Costa Rican keto guide
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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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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
Calamares Rellenos (Relleno Keto)
Stuffed Squid (Keto Filling)
Squid tubes carefully stuffed with a savory, keto-friendly mixture of ground meat (pork or beef), herbs, onion…
6 net9 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Gallina Guisada
Stewed Hen (Keto Style)
Tender hen pieces slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. The hen prov…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Lomito de Res en Salsa Pimienta
Beef Tenderloin in Pepper Sauce (Keto)
Pan-seared beef tenderloin served with a robust and creamy green peppercorn sauce, a popular upscale choice in…
6 net7 total1 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Lomo de Cerdo en Salsa de Champiñones
Pork Loin in Mushroom Sauce (Keto)
Tender pork loin medallions cooked in a rich, savory, and creamy mushroom sauce. This is a common and elegant …
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Pescado Empapelado con Vegetales
Baked Fish in Foil with Vegetables (Keto Style)
A fish fillet (e.g., snapper, dorado) baked in parchment paper or foil with butter or olive oil, garlic, herbs…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein28 fat450 kcal
Picadillo de Flor de Itabo con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Itabo Flower Hash with Ground Beef (Keto Style)
A unique Costa Rican hash featuring flor de itabo (the edible flower of the yuca tree), sautéed with seasoned …
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
Posta de Cerdo en Salsa Verde
Pork Loin in Green Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender slices of pork loin slow-cooked or braised in a vibrant green sauce, typically made from cilantro, bell…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
Pulpo Guisado
Stewed Octopus (Keto Style)
Tender octopus slow-cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs. A flavor…
6 net9 total3 fibre50 protein30 fat520 kcal
Sopa de Pescado Cremosa (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Fish Soup (Keto Style)
A comforting, rich and hearty soup featuring tender chunks of fresh white fish in a creamy broth, typically pr…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein32 fat480 kcal
Picadillo de Espinacas con Carne (Keto)
Keto Spinach Hash with Beef
A flavorful Costa Rican 'picadillo' (hash) made with ground beef and fresh spinach, sautéed with onions, garli…
7 net13 total6 fibre44 protein58 fat720 kcal
Tortilla de Huevo con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Vegetable Omelet (Keto Style)
A fluffy and satisfying omelet made with fresh eggs and a generous filling of sautéed low-carb vegetables. Com…
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein40 fat500 kcal
Bacalao a la Vizcaína (Estilo Keto)
Salted Cod Stew (Keto Vizcaina Style)
Desalted cod cooked in a rich, savory stew of fresh or canned tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic, simm…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein30 fat500 kcal
Guiso de Pollo con Hongos (Estilo Keto)
Chicken and Mushroom Stew (Keto Style)
Tender pieces of chicken (often thighs or breast) stewed with fresh mushrooms, onions, garlic, and bell pepper…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein38 fat580 kcal
Pechuga de Pollo en Salsa de Champiñones (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Breast in Mushroom Cream Sauce (Keto Style)
Grilled or pan-seared chicken breast topped with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, typically made with sautéed mu…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Arroz con Pollo (Keto con Coliflor)
Keto Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
A classic Costa Rican dish re-imagined for keto. Shredded chicken cooked with bell peppers, onions, garlic, cu…
9 net18 total9 fibre55 protein40 fat700 kcal
Bistec Encebollado
Steak with Onions
Thinly sliced beef steak pan-fried or grilled, then smothered with generous amounts of sautéed onions. Often i…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
Chayote Relleno con Queso (Estilo Keto)
Stuffed Chayote with Cheese (Keto Style)
Halved chayotes, a mild squash common in Costa Rica, are scooped out and filled with a creamy, savory mixture …
9 net14 total5 fibre20 protein45 fat550 kcal
Lomo de Cerdo Relleno (Relleno Keto)
Stuffed Pork Loin with Keto Filling
A tender pork loin stuffed with a savory, keto-friendly filling. The traditional filling might include breadcr…
9 net12 total3 fibre70 protein58 fat800 kcal
Picadillo de Ayote con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Squash & Beef Hash (Keto Style)
A hearty Costa Rican hash made with diced ayote (a type of pumpkin/winter squash), ground beef, onions, bell p…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
Picadillo de Vainica con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Keto Ground Beef and Green Bean Hash
A flavorful hash featuring ground beef and finely diced green beans (vainica), cooked with bell peppers, onion…
11 net18 total7 fibre40 protein35 fat520 kcal
Posta de Pescado en Salsa Roja
Fish Fillet in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
A tender fish fillet (e.g., corvina or snapper) simmered in a rich, savory red tomato-based sauce, typically p…
11 net15 total4 fibre40 protein30 fat480 kcal
Olla de Carne (Modificación Keto)
Beef and Vegetable Soup (Keto Modified)
A hearty, slow-cooked beef and vegetable soup, traditionally a Sunday favorite. For keto, it's prepared with t…
12 net18 total6 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Picadillo de Chayote con Carne
Minced Chayote with Meat
Diced chayote squash stewed with ground beef or other minced meat, often seasoned with cilantro, onions, and b…
12 net18 total6 fibre45 protein45 fat650 kcal
Guiso de Res con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Keto Beef and Vegetable Stew
A rich and hearty slow-cooked stew featuring tender chunks of beef simmered in a savory broth with onions, bel…
14 net22 total8 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Huevos Rancheros (Keto Style)
Rancher's Eggs (Keto Style)
Fried eggs served atop a flavorful, often slightly spicy, tomato-based salsa. A popular breakfast item.…
14 net18 total4 fibre30 protein42 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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 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
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
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
KAsoon
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
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
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
KAsoon
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
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Flor de Calabaza Salteada con Huevo y Queso (Estilo Keto)
Keto Sautéed Zucchini Flower with Egg and Cheese
Delicate zucchini flowers (squash blossoms), a seasonal delicacy in Costa Rica, lightly sautéed with tender sc…
6 net8 total2 fibre22 protein40 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Guiso de Chicasquil con Huevo (Estilo Keto)
Chicasquil (Spinach Tree Leaves) Stew with Egg (Keto Style)
A traditional Costa Rican vegetarian dish featuring tender chicasquil leaves (spinach tree), stewed with bell …
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Guiso de Chicasquil con Huevo y Natilla (Estilo Keto)
Chicasquil Stew with Egg and Sour Cream (Keto Style)
A savory Costa Rican stew featuring the nutritious chicasquil leaves (Malanga leaf), simmered with scrambled e…
6 net10 total4 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Guiso de Pollo con Palmito (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken and Heart of Palm Stew
Tender chicken pieces (often thighs or drumsticks) stewed with delicate hearts of palm, bell peppers, onions, …
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Jarret de Res Guisado con Vegetales Keto
Braised Beef Shank with Keto Vegetables
Tender beef shank, slow-cooked in a rich, savory broth with aromatic vegetables until fork-tender. This hearty…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Medallones de Pollo en Salsa de Palmito (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Medallions in Heart of Palm Sauce (Keto Style)
Succulent pan-seared chicken breast medallions served in a unique and creamy Costa Rican sauce. This rich sauc…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Pechuga de Gallina Arrollada con Relleno Keto
Rolled Chicken Breast with Keto Stuffing
A classic Costa Rican preparation of chicken breast, deboned and flattened, then rolled with a savory filling.…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Pechuga de Pollo Gratinada con Queso y Palmito (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Breast au Gratin with Cheese and Heart of Palm (Keto Style)
Tender chicken breast baked until golden brown, topped with a rich layer of melted cheese and sautéed hearts o…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Pescado en Salsa de Naranja y Mantequilla (Estilo Keto)
Keto Fish in Orange Butter Sauce
A delicate white fish fillet (like corvina or snapper), pan-seared or baked, and served with a light, flavorfu…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein45 fat575 kcal