Costa Rican keto guide
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Huevos Estrellados con Chorizo y Aguacate (Estilo Keto)
Fried Eggs with Chorizo and Avocado (Keto Style)
A hearty and satisfying keto breakfast or meal, featuring two or three perfectly fried eggs (huevos estrellado…
3 net7 total4 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Huevos Rellenos con Atún
Deviled Eggs with Tuna Filling
Hard-boiled eggs cut in half, with the yolks removed and mixed with canned tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, and seas…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Mollejas de Cerdo al Ajillo con Espárragos Asados
Pork Sweetbreads with Garlic and Roasted Asparagus
Tender pork sweetbreads sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil, served alongside lightly roasted asparagus spears…
3 net6 total3 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Muslos de Pollo Asados con Piel Crujiente (Estilo Keto)
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin (Keto Style)
Juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, seasoned simply and roasted to perfection, resulting in tender meat and…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Patitas de Cerdo a la Vinagreta (Estilo Keto)
Keto Pork Feet Vinaigrette
Tender, gelatinous pork feet, boiled until very soft, then cut into pieces and marinated in a tangy vinaigrett…
3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Pernil de Cerdo Asado con Piel Crujiente
Slow-Roasted Pork Leg with Crispy Skin
A generous portion of succulent slow-roasted pork leg, known for its tender meat and famously crispy crackling…
3 net3 total0 fibre70 protein68 fat900 kcal
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Pescado a la Parrilla con Mantequilla y Ajo (Estilo Keto)
Keto Grilled Fish with Garlic Butter
A fresh fish fillet (such as Mahi-Mahi or Corvina), seasoned and grilled to perfection, then generously basted…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Pescado en Salsa de Mantequilla y Limón con Alcaparras (Estilo Keto)
Fish Fillet in Butter, Lemon & Caper Sauce (Keto Style)
A flaky fish fillet (such as tilapia or mahi-mahi) pan-seared and served with a vibrant, tangy sauce made from…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Pescado Frito con Salsa Tártara (Estilo Keto)
Fried Fish with Tartar Sauce (Keto Style)
A crispy, pan-fried or deep-fried fish fillet, prepared without traditional breading, served with a creamy and…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Pollo Rostizado (Keto con Vegetales)
Rotisserie Chicken with Keto Vegetables
A whole or half chicken, perfectly seasoned and slow-roasted on a rotisserie, resulting in tender, juicy meat …
3 net5 total2 fibre90 protein45 fat800 kcal
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Sardinas Frescas al Mojo de Ajo (Estilo Keto)
Fresh Sardines in Garlic Mojo (Keto)
Fresh, whole sardines (often caught locally in coastal areas) grilled or pan-fried until tender, then generous…
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein55 fat650 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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Tortilla de Queso con Loroco (Estilo Keto)
Cheese Omelette with Loroco Flower (Keto)
A fluffy, savory omelette prepared with fresh eggs and a generous amount of local cheese, filled with loroco—a…
3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 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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Calamares a la Plancha con Mantequilla y Ajo (Estilo Keto)
Grilled Calamari with Garlic Butter (Keto Style)
Tender calamari (squid) rings and tentacles grilled or pan-seared quickly to perfection, bathed in a rich garl…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
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Cangrejos al Ajillo
Crabs in Garlic Sauce
Fresh whole crabs sautéed in abundant olive oil, butter, garlic, and a touch of white wine or lime juice, seas…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 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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Chicharrón de Cerdo con Cebolla Encurtida
Pork Rinds with Pickled Onions (Keto)
Crispy, deep-fried pork rinds (chicharrón de cerdo, typically from pork belly) served with vibrant, tangy pick…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Chicharrón de Pescado (Estilo Keto)
Crispy Fried Fish Bites with Lime and Keto Tartar Sauce
Crispy, bite-sized pieces of white fish, lightly seasoned and fried until golden. Traditionally, this dish mig…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Costillas de Cerdo al Horno (Keto)
Baked Pork Ribs (Keto Style)
Succulent pork ribs slow-baked in the oven until they are incredibly tender and nearly falling off the bone, s…
4 net6 total2 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
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Cuajada Fresca con Aceite de Oliva y Tomate
Fresh Curd Cheese with Olive Oil and Tomato
A simple yet delicious and refreshing appetizer or light meal featuring thick slices of fresh, firm cuajada (a…
4 net6 total2 fibre25 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Cuajada Fresca con Cebolla y Aceite de Oliva
Fresh Curd Cheese with Onion and Olive Oil
A very simple, rustic, and authentic Costa Rican 'boca' (appetizer) or snack. Fresh, unsalted cuajada (curd ch…
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein38 fat450 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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Falda de Res a la Parrilla con Chimichurri
Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri (Keto Style)
Tender and flavorful grilled skirt steak, seasoned simply and served with a fresh, herbaceous chimichurri sauc…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat600 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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Gallina Asada con Piel Crujiente (Estilo Keto)
Roasted Hen with Crispy Skin (Keto Style)
A whole or half mature hen (gallina), seasoned generously with garlic, lime, and herbs, then slow-roasted unti…
4 net4 total0 fibre68 protein48 fat700 kcal
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Gallina Rellena (Relleno Keto)
Keto Stuffed Roasted Hen
A festive and traditional dish of a whole hen, deboned and stuffed with a savory keto-friendly filling, then r…
4 net7 total3 fibre75 protein55 fat850 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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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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Mariscada al Vapor con Mantequilla y Hierbas (Estilo Keto)
Steamed Seafood Platter with Butter and Herbs (Keto Style)
A generous platter of mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams, white fish pieces) gently steamed with fresh herb…
4 net6 total2 fibre75 protein50 fat780 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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Parrillada de Vísceras (Estilo Keto)
Mixed Grilled Organ Meats (Keto Style)
A robust and traditional platter featuring a selection of grilled organ meats, such as beef heart, liver, and …
4 net5 total1 fibre75 protein40 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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Pechuga de Pollo a la Provenzal (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Breast Provencal (Keto Style)
A culinary staple found in many Costa Rican restaurants, featuring a pan-seared or grilled chicken breast seas…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo Asada con Encurtido de Cebolla Roja
Grilled Chicken Breast with Pickled Red Onion (Keto Style)
A juicy and tender chicken breast, simply grilled and served with a tangy, vibrant topping of thinly sliced pi…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein28 fat450 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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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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Pulpo a la Gallega (Estilo Keto)
Galician-Style Octopus (Keto - No Potatoes)
Tender octopus boiled, sliced, and generously seasoned with high-quality olive oil, smoked paprika (pimentón),…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
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Punta de Solomo al Ajillo (Estilo Keto)
Rump Roast in Garlic Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender cuts of beef rump roast (punta de solomo), slow-cooked or simmered until incredibly tender, then served…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 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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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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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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Camarones con Chile y Cebolla (Estilo Keto)
Shrimp with Bell Peppers and Onions (Keto Style)
A popular dish featuring shrimp sautéed with colorful bell peppers (chiles dulces), onions, garlic, and cilant…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Camarones Rebosados (Estilo Keto - Sin Harina)
Keto Breaded Shrimp (No Flour)
Succulent shrimp, lightly coated in a seasoned mixture of almond flour and spices, then pan-fried or deep-frie…
5 net9 total4 fibre38 protein35 fat480 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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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