Guatemalan keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Adapting Guatemalan cuisine to keto is challenging due to the heavy reliance on corn, rice, and beans, requiring significant meal modification.
Top ingredients
Grilled meats (pollo, res, cerdo), avocado, eggs, and specific vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and chayote are good keto foundations.
Danger zones
Explicitly avoid tortillas, tamales, rice, beans, plantains, fruit-based drinks, and be wary of stews potentially thickened with masa or sugar.
Best for
This cuisine works best for experienced, disciplined keto dieters comfortable with custom orders and who prioritize protein and healthy fats over traditional carb-heavy sides.
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Keto Jocón de Pollo
Green Chicken Stew (No Thickener)
A vibrant green chicken stew, where chicken is simmered in a sauce made from tomatillos, cilantro, roasted see…
9 net16 total7 fibre55 protein40 fat650 kcal
Caldo de Res (Sin Papas, Zanahorias o Maíz)
Beef Broth Soup with Meat and Non-Starchy Vegetables
A hearty and flavorful beef soup, traditionally made with cuts of beef and various vegetables. For a keto diet…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Chile Relleno (Keto Modified)
Stuffed Poblano Pepper (Keto Style)
Roasted poblano peppers generously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat (beef or pork), sometimes vege…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Hilachas (Keto Modified)
Shredded Beef in Tomato Sauce with Keto Sides
A comforting Guatemalan dish of shredded beef simmered in a rich, mild, and savory tomato-based sauce, often w…
10 net15 total5 fibre58 protein50 fat720 kcal
Pepián de Pollo o Res (Keto Modified)
Guatemalan Chicken or Beef Stew (Keto Version)
A rich, flavorful stew traditionally made with roasted spices, tomatoes, tomatillos, and chiles. Modified by o…
10 net15 total5 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
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Chirmol de Rábano, Huevo y Chicharrón (Keto)
Keto Radish, Egg, and Pork Rind Chirmol
A refreshing and crunchy 'chirmol' (salsa or salad-like condiment) featuring finely diced radishes, chopped ha…
3 net5 total2 fibre18 protein25 fat300 kcal
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Hojita de Chipilín con Huevo Revuelto y Queso
Scrambled Eggs with Chipilín Leaves and Cheese
A traditional, rustic Guatemalan dish featuring fresh, tender chipilín leaves scrambled with eggs and crumbled…
3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Ensalada de Flor de Izote y Quelites con Chicharrón
Yucca Flower and Mixed Greens Salad with Pork Rinds
A refreshing and savory salad featuring blanched Flor de Izote (yucca flower), various local edible greens (qu…
4 net8 total4 fibre28 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Pacaya Rellena de Queso a la Plancha (sin envolver en huevo)
Grilled Palm Flower Stuffed with Cheese (without egg batter)
Tender pacaya (palm flowers), a unique Guatemalan delicacy, carefully stuffed with a local meltable cheese (li…
4 net7 total3 fibre18 protein28 fat350 kcal
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Pescado Seco Envuelto en Huevo (Keto, No Sauce/Sides)
Egg-Battered Dried Fish (Keto, No Tomato Sauce or Carby Sides)
Salted dried fish (similar to bacalao) that is rehydrated, often flaked, and then coated in a light, fluffy eg…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
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Queso Fresco Asado con Loroco y Tomate
Grilled Fresh Cheese with Loroco and Tomato
Thick slices of fresh, savory queso fresco are grilled until softened and lightly charred, then generously top…
4 net6 total2 fibre25 protein30 fat390 kcal
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Chipilín Salteado con Tocino y Queso Fresco
Sautéed Chipilín with Bacon and Fresh Cheese
Fresh chipilín leaves, a flavorful native green, quickly sautéed with crispy bacon bits and crumbled fresh che…
5 net10 total5 fibre18 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Ensalada de Nopales con Queso Seco y Chicharrón
Cactus Salad with Dry Cheese and Pork Rinds
A refreshing salad featuring tender, cooked nopales (cactus paddles) mixed with crumbly dry cheese, crispy por…
5 net10 total5 fibre35 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Ensalada de Quilete con Huevo
Wild Greens and Egg Salad with Avocado
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring locally sourced wild edible greens (quilete), often lightly sautée…
5 net10 total5 fibre18 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Guisado de Chaya con Huevo
Chaya and Egg Scramble
A traditional and nutritious scramble featuring fresh chaya leaves (a vibrant, spinach-like leafy green) sauté…
5 net9 total4 fibre24 protein36 fat450 kcal
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Guisquil Cocido con Huevo
Boiled Chayote with Egg
A simple yet nourishing dish featuring boiled chayote (güisquil) seasoned and served alongside hard-boiled or …
5 net10 total5 fibre25 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Keto Caldo de Chipilín con Huevo y Queso
Keto Chipilín Leaf Soup with Egg and Cheese
A traditional Guatemalan soup featuring the distinctive flavor of chipilín leaves, enriched with scrambled or …
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Pacaya con Huevo (Keto Modified)
Sautéed Pacaya with Scrambled Eggs (No Batter)
A traditional dish featuring pacaya (a mildly bitter flower bud) simply sautéed with scrambled eggs. This keto…
5 net8 total3 fibre28 protein38 fat480 kcal
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Pechuga de Pollo en Salsa Cremosa de Aguacate y Cilantro
Chicken Breast in Creamy Avocado and Cilantro Sauce
Tender chicken breast served in a rich and vibrant creamy sauce made from ripe avocados, fresh cilantro, a tou…
5 net10 total5 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Chuleta de Cerdo Asada con Chirmol y Aguacate
Grilled Pork Chop with Fresh Tomato Chirmol and Avocado
A flavorful grilled pork chop, typically thin-cut, served with a side of fresh, smoky tomato-based chirmol and…
6 net12 total6 fibre55 protein60 fat775 kcal
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Ensalada de Ejotes con Chicharrones y Queso Seco
Green Bean Salad with Pork Rinds and Dry Cheese
A refreshing and savory cold salad featuring blanched green beans, crunchy chicharrones (pork rinds), and crum…
6 net10 total4 fibre28 protein42 fat520 kcal
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Guisado de Chipilín con Carne
Chipilín and Meat Stew
A hearty stew made with chipilín leaves (a traditional leafy green vegetable), simmered with beef or pork in a…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Güisquil Salteado con Huevo y Queso Seco
Sautéed Chayote with Egg and Dry Cheese
Fresh chayote (güisquil) sautéed until tender, then mixed with scrambled eggs and topped with crumbled queso s…
6 net10 total4 fibre25 protein40 fat490 kcal
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Huevos Duros en Recado Rojo (Keto Modificado)
Hard-Boiled Eggs in Red Recado (Keto Modified)
A traditional, hearty dish featuring hard-boiled eggs gently simmered in a rich and complex red recado – a sav…
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein30 fat400 kcal
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Keto Garnachas (Meat and Sauce in Lettuce Cups)
Ground Beef and Tomato Sauce Lettuce Wraps
A keto interpretation of traditional garnachas, featuring seasoned ground beef (or pork/beef mix) topped with …
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Pacayas Envueltas en Huevo (Keto Modified)
Pacaya Palm Flowers in Egg Batter (Keto Modified)
Pacaya palm flowers (known for their slightly bitter taste), boiled until tender, then encased in a fluffy whi…
6 net10 total4 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Pacayas Envueltas en Huevo (Keto Palm Flowers in Egg Batter)
Keto Palm Flowers in Egg Batter
Pacayas (edible palm flowers) are a unique Guatemalan delicacy. In this keto version, they are carefully coate…
6 net10 total4 fibre18 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Pacayas Envueltas en Huevo (Sin Harina)
Pacaya Fritters (Egg-Coated, No Flour) with Unthickened Tomato Sauce
Pacaya (edible palm flower buds) lightly coated in whipped egg and pan-fried, then traditionally served in a l…
6 net10 total4 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal
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Pescado en Salsa de Alcaparras (Sin Harina)
Fish in Caper Sauce (Keto)
Pan-seared or baked white fish fillet served with a zesty, briny sauce featuring capers, lemon, garlic, olive …
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein42 fat580 kcal
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Pollo a la Plancha (Keto con Aguacate y Ensalada)
Grilled Chicken Breast or Thighs with Avocado and Salad (Keto Style)
Marinated and grilled chicken, often chicken breast or thighs, served with fresh avocado slices and a simple g…
6 net12 total6 fibre70 protein58 fat820 kcal
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Revoltillo de Güisquil con Huevo
Scrambled Chayote with Eggs
A traditional Guatemalan home-style dish featuring tender chayote (güisquil) sautéed with onions and bell pepp…
6 net10 total4 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Salpicón
Shredded Beef Salad with Mint
A refreshing dish of finely shredded beef, seasoned with lime juice, mint, onion, and radish. Traditionally se…
6 net12 total6 fibre45 protein45 fat580 kcal
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Salteado de Güisquil y Ejotes con Carne y Queso Seco
Sautéed Chayote and Green Beans with Beef and Dry Cheese
A flavorful stir-fry featuring tender diced chayote (güisquil) and crisp green beans (ejotes) sautéed with str…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Sopa de Flor de Calabaza con Huevo y Queso (Keto)
Keto Squash Blossom Soup with Egg and Cheese
A delicate and flavorful Guatemalan soup featuring tender fresh squash blossoms, gently simmered in a light, s…
6 net8 total2 fibre20 protein22 fat300 kcal
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Sopa de Quiles de Milpa (Keto)
Soup of Milpa Shoots (Keto-Modified)
A light and nutritious soup made from various young, edible shoots (quiles) harvested from cornfields (milpa),…
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein30 fat380 kcal
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Tortitas de Quelites con Huevo (Sin Harina)
Wild Greens and Egg Patties (Flour-Free)
Savory patties made from chopped wild edible greens (quelites), mixed with whisked eggs, and pan-fried until g…
6 net12 total6 fibre18 protein30 fat400 kcal
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Atún con Güisquil y Tomate
Tuna with Chayote and Tomato
A light and flavorful dish combining flaked tuna with sautéed diced chayote (güisquil), fresh tomatoes, onions…
7 net11 total4 fibre35 protein25 fat400 kcal
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Caldo de Gallina con Vegetales Ahumados (Keto)
Keto Smoked Vegetable Chicken Soup
A comforting chicken soup featuring tender chicken pieces and an assortment of low-carb vegetables like chayot…
7 net11 total4 fibre48 protein42 fat620 kcal
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Carne Asada con Guacamol y Ejotes Salteados
Grilled Steak with Guacamole and Sautéed Green Beans
A tender grilled steak, typically marinated with simple spices, served alongside fresh, creamy guacamole and s…
7 net15 total8 fibre75 protein60 fat850 kcal
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Ensalada Mixta con Aguacate (Keto)
Mixed Salad with Avocado and Grilled Chicken
A refreshing mixed salad featuring generous portions of fresh avocado, transformed into a substantial keto mea…
7 net15 total8 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Flor de Izote Salteada con Huevo
Sautéed Izote Flower with Egg
The edible flowers of the Izote plant, lightly sautéed with scrambled eggs, often mixed with diced tomatoes an…
7 net13 total6 fibre18 protein32 fat420 kcal
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Guisado de Champiñones con Huevo
Mushroom and Egg Scramble
A simple yet flavorful home-style dish featuring fresh mushrooms sautéed with onions and garlic, then scramble…
7 net10 total3 fibre25 protein38 fat480 kcal
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Guisado de Espinaca con Huevo
Spinach Stew with Eggs
A comforting and healthy home-style dish featuring fresh spinach sautéed with garlic and onions, often in a li…
7 net12 total5 fibre22 protein30 fat400 kcal
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Keto Guisado de Cerdo (Pork Stew)
Keto Pork and Vegetable Stew
A robust and flavorful stew made with tender chunks of pork, slow-cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with var…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein38 fat580 kcal
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Pacayas Envueltas en Huevo (Keto)
Pacaya Fritters (Egg-Wrapped, No Flour)
A unique dish featuring blanched pacaya flowers (a slightly bitter palm flower) delicately wrapped in an egg b…
7 net12 total5 fibre22 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Pacayas Envueltas en Huevo (Sin Masa Harinosa)
Pacaya Flowers Wrapped in Egg (No Flour Batter)
Pacaya flower buds, a unique Guatemalan vegetable, are often wrapped in a light egg batter and pan-fried, offe…
7 net12 total5 fibre30 protein50 fat620 kcal
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Pescado Seco Frito con Ensalada de Berros (Keto)
Fried Dried Fish with Watercress Salad (Keto)
Crispy fried dried fish, a unique delicacy with a savory, salty flavor, traditionally rehydrated and then frie…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Queso Fresco Asado con Salteado de Güisquil
Grilled Fresh Cheese with Sautéed Chayote
Thick slices of fresh, mild Guatemalan white cheese (queso fresco) grilled until golden brown and slightly sof…
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Revoltijo de Ejotes con Champiñones y Chorizo
Green Bean Scramble with Mushrooms and Chorizo
A savory and robust 'scramble' of sautéed green beans, earthy mushrooms, and crumbled Guatemalan chorizo. Cook…
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Revoltillo de Huevo con Nopales y Chirmol Fresco
Scrambled Eggs with Nopales and Fresh Chirmol
Fluffy scrambled eggs combined with tender, slightly tart, and sautéed nopales (cactus paddles), a common and …
7 net12 total5 fibre30 protein40 fat520 kcal
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Revuelto de Ejotes (Scrambled Green Beans and Eggs)
Scrambled Green Beans with Eggs
A simple and delicious home-style dish featuring scrambled eggs mixed with sautéed green beans, often with oni…
7 net12 total5 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Salpicón de Res (No Tostadas)
Diced Beef Salad with Mint and Radish
A refreshing salad made with finely diced cooked beef, mixed with mint, radish, onions, and often a lime juice…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein30 fat480 kcal
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Adobado de Cerdo (Cerdo Adobado, Sin Guarniciones Carbohidratos)
Pork Adobado (Marinated Pork in Sauce, No Starchy Sides)
Pork cooked in a rich, savory adobo sauce made from a blend of dried chilies, vinegar, and spices. The meat is…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein58 fat780 kcal
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Atún Guisado con Tomate, Cebolla y Pimientos (Keto)
Stewed Canned Tuna with Tomato, Onion, and Peppers (Keto)
A hearty and economical home-style dish featuring canned tuna (packed in oil or water) stewed in a rich sauce …
8 net12 total4 fibre30 protein36 fat480 kcal
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Caldo de Res/Gallina
Beef/Chicken Broth Soup (No Starchy Vegetables)
A clear, savory soup made with a rich beef or chicken broth, tender pieces of meat, and various vegetables. It…
8 net14 total6 fibre45 protein32 fat525 kcal
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Caldo de Res (sin Carbohidratos Añadidos)
Beef Broth Soup with Minimal Starchy Vegetables
A hearty beef soup with tender chunks of beef and a rich broth. Modified to minimize or omit common high-carb …
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Cazuela de Mariscos al Ajillo (Keto Modificado)
Seafood Casserole with Garlic Sauce (Keto Modified)
A rich and savory casserole featuring a medley of fresh seafood (such as shrimp, calamari, white fish, and mus…
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein48 fat700 kcal
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Chiles Verdes Rellenos de Queso (Sin Capear)
Unbattered Green Chiles Stuffed with Cheese
Roasted green chiles (e.g., poblano or similar mild green chile) stuffed with a generous blend of melted fresh…
8 net12 total4 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Chirmol con Pollo Asado
Grilled Chicken with Fresh Tomato & Mint Salsa and Avocado
Grilled chicken (typically leg and thigh or breast) generously topped with Chirmol, a vibrant, fresh salsa mad…
8 net14 total6 fibre60 protein50 fat780 kcal
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Chirmol de Huevo
Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Tomato Chirmol
A hearty and flavorful breakfast or light meal, consisting of scrambled eggs mixed with a fresh chirmol (salsa…
8 net12 total4 fibre23 protein30 fat400 kcal