Haitian keto guide
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177 dishes72 keto as served116 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Haitian cuisine is heavily reliant on starches, making adaptation to a strict keto diet very difficult without significant modification.
Top ingredients
Fried and stewed meats like griot (fried pork), tasso (fried beef), and fried fish, along with non-starchy greens, are traditionally keto-friendly.
Danger zones
Rice, plantains (bannann peze), root vegetables (yams, malanga, cassava, breadfruit), and black bean sauce (sos pwa) are ubiquitous and high-carb staples to strictly avoid.
Best for
This cuisine is best for keto dieters who are highly skilled at custom ordering, comfortable with significant meal deconstruction, or those with higher carb allowances.
7 matching dishes
Salad de Cresson
Watercress Salad with Vinaigrette
A refreshing salad featuring crisp watercress, typically dressed with a simple vinaigrette made from oil, vine…
3 net5 total2 fibre3 protein20 fat200 kcal
Salad Lètue
Lettuce Salad (with keto vinaigrette)
A simple and refreshing salad made with crisp lettuce, often dressed with a straightforward Haitian vinaigrett…
3 net5 total2 fibre2 protein25 fat250 kcal
Chayotte Sauté
Sautéed Chayote
Tender chayote squash (christophine) sautéed with butter or oil, garlic, and herbs. A light and naturally low-…
4 net8 total4 fibre3 protein25 fat250 kcal
Salad de Palmiste
Hearts of Palm Salad (with keto vinaigrette)
A refreshing and elegant salad featuring tender hearts of palm, sliced and mixed with crisp greens. Dressed wi…
4 net7 total3 fibre3 protein28 fat280 kcal
Zaboka Boukannen
Grilled Avocado (without sugary glaze)
Avocado halves, lightly seasoned and grilled until warm, tender, and slightly smoky. This simple preparation h…
4 net17 total13 fibre4 protein40 fat400 kcal
Pikliz
Haitian Pickled Cabbage Slaw
A fiery, crunchy pickled relish made with shredded cabbage, a small amount of carrots, bell peppers, onions, a…
5 net8 total3 fibre1 protein2 fat60 kcal
Salad Okra
Okra Salad
A fresh and vibrant salad featuring sliced okra, often lightly blanched or served raw, tossed with a simple vi…
5 net9 total4 fibre4 protein22 fat250 kcal