Nigerian keto guide
Navigable
582 dishes382 keto as served105 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Nigerian cuisine can be adapted to keto by focusing on the numerous protein and vegetable-rich soups and stews, but requires conscious avoidance of traditional starch accompaniments.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include a wide array of leafy greens (ugu, bitter leaf, waterleaf), diverse meats and fish, eggs, palm oil, and a rich variety of spices.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are the ubiquitous 'swallows' like fufu, eba, pounded yam, and amala, along with rice-based dishes such as Jollof rice and fried rice, and bean-based items like moi-moi and akara.
Best for
This cuisine works best for adventurous keto dieters who enjoy rich, savory flavors and are confident in ordering specific soup components while explicitly declining high-carb side dishes.
60 matching dishes
Eja Kika
Smoked Catfish with Sautéed Ugu Leaves
Flavorful whole or filleted smoked catfish, served with a side of sautéed Ugu (Fluted Pumpkin) leaves. The gre…
7 net12 total5 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Ugba (African Oil Bean Salad)
African Oil Bean Salad
Fermented African oil bean seeds, tossed in a palm oil dressing with garden eggs, utazi leaves, onions, crayfi…
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
Cow Tongue Pepper Fry
Spicy Cow Tongue Stir-fry
Succulent slices of pre-boiled and tender cow tongue, stir-fried to perfection with a pungent and spicy mix of…
8 net12 total4 fibre33 protein78 fat870 kcal
Grasscutter Pepper Fry
Spicy Dry-Fried Grasscutter Meat
Tender and flavorful chunks of grasscutter meat (a type of bushmeat) expertly dry-fried with a fiery blend of …
8 net12 total4 fibre43 protein63 fat770 kcal
Miyan Daushe (Spinach and Groundnut Stew) with Beef
Spinach and Groundnut Stew with Beef
A Northern Nigerian stew combining spinach, groundnut (peanut) paste, beef, and spices in a rich palm oil base…
9 net16 total7 fibre40 protein55 fat650 kcal
Kashrut
Braised Nigerian Beef Short Ribs
Tender beef short ribs, slow-braised in a rich, spicy, and aromatic sauce made from blended bell peppers, onio…
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
Ofada Stew (Ayamase)
Spicy Green Pepper and Locust Bean Stew (Keto Modified)
A pungent, fiery, and deeply flavorful stew made with unripe habanero and bell peppers, slow-cooked in palm oi…
11 net16 total5 fibre55 protein80 fat950 kcal
Peppered Snail & Mushroom Stir-fry
Spicy Snail and Mushroom Medley
A delectable stir-fry featuring tender, pre-cooked snails and earthy mushrooms (such as oyster or button mushr…
11 net16 total5 fibre30 protein51 fat620 kcal
Urhobo Owo Soup
Delta State Palm Oil Soup with Assorted Meats (Starch-Free)
A rich and distinctively flavored soup from the Urhobo people, characterized by its reddish-orange palm oil ba…
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal
Ofe Ujuju (Ujuju Leaf Soup) with Assorted Meats
Ujuju Leaf Soup with Assorted Meats
A traditional Igbo soup known for its distinctive aromatic ujuju leaves. It is richly prepared with assorted m…
12 net24 total9 fibre57 protein83 fat1010 kcal
Ogbono Soup
Wild Mango Seed Soup
A distinctive viscous, savory soup made from ground ogbono seeds (wild mango seeds), palm oil, leafy greens (l…
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein60 fat780 kcal
Cow Tail Stew
Braised Oxtail Stew with Peppers
A rich, slow-braised stew featuring tender cow tail (oxtail) simmered in a hearty sauce of tomatoes, bell pepp…
13 net18 total5 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Egusi Soup
Melon Seed Soup
A rich, savory soup made from ground melon seeds (egusi), bitter leaf or spinach, palm oil, assorted meats (be…
13 net20 total7 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Okra Soup
Okra Stew/Soup
A popular Nigerian soup featuring chopped fresh okra, giving it a characteristic slimy texture, cooked with pa…
13 net20 total7 fibre58 protein55 fat730 kcal
Efo Riro
Nigerian Vegetable Soup
A popular Yoruba soup made primarily with spinach (or other local leafy greens), rich palm oil, assorted meats…
14 net22 total8 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Afang Soup
Okazi and Waterleaf Soup
A rich, vibrant soup originating from the Efik/Ibibio people, made with shredded okazi leaves and sliced water…
15 net24 total9 fibre60 protein58 fat760 kcal
KAsoon
Kpomo Ata Rodo pẹlu Efirin
Peppered Cowhide with Scent Leaf Stir-fry (Keto)
Tender, rehydrated cowhide (kpomo) strips stir-fried to perfection with fiery habanero peppers (ata rodo), fre…
5 net7 total2 fibre25 protein29 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Banga Broth with Assorted Seafood
Keto Palm Nut Oil Seafood Broth
A rich, flavorful broth prepared with pure palm oil (instead of palm nut paste), uziza leaves, scent leaf (efi…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein70 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Utazi Leaf Salad with Smoked Catfish
A pungent and flavorful salad made from fresh, aromatic Utazi leaves, mixed with generous flakes of smoked cat…
6 net10 total4 fibre48 protein59 fat690 kcal
KAsoon
Isi Ewu pẹlu Ugba ati Efirin (Keto Modified)
Goat Head in Palm Oil Sauce with African Oil Bean & Scent Leaf (Keto)
A traditional delicacy featuring succulent chunks of cooked goat head, simmered in a rich, spicy palm oil sauc…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Ofe Akwu pẹlu Ugu ati Eja Kika
Palm Nut Soup with Fluted Pumpkin Leaves & Smoked Fish (Keto)
A rich, hearty soup prepared from fresh palm nut extract, tender fluted pumpkin leaves (ugu), and savory smoke…
7 net12 total5 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Ofe Oko (Bushmeat & Palm Oil Stew) with Uziza
Bushmeat & Palm Oil Stew with Uziza (No Starch)
A very rich, dark palm oil stew traditionally made with bushmeat (e.g., grasscutter, smoked game) and heavily …
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Okazi Leaf Salad with Smoked Mackerel
A refreshing and nutritious salad made primarily with shredded fresh okazi leaves, combined with generous flak…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein58 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Ori Ewure ni Obe Epo (Keto)
Goat Head Meat in Palm Oil and Pepper Sauce (Keto)
Tender pieces of goat head meat slow-cooked in a rich, vibrant palm oil-based sauce, featuring blended red bel…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Ayamase with Mixed Seafood
Bleached Palm Oil Stew with Mixed Seafood (Ofada Style)
A distinctive, pungent stew made with bleached palm oil and a fiery blend of green bell peppers, habanero pepp…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Ẹran Igbe ni Obe Epo (Smoked Bushmeat in Palm Oil Stew)
Smoked Bushmeat in Palm Oil Stew (No Starchy Sides)
A rich, earthy, and flavorful stew made with tender smoked bushmeat (e.g., grasscutter, antelope) simmered in …
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Mfuru Nkwobi (Periwinkle & Vegetable Stew)
Periwinkle & Mixed Vegetable Palm Oil Stew
A delightful stew showcasing shelled periwinkles cooked in rich palm oil with a medley of finely chopped indig…
8 net16 total8 fibre35 protein60 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Banga Stew with Grilled Fish/Meat
Palm Fruit Stew with Grilled Fish/Meat (No Carb Sides)
A rich, vibrant stew made from palm fruit extract, similar to Banga Soup but often thicker and served more as …
9 net15 total6 fibre50 protein58 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Efo Elegusi
Spinach and Egusi Leaf Soup
A vibrant green variant of Egusi (melon seed) soup, common among the Yoruba. Spinach or other green leafy vege…
9 net15 total6 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Abak Atama
Palm Fruit and Atama Leaf Soup with Assorted Meats
A rich and savory soup from the Efik and Ibibio people, made with palm fruit concentrate (Banga extract), tend…
10 net18 total8 fibre55 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Ewele (Bitterleaf and Okazi Stew) with Goat Meat and Smoked Fish
Bitterleaf and Okazi Leaf Stew with Goat Meat and Smoked Fish
A hearty, rich stew combining two distinct leafy greens: pre-washed bitterleaf and fresh okazi leaves. Cooked …
10 net17 total7 fibre60 protein75 fat930 kcal
KAsoon
Goat Head with Stewed Utazi Greens (Keto Modified)
Slow-Cooked Goat Head with Stewed Utazi Leaves
Succulent pieces of goat head, slow-cooked until tender, then finished in a robust stew with bitter-sweet utaz…
10 net16 total6 fibre50 protein80 fat920 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Egusi Fritters with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Fried Melon Seed Patties with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Savory fritters made from ground egusi (melon seeds) mixed with beaten eggs, finely chopped onions, bell peppe…
10 net16 total6 fibre40 protein65 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Garden Egg Fritters with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Keto African Garden Egg Fritters with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Crispy fritters made from mashed African garden eggs, bound with eggs and a blend of almond and coconut flour,…
10 net15 total5 fibre20 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Ofe Nko (Bitterleaf & Palm Fruit Soup) with Assorted Meats
Bitterleaf and Palm Fruit Soup with Assorted Meats (No Cocoyam)
A rich and savory soup from the Niger Delta region, made from a thick palm fruit concentrate and bitterleaf, s…
10 net18 total8 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Abodi ati Akwukwo Okazi Ata
Goat Intestines and Okazi Leaf Pepper Fry
Thoroughly cleaned and tenderized goat intestines (abodi) fried with shredded okazi leaves, onions, and bell p…
11 net16 total5 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Aganyin Pepper Sauce with Grilled Chicken
Aganyin-Style Pepper Sauce with Grilled Chicken
A rich, spicy, and deep-red pepper sauce, traditionally served with mashed beans (Ewa Aganyin). For a keto ver…
11 net18 total7 fibre65 protein75 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Eran Malu Agbon ati Ewa Sise
Coconut Beef Stir-fry with Green Beans
Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp green beans, colorful bell peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, and a …
11 net16 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Ikọ̀kọ̀ Àgbọn (Coconut Pot Stew) with Smoked Fish and Greens
Coconut Pot Stew with Smoked Fish, Crayfish, and Leafy Greens
A rich and creamy stew from the coastal regions, prepared with a luscious coconut milk base, smoked fish, gene…
11 net16 total5 fibre40 protein68 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Ofe Akwu Ube
Palm Nut Soup with African Pear and Assorted Meats
A rich, flavorful palm nut soup originating from the Igbo culture, distinguished by the addition of African pe…
11 net18 total7 fibre65 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Ofe Ube
African Pear & Leafy Green Soup
A lesser-known Igbo soup featuring the African pear (Ube) as its base, which contributes a unique creamy textu…
11 net18 total7 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Ogbono ati Utazi Stir-fry pẹlu Ẹran Aṣayan
Ogbono and Utazi Leaf Stir-fry with Assorted Meats
A unique stir-fry blending the rich, drawing texture of ground Ogbono seeds with the aromatic bitterness of fr…
11 net18 total7 fibre70 protein85 fat1050 kcal
KAsoon
Okazi Leaf & Periwinkle Stir-fry
Okazi Leaf and Periwinkle Stir-fry in Palm Oil
A savory stir-fry featuring tender okazi leaves and shelled periwinkles, sautéed in palm oil with chopped onio…
11 net18 total7 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Ahon Malu pẹlu Obe Ata Tomati
Spicy Cow Tongue in Peppered Tomato Sauce (Keto)
Tender slices of boiled cow tongue, simmered in a rich and spicy sauce made from a base of pureed bell peppers…
12 net18 total6 fibre52 protein75 fat880 kcal
KAsoon
Coconut-Infused Shrimp Okra Stir-fry
Coconut Shrimp Okra Stir-fry
Fresh okra pods and succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich coconut milk base with bell peppers, onions, and a hint…
12 net18 total6 fibre35 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Efo Ata Rodo (Stew with Offal)
Bell Pepper & Habanero Offal Stew
A spicy and aromatic stew dominated by the flavors of roasted bell peppers and fiery habaneros, braised with t…
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Igba Obe Elepo Pelu Eja Kika
Garden Egg Sauce with Smoked Mackerel
A rich and savory sauce made from garden eggs (African eggplant), bell peppers, onions, and traditional spices…
12 net18 total6 fibre40 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Ofe Ubulu with Assorted Meats
Ubulu Leaf Soup with Assorted Meats
A flavorful and robust soup from Eastern Nigeria, made with Ubulu leaves (Cissus rotundifolia), blended pepper…
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein75 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Roasted Duck with Peppers and Onions
Oven-Roasted Duck with Bell Peppers and Onions
Succulent pieces of duck, marinated in a blend of Nigerian spices, then oven-roasted until crispy, served with…
12 net18 total6 fibre55 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Keto-Friendly Ikekere (Obe Eja Agbon)
Keto-Friendly Ikekere (Coconut Fish Stew with Greens)
A rich and creamy fish stew from the Efik/Ibibio people, traditionally served with a carb. This keto version f…
13 net20 total7 fibre50 protein75 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Spicy Grilled Corned Beef and Peppers
Grilled Canned Corned Beef with Onions and Bell Peppers
Canned corned beef, a popular ingredient in Nigerian homes, grilled or pan-fried until slightly crispy, then t…
13 net18 total5 fibre45 protein72 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Fried Goat Meat in Peanut Sauce
Fried Goat Meat with Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce
Crispy fried chunks of tender goat meat served smothered in a thick, rich, and spicy sauce made from ground pe…
14 net20 total6 fibre60 protein80 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Ofada Sauce (Ayamase-style) with Fresh Prawns and Efirin
Ofada Sauce with Fresh Prawns and Scent Leaf
A piquant and intensely flavorful Ayamase-style sauce, characterized by its fiery green pepper blend, infused …
14 net20 total6 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Edo Akò Málù Alata
Peppered Goat Testicles Sauté
Tender goat testicles sautéed in a vibrant and spicy pepper sauce with bell peppers, onions, and traditional N…
15 net19 total4 fibre55 protein68 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Achicha Ede-style Stew (Cauliflower & Ugu base)
Keto Cocoyam Flake Stew with Ugu and Dry Fish
A keto interpretation of the traditional Achicha Ede, where the carb-heavy cocoyam flakes are replaced with te…
15 net25 total10 fibre35 protein55 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Banga "Rice" (Cauliflower Base)
Palm Nut Stew with Cauliflower Rice and Assorted Seafood
A keto adaptation of the rich and aromatic Banga Rice, this version uses cauliflower 'rice' instead of traditi…
15 net25 total10 fibre55 protein60 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Ikokore
Nigerian Water Yam Porridge (Cauliflower/Egusi Base)
A keto rendition of the popular Ijebu dish Ikokore, traditionally made with grated water yam. This version use…
15 net25 total10 fibre60 protein90 fat1050 kcal
KAsoon
Miyan Gyada
Groundnut Soup with Beef
A creamy and flavorful groundnut (peanut) soup, common in Northern Nigeria, thickened naturally by blended pea…
15 net22 total7 fibre55 protein68 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Ofada-style Ayamase Stew with Assorted Offal
Peppered Offal in Ofada-style Ayamase Sauce (No Rice)
A fiery and aromatic stew prepared with unripe habanero peppers, bell peppers, and onions, cooked in bleach-fr…
15 net20 total5 fibre70 protein85 fat1050 kcal
KAsoon
Ofe Akparata with Assorted Seafood
Akparata Leaf Soup with Assorted Seafood
A unique vegetable soup often made with Akparata leaves (Pterocarpus mildbraedii), a type of African wild spin…
15 net22 total7 fibre55 protein80 fat980 kcal