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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Sopa de Costilla (Modificada)
Beef Rib Soup (Modified)
A comforting Colombian soup featuring tender beef ribs in a clear, savory broth, traditionally served as a hea…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein60 fat768 kcal
Carne Asada / Bistec a Caballo (Modificada)
Grilled Steak / Steak with Fried Egg (Modified)
A simple grilled beef steak, often accompanied by a fried egg ('a caballo' meaning 'on horseback' due to the e…
3 net3 total0 fibre66 protein44 fat672 kcal
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
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
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
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
Sobrebarriga a la Plancha / al Vapor (Modificada)
Grilled / Steamed Flank Steak or Brisket (Modified)
Tender, slow-cooked flank steak or brisket, often finished on the grill ('a la plancha') or simply steamed ('a…
3 net3 total0 fibre55 protein63 fat799 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
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
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
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
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
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
Lengua en Salsa (Modificada)
Tongue in Sauce (Modified)
Tender beef tongue, slow-cooked and served in a rich, savory creole sauce known as hogao.…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein68 fat844 kcal
Arroz con Coco Keto (con Arroz de Coliflor)
Keto Coconut Cauliflower Rice
A flavorful and aromatic keto version of the traditional Colombian coconut rice, where finely riced cauliflowe…
6 net10 total4 fibre5 protein30 fat350 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
Caldo de Gallina con Pollo Desmenuzado y Aguacate
Chicken Broth with Shredded Chicken and Avocado
A comforting and restorative clear chicken broth, rich in flavor, served with generous portions of shredded ch…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Ceviche de Camarones con Aguacate
Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado
Fresh shrimp cured in tangy lime juice, mixed with finely diced red onion, cilantro, bell peppers, and a hint …
6 net12 total6 fibre38 protein38 fat520 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
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
Ensalada de Aguacate
Avocado Salad with Fresh Vegetables
A simple, refreshing salad featuring ripe avocado slices or chunks, mixed with fresh low-carb vegetables like …
6 net15 total9 fibre4 protein38 fat400 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
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
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
Pescado Relleno Keto (con Relleno de Camarones y Vegetales)
Keto Stuffed Fish (with Shrimp and Vegetable Filling)
A whole fish (e.g., mojarra, pargo, or mero) generously stuffed with a savory, low-carb filling of seasoned sh…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pescado Frito / Mojarra Frita (Modificada)
Fried Fish / Fried Tilapia (Modified)
A whole fried fish, often Mojarra (Tilapia), simply seasoned and cooked until crispy.…
7 net8 total1 fibre55 protein68 fat864 kcal
Pollo Sudado (Keto Modificado)
Keto Colombian Stewed Chicken
Tender chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on) slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful broth with onions, tomatoes, a…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 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
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
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
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
Muchacho Relleno (Roast de Res Relleno Keto)
Stuffed Beef Roast (Keto Version)
A savory beef roast (often 'muchacho' or eye of round) traditionally stuffed and slow-cooked until tender. Thi…
8 net10 total2 fibre80 protein98 fat1250 kcal