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.
10 matching dishes
Calamares al Ajillo con Aguacate
Garlic Squid with Avocado
Tender squid rings sautéed generously in olive oil, garlic, and sometimes a touch of white wine or lemon juice…
4 net10 total6 fibre45 protein70 fat800 kcal
Camarones al Ajillo
Garlic Shrimp
Plump shrimp sautéed in abundant olive oil or butter with generous amounts of minced garlic and a touch of chi…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
Criadillas Fritas / Asadas
Fried / Grilled Bull Testicles
Bull testicles, typically sliced and either pan-fried to a golden crisp or grilled until tender. A delicacy in…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Corazones de Res a la Plancha
Grilled Beef Hearts with Keto Vegetables
Skewers or slices of marinated beef hearts, grilled to perfection and simply seasoned. Served with a side of s…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Pulpo a la Parrilla con Ensalada Verde
Grilled Octopus with Green Salad
Tender octopus tentacles, grilled to perfection, often marinated simply with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Ser…
5 net10 total5 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Caldo de Menudencias
Offal Broth
A traditional clear broth made from boiling various beef offal (like tripe, liver, heart) with herbs and spice…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Camarones Encebollados con Aguacate
Shrimp with Sautéed Onions and Avocado
Succulent shrimp sautéed with plenty of thinly sliced onions, garlic, and a touch of tomato, creating a flavor…
6 net12 total6 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Mollejas al Ajillo
Chicken Gizzards Sautéed in Garlic Sauce with Keto Sides
Tender chicken gizzards sautéed in a rich garlic, butter, and olive oil sauce, seasoned with herbs. Served as …
6 net7 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Ensalada de Pulpo
Octopus Salad
A refreshing salad made with tender, cooked octopus, mixed with chopped red onion, bell peppers (red and green…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Mollejas de Pollo Encebolladas con Aguacate
Chicken Gizzards with Sautéed Onions and Avocado
Tender chicken gizzards, slowly cooked until soft, then sautéed with a generous amount of sweet onions. Served…
7 net12 total5 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal