Ecuadorian keto guide
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283 dishes61 keto as served117 with a photo
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
Cabrito Asado con Ensalada Fresca
Roast Baby Goat with Fresh Salad
Tender young goat (cabrito) meat, slow-roasted or grilled, seasoned with traditional Andean herbs like cumin a…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
Ensalada de Champiñones Asados con Queso de Cabra (Keto)
Keto Roasted Mushroom Salad with Goat Cheese
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring earthy roasted mushrooms, crumbled goat cheese, and fresh mixed greens…
5 net9 total4 fibre15 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Milanesa de Res Keto (con Empanizado de Almendra)
Keto Beef Cutlet (with Almond Flour Breading)
A thinly pounded beef cutlet, tenderized and coated in a crispy, seasoned almond flour breading, then pan-frie…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal