Costa Rican keto guide
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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 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 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 Corazón de Res (Estilo Keto)
Keto Beef Heart Salad
Tender, thinly sliced grilled or pan-fried beef heart served over a bed of fresh mixed greens with creamy avoc…
5 net10 total5 fibre45 protein45 fat620 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 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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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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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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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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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 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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Lengua a la Plancha con Vegetales Asados
Pan-Seared Beef Tongue with Roasted Vegetables
Tender beef tongue, slowly cooked until tender, then pan-seared to a slight crisp. Served with a medley of ket…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Lengua de Res en Salsa Verde (Estilo Keto)
Beef Tongue in Green Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender beef tongue, slow-cooked until incredibly soft, then simmered in a vibrant, herbaceous green sauce. The…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein45 fat600 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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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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Pargo Rojo Entero Asado (Estilo Keto)
Whole Roasted Red Snapper (Keto Style)
A whole red snapper, generously seasoned with fresh lime, garlic, and herbs, then roasted to perfection until …
5 net6 total1 fibre75 protein38 fat630 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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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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Pescado Frito con Mojo de Ajo (Estilo Keto)
Fried Fish with Garlic Mojo (Keto Style)
A fresh white fish fillet (e.g., Tilapia or Corvina) lightly pan-fried to a golden crisp, served with a vibran…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat700 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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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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Posta de Cerdo Frita con Encurtido de Cebolla (Keto)
Fried Pork Loin with Pickled Onion (Keto Style)
Tender slices of pork loin, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then pan-fried until beautifully browned and…
5 net7 total2 fibre42 protein45 fat580 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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Riñones Salteados con Cebolla y Pimientos
Sautéed Kidneys with Onions and Bell Peppers
Savory beef kidneys, carefully cleaned and sautéed with a generous amount of sliced onions and colorful bell p…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat500 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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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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Sopa de Garrobo (Estilo Keto - sin vegetales con almidón)
Keto Iguana Soup (without starchy vegetables)
A traditional, robust soup featuring tender iguana meat in a flavorful broth. This keto version is prepared wi…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein25 fat500 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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Albóndigas en Salsa Roja (Estilo Keto)
Meatballs in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
Flavorful ground beef meatballs (traditionally a blend of beef, eggs, and seasonings) simmered in a rich, mild…
6 net9 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Atún Sellado a la Plancha con Vegetales Keto
Seared Tuna Steak with Keto Vegetables
A thick cut of fresh tuna steak, lightly seasoned and seared to your preferred doneness, typically leaving the…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Calamares en su Tinta (Estilo Keto)
Squid in its Ink Sauce (Keto)
A traditional seafood delicacy featuring tender squid cooked slowly in its own natural ink, creating a distinc…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein25 fat420 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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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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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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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 Ensalada Verde (Keto)
Grilled Creole Sausage with Green Salad (Keto Style)
Flavorful, locally-made Creole-style pork sausage (chorizo criollo), grilled until perfectly charred and juicy…
6 net9 total3 fibre32 protein58 fat670 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 de Res Casero a la Plancha con Vegetales Asados (Estilo Keto)
Homemade Beef Sausage, Grilled, with Roasted Keto Vegetables (Keto Style)
Flavorful homemade beef sausage, grilled to perfection, served with a side of oven-roasted keto-friendly veget…
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein48 fat600 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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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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Corazón de Pollo Guisado (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken Heart Stew
Tender chicken hearts slow-cooked in a savory sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs. This rich an…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
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Corazón de Res a la Plancha con Vegetales Salteados
Grilled Beef Heart with Sautéed Vegetables
Succulent slices of beef heart, marinated and quickly grilled or pan-seared to perfection, offering a unique t…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein40 fat620 kcal
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Corazón de Res Guisado (Estilo Keto)
Stewed Beef Heart (Keto Style)
Tender chunks of beef heart, slow-cooked in a rich and savory sauce with bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Thi…
6 net9 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat580 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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Enchilada Tica de Carne (Estilo Keto - con Lechuga)
Keto Costa Rican 'Enchilada' (Lettuce Wrap Style)
A keto interpretation of the classic Costa Rican 'enchilada', traditionally a fried tortilla filled with a bee…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein28 fat420 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