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.
6 matching dishes
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
Consomé de Pollo (Keto)
Keto Chicken Consommé
A traditional Colombian clear, rich chicken broth, slow-cooked to extract maximum flavor and nutrients. Served…
3 net4 total1 fibre12 protein15 fat200 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
Huevos con Carne Desmechada
Scrambled Eggs with Shredded Beef
A hearty and popular Colombian breakfast or brunch dish featuring fluffy scrambled eggs combined with tender, …
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 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