Costa Rican keto guide
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Sopa de Pollo (Keto)
Keto Chicken Soup (No Starchy Vegetables)
A comforting Costa Rican chicken soup, prepared with tender chicken pieces and a clear, flavorful broth. Cruci…
7 net9 total2 fibre45 protein25 fat480 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
Casado con Proteína (Opción Keto)
Keto Casado Plate (Protein with Keto Sides)
A traditional Costa Rican Casado adapted for keto. This plate features a generous portion of grilled or pan-fr…
8 net15 total7 fibre75 protein75 fat1050 kcal
Chorizo a la Criolla con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Creole Style Sausage with Vegetables (Keto)
Flavorful Costa Rican pork sausage prepared in a rich, vibrant Creole sauce made from fresh tomatoes, bell pep…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein60 fat720 kcal
Chorizo a la Plancha con Vegetales Salteados
Grilled Sausage with Sautéed Vegetables
Authentic Costa Rican pork chorizo sausages, grilled until perfectly browned and slightly crispy. Served with …
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein60 fat750 kcal
Costillas de Cerdo Asadas
Grilled Pork Ribs
Tender pork ribs, often marinated simply and grilled to perfection. A flavorful and hearty meat dish.…
8 net8 total0 fibre80 protein80 fat1100 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
Hígado a la Plancha con Vegetales Salteados
Grilled Liver with Sautéed Vegetables (Keto Style)
Thin slices of beef liver, seasoned and quickly grilled on a hot griddle ('a la plancha') to tender perfection…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein30 fat500 kcal
Morcilla Frita con Cebolla Caramelizada (Estilo Keto)
Fried Blood Sausage with Keto Caramelized Onions
Crispy fried blood sausage, a traditional delicacy, served with sweet and savory slow-cooked onions that are c…
8 net10 total2 fibre35 protein58 fat680 kcal
Pargo Entero Relleno (Estilo Keto)
Whole Stuffed Red Snapper (Keto Style)
A whole red snapper traditionally baked or fried, but for keto, it's typically baked and stuffed with a savory…
8 net12 total4 fibre85 protein65 fat950 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
Pescado en Salsa Caribeña (Estilo Keto)
Caribbean Style Fish in Coconut Sauce with Keto Sides
Fresh fish fillet (such as snapper or mahi-mahi) simmered in a rich, creamy, and mildly spicy coconut milk sau…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Pescado Entero al Horno con Vegetales
Whole Baked Fish with Vegetables
A whole fresh fish (commonly Tilapia or Pargo) seasoned with herbs, garlic, and lime, then baked or roasted un…
8 net15 total7 fibre80 protein38 fat780 kcal
Plato de Carnes Asadas
Mixed Grilled Meats Platter
A substantial platter featuring various grilled meats, typically including beef, chicken, and sometimes pork. …
8 net8 total0 fibre100 protein60 fat1000 kcal
Pulpo a la Plancha con Vegetales Salteados
Grilled Octopus with Sautéed Vegetables
Tender grilled octopus tentacles, seasoned and cooked 'a la plancha' (on a griddle), served alongside a genero…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein35 fat520 kcal
Salchichas Encebolladas (Estilo Keto)
Onioned Sausages (Keto Style)
Pan-fried or sautéed frankfurter-style sausages (or local 'salchichón') served with a generous amount of tende…
8 net10 total2 fibre35 protein48 fat600 kcal
Sopa de Albóndigas (Estilo Keto)
Keto Meatball Soup
A comforting and hearty soup featuring ground beef meatballs (prepared without breadcrumbs or rice) simmered i…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein30 fat500 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
Ceviche de Pescado / Camarones
Fish / Shrimp Ceviche
Fresh raw fish or shrimp 'cooked' in citrus juices (typically lime), mixed with finely diced red onion, cilant…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein15 fat420 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
Chifrijo (Keto - Sin Arroz ni Frijoles)
Keto Chifrijo (No Rice, No Beans)
A deconstructed version of the popular Costa Rican 'boca.' Crispy pork chicharrón served with a fresh pico de …
9 net18 total9 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Encocado de Camarones (Estilo Caribeño Keto)
Caribbean-Style Shrimp in Coconut Sauce (Keto)
Succulent shrimp bathed in a fragrant, rich coconut milk sauce infused with bell peppers, onions, and local Ca…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein48 fat600 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
Carne Desmechada con Vegetales Salteados (Estilo Keto)
Shredded Beef with Sautéed Vegetables (Keto Style)
Slow-cooked, tender shredded beef, typically simmered in a savory tomato and pepper sauce, served with a medle…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Fajitas de Pollo (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Fajitas (No Tortillas)
Sizzling strips of grilled chicken breast (or beef) marinated in classic fajita spices, served with sautéed be…
10 net18 total8 fibre70 protein75 fat1000 kcal
Gallo de Morcilla (Sin Tortilla)
Blood Sausage with Avocado (No Tortilla)
A traditional Costa Rican 'gallo' featuring rich and savory morcilla (blood sausage), pan-fried or grilled. To…
10 net20 total10 fibre29 protein84 fat970 kcal
Pescado a la Plancha con Vegetales Salteados
Grilled Fish Fillet with Sautéed Vegetables
A succulent fillet of locally sourced fish (often Tilapia or Red Snapper), expertly grilled and lightly season…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein38 fat580 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
Sopa de Mondongo (Modificación Keto)
Tripe Soup (Keto Modified)
A traditional Costa Rican soup featuring tender beef tripe, simmered for hours in a rich and aromatic broth. T…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Carne en Salsa (Estilo Keto)
Beef in Rich Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender pieces of beef, slow-cooked until incredibly soft, bathed in a flavorful, thick (but flour-free) sauce.…
11 net18 total7 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
Chorizo Santarroseño Asado
Grilled Santarroseño Sausage with Keto Sides
Enjoy the distinct flavor of grilled Santarroseño sausage, a renowned Costa Rican chorizo from Santa Rosa. Thi…
11 net18 total7 fibre32 protein62 fat780 kcal
Chupe de Camarones (Modificación Keto)
Creamy Shrimp Soup (Keto Modified)
A rich and decadent creamy shrimp soup, made with succulent shrimp simmered in a flavorful seafood broth enric…
11 net15 total4 fibre45 protein80 fat900 kcal
Mollejas de Pollo Encebolladas
Chicken Gizzards with Onions (Keto Style)
Tender chicken gizzards, slowly cooked or braised in a savory sauce primarily featuring abundant sautéed onion…
11 net14 total3 fibre55 protein25 fat480 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
Pollo a la Plancha con Vegetales Salteados
Grilled Chicken Breast with Sautéed Vegetables
A tender and juicy chicken breast, grilled simply and seasoned to perfection. Accompanied by a substantial ser…
11 net16 total5 fibre60 protein42 fat620 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
Sopa de Mariscos Cremosa (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Mixed Seafood Soup (Keto Style)
A hearty and rich soup featuring a variety of fresh seafood such as shrimp, calamari, mussels, and fish chunks…
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Mariscada en Salsa Verde (Estilo Keto)
Seafood Medley in Green Sauce (Keto Style)
A rich Costa Rican seafood medley featuring a variety of fresh seafood like shrimp, calamari, mussels, and fis…
12 net15 total3 fibre75 protein60 fat850 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
Rabo Encendido (Estilo Keto)
Spicy Oxtail Stew with Keto Vegetables
Tender oxtail slow-cooked in a rich, savory, and mildly spicy tomato-based sauce, prepared with bell peppers, …
12 net18 total6 fibre70 protein70 fat850 kcal
Crema de Hongos (Keto)
Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup
A rich and savory cream of mushroom soup, made with fresh mushrooms, heavy cream, and flavorful broth. This ke…
13 net16 total3 fibre7 protein75 fat800 kcal
Guacamole con Vegetales Crudités
Guacamole with Vegetable Crudités
Freshly prepared Costa Rican-style guacamole (mashed avocado with onion, cilantro, and lime juice). Instead of…
13 net37 total24 fibre8 protein50 fat620 kcal
Lengua en Salsa (Estilo Keto)
Keto Beef Tongue in Savory Sauce
Slow-cooked beef tongue, braised until exceptionally tender, then simmered in a rich, savory tomato-based sauc…
13 net18 total5 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
Lomo Salteado de Res (Estilo Keto)
Keto Sautéed Beef Sirloin Strips
Tender strips of beef sirloin stir-fried rapidly with red onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes in a savory sauce…
13 net18 total5 fibre60 protein45 fat680 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
Higado Encebollado (Estilo Keto)
Keto Sautéed Liver and Onions
Tender beef liver sautéed with copious amounts of caramelized onions, typically seasoned with garlic, salt, pe…
14 net18 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat680 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
Sopa de Mariscos
Seafood Soup
A hearty and flavorful soup made with a variety of fresh seafood (shrimp, mussels, fish, calamari) in a savory…
14 net18 total4 fibre60 protein28 fat550 kcal
Rondon de Pescado y Mariscos (Estilo Keto)
Keto Fish and Seafood Rondon
A rich and fragrant Caribbean-style seafood stew, featuring fresh fish and a medley of shellfish (like shrimp …
16 net20 total4 fibre50 protein65 fat780 kcal
Pinchos de Res (Keto)
Beef Skewers with Keto Sides
Grilled skewers featuring succulent cubes of marinated beef, often interspersed with bell peppers and onions. …
17 net23 total6 fibre40 protein48 fat730 kcal
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Lomo de Res a la Plancha
Grilled Beef Loin Steak (Keto)
A classic cut of beef loin steak, cooked simply on a hot griddle or flat-top grill ('a la plancha') to your pr…
0 net0 total0 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal
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Chicharrón de Cuero Crujiente
Crispy Pork Rinds (Keto)
Crispy, deep-fried pork skin, a popular snack in Costa Rica. This version is simply seasoned and served plain,…
1 net1 total0 fibre55 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Pargo Entero a la Brasa con Aceite de Oliva y Hierbas
Whole Snapper Grilled over Coals with Olive Oil & Herbs
A whole red snapper, expertly grilled over an open flame (a la brasa) to achieve a smoky flavor and crispy ski…
1 net2 total1 fibre75 protein40 fat680 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo Asada con Hierbas
Grilled Chicken Breast with Herbs (Keto)
A lean chicken breast, seasoned simply with a blend of dried herbs (such as oregano, thyme, and rosemary), gar…
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein20 fat450 kcal
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Sardinas Frescas a la Plancha con Limón
Grilled Fresh Sardines with Lemon
Whole fresh sardines, simply grilled until slightly charred and tender, seasoned with salt, and served with ge…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
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Sesos con Mantequilla y Perejil
Sautéed Brains with Butter and Parsley
Delicately prepared beef or pork brains, gently sautéed in rich butter with fresh parsley and garlic. A tradit…
1 net2 total1 fibre25 protein55 fat600 kcal
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Chicharrón de Chivo
Goat Chicharrón (Crispy Fried Goat Meat)
Crispy fried pieces of goat meat, slow-cooked until tender and then fried to achieve a golden, crunchy exterio…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein58 fat750 kcal