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
Ensalada de Champiñones y Aguacate (Keto)
Mushroom and Avocado Salad (Keto)
A refreshing and satisfying salad combining earthy sautéed mushrooms, creamy fresh avocado slices, and mixed g…
5 net12 total7 fibre8 protein25 fat300 kcal
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
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Salpicón de Palmito y Aguacate (Keto)
Heart of Palm and Avocado Salad (Keto)
A refreshing and light salad featuring sliced hearts of palm (palmito), ripe avocado chunks, thinly sliced red…
5 net12 total7 fibre8 protein45 fat500 kcal