Ecuadorian keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Adapting Ecuadorian cuisine to keto is highly challenging due to the pervasive role of high-carb starches and grains in most traditional dishes.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various quality meats (pork, beef, chicken), fresh seafood, eggs, cheese, and avocado.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are ubiquitous potatoes, plantains (maduro, verde), rice, yuca, mote (hominy), corn, and most soups that are typically starch-thickened.
Best for
This cuisine is best for keto dieters who are extremely disciplined, comfortable requesting significant modifications or deconstructing meals, and willing to forgo many traditional accompaniments.
3 matching dishes
Ensalada de Chonta con Aderezo Cremoso (Keto)
Palm Heart Salad with Creamy Dressing (Keto)
A refreshing salad featuring tender slices of Chonta (palm heart), a unique and delicate Ecuadorian ingredient…
5 net8 total3 fibre5 protein32 fat350 kcal
Vegetales Salteados (Mezcla Keto)
Sauteed Mixed Vegetables (Keto)
A mix of fresh, non-starchy vegetables quickly sautéed, typically with garlic and olive oil or butter. Perfect…
7 net12 total5 fibre8 protein20 fat250 kcal
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Patacones de Chayote con Queso y Salsa (Keto)
Keto Chayote 'Patacones' with Cheese and Sauce
A keto-friendly take on the classic patacones, where thick slices of chayote (instead of green plantain) are f…
6 net10 total4 fibre12 protein25 fat300 kcal