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.
10 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
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
Berenjena Asada con Queso y Hierbas
Grilled Eggplant with Cheese and Herbs
Tender slices of eggplant, grilled until smoky and soft, then topped with a layer of local cheese (such as que…
8 net15 total7 fibre15 protein35 fat400 kcal
Ensalada de Col con Aguacate y Aderezo de Lima
Cabbage and Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing
A crisp and refreshing salad featuring thinly shredded white or purple cabbage, combined with creamy slices of…
8 net15 total7 fibre5 protein30 fat350 kcal
Ensalada de Tomate y Cebolla (Keto)
Keto Tomato and Onion Salad
A simple and fresh side salad common in Ecuadorian cuisine, consisting of sliced ripe tomatoes and thinly slic…
8 net12 total4 fibre2 protein18 fat200 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
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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
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Ceviche de Champiñones
Mushroom Ceviche
A refreshing and tangy ceviche featuring fresh sliced mushrooms marinated in lime juice with red onion, cilant…
7 net10 total3 fibre5 protein15 fat200 kcal
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Ceviche de Palmito (Keto)
Heart of Palm Ceviche (Keto)
A refreshing and naturally keto-friendly ceviche made with tender slices of heart of palm, marinated in fresh …
7 net12 total5 fibre5 protein22 fat280 kcal