Costa Rican keto guide
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Buñuelos de Queso Keto (con Harina de Almendras)
Keto Cheese Fritters (with Almond Flour)
Savory fried cheese fritters (buñuelos) made with almond flour, offering a crispy exterior and soft, cheesy in…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Chorizo Criollo a la Plancha con Chayote Salteado
Grilled Criollo Sausage with Sautéed Chayote
Authentic Costa Rican pork chorizo criollo, grilled or pan-fried to a flavorful crisp, served alongside tender…
5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Costillas Ahumadas de Cerdo (Estilo Keto)
Smoked Pork Ribs (Keto, no BBQ Sauce)
Succulent smoked pork ribs, often dry-rubbed with a blend of savory spices and slow-smoked until exceptionally…
5 net6 total1 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Costillas de Res a la Parrilla con Ensalada Verde (Estilo Keto)
Grilled Beef Ribs with Green Salad (Keto Style)
Succulent beef ribs, grilled to perfection, seasoned with traditional Costa Rican spices. This keto presentati…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Cuajada Fresca con Natilla
Fresh Farmer's Cheese with Sour Cream (Keto)
A traditional Costa Rican snack or light meal featuring fresh, unaged farmer's cheese (cuajada) served with a …
5 net5 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Cuajada Frita con Natilla
Fried Curd Cheese with Sour Cream
Fresh curd cheese (cuajada) is sliced and pan-fried until golden and slightly crispy, served hot with a dollop…
5 net5 total0 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Guiso de Espárragos con Tocino
Asparagus and Bacon Sauté
Fresh asparagus sautéed with crispy bacon, garlic, and a touch of onion. This simple yet flavorful dish is a p…
5 net9 total4 fibre22 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Huevos con Chorizo (Estilo Keto)
Eggs with Costa Rican Sausage (Keto Style)
A hearty breakfast or light meal featuring scrambled eggs mixed with generous chunks of flavorful Costa Rican …
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Huevos con Natilla y Chile Panameño (Estilo Keto)
Eggs with Sour Cream and Panamanian Chili (Keto Style)
A very common and simple Costa Rican breakfast or light meal, featuring eggs (usually scrambled or fried) serv…
5 net6 total1 fibre20 protein48 fat550 kcal
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Huevos Pericos con Chorizo y Aguacate (Estilo Keto)
Keto Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo, Sofrito, and Avocado
Fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with a vibrant 'sofrito' of finely diced bell peppers, onions, and a touch of toma…
5 net10 total5 fibre35 protein55 fat680 kcal
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Mollejas de Res al Ajillo
Beef Gizzards in Garlic Sauce
Savory beef gizzards, slowly cooked until tender, then sautéed in a pungent garlic and butter sauce, often wit…
5 net5 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Panceta Ahumada a la Plancha con Vegetales Salteados
Grilled Smoked Pork Belly with Sautéed Vegetables
Thick-cut, smoked pork belly grilled to perfection, yielding a crispy exterior and wonderfully tender, fatty i…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein80 fat950 kcal
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Plato de Queso Palmito con Aguacate y Tomate
Palmito Cheese Plate with Avocado and Tomato
A simple, refreshing, and naturally keto appetizer or light meal. Features slices of fresh, mild Palmito chees…
5 net10 total5 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Sardinas Frescas en Salsa Verde con Vegetales Keto
Fresh Sardines in Green Sauce with Keto Vegetables
Fresh sardines cooked in a vibrant green sauce typically made with herbs like cilantro and parsley, garlic, ol…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Camarones Envueltos en Tocino con Chayote Asado (Estilo Keto)
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Roasted Chayote (Keto Style)
Succulent shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon, baked or grilled to perfection, served alongside tender roasted chay…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Carne de Cerdo en Escabeche (Estilo Keto)
Pickled Pork (Keto Style)
Tender pieces of pork, slow-cooked until falling apart, then marinated in a vibrant, tangy vinegar-based escab…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Carnitas de Cerdo con Pico de Gallo y Aguacate
Shredded Pork Carnitas with Pico de Gallo and Avocado (Keto Style)
Slow-cooked, tender pork carnitas, shredded and often lightly crisped. Served with a fresh pico de gallo (chop…
6 net12 total6 fibre55 protein58 fat750 kcal
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Chayote Salteado con Huevo y Tocino
Sautéed Chayote with Egg and Bacon
Diced or sliced chayote (güisquil) sautéed until tender, then mixed with scrambled or chopped fried eggs and c…
6 net10 total4 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Chorizo Criollo a la Parrilla con Queso Fundido y Cebolla Asada
Grilled Creole Sausage with Melted Cheese and Roasted Onions
A popular Costa Rican savory sausage, grilled to perfection and topped generously with melted local white chee…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein70 fat800 kcal
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Chorizo Criollo a la Plancha con Queso Fundido y Cebolla Asada
Grilled Creole Sausage with Melted Cheese and Roasted Onion
A hearty appetizer (boca) featuring grilled Costa Rican creole sausage, topped generously with melted cheese a…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Chorizo Criollo Asado con Encurtido de Cebolla Morada y Limón
Grilled Criollo Sausage with Pickled Red Onion and Lime
Hearty, grilled Costa Rican-style criollo sausage, typically pork-based and well-seasoned. Served with a tangy…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein52 fat620 kcal
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Chorizo Criollo Frito con Encebollado
Fried Criollo Sausage with Sautéed Onions
Hearty Costa Rican criollo chorizo, pan-fried until well-browned and slightly crispy, then served with generou…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Chorizo Santarroseño a la Parrilla con Ensalada Fresca de Aguacate (Sin Carbohidratos)
Grilled Santarroseño Sausage with Fresh Avocado and Tomato Salad (Keto Style)
Authentic Costa Rican Santarroseño sausage, grilled until savory and juicy, served with a vibrant salad of fre…
6 net12 total6 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Hojas de Chicasquil Salteadas con Huevo y Tocino (Estilo Keto)
Keto Sautéed Chicasquil Leaves with Egg and Bacon
Fresh chicasquil leaves (a native Costa Rican leafy green, also known as tree spinach) lightly sautéed with cr…
6 net10 total4 fibre28 protein52 fat620 kcal
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Lengua de Res Estofada (Estilo Keto - sin tubérculos)
Keto Braised Beef Tongue Stew
Succulent beef tongue, slow-braised until incredibly tender in a rich, savory sauce, typically made with broth…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo en Salsa Cremosa
Chicken Breast in Cream Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender chicken breast cooked in a rich, savory cream sauce, typically made with heavy cream, chicken broth, an…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Pescado en Salsa Blanca con Alcaparras y Hongos (Estilo Keto)
Fish in Keto White Sauce with Capers and Mushrooms
A tender white fish fillet, pan-seared or baked, and served with a creamy, rich 'salsa blanca' (white sauce) i…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Plato de Embutidos y Quesos Costarricenses (Estilo Keto)
Costa Rican Cured Meats and Cheese Platter (Keto Style)
A platter featuring a selection of local cured meats (such as salchichón, various regional chorizos) and fresh…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Sardinas en Salsa de Tomate (Estilo Keto)
Sardines in Keto Tomato Sauce
Pan-fried sardines simmered in a rich, homemade tomato sauce, prepared with fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onio…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Sesos Encebollados
Braised Beef Brains with Onions
A traditional Costa Rican delicacy featuring tender beef brains slowly cooked with a generous amount of sautée…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Sopa Cremosa de Flor de Calabaza (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Keto Squash Blossom Soup
A delicate and flavorful soup made from fresh squash blossoms, often pureed for a smooth consistency. For the …
6 net8 total2 fibre8 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Sopa de Coliflor con Queso (Estilo Keto)
Keto Cream of Cauliflower and Cheese Soup
A rich and comforting creamy soup made from puréed cauliflower florets, blended with heavy cream and local che…
6 net10 total4 fibre15 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Sopa de Quijada de Cerdo (Estilo Keto)
Pork Jaw Soup (Keto Style)
A rustic and hearty clear broth soup made with slow-cooked pork jaw, simmered with keto-friendly vegetables li…
6 net9 total3 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Tabla de Quesos Costarricenses
Costa Rican Cheese Plate with Keto Accompaniments
A selection of local Costa Rican cheeses (e.g., Turrialba, Palmito) served with keto-friendly accompaniments l…
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Tacos de Carnitas de Cerdo en Hojas de Lechuga (Estilo Keto)
Keto Pork Carnitas Lettuce Wraps
Succulent, slow-cooked pork carnitas (fried or roasted until tender and crispy) served in crisp lettuce cups i…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein48 fat700 kcal
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Tortitas de Queso Keto con Crema Agria
Keto Cheese Pancakes with Sour Cream
Savory pancakes made primarily from grated cheese and eggs, fried until golden and firm, served with a dollop …
6 net6 total0 fibre40 protein54 fat650 kcal
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Aguacate Relleno de Atún (Estilo Keto)
Avocado Stuffed with Tuna (Keto Style)
Halved ripe avocados, pitted and filled with a creamy, savory tuna salad. This is a popular cold appetizer or …
7 net15 total8 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Chicharrón de Cerdo en Salsa Roja (Estilo Keto)
Stewed Pork Rinds in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
Crispy pork rinds (from pork belly) simmered in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic, and …
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Chorizo Santarroseño en Salsa de Tomate (Estilo Keto)
Santarroseño Sausage in Keto Tomato Sauce
Slices of the famous Santarroseño chorizo, a traditional Costa Rican pork sausage, simmered in a savory, low-c…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein60 fat720 kcal
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Empanadas de Queso Keto (Masa de Almendras)
Keto Cheese Empanadas (Almond Flour Dough)
Savory Costa Rican-style empanadas, refashioned with a crisp, golden almond flour dough, generously filled wit…
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Mollejas de Res Salteadas con Cebolla y Champiñones
Sautéed Beef Sweetbreads with Onions and Mushrooms
Tender beef sweetbreads (thymus gland) sautéed to perfection with sliced onions and fresh mushrooms, seasoned …
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein58 fat800 kcal
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Patitas de Cerdo Guisadas con Vegetales Keto
Braised Pork Feet with Keto Vegetables
Tender pork feet slow-braised to perfection in a flavorful, aromatic broth with Costa Rican spices. This keto …
7 net12 total5 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
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Salchichón en Salsa Roja (Estilo Keto)
Costa Rican Sausage in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
Thick-cut Costa Rican salchichón (a type of cured pork sausage, often similar to a large salami or bologna) si…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Salchichón Frito con Cebolla (Estilo Keto)
Fried Salchichón with Onions (Keto Style)
Thick slices of savory Costa Rican salchichón (pork sausage) pan-fried until crispy, served with a generous po…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Sopa Cremosa de Queso con Calabacín (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Cheese and Zucchini Soup (Keto Style)
A rich and comforting soup, reimagined for keto. Instead of starchy vegetables, this version features tender z…
7 net10 total3 fibre20 protein32 fat400 kcal
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Chayote Gratinado con Queso y Tocino (Estilo Keto)
Baked Chayote Gratin with Cheese and Bacon (Keto)
Tender chayote (squash) sliced and baked in a rich, creamy sauce made with heavy cream and various local chees…
8 net12 total4 fibre20 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Chorizo Santarroseño Guisado con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Santarroseño Sausage Stew with Keto Vegetables
Hearty Santarroseño sausage (a traditional Costa Rican pork chorizo known for its robust flavor) stewed in a s…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Chuletas de Cerdo con Champiñones y Natilla
Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Sour Cream
Pan-fried or grilled pork chops served in a rich and creamy sauce made with fresh sautéed mushrooms and local …
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Codillo de Cerdo Estofado con Vegetales Keto
Braised Pork Hock/Knuckle with Keto Vegetables
A traditional Costa Rican cut, pork hock (codillo), slow-braised until exceptionally tender in a savory broth …
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Ensalada de Chayote Asado con Queso Frito y Huevo Duro (Estilo Keto)
Keto Roasted Chayote Salad with Fried Cheese and Hard-Boiled Egg
A substantial and satisfying salad featuring tender slices of roasted chayote, crispy fried local white cheese…
8 net15 total7 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Pargo Rojo Entero Frito
Whole Fried Red Snapper with Keto Green Salad
A whole red snapper, expertly seasoned and deep-fried until its skin is golden and crispy, and the flesh is te…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
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Pescado en Salsa de Coco Caribeña (Estilo Keto)
Caribbean Fish in Coconut Sauce (Keto)
Fresh white fish fillets (such as mahi-mahi or snapper) gently simmered in a rich, creamy, and aromatic unswee…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Plato de Queso Fresco con Natilla
Fresh Cheese Platter with Sour Cream
A simple yet satisfying platter of fresh, unsalted Costa Rican white cheese (similar to queso fresco or farmer…
8 net8 total0 fibre35 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Plato de Queso Fresco con Pimientos Asados
Fresh Cheese Plate with Roasted Bell Peppers
A simple yet delightful plate featuring generous slices of local Costa Rican fresh cheese (queso fresco or cua…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein42 fat550 kcal
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Rabo de Cerdo en Salsa Roja con Chayote Guisado (Estilo Keto)
Pork Tail in Red Sauce with Stewed Chayote (Keto Style)
Succulent pork tail braised slowly in a rich, flavorful red sauce (made from fresh tomatoes, onions, and bell …
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Sopa de Cola de Res (Modificación Keto)
Keto Oxtail Soup
A rich and savory soup featuring slow-cooked oxtail that falls off the bone, simmered in a deeply flavored bee…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
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Crema de Zapallo con Queso y Crema
Cream of Squash Soup with Cheese and Cream
A rich and comforting creamy soup made from pureed zapallo (a type of squash), enhanced with heavy cream and l…
9 net12 total3 fibre18 protein42 fat480 kcal
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Cuajada Gratinada con Hongos y Chile Dulce (Estilo Keto)
Gratinéed Fresh Cheese with Mushrooms and Bell Peppers (Keto Style)
Slices of fresh Costa Rican cuajada cheese, gratinéed (broiled) until golden and bubbly, topped with sautéed m…
9 net13 total4 fibre38 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Guiso de Cerdo con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Pork Stew with Keto Vegetables
A hearty pork stew featuring tender chunks of pork shoulder slow-cooked with a medley of low-carb vegetables s…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Guiso de Champiñones con Crema y Queso (Estilo Keto)
Mushroom Stew with Cream and Cheese (Keto Style)
A rich and satisfying vegetarian stew featuring a variety of mushrooms simmered in a creamy sauce with melted …
9 net14 total5 fibre25 protein60 fat680 kcal