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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ejotes Envueltos con Huevo
Green Bean and Egg Fritters (No Rice)
Fresh green beans are bundled, coated in a light, fluffy beaten egg batter, pan-fried, and typically served in…
8 net15 total7 fibre28 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Filete de Pescado
Grilled Fish Fillet with Keto Sides
A generously sized fish fillet (e.g., Tilapia, Snapper) expertly grilled or pan-fried, often simply seasoned w…
8 net19 total11 fibre55 protein66 fat850 kcal
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Güisquil Relleno de Carne (Sin Empanizar)
Unbattered Chayote Stuffed with Ground Meat
Tender chayote halves (güisquil) hollowed out and generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground m…
8 net13 total5 fibre68 protein65 fat870 kcal
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Guisquil Relleno (Keto Stuffed Chayote)
Stuffed Chayote Squash (Keto)
Tender chayote (güisquil) halves, scooped out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (pork o…
8 net14 total6 fibre45 protein40 fat620 kcal
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Hilachas (Shredded Beef Stew)
Shredded Beef Stew with Tomato & Pepper Sauce (no potato/rice)
Shredded beef stewed in a rich, mild tomato and bell pepper sauce, often with a hint of smoky chiles. Traditio…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein48 fat700 kcal
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Pacaya Envuelto en Huevo (Keto, No Sauce/Sides)
Egg-Battered Pacaya Flower Bud (Keto, No Tomato Sauce or Carby Sides)
Edible flower buds of the Pacaya palm, blanched to remove bitterness, then individually coated in a light, flu…
8 net12 total4 fibre20 protein35 fat420 kcal
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Pescado en Tik-in Xic (Keto-Modified)
Fish in Tik-in Xic Style Sauce (Keto-Modified, No Carbs)
A Mayan-inspired preparation of whole fish or fish fillets baked or grilled, traditionally in banana leaves, w…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein42 fat600 kcal
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Pimiento Relleno de Carne (Keto)
Stuffed Bell Pepper with Ground Beef (Keto)
A modified version of traditional stuffed peppers, featuring a bell pepper filled with seasoned ground beef an…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Pollo en Salsa de Loroco y Champiñones (Keto)
Chicken in Loroco and Mushroom Sauce (Keto)
Succulent chicken pieces (typically bone-in thighs or legs) simmered in a luscious and aromatic sauce featurin…
8 net10 total2 fibre48 protein45 fat620 kcal
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Sopa de Gallina (Keto Modified)
Hearty Chicken Soup (Keto Version)
A comforting and nourishing chicken soup made with rich broth and tender chicken pieces. This keto version foc…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
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Atún en Recado de Chiles Ahumados (Sin Espesantes)
Tuna in Keto Smoked Chili Stew
Seared fresh tuna steaks served with a rich, smoky recado (sauce) made from toasted dried chiles (like guaque …
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
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Carne de Marrano en Adobo Verde (sin espesantes)
Pork in Green Adobo Sauce (Keto Modified, No Thickeners)
Tender pieces of pork cooked in a rich and tangy 'adobo verde' sauce, a less common but equally flavorful vari…
9 net15 total6 fibre48 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Chayote Rellenos de Queso y Loroco (Sin Rebozado)
Chayote Stuffed with Cheese and Loroco (Unbattered)
Tender chayote halves (güisquil) filled with a savory mixture of melted cheese and aromatic loroco flowers, th…
9 net15 total6 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Chile Relleno (Pimiento Relleno Sin Capear)
Chile Relleno (Unbattered Stuffed Bell Pepper)
A large bell pepper (often pimiento) stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, pork, or chicken, sometimes…
9 net15 total6 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Chiles Pimientos Asados Rellenos de Picadillo de Carne (Keto)
Roasted Bell Peppers Stuffed with Ground Beef Picadillo (Keto)
Sweet bell peppers, fire-roasted until tender, and generously filled with a savory ground beef picadillo. The …
9 net14 total5 fibre45 protein42 fat600 kcal
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Ejotes Envueltos en Huevo con Recado de Tomate Fresco (Keto)
Keto Egg-Wrapped Green Beans with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Fresh green beans lightly coated in an egg mixture (no flour), pan-fried, and then served swimming in a rich, …
9 net15 total6 fibre18 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Ensalada Mixta con Pollo Asado (Keto Modified)
Mixed Salad with Grilled Chicken (Keto Dressing)
A simple yet refreshing mixed salad, typically featuring lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber, elevated with a gene…
9 net15 total6 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Estofado de Ejotes con Carne (Keto)
Green Bean Stew with Beef (Keto Modified)
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender chunks of beef and fresh green beans (ejotes), simmered in a ligh…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Guisado de Cola de Res (sin papas ni espesantes de maíz)
Oxtail Stew (Keto Modified, No Potatoes or Corn Thickeners)
Tender oxtail stewed slowly in a rich, savory sauce made from tomatoes, peppers, and various spices, adapted t…
9 net14 total5 fibre50 protein58 fat750 kcal
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Guisado de Res con Verduras Keto
Guatemalan Beef Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables
A comforting slow-cooked beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce wit…
9 net16 total7 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Hígado a la Jardinera (Keto)
Keto Liver and Garden Vegetable Stew
Tender pieces of beef liver stewed with a medley of fresh, non-starchy garden vegetables such as green beans, …
9 net13 total4 fibre48 protein30 fat520 kcal
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Hilachas (Estofado de Res Desmenuzado con Vegetales Keto)
Shredded Beef Stew with Keto Vegetables (No Potatoes)
Tender shredded beef simmered in a savory tomato and tomatillo sauce, flavored with spices like guajillo and p…
9 net13 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat720 kcal
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Hilachas (Keto, no rice/tortillas)
Shredded Beef in Smoky Tomato Sauce (Keto, no rice/tortillas)
Tender shredded beef, typically flank or brisket, slow-cooked in a vibrant, slightly spicy tomato-based sauce …
9 net13 total4 fibre60 protein70 fat900 kcal