Costa Rican keto guide

A savory omelet (tortilla de huevo) generously filled with pan-fried pieces of salchichón, a local cured sausa…

A lean white fish fillet (like Corvina or Tilapia) cooked and served in a creamy white sauce infused with fres…

A traditional Costa Rican slow-cooked goat stew, prepared with a rich, savory broth and keto-friendly vegetabl…

Succulent shrimp cooked in a savory, aromatic Creole sauce made with fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, gar…

Plump shrimp sautéed in rich butter and garlic sauce, served alongside a medley of roasted non-starchy vegetab…

Savory patties made from fresh Costa Rican cheese (queso fresco or cuajada) mixed with finely chopped low-carb…

Halved chayote (a mild squash) hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef or pork, …

Tender chayote halves, hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of low-carb vegetables like spinach, mush…

Tender rabbit meat, slowly simmered in a rich, savory sauce with bell peppers, onions, and garlic, reminiscent…

A substantial salad featuring generous chunks of fresh, cooked tuna (not canned), mixed with creamy avocado, c…

A refreshing salad featuring tender hearts of palm, succulent grilled shrimp, creamy avocado slices, and crisp…

The unique, slightly bitter Flor de Itabo (yucca flower) stewed with tender pieces of beef or pork in a savory…

Chicken pieces (often thighs and drumsticks for flavor) slow-cooked in a vibrant, savory tomato-based sauce wi…

Chicasquil (a leafy green vegetable similar to spinach or chard) stewed with a savory sofrito base of onion, b…

A flavorful Costa Rican-style stew featuring tender chunks of beef slow-cooked with banana heart (the edible f…

A hearty vegetarian keto stew where fresh spinach is sautéed and then simmered with eggs and melted white chee…

Grilled or pan-seared chicken breast served with a vibrant, fresh sauce made from sweet bell peppers, cilantro…

A fresh fish fillet (often Tilapia or Snapper) pan-seared or grilled, then generously bathed in the iconic Cos…

A flavorful Costa Rican picadillo featuring finely diced celery, sautéed with ground beef, onions, bell pepper…

A savory keto hash made with finely diced celery, sautéed with onions and bell peppers, then scrambled with eg…

A flavorful Costa Rican 'picadillo' (hash) featuring finely chopped broccoli cooked with seasoned ground beef,…

A traditional Costa Rican 'picadillo' (hash) reimagined for keto. This version uses finely diced zucchini as t…

A hearty 'picadillo' made with riced cauliflower as the base, sautéed with seasoned ground beef or pork, scram…

A tender cut of beef steak (posta) simmered in a rich, flavorful 'Salsa Criolla' made with tomatoes, onions, a…

Fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with pieces of pan-fried salchichón (a flavorful Costa Rican sausage/salami) and a…

Halved eggplants, often roasted until tender, then filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (beef …

Fresh whole crabs, often Blue Crabs from the Caribbean coast, slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful red sauce made …

Tender slices of beef, pork, or chicken (chef's choice) cooked in a rich, creamy sauce with sautéed mushrooms,…

A hearty and rich seafood stew, cooked in a flavorful broth with various fresh seafood like shrimp, fish, muss…

Tender chayote halves, hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of sautéed shrimp, bell peppers, onions, …

A rich and creamy chowder featuring shredded chicken (often dark meat for flavor), bell peppers, onions, and z…

Chicken pieces (typically bone-in, skin-on for flavor) simmered in a hearty, rustic sauce made from ripe tomat…

A flavorful and comforting stew featuring tender pieces of pork (often shoulder or tenderloin) simmered with h…

A hearty and flavorful stew of tender green beans (vainicas) cooked with aromatic onions, garlic, and bell pep…

Tender pork loin medallions, seared and then simmered in a unique and savory plum sauce. This keto-friendly ve…

A classic Costa Rican dish where chicken pieces are stewed in a savory sauce with a colorful medley of vegetab…

Tender pork loin medallions, slow-cooked or seared, then finished in a distinctive tangy and savory tamarind s…

Slices of flavorful Costa Rican sausage stewed with tender chayote pieces, onions, and bell peppers in a light…

A light and refreshing Costa Rican seafood salad featuring a mix of finely chopped cooked seafood (shrimp, cal…

Halved chayote squash, gently cooked until tender, then filled with a delicious and savory mixture of shredded…

A refreshing and unique salad featuring cooked and sliced tacacos (a distinct Costa Rican squash), combined wi…

A creative keto adaptation using shredded hearts of palm as 'noodles', generously topped with a rich and savor…

A rustic stew featuring tender eggplant and seasoned ground beef or pork simmered in a rich, savory tomato-bas…

A rich and savory stew featuring sautéed mushrooms (often button or cremini) simmered in a creamy sauce with c…

A hearty and nutritious Costa Rican stew featuring 'chicasquil' leaves (a local leafy green, similar to spinac…

A robust stew featuring tender pieces of beef and chunks of tacaco squash, slowly cooked in a savory Costa Ric…

Pan-seared chicken breast smothered in a vibrant, tangy passion fruit sauce, naturally sweetened or with a ket…

A comforting Costa Rican hash made from tender young chayote, finely diced and sautéed with onion, garlic, scr…

Finely diced green beans (vainica) sautéed with onions and bell peppers, then mixed with scrambled eggs to cre…

A rich and flavorful Caribbean-style soup featuring flaky white fish cooked in a creamy, full-fat coconut milk…

Tacacos (a local, low-carb squash) sautéed with aromatic vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and garlic, the…

Tender tripe stewed slowly in a rich, flavorful tomato-based red sauce with bell peppers, onions, and herbs. T…

A humble and flavorful dish where eggs are gently cooked in a savory sauce made from sautéed onions, tomatoes,…

A lean grilled chicken breast topped with a vibrant 'Salsa Criolla' made from fresh tomatoes, onions, and bell…

A traditional dish, especially popular during Lent, featuring rehydrated and desalted dried fish (like cod or …

Whole bell peppers (usually red, green, or yellow) hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned g…

Succulent grilled octopus tentacles, seasoned and lightly charred, served alongside tender roasted chayote sli…