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.
16 matching dishes
Ensalada de Camarones (Estilo Keto)
Shrimp Salad (Keto Style)
A light and refreshing salad made with cooked shrimp mixed with a creamy mayonnaise dressing, crisp celery, fi…
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
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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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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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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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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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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
KAsoon
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