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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Calamares Rellenos (Relleno Keto)
Stuffed Squid (Keto Filling)
Squid tubes carefully stuffed with a savory, keto-friendly mixture of ground meat (pork or beef), herbs, onion…
6 net9 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Gallina Guisada
Stewed Hen (Keto Style)
Tender hen pieces slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. The hen prov…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Lomito de Res en Salsa Pimienta
Beef Tenderloin in Pepper Sauce (Keto)
Pan-seared beef tenderloin served with a robust and creamy green peppercorn sauce, a popular upscale choice in…
6 net7 total1 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Lomo de Cerdo en Salsa de Champiñones
Pork Loin in Mushroom Sauce (Keto)
Tender pork loin medallions cooked in a rich, savory, and creamy mushroom sauce. This is a common and elegant …
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Picadillo de Flor de Itabo con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Itabo Flower Hash with Ground Beef (Keto Style)
A unique Costa Rican hash featuring flor de itabo (the edible flower of the yuca tree), sautéed with seasoned …
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
Posta de Cerdo en Salsa Verde
Pork Loin in Green Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender slices of pork loin slow-cooked or braised in a vibrant green sauce, typically made from cilantro, bell…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
Pulpo Guisado
Stewed Octopus (Keto Style)
Tender octopus slow-cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs. A flavor…
6 net9 total3 fibre50 protein30 fat520 kcal
Sopa de Pescado Cremosa (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Fish Soup (Keto Style)
A comforting, rich and hearty soup featuring tender chunks of fresh white fish in a creamy broth, typically pr…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein32 fat480 kcal
Picadillo de Espinacas con Carne (Keto)
Keto Spinach Hash with Beef
A flavorful Costa Rican 'picadillo' (hash) made with ground beef and fresh spinach, sautéed with onions, garli…
7 net13 total6 fibre44 protein58 fat720 kcal
Tortilla de Huevo con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Vegetable Omelet (Keto Style)
A fluffy and satisfying omelet made with fresh eggs and a generous filling of sautéed low-carb vegetables. Com…
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein40 fat500 kcal
Bacalao a la Vizcaína (Estilo Keto)
Salted Cod Stew (Keto Vizcaina Style)
Desalted cod cooked in a rich, savory stew of fresh or canned tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic, simm…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein30 fat500 kcal
Guiso de Pollo con Hongos (Estilo Keto)
Chicken and Mushroom Stew (Keto Style)
Tender pieces of chicken (often thighs or breast) stewed with fresh mushrooms, onions, garlic, and bell pepper…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein38 fat580 kcal
Pechuga de Pollo en Salsa de Champiñones (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Breast in Mushroom Cream Sauce (Keto Style)
Grilled or pan-seared chicken breast topped with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, typically made with sautéed mu…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Arroz con Pollo (Keto con Coliflor)
Keto Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
A classic Costa Rican dish re-imagined for keto. Shredded chicken cooked with bell peppers, onions, garlic, cu…
9 net18 total9 fibre55 protein40 fat700 kcal
Bistec Encebollado
Steak with Onions
Thinly sliced beef steak pan-fried or grilled, then smothered with generous amounts of sautéed onions. Often i…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
Lomo de Cerdo Relleno (Relleno Keto)
Stuffed Pork Loin with Keto Filling
A tender pork loin stuffed with a savory, keto-friendly filling. The traditional filling might include breadcr…
9 net12 total3 fibre70 protein58 fat800 kcal
Picadillo de Ayote con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Squash & Beef Hash (Keto Style)
A hearty Costa Rican hash made with diced ayote (a type of pumpkin/winter squash), ground beef, onions, bell p…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Gallo de Jamón y Queso (sin tortilla)
Ham and Cheese Bites (No Tortilla)
A classic Costa Rican 'boca' or snack, traditionally served on a corn tortilla. For keto, it consists of slice…
4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein38 fat480 kcal
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Ensalada Cremosa de Repollo con Tocino (Estilo Keto - Sin Zanahoria)
Creamy Cabbage Salad with Bacon (Keto Style - No Carrots)
A classic Costa Rican cabbage salad made keto by specifically omitting carrots and corn, featuring thinly slic…
5 net8 total3 fibre15 protein50 fat550 kcal
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Ensalada de Pollo con Aguacate (Sin Crutones)
Chicken and Avocado Salad (No Croutons)
A refreshing salad featuring tender grilled or shredded chicken mixed with fresh avocado slices, crisp mixed g…
5 net12 total7 fibre45 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Gallo de Salchicha (Estilo Keto)
Keto Sausage Gallo (Without Tortilla)
A common 'gallo' in Costa Rica, this version features sliced hot dog-style sausages, often sautéed with diced …
5 net7 total2 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo a la Mantequilla con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Butter Sauce and Keto Vegetables
Tender chicken breast pan-seared to perfection and finished with a rich, savory butter sauce, served alongside…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Picadillo de Chicasquil con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Chicasquil and Beef Hash (Keto Style)
A traditional Costa Rican hash made with finely chopped chicasquil leaves (a local edible green) and ground be…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Posta de Pescado Blanco en Salsa Verde con Palmito
White Fish Fillet in Green Herb Sauce with Palm Heart
A fillet of firm white fish (such as corvina or snapper) pan-seared or grilled, served with a vibrant green he…
5 net9 total4 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
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Cangrejos Rellenos (Estilo Keto)
Stuffed Crab (Keto Style)
Crab shells generously stuffed with a savory and flavorful mixture of crab meat, finely diced bell peppers, on…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein30 fat450 kcal
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Chorreadas de Chayote con Queso y Crema Agria (Estilo Keto)
Savory Chayote Fritters with Cheese and Sour Cream (Keto)
Savory fritters made from grated chayote, eggs, and cheese, pan-fried until golden. These keto-friendly 'chorr…
6 net10 total4 fibre25 protein48 fat550 kcal
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Ensalada de Atún con Aguacate y Pimientos (Estilo Keto)
Tuna Salad with Avocado and Bell Peppers (Keto Style)
A refreshing salad featuring canned tuna (often packed in oil), diced avocado, and colorful bell peppers (red …
6 net12 total6 fibre38 protein52 fat650 kcal
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Guiso de Chicasquil con Huevo (Estilo Keto)
Chicasquil (Spinach Tree Leaves) Stew with Egg (Keto Style)
A traditional Costa Rican vegetarian dish featuring tender chicasquil leaves (spinach tree), stewed with bell …
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein30 fat400 kcal
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Guiso de Pollo con Palmito (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken and Heart of Palm Stew
Tender chicken pieces (often thighs or drumsticks) stewed with delicate hearts of palm, bell peppers, onions, …
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Jarret de Res Guisado con Vegetales Keto
Braised Beef Shank with Keto Vegetables
Tender beef shank, slow-cooked in a rich, savory broth with aromatic vegetables until fork-tender. This hearty…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Medallones de Pollo en Salsa de Palmito (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Medallions in Heart of Palm Sauce (Keto Style)
Succulent pan-seared chicken breast medallions served in a unique and creamy Costa Rican sauce. This rich sauc…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
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Pechuga de Gallina Arrollada con Relleno Keto
Rolled Chicken Breast with Keto Stuffing
A classic Costa Rican preparation of chicken breast, deboned and flattened, then rolled with a savory filling.…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Pescado en Salsa de Naranja y Mantequilla (Estilo Keto)
Keto Fish in Orange Butter Sauce
A delicate white fish fillet (like corvina or snapper), pan-seared or baked, and served with a light, flavorfu…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein45 fat575 kcal
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Picadillo de Chayote con Champiñones y Huevo (Estilo Keto)
Chayote Hash with Mushrooms and Egg (Keto Style)
A light and flavorful vegetarian 'picadillo' featuring diced chayote and sautéed mushrooms, cooked with herbs …
6 net10 total4 fibre15 protein30 fat400 kcal
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Pollo en Escabeche (Keto)
Keto Pickled Chicken
A classic Costa Rican dish featuring tender chicken pieces (often dark meat), marinated and slow-cooked in a t…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Pollo Sudado con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Keto Steamed Chicken with Vegetables
Tender chicken pieces (often thigh or breast) slowly cooked in their own juices and a light broth with a base …
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein48 fat620 kcal
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Sopa de Flor de Itabo con Carne (Estilo Keto - sin vegetales con almidón)
Itabo Flower Soup with Beef (Keto Style - without starchy vegetables)
A hearty and unique soup featuring the slightly bitter yet flavorful 'Flor de Itabo' (yucca flower) and tender…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein30 fat490 kcal
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Tacos de Picadillo de Hongo (Keto con Lechuga)
Mushroom Hash Tacos (Keto Lettuce Wraps)
A savory 'picadillo' made from finely diced mushrooms (often cremini or button mushrooms) sautéed with onions,…
6 net10 total4 fibre15 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Tortilla de Huevo con Salchichón (Estilo Keto)
Egg Omelet with Salchichón (Keto Style)
A savory omelet (tortilla de huevo) generously filled with pan-fried pieces of salchichón, a local cured sausa…
6 net7 total1 fibre32 protein48 fat580 kcal
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Posta de Pescado en Salsa Blanca con Champiñones
Fish Steak in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
A lean white fish fillet (like Corvina or Tilapia) cooked and served in a creamy white sauce infused with fres…
6.5 net8 total1.5 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Cabrito Guisado (Estilo Keto)
Keto Goat Stew
A traditional Costa Rican slow-cooked goat stew, prepared with a rich, savory broth and keto-friendly vegetabl…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Camarones a la Criolla (Estilo Keto)
Creole-Style Shrimp (Keto)
Succulent shrimp cooked in a savory, aromatic Creole sauce made with fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, gar…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein30 fat480 kcal
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Chanchamito de Queso con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Keto Cheese and Vegetable Patties (Chanchamito Style)
Savory patties made from fresh Costa Rican cheese (queso fresco or cuajada) mixed with finely chopped low-carb…
7 net11 total4 fibre22 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Chayote Relleno de Carne (Estilo Keto)
Meat-Stuffed Chayote (Keto Style)
Halved chayote (a mild squash) hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef or pork, …
7 net12 total5 fibre40 protein30 fat500 kcal
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Chayote Relleno de Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Chayote Stuffed with Keto Vegetables
Tender chayote halves, hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of low-carb vegetables like spinach, mush…
7 net12 total5 fibre15 protein35 fat420 kcal
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Conejo en Salsa con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Rabbit in Sauce with Keto Vegetables
Tender rabbit meat, slowly simmered in a rich, savory sauce with bell peppers, onions, and garlic, reminiscent…
7 net11 total4 fibre50 protein32 fat520 kcal
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Flor de Itabo en Salsa con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Itabo Flower in Keto Sauce with Meat
The unique, slightly bitter Flor de Itabo (yucca flower) stewed with tender pieces of beef or pork in a savory…
7 net12 total5 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Gallina en Salsa de Tomate (Estilo Keto)
Chicken in Tomato Sauce (Keto Style)
Chicken pieces (often thighs and drumsticks for flavor) slow-cooked in a vibrant, savory tomato-based sauce wi…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat780 kcal
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Guiso de Chicasquil con Queso (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicasquil Stew with Cheese
Chicasquil (a leafy green vegetable similar to spinach or chard) stewed with a savory sofrito base of onion, b…
7 net13 total6 fibre22 protein42 fat525 kcal
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Guiso de Corazón de Plátano con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Stewed Banana Heart with Beef (Keto Style)
A flavorful Costa Rican-style stew featuring tender chunks of beef slow-cooked with banana heart (the edible f…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
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Guiso de Espinacas con Huevo y Queso (Estilo Keto)
Keto Spinach Stew with Egg and Cheese
A hearty vegetarian keto stew where fresh spinach is sautéed and then simmered with eggs and melted white chee…
7 net12 total5 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo en Salsa de Chile Dulce y Cilantro (Estilo Keto)
Keto-Style Chicken Breast in Sweet Pepper & Cilantro Sauce
Grilled or pan-seared chicken breast served with a vibrant, fresh sauce made from sweet bell peppers, cilantro…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Pescado en Salsa Lizano con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Fish with Lizano Sauce and Keto Vegetables
A fresh fish fillet (often Tilapia or Snapper) pan-seared or grilled, then generously bathed in the iconic Cos…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein30 fat480 kcal
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Picadillo de Apio con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Celery and Ground Beef Picadillo (Keto Style)
A flavorful Costa Rican picadillo featuring finely diced celery, sautéed with ground beef, onions, bell pepper…
7 net12 total5 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Picadillo de Apio con Huevo y Queso (Estilo Keto)
Keto Celery Hash with Egg and Cheese
A savory keto hash made with finely diced celery, sautéed with onions and bell peppers, then scrambled with eg…
7 net12 total5 fibre32 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Picadillo de Brócoli con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Minced Beef and Broccoli Hash (Keto Style)
A flavorful Costa Rican 'picadillo' (hash) featuring finely chopped broccoli cooked with seasoned ground beef,…
7 net12 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Picadillo de Calabacín con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Keto Zucchini Hash with Ground Beef
A traditional Costa Rican 'picadillo' (hash) reimagined for keto. This version uses finely diced zucchini as t…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Posta de Res en Salsa Criolla (Estilo Keto)
Beef Steak in Creole Sauce (Keto Style)
A tender cut of beef steak (posta) simmered in a rich, flavorful 'Salsa Criolla' made with tomatoes, onions, a…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Berenjena Rellena de Carne y Queso (Estilo Keto)
Meat and Cheese Stuffed Eggplant (Keto Style)
Halved eggplants, often roasted until tender, then filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (beef …
8 net15 total7 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Cangrejos en Salsa Roja (Estilo Caribeño Keto)
Crabs in Red Sauce (Caribbean Keto Style)
Fresh whole crabs, often Blue Crabs from the Caribbean coast, slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful red sauce made …
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal