Costa Rican keto guide
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475 dishes164 keto as served113 with a photo
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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Cuajada Fresca con Aguacate
Fresh Curd Cheese with Avocado
A simple and refreshing dish featuring generous slices of soft, fresh, unaged Costa Rican cuajada (a type of c…
2 net5 total3 fibre20 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Huevos Tibios con Aguacate (Estilo Keto)
Soft-Boiled Eggs with Avocado (Keto Style)
Two perfectly soft-boiled eggs, naturally rich and satisfying, served simply with generous slices of fresh, ri…
2 net9 total7 fibre14 protein33 fat380 kcal
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Enrollados de Queso con Jamón
Cheese and Ham Rolls
A simple and satisfying 'boca' (snack) or light meal consisting of slices of local white cheese (like Turrialb…
3 net6 total3 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Ensalada de Espinacas con Tocino y Queso Fresco
Spinach Salad with Bacon and Fresh Cheese
A simple yet satisfying salad featuring a generous bed of fresh spinach, topped with crispy pan-fried bacon bi…
3 net6 total3 fibre25 protein40 fat480 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