Costa Rican keto guide
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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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Filete de Corvina a la Plancha con Salsa de Mantequilla y Limón
Grilled Corvina Fillet with Butter and Lemon Sauce
A tender corvina (sea bass) fillet, perfectly grilled or pan-seared, served with a rich, tangy sauce made from…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein58 fat750 kcal
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Higadillas de Pollo al Ajillo (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken Livers in Garlic Sauce
Succulent chicken livers sautéed in a rich garlic-infused olive oil sauce with a hint of white wine (optional)…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat620 kcal
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Higaditos de Pollo Salteados
Sautéed Chicken Livers
Quickly pan-fried chicken livers, seasoned and often sautéed with fresh onions, bell peppers, and garlic. A sa…
4 net6 total2 fibre50 protein40 fat580 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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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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Pargo Entero a la Plancha con Mojo de Ajo (Estilo Keto)
Whole Grilled Red Snapper with Garlic Mojo (Keto)
A whole red snapper, seasoned and grilled to flaky perfection, then generously drizzled with a vibrant 'mojo d…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Paté de Hígado de Pollo (Keto)
Chicken Liver Pâté (Keto)
A rich and creamy chicken liver pâté, seasoned with traditional Costa Rican herbs and spices, typically served…
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein50 fat580 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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Queso Palmito a la Plancha
Grilled Heart of Palm with Cheese
Tender slices of heart of palm, lightly seasoned and grilled, then topped with generous amounts of melted whit…
4 net8 total4 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Rellenos de Chicharrón y Queso (Estilo Keto)
Crispy Pork Rind and Cheese Patties (Keto Style)
Savory patties made from finely crushed crispy pork rinds (chicharrones) mixed with local white cheese, a hint…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat750 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 Garrobo
Iguana Soup (Keto Friendly)
A traditional and unique Costa Rican clear broth soup, especially popular in Guanacaste. It features tender pi…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein25 fat450 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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Almejas al Ajillo
Clams in Garlic Sauce
Fresh clams cooked in a succulent sauce made with abundant garlic, olive oil, white wine (or broth), and fresh…
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Bistec de Res a la Plancha con Pico de Gallo y Aguacate (Estilo Keto)
Grilled Beef Steak with Pico de Gallo and Avocado (Keto Style)
A tender grilled beef steak, typically a sirloin or chuck cut (bistec de res a la plancha), seasoned simply wi…
5 net10 total5 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Caldo de Pescado con Huevo (Estilo Keto)
Fish Broth with Egg (Keto Style)
A comforting and light fish broth, traditionally simple, enhanced with pieces of white fish and a poached or b…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
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Carne de Res Adobada
Marinated Beef (Keto Style)
Tender cuts of beef, typically sirloin or skirt steak, marinated in a vibrant blend of vinegar, garlic, spices…
5 net6 total1 fibre52 protein40 fat580 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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Churrasco a la Parrilla con Ensalada Fresca
Grilled Skirt Steak with Fresh Salad
A tender and flavorful skirt steak (churrasco) expertly grilled, served with a large, crisp green salad featur…
5 net9 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat690 kcal
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Corazón de Res al Ajillo
Beef Heart in Garlic Sauce
Succulent slices of beef heart sautéed in a rich garlic sauce with olive oil, usually accompanied by some bell…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat720 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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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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Ensalada de Pollo Desmenuzada con Aguacate y Pimientos (Estilo Keto)
Shredded Chicken Salad with Avocado and Bell Peppers (Keto Style)
A refreshing and satisfying Costa Rican-inspired salad featuring tender, cooked chicken breast, shredded and m…
5 net12 total7 fibre40 protein45 fat580 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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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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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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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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Lomo de Cerdo Asado con Mojo de Ajo y Naranja Agria
Roast Pork Loin with Sour Orange Garlic Mojo
Tender pork loin slow-roasted or pan-seared, infused with a traditional Costa Rican 'mojo' made from garlic, s…
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Lomo de Res a la Parrilla con Ensalada Verde y Aguacate
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Green Salad and Avocado
A succulent beef tenderloin, grilled to your preferred doneness, served with a simple green salad (lettuce, cu…
5 net10 total5 fibre50 protein50 fat680 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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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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Picadillo de Res (Estilo Keto)
Ground Beef Picadillo (Keto Style)
A classic Costa Rican ground beef hash, cooked with finely diced onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, seasoned …
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 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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Sopa de Flor de Itabo con Huevos Batidos (Estilo Keto)
Itabo Flower Egg Drop Soup (Keto Style)
A light and flavorful broth-based soup featuring the slightly bitter and unique 'flor de itabo' (yucca flower)…
5 net7 total2 fibre25 protein22 fat320 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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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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Cerdo Adobado a la Tica (Estilo Keto)
Costa Rican Marinated Pork (Keto Style)
Tender pork cuts (such as shoulder or loin) marinated in a traditional Costa Rican adobo featuring achiote, so…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Ceviche de Pescado Ahumado
Smoked Fish Ceviche
A unique variation of ceviche using smoked fish, typically flakey and flavorful, marinated in fresh lime juice…
6 net9 total3 fibre40 protein25 fat420 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 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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Ensalada de Bacalao (Estilo Keto)
Salt Cod Salad (Keto Style)
A refreshing cold salad made with flaky desalted salt cod, mixed with crisp bell peppers, red onion, fresh cil…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein30 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 Palmito y Aguacate con Pollo a la Plancha (Estilo Keto)
Heart of Palm and Avocado Salad with Grilled Chicken (Keto)
A fresh and satisfying Costa Rican-inspired salad featuring tender slices of heart of palm, creamy avocado, cr…
6 net12 total6 fibre65 protein40 fat680 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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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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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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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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Higadillos de Pollo Salteados con Chile Dulce y Cebolla (Estilo Keto)
Sautéed Chicken Livers with Bell Pepper and Onion (Keto Style)
Chicken livers quickly sautéed with fresh bell peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro, creating a savory and fl…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein35 fat520 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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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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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 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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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