Costa Rican keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Keto adaptation requires strict avoidance of staple side dishes and deliberate ordering.
Top ingredients
Grilled meats (chicken, beef, fish), fried pork belly (chicharrón), avocado, and hearts of palm are the best traditional keto ingredients.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are ubiquitous rice, beans, plantains, and starchy root vegetables, often served as default sides or thickeners in stews.
Best for
This cuisine is best for experienced keto dieters who are assertive in ordering modifications and comfortable with simple protein and non-starchy vegetable combinations.
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Ensalada de Camarones (Estilo Keto)
Shrimp Salad (Keto Style)
A light and refreshing salad made with cooked shrimp mixed with a creamy mayonnaise dressing, crisp celery, fi…
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
Pescado Empapelado con Vegetales
Baked Fish in Foil with Vegetables (Keto Style)
A fish fillet (e.g., snapper, dorado) baked in parchment paper or foil with butter or olive oil, garlic, herbs…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein28 fat450 kcal
Chayote Relleno con Queso (Estilo Keto)
Stuffed Chayote with Cheese (Keto Style)
Halved chayotes, a mild squash common in Costa Rica, are scooped out and filled with a creamy, savory mixture …
9 net14 total5 fibre20 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Cuajada Fresca con Aguacate
Fresh Curd Cheese with Avocado
A simple and refreshing dish featuring generous slices of soft, fresh, unaged Costa Rican cuajada (a type of c…
2 net5 total3 fibre20 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Huevos Tibios con Aguacate (Estilo Keto)
Soft-Boiled Eggs with Avocado (Keto Style)
Two perfectly soft-boiled eggs, naturally rich and satisfying, served simply with generous slices of fresh, ri…
2 net9 total7 fibre14 protein33 fat380 kcal
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Enrollados de Queso con Jamón
Cheese and Ham Rolls
A simple and satisfying 'boca' (snack) or light meal consisting of slices of local white cheese (like Turrialb…
3 net6 total3 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Ensalada de Espinacas con Tocino y Queso Fresco
Spinach Salad with Bacon and Fresh Cheese
A simple yet satisfying salad featuring a generous bed of fresh spinach, topped with crispy pan-fried bacon bi…
3 net6 total3 fibre25 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Tortilla de Queso Palmito y Tocino (Estilo Keto)
Palm Heart Cheese and Bacon Omelette (Keto Style)
A fluffy omelette filled with rich, creamy local palm heart cheese and crispy bacon bits, seasoned with tradit…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Lomo de Cerdo a la Plancha con Espárragos y Mantequilla
Pan-Seared Pork Loin with Asparagus and Butter
Tender pork loin fillet, pan-seared to perfection, served with fresh asparagus sautéed in generous amounts of …
4 net7 total3 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
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Plato de Fiambres con Queso y Aguacate
Cold Cut Platter with Cheese and Avocado
A selection of local cured meats (such as ham, salami, or turkey breast), assorted cheeses (like queso fresco,…
4 net8 total4 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Sesos Revueltos con Huevos y Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Scrambled Beef Brains with Eggs and Vegetables (Keto Style)
A traditional, hearty Costa Rican dish featuring tender beef brains scrambled with eggs, finely diced bell pep…
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein58 fat680 kcal
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Sopa de Huevo (Estilo Keto)
Egg Drop Soup (Keto Style)
A light and comforting clear soup, where beaten eggs are slowly streamed into a simmering savory broth, creati…
4 net5 total1 fibre20 protein20 fat300 kcal
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Omelette de Jamón y Queso
Ham and Cheese Omelette
A classic omelette filled with diced ham and a generous portion of local white cheese (or other suitable chees…
4.5 net5 total0.5 fibre38 protein42 fat550 kcal
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Ensalada de Atún Fresco Sellado con Aguacate y Palmito (Estilo Keto)
Seared Fresh Tuna Salad with Avocado and Palm Heart (Keto Style)
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring perfectly seared fresh tuna steak, sliced and served over a bed of mi…
5 net10 total5 fibre40 protein28 fat450 kcal
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Ensalada de Pescado con Aguacate y Palmito (Estilo Keto)
Keto Fish Salad with Avocado and Heart of Palm
A light and refreshing salad featuring flaked white fish (e.g., cod, mahi-mahi) combined with creamy avocado, …
5 net10 total5 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Guiso de Flor de Calabaza con Tocino (Estilo Keto)
Squash Blossom and Bacon Stew (Keto Style)
A hearty stew made with tender squash blossoms, savory bacon, sautéed onions, garlic, and bell peppers, simmer…
5 net8 total3 fibre28 protein35 fat480 kcal
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Pescado al Horno con Palmito y Mantequilla
Baked Fish with Heart of Palm and Butter
A tender fillet of white fish, baked to perfection, generously topped with sautéed heart of palm and rich melt…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
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Tacacos Gratinados con Queso (Estilo Keto)
Baked Tacacos with Cheese (Keto Style)
A traditional Costa Rican squash (tacaco), baked until tender, then covered with a generous layer of melted ch…
5 net8 total3 fibre20 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Flor de Calabaza Salteada con Huevo y Queso (Estilo Keto)
Keto Sautéed Zucchini Flower with Egg and Cheese
Delicate zucchini flowers (squash blossoms), a seasonal delicacy in Costa Rica, lightly sautéed with tender sc…
6 net8 total2 fibre22 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Guiso de Chicasquil con Huevo y Natilla (Estilo Keto)
Chicasquil Stew with Egg and Sour Cream (Keto Style)
A savory Costa Rican stew featuring the nutritious chicasquil leaves (Malanga leaf), simmered with scrambled e…
6 net10 total4 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo Gratinada con Queso y Palmito (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Breast au Gratin with Cheese and Heart of Palm (Keto Style)
Tender chicken breast baked until golden brown, topped with a rich layer of melted cheese and sautéed hearts o…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat620 kcal
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Picadillo de Flor de Papaya con Carne
Chopped Papaya Flower with Meat (Keto Style)
A unique and authentic Costa Rican picadillo made with tender, slightly bitter papaya flowers (buds) finely ch…
6 net9 total3 fibre38 protein30 fat420 kcal
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Camarones a la Mantequilla con Vegetales Asados
Shrimp in Butter Sauce with Roasted Vegetables
Plump shrimp sautéed in rich butter and garlic sauce, served alongside a medley of roasted non-starchy vegetab…
7 net12 total5 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Ensalada de Atún Fresco con Aguacate y Huevo Duro (Estilo Keto)
Fresh Tuna Salad with Avocado and Hard-Boiled Egg (Keto Style)
A substantial salad featuring generous chunks of fresh, cooked tuna (not canned), mixed with creamy avocado, c…
7 net14 total7 fibre48 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Ensalada de Palmito con Camarones a la Plancha y Aguacate
Hearts of Palm Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Avocado
A refreshing salad featuring tender hearts of palm, succulent grilled shrimp, creamy avocado slices, and crisp…
7 net25 total18 fibre50 protein75 fat850 kcal
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Picadillo de Coliflor con Huevo y Carne (Estilo Keto)
Cauliflower Hash with Egg and Meat (Keto Style)
A hearty 'picadillo' made with riced cauliflower as the base, sautéed with seasoned ground beef or pork, scram…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Revuelto de Huevo con Salchichón y Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Scrambled Eggs with Salchichón and Keto Vegetables
Fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with pieces of pan-fried salchichón (a flavorful Costa Rican sausage/salami) and a…
7 net9 total2 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Carne con Hongos y Crema (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Meat and Mushroom Stew (Keto Style)
Tender slices of beef, pork, or chicken (chef's choice) cooked in a rich, creamy sauce with sautéed mushrooms,…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein58 fat720 kcal
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Salpicón de Mariscos (Estilo Keto)
Keto Mixed Seafood Salpicón
A light and refreshing Costa Rican seafood salad featuring a mix of finely chopped cooked seafood (shrimp, cal…
8 net18 total10 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Ensalada de Tacacos con Huevo y Queso
Tacaco Salad with Egg and Cheese
A refreshing and unique salad featuring cooked and sliced tacacos (a distinct Costa Rican squash), combined wi…
9 net14 total5 fibre24 protein32 fat400 kcal
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Guiso de Berenjena con Carne y Salsa Roja (Estilo Keto)
Eggplant and Meat Stew in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
A rustic stew featuring tender eggplant and seasoned ground beef or pork simmered in a rich, savory tomato-bas…
9 net15 total6 fibre40 protein52 fat680 kcal
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Guiso de Champiñones con Tocino (Estilo Keto)
Mushroom and Bacon Stew (Keto Style)
A rich and savory stew featuring sautéed mushrooms (often button or cremini) simmered in a creamy sauce with c…
9 net12 total3 fibre28 protein60 fat680 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo en Salsa de Maracuyá (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken Breast in Passion Fruit Sauce
Pan-seared chicken breast smothered in a vibrant, tangy passion fruit sauce, naturally sweetened or with a ket…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Picadillo de Chayote Tierno con Huevo y Natilla (Estilo Keto)
Keto Young Chayote Hash with Egg and Sour Cream
A comforting Costa Rican hash made from tender young chayote, finely diced and sautéed with onion, garlic, scr…
9 net14 total5 fibre20 protein48 fat550 kcal
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Plato de Pulpo a la Plancha con Chayote Asado y Pico de Gallo
Grilled Octopus Plate with Roasted Chayote and Pico de Gallo
Succulent grilled octopus tentacles, seasoned and lightly charred, served alongside tender roasted chayote sli…
10 net14 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal