Costa Rican keto guide
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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
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Ensalada Verde con Queso y Tomate (Sin Aderezo Azucarado)
Green Salad with Fresh Cheese and Tomato (No Sugary Dressing)
A simple and refreshing side salad featuring a bed of mixed green leaves, topped with cubes or slices of fresh…
5 net8 total3 fibre15 protein28 fat320 kcal
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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
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Huevos con Chorizo (Estilo Keto)
Eggs with Costa Rican Sausage (Keto Style)
A hearty breakfast or light meal featuring scrambled eggs mixed with generous chunks of flavorful Costa Rican …
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Lengua a la Plancha con Vegetales Asados
Pan-Seared Beef Tongue with Roasted Vegetables
Tender beef tongue, slowly cooked until tender, then pan-seared to a slight crisp. Served with a medley of ket…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Lengua de Res en Salsa Verde (Estilo Keto)
Beef Tongue in Green Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender beef tongue, slow-cooked until incredibly soft, then simmered in a vibrant, herbaceous green sauce. The…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Mollejas de Res al Ajillo
Beef Gizzards in Garlic Sauce
Savory beef gizzards, slowly cooked until tender, then sautéed in a pungent garlic and butter sauce, often wit…
5 net5 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Pargo Rojo Entero Asado (Estilo Keto)
Whole Roasted Red Snapper (Keto Style)
A whole red snapper, generously seasoned with fresh lime, garlic, and herbs, then roasted to perfection until …
5 net6 total1 fibre75 protein38 fat630 kcal
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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
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Pescado Frito con Mojo de Ajo (Estilo Keto)
Fried Fish with Garlic Mojo (Keto Style)
A fresh white fish fillet (e.g., Tilapia or Corvina) lightly pan-fried to a golden crisp, served with a vibran…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
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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
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Posta de Cerdo Frita con Encurtido de Cebolla (Keto)
Fried Pork Loin with Pickled Onion (Keto Style)
Tender slices of pork loin, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then pan-fried until beautifully browned and…
5 net7 total2 fibre42 protein45 fat580 kcal
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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
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Riñones Salteados con Cebolla y Pimientos
Sautéed Kidneys with Onions and Bell Peppers
Savory beef kidneys, carefully cleaned and sautéed with a generous amount of sliced onions and colorful bell p…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
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Sardinas Frescas en Salsa Verde con Vegetales Keto
Fresh Sardines in Green Sauce with Keto Vegetables
Fresh sardines cooked in a vibrant green sauce typically made with herbs like cilantro and parsley, garlic, ol…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Sopa de Garrobo (Estilo Keto - sin vegetales con almidón)
Keto Iguana Soup (without starchy vegetables)
A traditional, robust soup featuring tender iguana meat in a flavorful broth. This keto version is prepared wi…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein25 fat500 kcal
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Albóndigas en Salsa Roja (Estilo Keto)
Meatballs in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
Flavorful ground beef meatballs (traditionally a blend of beef, eggs, and seasonings) simmered in a rich, mild…
6 net9 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Atún Sellado a la Plancha con Vegetales Keto
Seared Tuna Steak with Keto Vegetables
A thick cut of fresh tuna steak, lightly seasoned and seared to your preferred doneness, typically leaving the…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Calamares en su Tinta (Estilo Keto)
Squid in its Ink Sauce (Keto)
A traditional seafood delicacy featuring tender squid cooked slowly in its own natural ink, creating a distinc…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein25 fat420 kcal
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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
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Carne de Cerdo en Escabeche (Estilo Keto)
Pickled Pork (Keto Style)
Tender pieces of pork, slow-cooked until falling apart, then marinated in a vibrant, tangy vinegar-based escab…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Carnitas de Cerdo con Pico de Gallo y Aguacate
Shredded Pork Carnitas with Pico de Gallo and Avocado (Keto Style)
Slow-cooked, tender pork carnitas, shredded and often lightly crisped. Served with a fresh pico de gallo (chop…
6 net12 total6 fibre55 protein58 fat750 kcal
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Chorizo Criollo a la Parrilla con Ensalada Verde (Keto)
Grilled Creole Sausage with Green Salad (Keto Style)
Flavorful, locally-made Creole-style pork sausage (chorizo criollo), grilled until perfectly charred and juicy…
6 net9 total3 fibre32 protein58 fat670 kcal
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Chorizo Criollo a la Plancha con Queso Fundido y Cebolla Asada
Grilled Creole Sausage with Melted Cheese and Roasted Onion
A hearty appetizer (boca) featuring grilled Costa Rican creole sausage, topped generously with melted cheese a…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Chorizo Criollo Asado con Encurtido de Cebolla Morada y Limón
Grilled Criollo Sausage with Pickled Red Onion and Lime
Hearty, grilled Costa Rican-style criollo sausage, typically pork-based and well-seasoned. Served with a tangy…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein52 fat620 kcal
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Chorizo de Res Casero a la Plancha con Vegetales Asados (Estilo Keto)
Homemade Beef Sausage, Grilled, with Roasted Keto Vegetables (Keto Style)
Flavorful homemade beef sausage, grilled to perfection, served with a side of oven-roasted keto-friendly veget…
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Chorizo Santarroseño a la Parrilla con Ensalada Fresca de Aguacate (Sin Carbohidratos)
Grilled Santarroseño Sausage with Fresh Avocado and Tomato Salad (Keto Style)
Authentic Costa Rican Santarroseño sausage, grilled until savory and juicy, served with a vibrant salad of fre…
6 net12 total6 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
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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
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Corazón de Pollo Guisado (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken Heart Stew
Tender chicken hearts slow-cooked in a savory sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs. This rich an…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
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Corazón de Res a la Plancha con Vegetales Salteados
Grilled Beef Heart with Sautéed Vegetables
Succulent slices of beef heart, marinated and quickly grilled or pan-seared to perfection, offering a unique t…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein40 fat620 kcal
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Corazón de Res Guisado (Estilo Keto)
Stewed Beef Heart (Keto Style)
Tender chunks of beef heart, slow-cooked in a rich and savory sauce with bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Thi…
6 net9 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
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Crema de Coliflor (Estilo Keto)
Cream of Cauliflower Soup (Keto Style)
A comforting and naturally low-carb creamy soup, prepared with puréed cauliflower, rich heavy cream, and flavo…
6 net10 total4 fibre10 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Enchilada Tica de Carne (Estilo Keto - con Lechuga)
Keto Costa Rican 'Enchilada' (Lettuce Wrap Style)
A keto interpretation of the classic Costa Rican 'enchilada', traditionally a fried tortilla filled with a bee…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein28 fat420 kcal
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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
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Gallo de Chorizo Criollo con Chayote Asado y Queso Fundido (Sin Tortilla)
Criollo Sausage Gallo with Roasted Chayote and Melted Cheese (No Tortilla)
A deconstructed 'gallo' (small open-faced sandwich) featuring grilled Costa Rican criollo sausage, served atop…
6 net9 total3 fibre30 protein55 fat650 kcal
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Gallo de Chorizo Santarroseño con Palmito Asado (Sin Tortilla)
Santarroseño Sausage with Grilled Palm Heart (Keto Style - No Tortilla)
Slices of traditional Costa Rican Santarroseño sausage, grilled until slightly crispy, served alongside tender…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
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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
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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
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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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Lengua de Res Estofada (Estilo Keto - sin tubérculos)
Keto Braised Beef Tongue Stew
Succulent beef tongue, slow-braised until incredibly tender in a rich, savory sauce, typically made with broth…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
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Lomo de Res en Salsa de Hongos (Keto)
Beef Sirloin in Mushroom Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender slices of beef sirloin, seared to perfection and then enveloped in a luxurious, creamy mushroom sauce. …
6 net8 total2 fibre52 protein52 fat680 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
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Mondongo en Salsa Verde con Chayote Guisado (Estilo Keto)
Tripe in Green Sauce with Stewed Chayote (Keto Style)
Tender beef tripe slow-cooked in a vibrant green sauce (made from culantro, parsley, and bell peppers) with st…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein30 fat520 kcal
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Patacones de Chayote con Guacamole (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chayote 'Patacones' with Guacamole
Thick slices of chayote are lightly fried, then smashed and fried again until crispy, creating a keto-friendly…
6 net16 total10 fibre7 protein38 fat430 kcal
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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
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Pechuga de Pollo en Salsa Cremosa
Chicken Breast in Cream Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender chicken breast cooked in a rich, savory cream sauce, typically made with heavy cream, chicken broth, an…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo en Salsa de Queso (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken Breast in Cheese Sauce
Tender chicken breast cooked in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, typically made with heavy cream, butter, and a bl…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Pescado en Salsa Blanca con Alcaparras y Hongos (Estilo Keto)
Fish in Keto White Sauce with Capers and Mushrooms
A tender white fish fillet, pan-seared or baked, and served with a creamy, rich 'salsa blanca' (white sauce) i…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
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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
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Pescado Frito con Encurtido de Cebolla Morada
Fried Fish with Pickled Red Onions
A whole or filleted fish, traditionally often Tilapia or Snapper, pan-fried until crispy. Served with a tangy …
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Picadillo de Chayote con Champiñones y Huevo (Estilo Keto)
Chayote Hash with Mushrooms and Egg (Keto Style)
A light and flavorful vegetarian 'picadillo' featuring diced chayote and sautéed mushrooms, cooked with herbs …
6 net10 total4 fibre15 protein30 fat400 kcal
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Pinchos de Camarones con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Shrimp Skewers with Keto Vegetables
Flavorful skewers loaded with succulent grilled shrimp and colorful, keto-friendly vegetables like bell pepper…
6 net9 total3 fibre40 protein30 fat480 kcal
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Pollo en Escabeche (Keto)
Keto Pickled Chicken
A classic Costa Rican dish featuring tender chicken pieces (often dark meat), marinated and slow-cooked in a t…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Pollo Sudado con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Keto Steamed Chicken with Vegetables
Tender chicken pieces (often thigh or breast) slowly cooked in their own juices and a light broth with a base …
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein48 fat620 kcal
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Posta de Res Rellena (Relleno Keto)
Stuffed Beef Round (Keto Filling)
A classic preparation where a cut of beef round (posta de res) is carefully butterflied and stuffed with a sav…
6 net9 total3 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
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Riñones en Salsa Jerez (Estilo Keto)
Kidneys in Keto Sherry Sauce
Tender beef or pork kidneys simmered in a rich, savory sherry cream sauce with sautéed onions and mushrooms. T…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Sardinas en Salsa de Tomate (Estilo Keto)
Sardines in Keto Tomato Sauce
Pan-fried sardines simmered in a rich, homemade tomato sauce, prepared with fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onio…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Sopa Cremosa de Flor de Calabaza (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Keto Squash Blossom Soup
A delicate and flavorful soup made from fresh squash blossoms, often pureed for a smooth consistency. For the …
6 net8 total2 fibre8 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Sopa de Coliflor con Queso (Estilo Keto)
Keto Cream of Cauliflower and Cheese Soup
A rich and comforting creamy soup made from puréed cauliflower florets, blended with heavy cream and local che…
6 net10 total4 fibre15 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Sopa de Flor de Itabo con Carne (Estilo Keto - sin vegetales con almidón)
Itabo Flower Soup with Beef (Keto Style - without starchy vegetables)
A hearty and unique soup featuring the slightly bitter yet flavorful 'Flor de Itabo' (yucca flower) and tender…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein30 fat490 kcal