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.
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Carne en Polvo con Aguacate
Crispy Shredded Beef with Avocado
Finely shredded beef, fried until very crispy and almost powdered in texture. Traditionally served with rice a…
3 net10 total7 fibre65 protein75 fat900 kcal
Chicharrón de Pescado con Aguacate y Limón (Sin Harina)
Crispy Fried Fish Bites with Avocado and Lime (No Breading)
Bite-sized pieces of white fish (like tilapia, mero, or pargo) seasoned and fried until crispy, mimicking the …
3 net6 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
Carne a la Llanera con Ensalada Verde
Roasted Veal (Llanero Style) with Green Salad
Authentic slow-roasted veal, prepared in the distinctive style of the Colombian plains (Llanos), known for its…
4 net7 total3 fibre70 protein35 fat650 kcal
Parrillada de Mariscos (Keto)
Mixed Grilled Seafood Platter (Keto)
A generous and flavorful platter of various fresh seafood items, such as shrimp, calamari, mussels, and fish f…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein38 fat600 kcal
Caldo de Pescado con Trozos de Pescado y Vegetales Keto
Fish Broth with Fish Chunks and Keto Vegetables
A clear, comforting, and deeply flavored fish broth, served with tender chunks of white fish and a selection o…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein18 fat350 kcal
Carne de Res al Trapo con Espárragos Asados
Grilled Beef in Cloth with Roasted Asparagus
A unique preparation where a cut of beef (e.g., punta de anca, posta) is seasoned, wrapped in a cloth (trapo),…
5 net8 total3 fibre80 protein45 fat750 kcal
Atún Sellado Encebollado con Ensalada Verde
Seared Tuna Steak with Sautéed Onions and Green Salad
A perfectly seared tuna steak, typically cooked medium-rare to medium, topped with rich, savory sautéed onions…
6 net10 total4 fibre58 protein52 fat720 kcal
Ceviche de Pescado Blanco con Aguacate (Sin Galletas o Arepas)
White Fish Ceviche with Avocado (No Crackers or Arepas)
Fresh white fish cured in lime juice, mixed with finely diced red onion, cilantro, and chili (optional), often…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein28 fat450 kcal
Chuletón de Cerdo a la Plancha
Grilled Pork Chop (with Keto Sides)
A thick, usually bone-in, pork chop grilled to perfection, often seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Cordero Asado con Vegetales Keto
Roasted Lamb with Keto Vegetables
Succulent roasted lamb, seasoned simply with herbs and spices, typically served with a side of mixed low-carb …
6 net12 total6 fibre75 protein70 fat950 kcal
Filete de Pescado a la Plancha con Vegetales Keto
Grilled Fish Fillet with Keto Vegetables
A simple and healthy dish featuring a grilled white fish fillet (such as tilapia, basa, or pargo blanco), seas…
6 net12 total6 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Hígado a la Plancha con Vegetales Keto
Grilled Liver with Keto Vegetables
Beef liver, thinly sliced and grilled or pan-fried, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Served with a genero…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Mojarra al Horno con Vegetales Salteados Keto
Baked Tilapia with Sautéed Keto Vegetables
Whole baked tilapia (mojarra), seasoned with herbs and spices, cooked until flaky and tender. Accompanied by a…
6 net12 total6 fibre62 protein42 fat680 kcal
Pargo Rojo al Vapor con Vegetales
Steamed Red Snapper with Keto Vegetables
A whole red snapper, gently steamed with a blend of herbs, garlic, and lime, served alongside a generous porti…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein40 fat700 kcal
Parrillada de Carnes (Keto sin Carbos)
Mixed Grilled Meats (Keto without Carbs)
A generous platter of various grilled meats, typically including different cuts of beef (e.g., flank steak, si…
6 net8 total2 fibre115 protein95 fat1350 kcal
Pechuga Gratinada con Ensalada
Cheesy Grilled Chicken Breast with Salad (Keto Modified)
Grilled chicken breast topped with a rich, creamy cheese sauce, served alongside a fresh green salad. The sauc…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Punta de Anca a la Parrilla con Ensalada Verde
Grilled Sirloin Cap with Green Salad
A generous cut of grilled sirloin cap (picanha) cooked to perfection, featuring its distinctive fat cap for fl…
6 net10 total4 fibre75 protein80 fat950 kcal
Sobrebarriga Rellena con Relleno Keto
Stuffed Flank Steak with Keto Filling
Tender flank steak slow-cooked and generously stuffed with a savory, keto-friendly mixture, typically includin…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Carne Oreada con Ensalada
Grilled Cured Beef with Green Salad
A traditional dish from the Santander region, featuring thinly sliced, sun-cured, and salted beef, grilled or …
7 net12 total5 fibre75 protein70 fat950 kcal
Enrollado de Carne con Vegetales Bajos en Carbohidratos
Stuffed Beef Roll with Keto Vegetables
A traditional Colombian beef roll, typically made with thin cuts of beef filled with vegetables like bell pepp…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
Entraña a la Parrilla con Vegetales Asados Keto
Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Keto Vegetables
Flavorful grilled skirt steak, marinated and cooked to tenderness, served alongside a medley of low-carb roast…
7 net12 total5 fibre68 protein65 fat820 kcal
Higado Encebollado
Liver and Onions with Keto Sides
Thin slices of beef liver pan-fried until tender and typically served smothered in sautéed onions. Often accom…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein30 fat550 kcal
Lomo de Res Encebollado con Ensalada Verde
Sautéed Beef Loin with Onions and Green Salad
Thin slices of tender beef loin quickly sautéed with plenty of sweet onions in a rich, savory sauce. Served wi…
7 net12 total5 fibre68 protein68 fat880 kcal
Pargo Rojo Frito (Sin Harina)
Pan-Fried Whole Red Snapper (No Flour, Keto Sides)
A whole red snapper, seasoned and pan-fried until crispy, traditionally served with a very light flour dusting…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Pechuga a la Plancha (Modificada)
Grilled Chicken Breast (Modified)
A straightforward grilled chicken breast, a common staple in Colombian cuisine, customized for keto.…
7 net8 total1 fibre70 protein38 fat654 kcal
Chivo Asado con Ensalada Verde
Roasted Goat with Green Salad
Tender and flavorful roasted goat, often marinated with herbs and spices, then slow-roasted or grilled to perf…
8 net12 total4 fibre85 protein45 fat780 kcal
Lomo de Cerdo Encebollado
Pork Loin with Sautéed Onions (Keto Modified)
Tender pork loin, thinly sliced or as a steak, pan-seared and topped with a generous amount of sautéed onions.…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Picada Mixta (Keto Sin Carbos)
Colombian Mixed Grilled Meats Platter (Keto)
A large platter featuring an assortment of grilled or roasted meats such as beef, chicken, pork belly, and var…
8 net10 total2 fibre80 protein65 fat900 kcal
Riñones al Jerez (Keto Modificado)
Kidneys in Sherry Sauce (Keto with No Starchy Sides)
Beef kidneys sautéed and simmered in a savory sauce typically flavored with sherry, onions, and garlic. The di…
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Sopa de Mariscos (Keto Modificada)
Keto Seafood Soup (Broth-Based)
A clear, flavorful broth-based soup brimming with a variety of seafood (shrimp, calamari, mussels, fish pieces…
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein30 fat500 kcal
Pernil de Cerdo Asado (Pierna de Cerdo al Horno con Vegetales Keto)
Roasted Pork Leg with Keto Vegetables
A generous cut of slow-roasted pork leg, seasoned with traditional Colombian herbs and spices, cooked until ex…
9 net15 total6 fibre65 protein68 fat1050 kcal
Posta de Res en Salsa Roja (Keto Modificada)
Beef Roast in Savory Red Sauce (Keto Modified)
Slow-cooked beef roast (often a thick cut of round or shank) simmered in a rich, savory red sauce made from to…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Chuletón de Res a la Parrilla con Ensalada de Aguacate y Tomate (Keto)
Grilled Bone-in Ribeye with Avocado and Tomato Salad (Keto)
A thick-cut, bone-in ribeye or porterhouse steak, grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with salt and pepper.…
5 net10 total5 fibre120 protein90 fat1300 kcal
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Cuy Asado con Ensalada Verde
Roasted Guinea Pig with Green Salad
A traditional dish from the Andean regions, whole roasted guinea pig (cuy) seasoned simply with garlic, cumin,…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
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Ensalada de Pollo y Vegetales Cocidos (Keto)
Keto Cooked Chicken and Vegetable Salad
A refreshing cold salad featuring shredded or diced cooked chicken, combined with steamed or boiled low-carb v…
5 net10 total5 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Mojarra Rellena de Camarones y Vegetales (Keto)
Stuffed Tilapia with Shrimp and Keto Vegetables
A whole tilapia (mojarra) baked or steamed, generously stuffed with a savory filling of shrimp, finely diced l…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Lomo de Cerdo al Trapo con Ensalada Verde (Keto)
Pork Tenderloin Cooked in Cloth with Green Salad (Keto)
Pork tenderloin seasoned and cooked 'al trapo' style, meaning wrapped in a cloth and cooked directly in hot co…
6 net12 total6 fibre55 protein48 fat680 kcal
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Pinchos de Camarones con Vegetales Asados (Keto)
Shrimp Skewers with Roasted Vegetables (Keto)
Succulent shrimp and colorful low-carb vegetables (like bell peppers, onions, zucchini) threaded onto skewers …
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein48 fat620 kcal
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Salpicón de Res con Aguacate (Keto Modificado)
Chopped Beef Salad with Avocado (Keto Modified)
Shredded or finely chopped cooked beef, mixed with fresh diced avocado, bell peppers, red onion, cilantro, and…
9 net15 total6 fibre55 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Estofado de Cordero con Vegetales Bajos en Carbohidratos (Keto)
Lamb Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables (Keto)
Slow-cooked, melt-in-your-mouth tender pieces of lamb, braised in a rich and savory broth. This hearty stew is…
10 net15 total5 fibre80 protein65 fat950 kcal
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Lomo de Res Salteado con Vegetales (Keto Modificado)
Sautéed Beef Strips with Vegetables, Keto Style (Keto)
Tender strips of beef sirloin or tenderloin, quickly stir-fried with vibrant onions, red and green bell pepper…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein50 fat800 kcal