixture, then add salt and black pepper. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, mindful not to overmix to preserve a chunky guacamole texture.

  7. 7

    Serve the fresh guacamole immediately with the pork rinds for dipping. Enjoy promptly for the best crunch.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The two key ingredients are pork rinds and avocado. Pork rinds provide the crispy, zero-carb 'chip', while the avocado forms the base of the creamy guacamole. Together, they create a unique combination of crunch and richness.
Q. How do I keep the pork rinds crunchy while serving?
To maintain maximum crunch, keep pork rinds in a dry bowl and prepare the guacamole just before serving. Only combine them at the table; moisture from the guacamole can soften pork rinds if left together too long.
Q. What nutrient ratios does this snack offer?
Each 70g serving provides about 270 kcal, with roughly 2g carbs (3%), 11g protein (16%), and 24g fat (81%). This makes it an excellent fit for low carb and keto diets, with minimal carbohydrate content.
Q. Is there a tip to avoid mushy guacamole?
Yes, mash the avocado until just creamy, but leave some chunks for texture. Add diced ingredients last and stir them in gently to prevent overmixing and watery guacamole.
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