Costa Rican keto guide
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Picadillo de Brócoli con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Minced Beef and Broccoli Hash (Keto Style)
A flavorful Costa Rican 'picadillo' (hash) featuring finely chopped broccoli cooked with seasoned ground beef,…
7 net12 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Picadillo de Calabacín con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Keto Zucchini Hash with Ground Beef
A traditional Costa Rican 'picadillo' (hash) reimagined for keto. This version uses finely diced zucchini as t…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Picadillo de Coliflor con Huevo y Carne (Estilo Keto)
Cauliflower Hash with Egg and Meat (Keto Style)
A hearty 'picadillo' made with riced cauliflower as the base, sautéed with seasoned ground beef or pork, scram…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Picadillo de Tacaco con Queso
Chopped Tacaco with Cheese (Keto Side Dish)
A savory side dish featuring finely diced and cooked tacacos (a distinctive Costa Rican squash) sautéed with a…
7 net11 total4 fibre16 protein26 fat320 kcal
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Picadillo de Vainicas con Queso
Chopped Green Beans with Cheese (Keto Side Dish)
A simple yet delicious Costa Rican side dish featuring finely chopped green beans (vainicas) sautéed with onio…
7 net11 total4 fibre15 protein24 fat300 kcal
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Pollo a la Lizano con Vegetales Salteados (Estilo Keto)
Chicken in Lizano Sauce with Sautéed Vegetables (Keto Style)
Chicken pieces (e.g., thighs, drumsticks) braised or pan-fried in a distinctive Costa Rican sauce featuring Sa…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Posta de Cerdo en Salsa Roja
Pork Loin in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
Chunks of tender pork loin slowly simmered in a rich, flavorful, mild red sauce made from ripe tomatoes, bell …
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein35 fat600 kcal
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Posta de Res en Salsa Criolla (Estilo Keto)
Beef Steak in Creole Sauce (Keto Style)
A tender cut of beef steak (posta) simmered in a rich, flavorful 'Salsa Criolla' made with tomatoes, onions, a…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Punta de Solomo a la Parrilla con Vegetales Keto
Grilled Sirloin Tip with Keto Vegetables
A generous cut of grilled sirloin tip, typically served sizzling hot, accompanied by a mix of sautéed non-star…
7 net12 total5 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
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Relleno de Tamal de Cerdo (Estilo Keto)
Keto Pork Tamal Filling (Masa-Free)
The flavorful, savory filling of a traditional Costa Rican pork tamal, prepared without the corn masa. It typi…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Revuelto de Huevo con Salchichón y Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Scrambled Eggs with Salchichón and Keto Vegetables
Fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with pieces of pan-fried salchichón (a flavorful Costa Rican sausage/salami) and a…
7 net9 total2 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Salchichón en Salsa Roja (Estilo Keto)
Costa Rican Sausage in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
Thick-cut Costa Rican salchichón (a type of cured pork sausage, often similar to a large salami or bologna) si…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Salchichón Frito con Cebolla (Estilo Keto)
Fried Salchichón with Onions (Keto Style)
Thick slices of savory Costa Rican salchichón (pork sausage) pan-fried until crispy, served with a generous po…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Sopa Cremosa de Queso con Calabacín (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Cheese and Zucchini Soup (Keto Style)
A rich and comforting soup, reimagined for keto. Instead of starchy vegetables, this version features tender z…
7 net10 total3 fibre20 protein32 fat400 kcal
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Hígado de Res Estofado (Estilo Keto)
Braised Beef Liver (Keto Style)
Tender pieces of beef liver braised slowly in a rich, savory sauce, typically made with beef broth, tomatoes (…
7.5 net10 total2.5 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Atún Encebollado (Estilo Keto)
Tuna with Sautéed Onions (Keto Style)
A flavorful tuna steak, pan-seared or grilled, and topped with a generous portion of sweet, tender sautéed oni…
8 net11 total3 fibre65 protein40 fat680 kcal
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Berenjena Rellena de Carne y Queso (Estilo Keto)
Meat and Cheese Stuffed Eggplant (Keto Style)
Halved eggplants, often roasted until tender, then filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (beef …
8 net15 total7 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Calamares Rellenos de Mariscos (Estilo Keto)
Seafood Stuffed Calamari (Keto Style)
Whole calamari tubes generously stuffed with a savory, keto-friendly mixture of finely chopped fresh seafood (…
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein30 fat550 kcal
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Camarones con 'Arroz' de Coliflor (Estilo Keto)
Shrimp with Cauliflower 'Rice' (Keto Style)
A keto-friendly interpretation of the classic 'Arroz con Camarones'. Sautéed shrimp, bell peppers, onions, and…
8 net16 total8 fibre55 protein40 fat620 kcal
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Camarones Encebollados (Estilo Keto)
Keto Sautéed Shrimp with Onions
Succulent shrimp sautéed with plenty of thinly sliced onions until tender and lightly caramelized, in a simple…
8 net10 total2 fibre48 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Cangrejos en Salsa Roja (Estilo Caribeño Keto)
Crabs in Red Sauce (Caribbean Keto Style)
Fresh whole crabs, often Blue Crabs from the Caribbean coast, slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful red sauce made …
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
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Carne con Hongos y Crema (Estilo Keto)
Creamy Meat and Mushroom Stew (Keto Style)
Tender slices of beef, pork, or chicken (chef's choice) cooked in a rich, creamy sauce with sautéed mushrooms,…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein58 fat720 kcal
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Cazuela de Mariscos (Estilo Keto)
Keto Seafood Casserole/Stew
A hearty and rich seafood stew, cooked in a flavorful broth with various fresh seafood like shrimp, fish, muss…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Chayote Gratinado con Queso y Tocino (Estilo Keto)
Baked Chayote Gratin with Cheese and Bacon (Keto)
Tender chayote (squash) sliced and baked in a rich, creamy sauce made with heavy cream and various local chees…
8 net12 total4 fibre20 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Chayote Relleno de Camarones (Estilo Keto)
Chayote Stuffed with Shrimp (Keto Style)
Tender chayote halves, hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of sautéed shrimp, bell peppers, onions, …
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein28 fat420 kcal
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Chorizo Santarroseño Guisado con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Santarroseño Sausage Stew with Keto Vegetables
Hearty Santarroseño sausage (a traditional Costa Rican pork chorizo known for its robust flavor) stewed in a s…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Chuletas de Cerdo con Champiñones y Natilla
Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Sour Cream
Pan-fried or grilled pork chops served in a rich and creamy sauce made with fresh sautéed mushrooms and local …
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Chupe de Pollo (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Chowder (Keto Style)
A rich and creamy chowder featuring shredded chicken (often dark meat for flavor), bell peppers, onions, and z…
8 net11 total3 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Codillo de Cerdo Estofado con Vegetales Keto
Braised Pork Hock/Knuckle with Keto Vegetables
A traditional Costa Rican cut, pork hock (codillo), slow-braised until exceptionally tender in a savory broth …
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Ensalada de Chayote Asado con Queso Frito y Huevo Duro (Estilo Keto)
Keto Roasted Chayote Salad with Fried Cheese and Hard-Boiled Egg
A substantial and satisfying salad featuring tender slices of roasted chayote, crispy fried local white cheese…
8 net15 total7 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Gallina a la Ranchera (Estilo Keto)
Ranch-Style Chicken Stew (Keto - No Potatoes)
Chicken pieces (typically bone-in, skin-on for flavor) simmered in a hearty, rustic sauce made from ripe tomat…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Gallina Desmenuzada en Salsa Criolla
Shredded Chicken in Creole Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender shredded chicken, often from slow-cooked chicken breasts or thighs, simmered in a vibrant and savory Cr…
8 net11 total3 fibre58 protein30 fat500 kcal
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Guiso de Hígado de Res con Champiñones (Estilo Keto)
Beef Liver and Mushroom Stew (Keto Style)
A robust and nutrient-dense stew featuring tender pieces of beef liver simmered with sliced mushrooms, onions,…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Guiso de Palmito con Cerdo (Estilo Keto)
Keto Hearts of Palm and Pork Stew
A flavorful and comforting stew featuring tender pieces of pork (often shoulder or tenderloin) simmered with h…
8 net16 total8 fibre55 protein35 fat650 kcal
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Guiso de Vainica con Huevo (Estilo Keto)
Green Bean Stew with Egg (Keto Style)
A hearty and flavorful stew of tender green beans (vainicas) cooked with aromatic onions, garlic, and bell pep…
8 net16 total8 fibre28 protein42 fat520 kcal
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Higaditos de Pollo a la Criolla (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken Livers Creole Style
Chicken livers sautéed and then simmered in a vibrant 'criolla' (Creole) style sauce, typically made with a ro…
8 net13 total5 fibre45 protein55 fat675 kcal
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Hígado de Pollo en Salsa (Estilo Keto)
Chicken Liver in Sauce (Keto Style)
Rich chicken livers cooked in a savory Costa Rican-style sauce, often tomato or Lizano-based, seasoned with lo…
8 net11 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Lomo de Cerdo en Salsa de Ciruela (Estilo Keto)
Pork Loin in Keto Plum Sauce
Tender pork loin medallions, seared and then simmered in a unique and savory plum sauce. This keto-friendly ve…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Lomo de Cerdo Encebollado
Pork Loin with Sautéed Onions
Tender slices of pork loin cooked with a generous amount of sautéed onions, seasoned with traditional Costa Ri…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
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Morcilla a la Plancha con Chayote y Pimientos Salteados
Grilled Blood Sausage with Sautéed Chayote and Peppers (Keto Style)
Traditional Costa Rican blood sausage (morcilla) grilled to perfection, served alongside a vibrant medley of s…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Pargo Rojo al Vapor con Vegetales y Mantequilla
Steamed Red Snapper with Vegetables and Butter
A whole or filleted red snapper expertly steamed with a selection of non-starchy vegetables (like zucchini, br…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein48 fat700 kcal
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Pargo Rojo Entero Frito
Whole Fried Red Snapper with Keto Green Salad
A whole red snapper, expertly seasoned and deep-fried until its skin is golden and crispy, and the flesh is te…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
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Pescado en Salsa Criolla con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Fish Fillet in Creole Sauce with Keto Vegetables (Keto Style)
A succulent fillet of white fish (such as corvina or snapper) gently simmered in a vibrant 'salsa criolla', a …
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein30 fat550 kcal
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Pescado en Salsa de Coco Caribeña (Estilo Keto)
Caribbean Fish in Coconut Sauce (Keto)
Fresh white fish fillets (such as mahi-mahi or snapper) gently simmered in a rich, creamy, and aromatic unswee…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Plato de Queso Fresco con Natilla
Fresh Cheese Platter with Sour Cream
A simple yet satisfying platter of fresh, unsalted Costa Rican white cheese (similar to queso fresco or farmer…
8 net8 total0 fibre35 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Plato de Queso Fresco con Pimientos Asados
Fresh Cheese Plate with Roasted Bell Peppers
A simple yet delightful plate featuring generous slices of local Costa Rican fresh cheese (queso fresco or cua…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein42 fat550 kcal
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Pollo a la Jardinera (Estilo Keto)
Keto Chicken in Gardener's Style with Vegetables
A classic Costa Rican dish where chicken pieces are stewed in a savory sauce with a colorful medley of vegetab…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Posta de Cerdo en Salsa de Tamarindo (Estilo Keto)
Keto Pork Loin in Tamarind Sauce
Tender pork loin medallions, slow-cooked or seared, then finished in a distinctive tangy and savory tamarind s…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Pulpo a la Diabla (Estilo Keto)
Spicy Octopus in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
Tender, pre-cooked octopus pieces simmered in a vibrant and fiery red sauce, known as 'a la diabla'. This robu…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein28 fat500 kcal
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Rabo de Cerdo en Salsa Roja con Chayote Guisado (Estilo Keto)
Pork Tail in Red Sauce with Stewed Chayote (Keto Style)
Succulent pork tail braised slowly in a rich, flavorful red sauce (made from fresh tomatoes, onions, and bell …
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Salchichas con Chayote Guisado (Estilo Keto)
Sausages with Stewed Chayote (Keto Style)
Slices of flavorful Costa Rican sausage stewed with tender chayote pieces, onions, and bell peppers in a light…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Salpicón de Mariscos (Estilo Keto)
Keto Mixed Seafood Salpicón
A light and refreshing Costa Rican seafood salad featuring a mix of finely chopped cooked seafood (shrimp, cal…
8 net18 total10 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Sopa de Cola de Res (Modificación Keto)
Keto Oxtail Soup
A rich and savory soup featuring slow-cooked oxtail that falls off the bone, simmered in a deeply flavored bee…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
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Tacos de Lengua (Estilo Keto - Hojas de Lechuga)
Beef Tongue Tacos (Keto Style - Lettuce Wraps)
Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue, diced and seasoned, served as a 'taco' in crisp lettuce cups instead of tradi…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein48 fat620 kcal
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Chayote Relleno de Pollo y Queso (Estilo Keto)
Stuffed Chayote with Chicken and Cheese (Keto)
Halved chayote squash, gently cooked until tender, then filled with a delicious and savory mixture of shredded…
9 net15 total6 fibre55 protein38 fat600 kcal
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Chorizo Criollo al Vino con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Creole Chorizo in Wine Sauce with Vegetables (Keto Style)
Rustic Creole-style chorizo sausage, sliced and slow-cooked in a savory wine sauce (dry red or white), along w…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein55 fat710 kcal
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Chuletón de Res a la Parrilla con Chimichurri y Vegetales Asados (Estilo Keto)
Grilled Bone-in Ribeye with Chimichurri and Roasted Keto Vegetables (Keto Style)
A robust bone-in ribeye steak (Chuletón de res) expertly grilled to your desired doneness. It's generously bas…
9 net15 total6 fibre75 protein70 fat900 kcal
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Crema de Zapallo con Queso y Crema
Cream of Squash Soup with Cheese and Cream
A rich and comforting creamy soup made from pureed zapallo (a type of squash), enhanced with heavy cream and l…
9 net12 total3 fibre18 protein42 fat480 kcal
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Cuajada Gratinada con Hongos y Chile Dulce (Estilo Keto)
Gratinéed Fresh Cheese with Mushrooms and Bell Peppers (Keto Style)
Slices of fresh Costa Rican cuajada cheese, gratinéed (broiled) until golden and bubbly, topped with sautéed m…
9 net13 total4 fibre38 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Ensalada de Tacacos con Huevo y Queso
Tacaco Salad with Egg and Cheese
A refreshing and unique salad featuring cooked and sliced tacacos (a distinct Costa Rican squash), combined wi…
9 net14 total5 fibre24 protein32 fat400 kcal