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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Consomé de Res
Beef Consommé
A clear, rich, and flavorful beef broth, traditionally clarified to remove impurities. A simple and comforting…
1 net1 total0 fibre15 protein6 fat120 kcal
Sopa de Quelites (Estilo Keto)
Wild Greens Soup (Keto Style)
A light and earthy broth-based soup featuring local edible wild greens (quelites), often prepared simply with …
4 net7 total3 fibre15 protein18 fat250 kcal
Ensalada Mixta con Aguacate
Mixed Salad with Avocado
A classic refreshing salad composed of crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, cool cucumbers, red onion, and generous s…
5 net12 total7 fibre4 protein30 fat350 kcal
Torrejas de Chayote (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chayote Fritters
Grated chayote squash mixed with egg and a small amount of keto-friendly binder (such as almond flour or pork …
5 net8 total3 fibre12 protein26 fat320 kcal
Vainicas Salteadas con Tocino
Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon
Fresh green beans quickly sautéed with crispy bacon pieces and garlic, seasoned lightly. A simple yet flavorfu…
5 net10 total5 fibre12 protein25 fat300 kcal
Ensalada de Palmito
Palm Heart Salad
A refreshing salad featuring tender, delicate slices of hearts of palm, mixed with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoe…
6 net12 total6 fibre5 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Sopa Clara de Flor de Calabacín (Estilo Keto)
Clear Zucchini Flower Soup (Keto)
A delicate, clear broth soup featuring fresh zucchini flowers, often with light seasonings and perhaps a hint …
3 net5 total2 fibre12 protein12 fat180 kcal
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Ceviche de Palmito y Aguacate (Estilo Keto)
Palm Heart and Avocado Ceviche (Keto Style)
A refreshing vegetarian ceviche made with tender palm hearts, creamy avocado, red onion, cilantro, and bell pe…
4 net10 total6 fibre5 protein38 fat400 kcal
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Ensalada de Vainica con Huevo Duro (Estilo Keto)
Green Bean Salad with Hard-Boiled Egg (Keto Style)
A simple yet satisfying salad featuring blanched green beans and sliced hard-boiled eggs, typically dressed wi…
4 net8 total4 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Palmitos Asados con Mantequilla y Finas Hierbas
Grilled Hearts of Palm with Butter and Fine Herbs
Tender hearts of palm grilled or sautéed until lightly browned, generously coated in butter, and seasoned with…
4 net8 total4 fibre5 protein30 fat300 kcal
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Picadillo de Chicasquil (Estilo Keto)
Chicasquil Sauté (Keto Style)
A traditional Costa Rican side dish made from chicasquil leaves (a nutritious local edible leafy green, simila…
4 net7 total3 fibre5 protein20 fat250 kcal
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Ensalada Fresca de Pepino y Aguacate
Fresh Cucumber and Avocado Salad
A common and refreshing side salad in Costa Rica, featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and ripe avocado chunks, t…
5 net12 total7 fibre4 protein28 fat300 kcal
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Ensalada Verde con Queso y Tomate (Sin Aderezo Azucarado)
Green Salad with Fresh Cheese and Tomato (No Sugary Dressing)
A simple and refreshing side salad featuring a bed of mixed green leaves, topped with cubes or slices of fresh…
5 net8 total3 fibre15 protein28 fat320 kcal
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Crema de Coliflor (Estilo Keto)
Cream of Cauliflower Soup (Keto Style)
A comforting and naturally low-carb creamy soup, prepared with puréed cauliflower, rich heavy cream, and flavo…
6 net10 total4 fibre10 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Ensalada de Corazón de Palmito Fresco (Keto)
Fresh Heart of Palm Salad (Keto Style)
A truly refreshing salad featuring thinly sliced, tender fresh heart of palm, mixed with creamy avocado, crisp…
6 net14 total8 fibre5 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Ensalada de Vainicas con Queso Fresco y Tomate (Estilo Keto)
Green Bean, Fresh Cheese, and Tomato Salad (Keto Style)
A refreshing salad featuring tender-crisp green beans, crumbled fresh Costa Rican cheese (similar to feta or q…
6 net12 total6 fibre18 protein38 fat480 kcal
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Gallo de Palmito (sin Tortilla)
Heart of Palm 'Taco' (Tortilla-less)
A refreshing and savory 'gallo' (taco filling) made with finely diced heart of palm, mixed with bell peppers, …
6 net12 total6 fibre6 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Hongos Salteados con Ajo y Mantequilla
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic and Butter
Fresh mushrooms (typically white button or cremini) expertly sautéed in generous amounts of butter with fragra…
6 net8 total2 fibre6 protein28 fat300 kcal
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Palmito al Vapor con Mantequilla (Estilo Keto)
Steamed Heart of Palm with Butter (Keto Style)
Tender, succulent heart of palm spears (often from a can or jar, or fresh if available) lightly steamed and se…
6 net10 total4 fibre3 protein23 fat250 kcal
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Patacones de Chayote con Guacamole (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chayote 'Patacones' with Guacamole
Thick slices of chayote are lightly fried, then smashed and fried again until crispy, creating a keto-friendly…
6 net16 total10 fibre7 protein38 fat430 kcal
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Picadillo de Brócoli con Queso y Crema (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Broccoli Hash with Cheese (Keto Style)
Finely diced broccoli florets and stems sautéed with garlic and onion, then simmered in a rich, creamy sauce w…
6 net10 total4 fibre15 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Sopa Cremosa de Apio (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Celery Soup (Keto Style)
A silky, rich, and comforting soup made predominantly from fresh celery, simmered in a flavorful broth and fin…
6 net10 total4 fibre8 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Tortitas de Palmito con Salsa Lizano (Estilo Keto)
Keto Palm Heart Patties with Lizano Sauce
Savory patties made from finely chopped palm hearts, blended with keto-friendly binders and seasonings, then p…
6 net12 total6 fibre15 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Ayote Salteado con Tocino
Sautéed Squash with Bacon
Cubed ayote (calabaza or similar squash) sautéed with crispy bacon pieces, onions, and garlic. A simple yet fl…
7 net10 total3 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Ceviche de Hongos (Estilo Keto)
Mushroom Ceviche (Keto Style)
A refreshing and tangy vegetarian ceviche made with assorted fresh mushrooms (e.g., button, portobello) marina…
7 net10 total3 fibre8 protein25 fat280 kcal
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Chayote con Salsa de Queso (Estilo Keto)
Chayote with Cheese Sauce (Keto Style)
Steamed or lightly sautéed chayote, served with a rich, creamy cheese sauce made from heavy cream and a blend …
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein45 fat520 kcal
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Chayote Salteado con Mantequilla y Hierbas (Estilo Keto)
Sautéed Chayote with Butter and Herbs (Keto Style)
A simple and delicious side dish where chayote (christophine/squash pear) is sautéed until tender with butter …
7 net12 total5 fibre4 protein25 fat280 kcal
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Ensalada de Chayote Asado con Queso (Keto)
Roasted Chayote Salad with Fresh Cheese (Keto Style)
Flavorful chunks of chayote, roasted until tender with a slight char, then mixed with diced fresh cheese (like…
7 net13 total6 fibre12 protein24 fat300 kcal
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Ensalada de Repollo y Zanahoria con Aderezo Cremoso (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Cabbage and Carrot Slaw (Keto Style)
A classic refreshing side dish featuring finely shredded cabbage and a minimal amount of shredded carrot, toss…
7 net11 total4 fibre3 protein35 fat380 kcal
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Picadillo de Tacaco con Queso
Chopped Tacaco with Cheese (Keto Side Dish)
A savory side dish featuring finely diced and cooked tacacos (a distinctive Costa Rican squash) sautéed with a…
7 net11 total4 fibre16 protein26 fat320 kcal
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Picadillo de Vainicas con Queso
Chopped Green Beans with Cheese (Keto Side Dish)
A simple yet delicious Costa Rican side dish featuring finely chopped green beans (vainicas) sautéed with onio…
7 net11 total4 fibre15 protein24 fat300 kcal