Costa Rican keto guide
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Cazuela de Mariscos (Estilo Keto)
Keto Seafood Casserole/Stew
A hearty and rich seafood stew, cooked in a flavorful broth with various fresh seafood like shrimp, fish, muss…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat680 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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Chayote Relleno de Camarones (Estilo Keto)
Chayote Stuffed with Shrimp (Keto Style)
Tender chayote halves, hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of sautéed shrimp, bell peppers, onions, …
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein28 fat420 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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Chupe de Pollo (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Chowder (Keto Style)
A rich and creamy chowder featuring shredded chicken (often dark meat for flavor), bell peppers, onions, and z…
8 net11 total3 fibre40 protein50 fat650 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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Gallina a la Ranchera (Estilo Keto)
Ranch-Style Chicken Stew (Keto - No Potatoes)
Chicken pieces (typically bone-in, skin-on for flavor) simmered in a hearty, rustic sauce made from ripe tomat…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Gallina Desmenuzada en Salsa Criolla
Shredded Chicken in Creole Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender shredded chicken, often from slow-cooked chicken breasts or thighs, simmered in a vibrant and savory Cr…
8 net11 total3 fibre58 protein30 fat500 kcal
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Guiso de Hígado de Res con Champiñones (Estilo Keto)
Beef Liver and Mushroom Stew (Keto Style)
A robust and nutrient-dense stew featuring tender pieces of beef liver simmered with sliced mushrooms, onions,…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Guiso de Palmito con Cerdo (Estilo Keto)
Keto Hearts of Palm and Pork Stew
A flavorful and comforting stew featuring tender pieces of pork (often shoulder or tenderloin) simmered with h…
8 net16 total8 fibre55 protein35 fat650 kcal
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Guiso de Vainica con Huevo (Estilo Keto)
Green Bean Stew with Egg (Keto Style)
A hearty and flavorful stew of tender green beans (vainicas) cooked with aromatic onions, garlic, and bell pep…
8 net16 total8 fibre28 protein42 fat520 kcal
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Higaditos de Pollo a la Criolla (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken Livers Creole Style
Chicken livers sautéed and then simmered in a vibrant 'criolla' (Creole) style sauce, typically made with a ro…
8 net13 total5 fibre45 protein55 fat675 kcal
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Hígado de Pollo en Salsa (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Liver in Sauce (Keto Style)
Rich chicken livers cooked in a savory Costa Rican-style sauce, often tomato or Lizano-based, seasoned with lo…
8 net11 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Lomo de Cerdo en Salsa de Ciruela (Estilo Keto)
Pork Loin in Keto Plum Sauce
Tender pork loin medallions, seared and then simmered in a unique and savory plum sauce. This keto-friendly ve…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Lomo de Cerdo Encebollado
Pork Loin with Sautéed Onions
Tender slices of pork loin cooked with a generous amount of sautéed onions, seasoned with traditional Costa Ri…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
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Morcilla a la Plancha con Chayote y Pimientos Salteados
Grilled Blood Sausage with Sautéed Chayote and Peppers (Keto Style)
Traditional Costa Rican blood sausage (morcilla) grilled to perfection, served alongside a vibrant medley of s…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Pargo Rojo al Vapor con Vegetales y Mantequilla
Steamed Red Snapper with Vegetables and Butter
A whole or filleted red snapper expertly steamed with a selection of non-starchy vegetables (like zucchini, br…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein48 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 Criolla con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Fish Fillet in Creole Sauce with Keto Vegetables (Keto Style)
A succulent fillet of white fish (such as corvina or snapper) gently simmered in a vibrant 'salsa criolla', a …
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein30 fat550 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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Pollo a la Jardinera (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken in Gardener's Style with Vegetables
A classic Costa Rican dish where chicken pieces are stewed in a savory sauce with a colorful medley of vegetab…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Posta de Cerdo en Salsa de Tamarindo (Estilo Keto)
Keto Pork Loin in Tamarind Sauce
Tender pork loin medallions, slow-cooked or seared, then finished in a distinctive tangy and savory tamarind s…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Pulpo a la Diabla (Estilo Keto)
Spicy Octopus in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender, pre-cooked octopus pieces simmered in a vibrant and fiery red sauce, known as 'a la diabla'. This robu…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein28 fat500 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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Salchichas con Chayote Guisado (Estilo Keto)
Sausages with Stewed Chayote (Keto Style)
Slices of flavorful Costa Rican sausage stewed with tender chayote pieces, onions, and bell peppers in a light…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Salpicón de Mariscos (Estilo Keto)
Keto Mixed Seafood Salpicón
A light and refreshing Costa Rican seafood salad featuring a mix of finely chopped cooked seafood (shrimp, cal…
8 net18 total10 fibre50 protein55 fat750 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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Tacos de Lengua (Estilo Keto - Hojas de Lechuga)
Beef Tongue Tacos (Keto Style - Lettuce Wraps)
Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue, diced and seasoned, served as a 'taco' in crisp lettuce cups instead of tradi…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein48 fat620 kcal
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Chayote Relleno de Pollo y Queso (Estilo Keto)
Stuffed Chayote with Chicken and Cheese (Keto)
Halved chayote squash, gently cooked until tender, then filled with a delicious and savory mixture of shredded…
9 net15 total6 fibre55 protein38 fat600 kcal
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Chorizo Criollo al Vino con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Creole Chorizo in Wine Sauce with Vegetables (Keto Style)
Rustic Creole-style chorizo sausage, sliced and slow-cooked in a savory wine sauce (dry red or white), along w…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein55 fat710 kcal
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Chuletón de Res a la Parrilla con Chimichurri y Vegetales Asados (Estilo Keto)
Grilled Bone-in Ribeye with Chimichurri and Roasted Keto Vegetables (Keto Style)
A robust bone-in ribeye steak (Chuletón de res) expertly grilled to your desired doneness. It's generously bas…
9 net15 total6 fibre75 protein70 fat900 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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Ensalada de Tacacos con Huevo y Queso
Tacaco Salad with Egg and Cheese
A refreshing and unique salad featuring cooked and sliced tacacos (a distinct Costa Rican squash), combined wi…
9 net14 total5 fibre24 protein32 fat400 kcal
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Fideos de Palmito con Carne en Salsa (Estilo Keto)
Hearts of Palm 'Noodles' with Keto Meat Sauce
A creative keto adaptation using shredded hearts of palm as 'noodles', generously topped with a rich and savor…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Guiso de Berenjena con Carne y Salsa Roja (Estilo Keto)
Eggplant and Meat Stew in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
A rustic stew featuring tender eggplant and seasoned ground beef or pork simmered in a rich, savory tomato-bas…
9 net15 total6 fibre40 protein52 fat680 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
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Guiso de Champiñones con Tocino (Estilo Keto)
Mushroom and Bacon Stew (Keto Style)
A rich and savory stew featuring sautéed mushrooms (often button or cremini) simmered in a creamy sauce with c…
9 net12 total3 fibre28 protein60 fat680 kcal
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Guiso de Chicasquil con Huevo y Chorizo (Estilo Keto)
Chicasquil Stew with Egg and Sausage (Keto Style)
A hearty and nutritious Costa Rican stew featuring 'chicasquil' leaves (a local leafy green, similar to spinac…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
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Guiso de Palmito y Champiñones con Carne
Heart of Palm and Mushroom Stew with Meat
A hearty stew featuring tender chunks of beef or pork slow-cooked with earthy mushrooms and delicate heart of …
9 net14 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Guiso de Tacaco con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Tacaco and Beef Stew (Keto Style)
A robust stew featuring tender pieces of beef and chunks of tacaco squash, slowly cooked in a savory Costa Ric…
9 net14 total5 fibre50 protein35 fat570 kcal
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Lengua en Salsa Lizano (Estilo Keto)
Keto Tongue in Lizano Sauce
Beef tongue, slow-cooked until incredibly tender, then simmered in a rich, savory sauce highlighted by the uni…
9 net13 total4 fibre50 protein68 fat800 kcal
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Lengua en Salsa Roja con Pimientos Asados (Estilo Keto)
Keto Beef Tongue in Red Sauce with Roasted Peppers
Tender slices of beef tongue, slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful red tomato-based sauce, served with roasted bel…
9 net15 total6 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Mollejas de Pollo en Salsa (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Gizzards in Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender chicken gizzards slow-cooked in a rich, savory Costa Rican-style sauce, typically tomato-based with aro…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein35 fat580 kcal
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Pavo Relleno (Relleno Keto)
Stuffed Turkey (Keto Stuffing)
A holiday-inspired dish featuring roasted turkey, generously stuffed with a savory keto-friendly filling, such…
9 net13 total4 fibre70 protein50 fat780 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo en Salsa de Maracuyá (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken Breast in Passion Fruit Sauce
Pan-seared chicken breast smothered in a vibrant, tangy passion fruit sauce, naturally sweetened or with a ket…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Pescado Entero a la Tica (Keto)
Keto Whole Fish Costa Rican Style
A whole fried or baked fish (commonly snapper or pargo) seasoned in the traditional 'a la Tica' style with bel…
9 net15 total6 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Picadillo de Chayote Tierno con Huevo y Natilla (Estilo Keto)
Keto Young Chayote Hash with Egg and Sour Cream
A comforting Costa Rican hash made from tender young chayote, finely diced and sautéed with onion, garlic, scr…
9 net14 total5 fibre20 protein48 fat550 kcal
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Picadillo de Vainica con Huevo (Estilo Keto)
Keto Green Bean Hash with Egg
Finely diced green beans (vainica) sautéed with onions and bell peppers, then mixed with scrambled eggs to cre…
9 net15 total6 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Posta de Res en Salsa de Hongos Silvestres (Estilo Keto)
Beef Round Steak in Wild Mushroom Sauce (Keto Style)
A tender cut of beef (posta de res) pan-seared and served with a rich, creamy sauce made from an assortment of…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Rabo de Res Guisado (Estilo Keto)
Braised Oxtail (Keto Style)
Slow-cooked oxtail, braised until fall-off-the-bone tender in a rich, flavorful sauce. The keto modification i…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Sopa de Pecho de Res (Keto)
Keto Beef Brisket Soup
A hearty and flavorful Costa Rican soup made with tender, slow-cooked beef brisket in a rich, savory broth. Mo…
9 net13 total4 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
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Sopa de Pescado con Leche de Coco (Estilo Keto)
Caribbean Fish Soup with Coconut Milk (Keto Style)
A rich and flavorful Caribbean-style soup featuring flaky white fish cooked in a creamy, full-fat coconut milk…
9 net12 total3 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Tacacos Salteados con Huevo
Sautéed Tacacos with Egg
Tacacos (a local, low-carb squash) sautéed with aromatic vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and garlic, the…
9 net12 total3 fibre20 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Tripas en Salsa Roja (Estilo Keto)
Stewed Tripe in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender tripe stewed slowly in a rich, flavorful tomato-based red sauce with bell peppers, onions, and herbs. T…
9 net13 total4 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal