Nicaraguan keto guide
Hostile
256 dishes79 keto as served117 with a photo
178 matching dishes · page 2 of 3
Lengua en Salsa
Tongue in Sauce
Tender beef tongue slow-cooked in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce, often with bell peppers and onions.…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein100 fat1150 kcal
Pollo en Salsa Roja con Queso y Crema (Estilo Chilaquiles Keto)
Keto Deconstructed Chilaquiles (Chicken in Red Sauce with Cheese and Cream)
Shredded chicken simmered in a rich, savory red tomato-based sauce (without corn tortillas), topped generously…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein58 fat780 kcal
Pollo Guisado con Chayote
Chicken Stew with Chayote
A comforting Nicaraguan-style chicken stew featuring tender chicken pieces (usually thighs or legs) simmered i…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein48 fat680 kcal
Sopa de Res (Sin Tubérculos ni Maíz)
Beef and Vegetable Soup (No Root Vegetables or Corn)
A hearty Nicaraguan beef soup, typically loaded with root vegetables. This keto version focuses on the rich be…
10 net15 total5 fibre65 protein35 fat650 kcal
Asado de Cerdo con Chayote Guisado
Roast Pork with Stewed Chayote
Slow-roasted pork (often shoulder or leg) seasoned with traditional herbs and spices, cooked until tender and …
11 net18 total7 fibre90 protein90 fat1200 kcal
Bolo de Res (Shredded Beef Stew with Keto Sides)
Shredded Beef Stew with Keto Sides
Tender, slow-cooked shredded beef stewed in a rich tomato and bell pepper sauce. The traditional version is se…
11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein42 fat650 kcal
Cerdo en Agrio con Vegetales (Keto, Sin Yuca)
Pork in Sour Orange Sauce with Keto Vegetables (No Yuca)
Tender pieces of pork, often shoulder or leg, slow-cooked in a tangy, aromatic sauce made primarily from bitte…
11 net18 total7 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal
Chiles Rellenos de Res (Keto, sin Arroz ni Papa)
Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with Beef
Flavorful bell peppers (chiles) generously stuffed with a seasoned ground beef mixture, baked or lightly fried…
11 net18 total7 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Conejo en Salsa con Vegetales Keto
Rabbit in Sauce with Keto Vegetables
Tender rabbit pieces slowly simmered in a savory, rich sauce made from tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices. T…
11 net17 total6 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
Enchiladas de Carne (con Tortilla de Queso y Vegetales Keto)
Beef Enchiladas (with Cheese Tortilla and Keto Vegetables, topped with Cream and Cabbage)
A keto-friendly version of traditional Nicaraguan enchiladas. Instead of corn tortillas, a cheese-based tortil…
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
Hígado Encebollado (Keto)
Liver and Onions (Keto)
Tender beef liver pan-fried with generous amounts of sautéed onions. Served without traditional high-carb acco…
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein40 fat680 kcal
Pavo Encebollado con Vegetales Keto
Turkey with Sautéed Onions and Keto Vegetables (Pan-seared Turkey Fillet with Caramelized Onions and Steamed Zucchini)
Succulent pieces of turkey (fillet or breast) pan-seared or lightly stewed with generous amounts of thinly sli…
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Pescado a la Tikin Xic (Keto, sin Arroz)
Tikin Xic Style Fish (Baked Whole Fish with Achiote Sauce, No Rice)
A whole fish (often red snapper or sea bass) marinated in an achiote-citrus sauce, traditionally baked or gril…
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
Pescado con Salsa Criolla y Vegetales al Vapor (Keto)
Fish with Creole Sauce and Steamed Keto Vegetables
A fresh fish fillet (often snapper or similar white fish) prepared with a vibrant 'salsa criolla' – a savory, …
11 net18 total7 fibre60 protein30 fat550 kcal
Pescado en Salsa de Coco con Vegetales Keto
Fish in Coconut Sauce with Keto Vegetables
Fresh white fish (often snapper or mackerel) simmered in a rich and creamy full-fat coconut milk sauce, infuse…
11 net16 total5 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Picadillo de Res (Sin Papa)
Minced Beef with Vegetables (No Potatoes)
A savory dish of finely minced or ground beef cooked with a medley of vegetables and spices. The keto version …
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Sopa de Mondongo (Sin Tubérculos ni Maíz)
Tripe Soup (No Root Vegetables or Corn)
A flavorful and comforting tripe soup, made keto by eliminating the traditional high-carb root vegetables and …
11 net16 total5 fibre70 protein40 fat700 kcal
Codorniz Asada con Vegetales Asados
Roasted Quail with Roasted Vegetables
Whole quail, often marinated in citrus and spices, then roasted until tender and crispy. Served with a generou…
12 net18 total6 fibre75 protein80 fat1050 kcal
Patacones de Chayote con Carne Desmenuzada
Fried Chayote with Shredded Beef (Crispy Chayote Patties topped with Savory Shredded Beef)
A clever keto adaptation where slices of chayote are twice-fried and flattened to create crispy, plantain-like…
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein45 fat720 kcal
Pollo en Salsa Jalapeña con Vegetales Salteados
Chicken in Jalapeño Sauce with Sautéed Vegetables
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a vibrant and spicy sauce made with fresh jalapeños, onions, garlic, and tom…
12 net20 total8 fibre75 protein75 fat1050 kcal
Bistec Encebollado
Steak with Onions
Thinly sliced beef steak pan-fried with copious amounts of caramelized onions, often in a rich savory sauce.…
13 net18 total5 fibre68 protein72 fat950 kcal
Camarones a la Diabla
Deviled Shrimp with Keto Vegetables
Succulent shrimp sautéed in a fiery, rich, and often tomato-based sauce with chili peppers, garlic, and onions…
13 net20 total7 fibre65 protein70 fat950 kcal
Chiles Rellenos de Queso (sin Rebozado de Harina) con Salsa de Tomate
Cheese Stuffed Peppers (No Flour Breading) with Tomato Sauce
Roasted bell peppers (or chiles poblanos, if available) generously filled with local cheeses, then baked or li…
13 net20 total7 fibre45 protein65 fat850 kcal
Indio Viejo de Res (Estilo Guiso, Sin Masa)
Shredded Beef Stew (Indio Viejo Style, No Masa)
A rich and flavorful shredded beef stew, traditionally thickened with masa. For the keto version, the masa is …
13 net18 total5 fibre70 protein45 fat750 kcal
Pargo Rojo a la Tipitapa
Tipitapa Style Red Snapper with Keto Vegetables
A whole red snapper, often fried or baked, covered in a rich and tangy sauce made from sautéed onions, tomatoe…
13 net20 total7 fibre70 protein75 fat1000 kcal
Sopa Marinera (Keto)
Keto Seafood Soup (without Tubers or Corn)
A rich and flavorful seafood soup, brimming with a variety of fresh fish, shrimp, clams, and squid, in a savor…
13 net18 total5 fibre60 protein48 fat720 kcal
Carne Desmenuzada con Vegetales Guisados
Shredded Beef with Stewed Vegetables
Tender shredded beef slow-cooked in a savory tomato-based sauce with onions, bell peppers, garlic, and other l…
14 net22 total8 fibre80 protein85 fat1150 kcal
Cazuela de Mariscos (Keto, sin Tubérculos)
Keto Seafood Casserole/Stew (without Tubers)
A rich and hearty seafood stew featuring a medley of fresh shellfish and fish (shrimp, squid, mussels, fish pi…
14 net18 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat880 kcal
Rondon Keto (Guiso de Mariscos en Leche de Coco, Sin Tubérculos)
Keto Seafood Stew (Coconut Milk, No Root Vegetables)
A flavorful Caribbean-style seafood stew cooked in a rich coconut milk base with aromatic spices. The keto mod…
14 net20 total6 fibre60 protein55 fat800 kcal
Queso Frito con Ensalada de Repollo
Fried Cheese with Cabbage Salad
Thick slices of firm white cheese, pan-fried until golden and slightly crispy. Served alongside a fresh, simpl…
15 net25 total10 fibre40 protein85 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Chorizo Artesanal con Encurtido de Cebolla y Jalapeño (Keto)
Artisan Nicaraguan Sausage with Pickled Onion and Jalapeño (Keto)
Hearty, locally made artisanal chorizo sausage, grilled or pan-fried, offering a rich, spiced flavor. Served a…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein58 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Criadillas Fritas con Ensalada Fresca
Fried Beef Testicles with Fresh Cabbage Salad
Delicately fried beef testicles, prepared crispy on the outside and tender within. Served simply with a refres…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Pechuga de Pollo con Loroco y Crema (Keto)
Chicken Breast with Loroco and Cream Sauce (Keto)
Grilled chicken breast topped with a rich, creamy sauce infused with the distinct, aromatic flavor of loroco f…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Quelites Revueltos con Huevos
Scrambled Wild Greens and Eggs with Keto Sides
A traditional Nicaraguan breakfast or light meal featuring fresh wild greens (quelites) sautéed with onions, t…
5 net9 total4 fibre30 protein50 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Filete de Res a la Pimienta (Keto)
Beef Fillet with Peppercorn Sauce (Keto)
A thick cut of beef fillet, perfectly seared or grilled, and generously coated in a classic creamy peppercorn …
6 net7 total1 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Guapote en Salsa de Hierbas Finas con Vegetales al Vapor (Keto)
Guapote Fish in Fine Herb Sauce with Steamed Vegetables (Keto)
A whole or filleted Guapote fish (a freshwater cichlid) prepared in a delicate sauce made with butter, white w…
6 net9 total3 fibre60 protein48 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Guapote Frito con Ensalada Verde
Fried Guapote Fish with Green Salad (Keto)
A whole fried Guapote, a prized lake fish, typically seasoned simply with garlic, salt, and lime. Served with …
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Higados de Pollo a la Crema con Espárragos
Chicken Livers in Cream Sauce with Asparagus
Rich and tender chicken livers sautéed to perfection and then enveloped in a luscious, savory, and dairy-rich …
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Pechuga de Pollo Rellena de Loroco y Queso (Keto)
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Loroco and Cheese (Keto)
A tender chicken breast butterflied and stuffed with a fragrant mixture of loroco flower and melty cheese, oft…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein45 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Sopa de Flor de Itabo (Keto, sin Tubérculos)
Itabo Flower Soup (Keto, without Tubers)
A delicate and unique traditional soup featuring the edible flowers of the Itabo plant, cooked in a light, sav…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein28 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Sopa de Gallina (Keto, Sin Arroz ni Tubérculos)
Chicken Soup (Keto, No Rice or Tubers)
A clear and flavorful chicken broth, featuring tender pieces of chicken, simmered with low-carb vegetables lik…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein20 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Sopa de Quelites con Huevo
Keto Wild Greens Soup with Egg (without Tubers or Masa)
A comforting soup made with various local wild edible greens (quelites), often enriched with eggs, onions, and…
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Buche de Pescado en Salsa de Tomate y Pimentón (Keto)
Keto Fish Maw in Tomato and Bell Pepper Sauce
A unique Nicaraguan dish featuring fish maw (swim bladder) cooked in a vibrant, savory sauce made from fresh t…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein30 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Cabrito Asado
Grilled Goat with Keto Sides
Marinated goat meat, slowly grilled until tender and flavorful. This keto version is served simply with a fres…
7 net10 total3 fibre75 protein60 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Carne en Caldillo
Beef in Light Broth with Keto Vegetables
Tender pieces of beef simmered in a light, flavorful tomato-based broth with fresh herbs, onions, and bell pep…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Cerdo Desmenuzado con Repollo y Tomate
Shredded Pork with Cabbage and Tomato Salad (Keto)
Succulent shredded pork, slow-cooked until tender and pan-fried to crisp the edges, seasoned with traditional …
7 net12 total5 fibre70 protein65 fat820 kcal
KAsoon
Flor de Itabo Guisada con Queso y Crema
Yucca Flower Stew with Cheese and Cream (Keto)
A creamy and savory stew featuring Flor de Itabo (yucca flower) simmered with sautéed onions and garlic, enric…
7 net12 total5 fibre18 protein50 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Guiso de Cueritos (Estofado de Piel de Cerdo Keto)
Keto Braised Pork Skin Stew with Keto Vegetables
Tender braised pork skins (cueritos) slowly cooked in a flavorful, savory sauce typically made with fresh toma…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Hígado a la Diabla
Spicy Liver in Tomato Sauce with Keto Vegetables
Beef liver cooked in a fiery, rich tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, and plenty of chili. Modified…
7 net11 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Mano de Piedra (Estofado de Nudillo de Res Keto)
Keto Beef Knuckle Stew with Vegetables
A traditional rich and tender slow-cooked beef knuckle stew, prepared with a savory broth, fresh tomatoes, oni…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Mollejas de Pollo en Salsa Verde (Keto, Sin Arroz)
Chicken Gizzards in Green Sauce (Keto, No Rice)
Tender chicken gizzards slow-cooked or simmered in a vibrant, tangy green sauce made from tomatillos, cilantro…
7 net10 total3 fibre48 protein40 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Pargo Entero Relleno de Vegetales
Whole Snapper Stuffed with Keto Vegetables
A whole red snapper, often baked or grilled, traditionally stuffed with a savory mixture. For keto, it's prepa…
7 net12 total5 fibre75 protein61 fat940 kcal
KAsoon
Pargo Rojo a la Plancha con Chayote Salteado
Grilled Red Snapper with Sautéed Chayote (Keto)
A generous fillet or whole Red Snapper, grilled to perfection, seasoned with garlic, salt, and lime. Accompani…
7 net12 total5 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Pavo en Caldillo (Keto, Sin Arroz ni Tubérculos)
Turkey in Light Broth (Keto, No Rice or Tubers)
Tender pieces of turkey (often dark meat) simmered in a delicate, savory broth or 'caldillo' with mild seasoni…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein28 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Pescado Empapelado con Vegetales
Fish Cooked in Parchment Paper with Vegetables (Keto)
A fresh fish fillet (such as snapper or corvina) expertly sealed in parchment paper with butter, lime slices, …
7 net12 total5 fibre55 protein40 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Pollo en Crema
Chicken in Cream Sauce with Keto Vegetables
Tender chicken pieces (often breast or thighs) bathed in a luscious, creamy white sauce, typically flavored wi…
7 net9 total2 fibre55 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Berenjena Rellena de Carne
Stuffed Eggplant with Ground Beef (Keto)
Large eggplant halves scooped out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, onions, bell peppe…
8 net15 total7 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Castañas de Res al Ajillo con Vegetales Salteados
Beef Testicles in Garlic Sauce with Sautéed Vegetables
Beef testicles pan-fried and then simmered in a rich garlic-infused butter sauce, creating a tender and flavor…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein55 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Cerdo al Mojo con Vegetales Asados
Pork in Garlic-Citrus Sauce with Roasted Vegetables (Keto)
Tender pork cuts marinated and slow-cooked or pan-seared in a flavorful 'mojo' sauce made with garlic, sour or…
8 net13 total5 fibre50 protein55 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Chayote Relleno de Pollo
Stuffed Chayote with Chicken (Keto)
Steamed chayote halves (squash) filled with a rich mixture of shredded chicken, sautéed onions, garlic, bell p…
8 net13 total5 fibre40 protein40 fat580 kcal