Colombian keto guide
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164 dishes43 keto as served126 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Colombian cuisine is highly challenging for keto dieters due to its foundational reliance on high-carb staples.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various meats (beef, chicken, pork belly/chicharrón), eggs, avocado, and limited cheeses.
Danger zones
Arepas, empanadas, rice, potatoes (papas), plantains (plátanos), yuca, and most traditional soups or stews are unavoidable carb traps in authentic meals.
Best for
This cuisine works best for highly disciplined keto dieters who are comfortable with extreme customization, deconstructing dishes, and primarily ordering plain meats or salads.
28 matching dishes
Cerdo Frito (Trozos de Cerdo Fritos con Guarnición Keto)
Fried Pork Chunks with Keto Side
Crispy and juicy fried chunks of pork, a beloved classic often found in 'picadas' or as a standalone dish. Pre…
3 net10 total7 fibre65 protein100 fat1200 kcal
Lechona (Piel y Carne)
Roasted Stuffed Pig (Skin and Meat Only)
Crispy roasted pig skin and tender pork meat, traditionally slow-roasted and usually stuffed with rice and pea…
3 net3 total0 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Gallina Asada con Ensalada Verde (Piel y Carne)
Roasted Hen with Green Salad (Skin and Meat)
A whole roasted hen, featuring crispy skin and juicy, tender meat, seasoned with traditional Colombian spices.…
4 net8 total4 fibre78 protein85 fat1000 kcal
Longaniza o Chorizo a la Plancha (Keto)
Colombian Grilled Pork Sausage (Keto)
Traditional Colombian pork sausage, grilled or pan-fried, known for its distinct seasoning. While naturally hi…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Morcilla (Sin Arroz)
Colombian Blood Sausage (No Rice Filler)
A traditional Colombian blood sausage, typically made with pig's blood, pork fat, and sometimes rice, onions, …
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein65 fat750 kcal
Buñuelos de Queso Keto (sin harina de trigo ni azúcar)
Keto Colombian Cheese Fritters (without Wheat Flour or Sugar)
Savory, fluffy, and golden cheese fritters, a keto adaptation of the popular Colombian snack. Made with a blen…
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Chunchullo a la Plancha (Intestino de Res a la Parrilla con Aguacate)
Grilled Beef Intestines with Avocado
Crispy and flavorful grilled beef intestines, a popular street food and appetizer. Naturally rich in fats and …
5 net15 total10 fibre50 protein113 fat1300 kcal
Empanadas de Carne Keto (con masa de queso y almendra)
Keto Colombian Beef Empanadas (Cheese and Almond Dough)
Savory ground beef filling seasoned with traditional Colombian spices (hogao style), encased in a crispy, gold…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
Fritada de Menudencias Variadas (Keto)
Mixed Fried Offal Platter (Keto)
A traditional platter of various fried offal, typically including beef liver, beef kidney, and chunchullo (sma…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Fritanga (Modificada)
Mixed Fried Platter (Modified)
A platter of various fried meats, typically served for sharing, modified to exclude all high-carb items.…
6 net6 total0 fibre103 protein212 fat2344 kcal
Tortilla de Huevo con Relleno (Keto)
Keto Omelette with Meat and Cheese Filling
A fluffy omelette made with several eggs, filled with keto-friendly ingredients like cheese, ham, bacon, or sa…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Camarones Gratinados con Ensalada Verde
Gratinated Shrimp with Green Salad
Succulent shrimp baked in a rich, creamy, cheesy sauce, usually seasoned with garlic and herbs. Served alongsi…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Codillo de Cerdo (Keto con Ensalada)
Pork Hock (Braised or Roasted, with Keto Salad)
Tender pork hock, often braised until falling off the bone or roasted until crispy, retaining its rich flavor …
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal
Costillas de Cerdo Asadas (Sin Salsa Azucarada)
Roasted Pork Ribs with Keto Rub (No Sugary Sauce) and Green Salad
Slowly roasted pork ribs, seasoned with a savory rub (ensure no sugar) and served without any sugary BBQ sauce…
7 net9 total2 fibre75 protein75 fat950 kcal
Crema de Espinacas (Keto)
Keto Cream of Spinach Soup
A rich and creamy soup made with fresh spinach, typically blended to a smooth consistency. Modified for keto b…
7 net12 total5 fibre12 protein35 fat400 kcal
Keto Chicharrón y Queso (Estilo Arepa)
Keto Chicharrón and Cheese Flatbread (Arepa Style)
A creative keto adaptation of the popular 'arepa de chicharrón', this version uses a cheese-based dough (or a …
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
Queso Fundido con Chicharrón y Hogao (Keto)
Melted Cheese with Pork Rinds and Hogao (Keto)
A sizzling skillet of melted Colombian cheeses (like mozzarella, queso fresco, or costeño) topped with crispy …
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Caldo de Pata con Vegetales Bajos en Carbohidratos
Cow's Foot Soup with Low-Carb Vegetables
A rich and gelatinous traditional Colombian soup made from slow-cooked cow's foot, known for its collagen cont…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Costillas de Cerdo Guisadas con Vegetales Bajos en Carbohidratos
Stewed Pork Ribs with Low-Carb Vegetables
Tender pork ribs slow-cooked in a savory, rich broth with a medley of keto-friendly vegetables like zucchini, …
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Costillas de Res Guisadas con Vegetales Keto
Stewed Beef Ribs with Keto Vegetables
Tender beef ribs slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone in a rich, savory broth, infused with a medley of low-car…
8 net15 total7 fibre70 protein90 fat1050 kcal
Crema de Champiñones (Keto)
Cream of Mushroom Soup (Keto Version)
A rich and creamy soup made with fresh mushrooms, savory broth, and heavy cream. A common offering in many Col…
8 net12 total4 fibre15 protein35 fat400 kcal
Tamal Colombiano Keto (sin masa de maíz)
Keto Colombian Tamal (Meat Filling without Corn Masa)
A keto-friendly version of the classic Colombian tamal, replacing the traditional corn masa with a savory blen…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
Bandeja Paisa (Modificada)
Paisa Platter (Modified)
A deconstructed version of Colombia's national dish, focusing on the high-protein and high-fat components whil…
9 net18 total9 fibre116 protein193 fat2273 kcal
Fritada de Cerdo (Keto sin Carbos)
Fried Pork Chunks with Onions and Peppers (Keto, No Starchy Sides)
Succulent chunks of pork, often from various cuts, fried until crispy and tender, then sautéed with onions and…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Chuletón de Cerdo Relleno (con Relleno Keto)
Stuffed Pork Chop (with Keto Filling)
A thick pork chop (chuletón) stuffed with a savory keto filling, typically made from spinach, mushrooms, chees…
10 net15 total5 fibre75 protein85 fat1100 kcal
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Sesos Fritos
Fried Beef Brains (with Keto Sides)
Tender beef brains lightly coated with a keto-friendly flour (or pan-fried plain) and crisped, served with fre…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
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Queso Costeño a la Plancha con Hogao
Grilled Coastal Cheese with Hogao (Keto)
Slices of firm, salty Queso Costeño (coastal cheese) grilled until slightly golden and warm, served with a gen…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Sopa de Marrano con Chicharrón y Vegetales Keto
Hearty Pork Soup with Pork Rinds and Keto Vegetables
A robust and flavorful Colombian pork soup, often featuring various cuts of pork, including savory chicharrón …
9 net14 total5 fibre60 protein58 fat780 kcal