Guatemalan keto guide
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Jocón de Pollo (Thickener-Free)
Chicken in Green Tomatillo Sauce (without corn thickeners)
A vibrant green chicken stew, characterized by its tangy sauce made from tomatillos, cilantro, and green chile…
12 net20 total8 fibre45 protein48 fat680 kcal
Keto Caldo de Res (Sopa de Res y Vegetales Sin Almidón)
Keto Beef and Vegetable Soup (Starch-Free)
A hearty beef broth-based soup featuring tender chunks of beef and a selection of non-starchy vegetables. The …
12 net18 total6 fibre55 protein35 fat600 kcal
Keto Pepián de Pollo
Chicken Stew (Thickened without Masa)
A complex and richly flavored chicken stew, a national dish of Guatemala. The sauce is made from roasted spice…
12 net20 total8 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Pepián de Pollo (Keto Modified)
Chicken Pepián Stew with Keto Sides
A traditional, rich, and thick chicken stew, recognized as Guatemala's national dish. It features a complex sa…
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Caldo de Res (Keto, No Starchy Vegetables)
Guatemalan Beef and Vegetable Soup (Keto, No Starchy Vegetables)
A hearty and comforting Guatemalan beef soup, slow-cooked with tender beef cuts and an assortment of vegetable…
13 net22 total9 fibre70 protein35 fat650 kcal
Chiles Rellenos (Keto, No Breading)
Stuffed Bell Peppers (Keto, No Breading)
Bell peppers (or poblano peppers) stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef and/or pork, herbs, and spices.…
13 net18 total5 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
Churrasco
Guatemalan Mixed Grill Platter with Keto Sides
A traditional Guatemalan mixed grill featuring various cuts of grilled meats like steak and chicken, often wit…
13 net20 total7 fibre85 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Estofado de Res (Keto Version)
Keto Beef Stew with Vegetables
A hearty beef stew, rich in flavor from slow-cooked beef and a medley of low-carb vegetables, meticulously pre…
13 net18 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Keto Hilachas (Guisado de Carne Deshebrada Sin Papa)
Shredded Beef Stew in Tomato Sauce (No Potatoes, No Thickeners)
A traditional Guatemalan stew featuring shredded beef in a rich, mild tomato-based sauce. The keto version req…
13 net18 total5 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
Keto Pepián de Pollo (Estofado de Pollo sin Masa)
Keto Chicken Pepián Stew (Masa-Free)
A keto-modified version of Guatemala's national dish. Chicken pieces (typically leg and thigh) are cooked in a…
13 net22 total9 fibre60 protein60 fat750 kcal
Mojo de Hígado (Keto sin Arroz ni Tortillas)
Guatemalan Liver in Tomato Sauce (no rice/tortillas)
Tender pieces of beef or chicken liver cooked in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce with sautéed onions, bell p…
13 net18 total5 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Estofado de Res (Keto sin Vegetales de Raíz)
Guatemalan Beef Stew (Keto, no root vegetables)
A hearty beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef cooked in a rich, flavorful broth with various non-starchy …
14 net20 total6 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Hilachas (Keto, No Potatoes/Carrots)
Shredded Beef in Tomato Sauce (Keto, No Potatoes/Carrots)
A popular Guatemalan dish of shredded beef simmered in a robust, slightly tangy tomato-based sauce with a hint…
14 net22 total8 fibre75 protein40 fat720 kcal
Parrillada Mixta (Keto, No Carb Sides)
Guatemalan Mixed Grill Platter (Keto Sides)
A large platter featuring a variety of grilled meats, such as beef, chicken, pork, and sometimes sausages (lon…
14 net24 total10 fibre100 protein70 fat1000 kcal
Pepián de Pollo
Chicken Pepián Stew
A rich, complex, and flavorful chicken stew, considered a national dish of Guatemala. Made with various chiles…
14 net20 total6 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Revolcado (Keto, No Rice/Tortillas)
Spicy Pork Head Stew (Keto, No Rice/Tortillas)
A unique and flavorful Guatemalan stew made from pork head (or other pork offal/cuts) simmered in a rich, redd…
14 net22 total8 fibre65 protein68 fat880 kcal
Caldo de Res/Gallina (Keto Vegetable Option)
Guatemalan Beef/Chicken Broth with Low-Carb Vegetables
A hearty traditional beef or chicken soup, typically served with a variety of vegetables. Modified to include …
15 net22 total7 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Pepián de Pollo (Keto Version)
Keto Chicken and Vegetable Stew
A rich and flavorful stew featuring chicken cooked in a thick sauce made from roasted seeds (sesame, pumpkin),…
15 net22 total7 fibre55 protein60 fat800 kcal
Pepián de Pollo (Thickener-Free)
Traditional Chicken Stew (without corn thickeners)
A rich and complex chicken stew, featuring a sauce made from roasted seeds (sesame, pumpkin), tomatoes, tomati…
15 net24 total9 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
Subanik (Keto, No Rice/Tortillas)
Multi-Meat Stew (Keto, No Rice/Tortillas)
A rich and complex traditional stew, often featuring multiple meats like pork, chicken, and beef, simmered in …
15 net26 total11 fibre70 protein58 fat820 kcal
Hígado Encebollado
Liver and Onions
Pan-fried beef or pork liver generously topped with sautéed onions. This dish is rich in protein and nutrients…
16 net20 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
Kak'ik (Spicy Turkey Broth)
Spicy Turkey Broth with Meat (No Carbs)
A traditional indigenous soup/stew featuring tender turkey in a rich, spicy, and aromatic broth infused with v…
17 net25 total8 fibre90 protein65 fat980 kcal
Keto Hilachas (Shredded Beef in Sauce)
Keto Shredded Beef in Tomato Sauce (No Starchy Vegetables)
Tender shredded beef simmered in a rich, slightly spicy tomato-based sauce. The keto version ensures no starch…
19 net28 total9 fibre75 protein75 fat1000 kcal
Keto Jocón (Green Chicken Stew)
Keto Jocón Green Chicken Stew (No Starchy Thickeners/Vegetables)
A vibrant green chicken stew, characterized by its herbaceous sauce made from tomatillos, cilantro, and green …
19 net28 total9 fibre75 protein80 fat1050 kcal
Keto Pepián (Chicken/Beef Stew)
Keto Pepián Chicken/Beef Stew (No Starchy Thickeners/Vegetables)
A rich, flavorful stew, traditionally made with chicken and/or beef, various chiles, spices, and seeds. The ke…
20 net30 total10 fibre80 protein90 fat1150 kcal
Keto Subanik (Three-Meat Stew)
Keto Subanik Three-Meat Stew (No Starchy Thickeners/Vegetables)
A ceremonial and rich stew typically combining chicken, pork, and beef in a complex sauce of roasted chiles, t…
21 net32 total11 fibre90 protein95 fat1250 kcal
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Chicharrón (Guatemalan Pork Rinds)
Guatemalan Pork Rinds
Crispy, deep-fried pork rinds (pork skin). A popular snack or appetizer, naturally very high in fat and protei…
0 net0 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Chicharrón (Keto Friendly)
Guatemalan Fried Pork Rinds
Crispy, deep-fried pork rinds, a popular snack or side dish. Made from pork belly or skin, rendered down and f…
0 net0 total0 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Chicharrones de Gallina
Crispy Chicken Skins (Keto)
Crispy fried chicken skins, seasoned simply with salt. A naturally keto-friendly and indulgent snack or side d…
0 net0 total0 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
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Chicharrón (Crispy Pork Belly/Rinds)
Crispy Pork Belly or Rinds (No Tortillas)
Crispy fried pork belly or pork rinds, a popular snack or side dish. The pork is typically seasoned with salt …
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein78 fat900 kcal
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Chicharrón de Cerdo con Limón
Crispy Pork Rinds with Lime
Deep-fried pork belly or skin, rendered until super crispy and golden, seasoned simply with salt and often ser…
1 net1 total0 fibre55 protein70 fat800 kcal
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Chicharrónes (Keto)
Crispy Fried Pork Belly/Rinds (Keto)
Thick pieces of pork belly, slow-cooked until tender and then fried until crispy and golden. A highly satisfyi…
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein88 fat950 kcal
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Pescado Frito (Keto Pan-Fried Fish)
Keto Pan-Fried Fish
A whole pan-fried fish (often Tilapia or similar white fish) seasoned simply and cooked until crispy on the ou…
1 net2 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Chicharrón con Limón
Crispy Fried Pork Rinds with Lime
Deep-fried pork belly or pork rinds, rendered until crispy and golden. A naturally high-fat, high-protein snac…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein58 fat700 kcal
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Chicharrón con Limón y Sal
Fried Pork Belly with Lime and Salt (No Tortillas)
Crispy, deep-fried chunks of pork belly, known for their rich flavor and satisfying crunch. Traditionally seas…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
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Chicharrón de Pescado (Sin Rebozar)
Unbreaded Crispy Fried Fish Bites
Crispy pieces of white fish (commonly tilapia or basa) deep-fried until golden brown, seasoned simply with sal…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Chicharrón (Fried Pork Belly/Rinds)
Fried Pork Belly/Rinds
Crispy, savory fried pork rinds or chunks of pork belly, a popular snack or appetizer. Naturally keto-friendly…
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein65 fat700 kcal
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Chicharrónes con Limón
Fried Pork Rinds with Lime
Crispy, deep-fried pork rinds, a popular and naturally keto-friendly snack or appetizer in Guatemala. These sa…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal
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Chicharrónes (Keto with keto sides)
Crispy Fried Pork Belly (with Keto Sides)
Deep-fried pork belly, rendered until incredibly crispy and golden brown. A popular and satisfying dish, offer…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein95 fat1100 kcal
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Costilla de Res Asada en Seco
Dry-Rubbed Grilled Beef Ribs (Keto)
Beef short ribs dry-rubbed with a savory blend of local spices (salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, paprika) and gril…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Mollejas Asadas
Grilled Chicken Gizzards
Grilled chicken gizzards, often marinated in simple spices and lime, then cooked until tender yet slightly cri…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein20 fat450 kcal
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Pescado Frito (Keto Modified, Unbreaded)
Pan-Fried Whole Fish (Unbreaded)
A whole fish, typically tilapia or snapper, seasoned and pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy, with the skin o…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Camarones a la Plancha
Grilled Shrimp with Garlic (Keto Sides)
Succulent shrimp grilled or sautéed, often with garlic, lime, and cilantro. Modified by ensuring a sugar-free …
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Camarones al Ajillo
Garlic Shrimp (Sautéed in Butter and Garlic, No Rice)
Succulent shrimp generously sautéed in butter or olive oil with abundant garlic, often finished with a hint of…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Carnitas de Cerdo
Slow-Cooked Fried Pork Chunks (No High-Carb Sides)
Succulent pork chunks slow-cooked in their own fat or lard until tender, then often lightly fried to achieve a…
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
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Carnitas (Guatemalan Style, Keto)
Crispy Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas with Keto Sides
Succulent pork shoulder or belly slow-cooked until incredibly tender, then crisped up to achieve a perfect bal…
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Chicharrónes con Guacamol
Fried Pork Rinds with Guacamole
Crispy, savory pieces of fried pork belly or skin, known as chicharrónes, served with a generous portion of fr…
3 net10 total7 fibre65 protein90 fat1100 kcal
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Chipilín Salteado con Chicharrón y Huevo
Sautéed Chipilín Greens with Pork Rinds and Egg
A rustic and flavorful dish featuring fresh chipilín leaves (a local leafy green with a distinct, slightly ear…
3 net6 total3 fibre30 protein48 fat580 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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Codornices Asadas
Grilled Quail (Keto)
Whole quails marinated in a simple blend of lime, garlic, and local spices, then grilled to achieve a tender i…
3 net4 total1 fibre48 protein30 fat480 kcal
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Ensalada de Berros con Chicharrón
Watercress Salad with Crispy Pork Rinds
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring fresh, peppery watercress leaves, often complemented with thinly slic…
3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Ensalada de Rábano
Radish Salad
A simple, refreshing salad made primarily of thinly sliced radishes, often dressed with lime juice and a sprin…
3 net5 total2 fibre1 protein12 fat120 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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Huevos con Loroco
Scrambled Eggs with Loroco
A traditional Guatemalan breakfast or light meal featuring fluffy scrambled eggs generously mixed with fresh l…
3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein39 fat470 kcal
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Longaniza Guatemalteca Asada con Vegetales
Grilled Guatemalan Sausage with Keto Vegetables
Guatemalan longaniza is a fresh pork sausage distinctive for its seasoning, often including mint, vinegar, and…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein48 fat620 kcal
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Longanizas o Chorizo con Aguacate
Guatemalan Sausages with Avocado
Flavorful Guatemalan pork sausages (Longanizas, typically white/green, or Chorizo, red) grilled or fried until…
3 net8 total5 fibre35 protein58 fat675 kcal
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Mojarra Frita (Keto Modificado, Sin Empanizar)
Fried Tilapia (Keto, No Breading, No Rice/Plantains)
A whole tilapia fish, lightly seasoned and pan-fried until crispy, served without traditional starchy sides. R…
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein70 fat850 kcal
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Mojarra Frita (Unbreaded)
Pan-Fried Tilapia with Keto Sides
A whole tilapia, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then pan-fried until the skin is crispy and the flesh i…
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein58 fat720 kcal
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Mollejas de Res al Mojo de Ajo
Beef Sweetbreads or Gizzards in Garlic Sauce
Tender beef mollejas (which can refer to sweetbreads or gizzards depending on regional interpretation) sautéed…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Pescado a la Plancha (Pescado a la Parrilla, Keto)
Pescado a la Plancha (Grilled Fish, Keto)
Fresh fish fillet, typically grilled or pan-fried with minimal seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic, lime), allowin…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal