Costa Rican keto guide
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Salpicón de Cerdo
Minced Pork with Herbs and Lime Salad
A refreshing dish featuring finely minced or shredded cooked pork, mixed with crisp finely diced onions, bell …
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein38 fat580 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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Sesos Encebollados
Braised Beef Brains with Onions
A traditional Costa Rican delicacy featuring tender beef brains slowly cooked with a generous amount of sautée…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Sopa Cremosa de Apio (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Celery Soup (Keto Style)
A silky, rich, and comforting soup made predominantly from fresh celery, simmered in a flavorful broth and fin…
6 net10 total4 fibre8 protein40 fat450 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
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Sopa de Gallina Vieja (Estilo Keto - sin vegetales con almidón)
Slow-Cooked Hen Soup (Keto Style - without starchy vegetables)
A deeply flavorful and comforting soup made from slow-cooked older hen, yielding a rich, concentrated broth an…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein28 fat480 kcal
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Sopa de Quijada de Cerdo (Estilo Keto)
Pork Jaw Soup (Keto Style)
A rustic and hearty clear broth soup made with slow-cooked pork jaw, simmered with keto-friendly vegetables li…
6 net9 total3 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Tabla de Quesos Costarricenses
Costa Rican Cheese Plate with Keto Accompaniments
A selection of local Costa Rican cheeses (e.g., Turrialba, Palmito) served with keto-friendly accompaniments l…
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Tacos de Carnitas de Cerdo en Hojas de Lechuga (Estilo Keto)
Keto Pork Carnitas Lettuce Wraps
Succulent, slow-cooked pork carnitas (fried or roasted until tender and crispy) served in crisp lettuce cups i…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein48 fat700 kcal
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Tacos de Picadillo de Hongo (Keto con Lechuga)
Mushroom Hash Tacos (Keto Lettuce Wraps)
A savory 'picadillo' made from finely diced mushrooms (often cremini or button mushrooms) sautéed with onions,…
6 net10 total4 fibre15 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Tacos de Res Deshebrada (Estilo Keto - con Hojas de Lechuga)
Shredded Beef Tacos (Keto - Lettuce Wraps)
Tender, slow-cooked shredded beef, seasoned with traditional Costa Rican spices (cumin, garlic, onion, bell pe…
6 net10 total4 fibre52 protein38 fat580 kcal
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Tortilla de Huevo con Salchichón (Estilo Keto)
Egg Omelet with Salchichón (Keto Style)
A savory omelet (tortilla de huevo) generously filled with pan-fried pieces of salchichón, a local cured sausa…
6 net7 total1 fibre32 protein48 fat580 kcal
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Tortitas de Palmito con Salsa Lizano (Estilo Keto)
Keto Palm Heart Patties with Lizano Sauce
Savory patties made from finely chopped palm hearts, blended with keto-friendly binders and seasonings, then p…
6 net12 total6 fibre15 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Tortitas de Queso Keto con Crema Agria
Keto Cheese Pancakes with Sour Cream
Savory pancakes made primarily from grated cheese and eggs, fried until golden and firm, served with a dollop …
6 net6 total0 fibre40 protein54 fat650 kcal
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Posta de Pescado en Salsa Blanca con Champiñones
Fish Steak in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
A lean white fish fillet (like Corvina or Tilapia) cooked and served in a creamy white sauce infused with fres…
6.5 net8 total1.5 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Aguacate Relleno de Atún (Estilo Keto)
Avocado Stuffed with Tuna (Keto Style)
Halved ripe avocados, pitted and filled with a creamy, savory tuna salad. This is a popular cold appetizer or …
7 net15 total8 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Ayote Salteado con Tocino
Sautéed Squash with Bacon
Cubed ayote (calabaza or similar squash) sautéed with crispy bacon pieces, onions, and garlic. A simple yet fl…
7 net10 total3 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Cabrito Guisado (Estilo Keto)
Keto Goat Stew
A traditional Costa Rican slow-cooked goat stew, prepared with a rich, savory broth and keto-friendly vegetabl…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Calamares en su Tinta
Squid in its Own Ink (Keto Style)
Tender pieces of squid simmered in a rich, distinctive black sauce made from the squid's own ink, typically wi…
7 net9 total2 fibre48 protein28 fat420 kcal
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Camarones a la Criolla (Estilo Keto)
Creole-Style Shrimp (Keto)
Succulent shrimp cooked in a savory, aromatic Creole sauce made with fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, gar…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein30 fat480 kcal
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Camarones a la Mantequilla con Vegetales Asados
Shrimp in Butter Sauce with Roasted Vegetables
Plump shrimp sautéed in rich butter and garlic sauce, served alongside a medley of roasted non-starchy vegetab…
7 net12 total5 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Carne Deshebrada con Vegetales y Huevo Revuelto (Estilo Keto)
Shredded Beef with Vegetables and Scrambled Egg (Keto Style)
Savory shredded beef (carne deshebrada) slowly cooked with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, then mixed with…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
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Ceviche de Calamar (Estilo Keto)
Keto Calamari Ceviche
Tender calamari rings and tentacles, 'cooked' in a vibrant marinade of fresh lime juice, red onion, cilantro, …
7 net10 total3 fibre38 protein15 fat320 kcal
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Ceviche de Hongos (Estilo Keto)
Mushroom Ceviche (Keto Style)
A refreshing and tangy vegetarian ceviche made with assorted fresh mushrooms (e.g., button, portobello) marina…
7 net10 total3 fibre8 protein25 fat280 kcal
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Chanchamito de Queso con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Keto Cheese and Vegetable Patties (Chanchamito Style)
Savory patties made from fresh Costa Rican cheese (queso fresco or cuajada) mixed with finely chopped low-carb…
7 net11 total4 fibre22 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Chanfaina (Estilo Keto - sin tubérculos)
Costa Rican Offal Stew (Keto, no root vegetables)
A traditional Costa Rican stew made from various beef offal (e.g., liver, heart, kidney) cooked in a rich, sav…
7 net10 total3 fibre75 protein55 fat800 kcal
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Chayote con Salsa de Queso (Estilo Keto)
Chayote with Cheese Sauce (Keto Style)
Steamed or lightly sautéed chayote, served with a rich, creamy cheese sauce made from heavy cream and a blend …
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein45 fat520 kcal
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Chayote en Escabeche con Atún (Estilo Keto)
Keto Pickled Chayote with Tuna
Cooked chayote chunks marinated in a tangy vinegar-based escabeche sauce with olive oil, herbs, and spices, se…
7 net12 total5 fibre38 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Chayote Relleno de Carne (Estilo Keto)
Meat-Stuffed Chayote (Keto Style)
Halved chayote (a mild squash) hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef or pork, …
7 net12 total5 fibre40 protein30 fat500 kcal
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Chayote Relleno de Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Chayote Stuffed with Keto Vegetables
Tender chayote halves, hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of low-carb vegetables like spinach, mush…
7 net12 total5 fibre15 protein35 fat420 kcal
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Chayote Salteado con Mantequilla y Hierbas (Estilo Keto)
Sautéed Chayote with Butter and Herbs (Keto Style)
A simple and delicious side dish where chayote (christophine/squash pear) is sautéed until tender with butter …
7 net12 total5 fibre4 protein25 fat280 kcal
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Chicharrón de Cerdo en Salsa Roja (Estilo Keto)
Stewed Pork Rinds in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
Crispy pork rinds (from pork belly) simmered in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic, and …
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Chorizo Santarroseño en Salsa de Tomate (Estilo Keto)
Santarroseño Sausage in Keto Tomato Sauce
Slices of the famous Santarroseño chorizo, a traditional Costa Rican pork sausage, simmered in a savory, low-c…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein60 fat720 kcal
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Conejo en Salsa con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Rabbit in Sauce with Keto Vegetables
Tender rabbit meat, slowly simmered in a rich, savory sauce with bell peppers, onions, and garlic, reminiscent…
7 net11 total4 fibre50 protein32 fat520 kcal
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Empanadas de Queso Keto (Masa de Almendras)
Keto Cheese Empanadas (Almond Flour Dough)
Savory Costa Rican-style empanadas, refashioned with a crisp, golden almond flour dough, generously filled wit…
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Ensalada de Atún Fresco con Aguacate y Huevo Duro (Estilo Keto)
Fresh Tuna Salad with Avocado and Hard-Boiled Egg (Keto Style)
A substantial salad featuring generous chunks of fresh, cooked tuna (not canned), mixed with creamy avocado, c…
7 net14 total7 fibre48 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Ensalada de Chayote Asado con Queso (Keto)
Roasted Chayote Salad with Fresh Cheese (Keto Style)
Flavorful chunks of chayote, roasted until tender with a slight char, then mixed with diced fresh cheese (like…
7 net13 total6 fibre12 protein24 fat300 kcal
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Ensalada de Palmito con Camarones a la Plancha y Aguacate
Hearts of Palm Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Avocado
A refreshing salad featuring tender hearts of palm, succulent grilled shrimp, creamy avocado slices, and crisp…
7 net25 total18 fibre50 protein75 fat850 kcal
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Ensalada de Repollo y Zanahoria con Aderezo Cremoso (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Cabbage and Carrot Slaw (Keto Style)
A classic refreshing side dish featuring finely shredded cabbage and a minimal amount of shredded carrot, toss…
7 net11 total4 fibre3 protein35 fat380 kcal
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Falda de Res en Salsa de Hongos (Estilo Keto)
Keto Skirt Steak in Mushroom Sauce
Tender skirt steak (falda de res), seared or grilled, then sliced and served in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce.…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein65 fat820 kcal
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Flor de Itabo en Salsa con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Itabo Flower in Keto Sauce with Meat
The unique, slightly bitter Flor de Itabo (yucca flower) stewed with tender pieces of beef or pork in a savory…
7 net12 total5 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Gallina en Salsa de Tomate (Estilo Keto)
Chicken in Tomato Sauce (Keto Style)
Chicken pieces (often thighs and drumsticks for flavor) slow-cooked in a vibrant, savory tomato-based sauce wi…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat780 kcal
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Gallo de Carne (Sin Tortilla)
Seasoned Shredded Meat Plate (No Tortilla)
A plate of richly seasoned and shredded beef or pork (often slow-cooked), typically served with onions and pep…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Guiso de Chicasquil con Queso (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicasquil Stew with Cheese
Chicasquil (a leafy green vegetable similar to spinach or chard) stewed with a savory sofrito base of onion, b…
7 net13 total6 fibre22 protein42 fat525 kcal
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Guiso de Corazón de Plátano con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Stewed Banana Heart with Beef (Keto Style)
A flavorful Costa Rican-style stew featuring tender chunks of beef slow-cooked with banana heart (the edible f…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
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Guiso de Espinacas con Huevo y Queso (Estilo Keto)
Keto Spinach Stew with Egg and Cheese
A hearty vegetarian keto stew where fresh spinach is sautéed and then simmered with eggs and melted white chee…
7 net12 total5 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Guiso de Vainica y Tacaco con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Green Bean and Tacaco Stew with Meat (Keto Style)
A robust Costa Rican-style stew featuring tender cuts of beef or pork slow-cooked with green beans (vainicas) …
7 net13 total6 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
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Higadillas de Pollo Guisadas (Estilo Keto)
Stewed Chicken Livers (Keto Style)
Tender chicken livers slow-simmered in a savory, spiced tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, and garl…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Hígado a la Lizano con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Liver Lizano-Style with Keto Vegetables
Tender beef liver sautéed with onions and bell peppers, generously seasoned with a keto-friendly version of tr…
7 net12 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Hígado de Res con Mojo de Ajo y Cebolla Asada (Estilo Keto)
Keto Beef Liver with Garlic Mojo and Grilled Onion
Pan-fried beef liver, prepared with a zesty garlic-lime mojo (a vibrant sauce of garlic, olive oil, and lime) …
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Mollejas de Res Salteadas con Cebolla y Champiñones
Sautéed Beef Sweetbreads with Onions and Mushrooms
Tender beef sweetbreads (thymus gland) sautéed to perfection with sliced onions and fresh mushrooms, seasoned …
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein58 fat800 kcal
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Pargo Entero Relleno de Mariscos (Estilo Keto)
Whole Red Snapper Stuffed with Seafood (Keto)
A whole red snapper, expertly seasoned and baked or grilled to flaky perfection, stuffed with a savory, keto-f…
7 net10 total3 fibre90 protein50 fat850 kcal
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Pargo Entero Relleno de Vegetales Keto al Horno (Estilo Keto)
Keto Whole Baked Snapper Stuffed with Vegetables
A whole red snapper, generously stuffed with a savory mixture of finely diced keto-friendly vegetables (e.g., …
7 net12 total5 fibre70 protein65 fat870 kcal
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Patitas de Cerdo Guisadas con Vegetales Keto
Braised Pork Feet with Keto Vegetables
Tender pork feet slow-braised to perfection in a flavorful, aromatic broth with Costa Rican spices. This keto …
7 net12 total5 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo en Salsa de Chile Dulce y Cilantro (Estilo Keto)
Keto-Style Chicken Breast in Sweet Pepper & Cilantro Sauce
Grilled or pan-seared chicken breast served with a vibrant, fresh sauce made from sweet bell peppers, cilantro…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Pescado en Salsa Lizano con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Fish with Lizano Sauce and Keto Vegetables
A fresh fish fillet (often Tilapia or Snapper) pan-seared or grilled, then generously bathed in the iconic Cos…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein30 fat480 kcal
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Picadillo de Apio con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Celery and Ground Beef Picadillo (Keto Style)
A flavorful Costa Rican picadillo featuring finely diced celery, sautéed with ground beef, onions, bell pepper…
7 net12 total5 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Picadillo de Apio con Huevo y Queso (Estilo Keto)
Keto Celery Hash with Egg and Cheese
A savory keto hash made with finely diced celery, sautéed with onions and bell peppers, then scrambled with eg…
7 net12 total5 fibre32 protein48 fat600 kcal