Costa Rican keto guide
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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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Camarones Envueltos en Tocino con Chayote Asado (Estilo Keto)
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Roasted Chayote (Keto Style)
Succulent shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon, baked or grilled to perfection, served alongside tender roasted chay…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein50 fat650 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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Cerdo Adobado a la Tica (Estilo Keto)
Costa Rican Marinated Pork (Keto Style)
Tender pork cuts (such as shoulder or loin) marinated in a traditional Costa Rican adobo featuring achiote, so…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Ceviche de Pescado Ahumado
Smoked Fish Ceviche
A unique variation of ceviche using smoked fish, typically flakey and flavorful, marinated in fresh lime juice…
6 net9 total3 fibre40 protein25 fat420 kcal
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Chayote Salteado con Huevo y Tocino
Sautéed Chayote with Egg and Bacon
Diced or sliced chayote (güisquil) sautéed until tender, then mixed with scrambled or chopped fried eggs and c…
6 net10 total4 fibre30 protein50 fat600 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 Parrilla con Queso Fundido y Cebolla Asada
Grilled Creole Sausage with Melted Cheese and Roasted Onions
A popular Costa Rican savory sausage, grilled to perfection and topped generously with melted local white chee…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein70 fat800 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 Criollo Frito con Encebollado
Fried Criollo Sausage with Sautéed Onions
Hearty Costa Rican criollo chorizo, pan-fried until well-browned and slightly crispy, then served with generou…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein60 fat700 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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Ensalada de Bacalao (Estilo Keto)
Salt Cod Salad (Keto Style)
A refreshing cold salad made with flaky desalted salt cod, mixed with crisp bell peppers, red onion, fresh cil…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
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Ensalada de Corazón de Palmito Fresco (Keto)
Fresh Heart of Palm Salad (Keto Style)
A truly refreshing salad featuring thinly sliced, tender fresh heart of palm, mixed with creamy avocado, crisp…
6 net14 total8 fibre5 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Ensalada de Palmito y Aguacate con Pollo a la Plancha (Estilo Keto)
Heart of Palm and Avocado Salad with Grilled Chicken (Keto)
A fresh and satisfying Costa Rican-inspired salad featuring tender slices of heart of palm, creamy avocado, cr…
6 net12 total6 fibre65 protein40 fat680 kcal
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Ensalada de Vainicas con Queso Fresco y Tomate (Estilo Keto)
Green Bean, Fresh Cheese, and Tomato Salad (Keto Style)
A refreshing salad featuring tender-crisp green beans, crumbled fresh Costa Rican cheese (similar to feta or q…
6 net12 total6 fibre18 protein38 fat480 kcal
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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
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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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Gallo de Palmito (sin Tortilla)
Heart of Palm 'Taco' (Tortilla-less)
A refreshing and savory 'gallo' (taco filling) made with finely diced heart of palm, mixed with bell peppers, …
6 net12 total6 fibre6 protein30 fat350 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 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
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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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Higadillos de Pollo Salteados con Chile Dulce y Cebolla (Estilo Keto)
Sautéed Chicken Livers with Bell Pepper and Onion (Keto Style)
Chicken livers quickly sautéed with fresh bell peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro, creating a savory and fl…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein35 fat520 kcal
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Hojas de Chicasquil Salteadas con Huevo y Tocino (Estilo Keto)
Keto Sautéed Chicasquil Leaves with Egg and Bacon
Fresh chicasquil leaves (a native Costa Rican leafy green, also known as tree spinach) lightly sautéed with cr…
6 net10 total4 fibre28 protein52 fat620 kcal
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Hongos Salteados con Ajo y Mantequilla
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic and Butter
Fresh mushrooms (typically white button or cremini) expertly sautéed in generous amounts of butter with fragra…
6 net8 total2 fibre6 protein28 fat300 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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Palmito al Vapor con Mantequilla (Estilo Keto)
Steamed Heart of Palm with Butter (Keto Style)
Tender, succulent heart of palm spears (often from a can or jar, or fresh if available) lightly steamed and se…
6 net10 total4 fibre3 protein23 fat250 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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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
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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 Brócoli con Queso y Crema (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Broccoli Hash with Cheese (Keto Style)
Finely diced broccoli florets and stems sautéed with garlic and onion, then simmered in a rich, creamy sauce w…
6 net10 total4 fibre15 protein40 fat450 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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Picadillo de Flor de Papaya con Carne
Chopped Papaya Flower with Meat (Keto Style)
A unique and authentic Costa Rican picadillo made with tender, slightly bitter papaya flowers (buds) finely ch…
6 net9 total3 fibre38 protein30 fat420 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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Plato de Embutidos y Quesos Costarricenses (Estilo Keto)
Costa Rican Cured Meats and Cheese Platter (Keto Style)
A platter featuring a selection of local cured meats (such as salchichón, various regional chorizos) and fresh…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Pollo al Ajillo con Espárragos Asados (Estilo Keto)
Keto Garlic Chicken with Roasted Asparagus
Juicy pieces of chicken (usually thigh or breast) sautéed in abundant garlic-infused olive oil, served alongsi…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein68 fat850 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