Paraguayan keto guide
Hostile
153 dishes40 keto as served115 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Paraguayan cuisine is challenging for keto due to its heavy reliance on corn, mandioca, and starches in almost all traditional dishes.
Top ingredients
Grilled meats like beef, pork, and chicken (asado/parrillada) are excellent keto choices, alongside fresh simple salads and cheese.
Danger zones
Sopa Paraguaya, chipa, mandioca (cassava) served boiled or fried, and any breaded items (milanesa, empanadas) are high-carb traps.
Best for
This cuisine is best for experienced keto dieters who are skilled at deconstructing meals and comfortable with very limited traditional options.
39 matching dishes
Chicharrón de Campo (Keto)
Crispy Fried Pork Belly/Meat (Keto)
A rustic and deeply satisfying Paraguayan dish featuring generous pieces of pork belly or fatty pork meat, slo…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein90 fat1000 kcal
Mollejas a la Parrilla (Keto)
Grilled Sweetbreads (Keto)
A prized delicacy in Paraguayan cuisine, Mollejas (sweetbreads, typically from beef calf or lamb) are grilled …
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
Pescado Envuelto en Hoja de Banana (Keto)
River Fish Wrapped in Banana Leaf (Keto)
Fresh river fish, such as surubí or dorado, seasoned with herbs and spices, then wrapped in a banana leaf and …
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein20 fat340 kcal
Chicharrón de Gallina
Crispy Fried Chicken (Paraguayan Style)
Crispy pieces of chicken, often including skin, deep-fried until golden brown and seasoned. A simple, rustic, …
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Chicharrón de Vaca
Crispy Fried Beef Belly/Skin (Keto)
Crispy fried pieces of beef belly or skin, slow-cooked until tender and then fried to achieve a crackling text…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein120 fat1280 kcal
Pescado a la Plancha/Parrilla
Grilled Fish
Fresh river fish, such as pacu, surubí, or dorado, simply grilled or pan-fried with salt and pepper. Often ser…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
So'o Ka'ê (Carne Seca y Tostada)
Toasted/Dried Beef Strips
Thin strips of beef, typically seasoned and pan-fried or baked until thoroughly dried and crispy, akin to a ru…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
Asado Paraguayo
Paraguayan Grilled Meats
A quintessential Paraguayan experience featuring various cuts of beef (ribs, flank steak, sirloin) and sometim…
3 net4 total1 fibre85 protein75 fat1050 kcal
Picada de Fiambres y Quesos (Keto Friendly)
Charcuterie Platter (Keto Friendly)
A platter featuring a selection of cured meats (fiambres) like various hams, salamis, and sausages, alongside …
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein90 fat1000 kcal
Pira Rovi Salteado
Sautéed Fish Roes
A regional delicacy featuring fresh fish roes (typically from local river fish), gently sautéed in butter with…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Caldo de Huesos con Carne Desmenuzada (Keto)
Bone Broth with Shredded Meat (Keto)
A rich, nourishing bone broth made from beef or chicken bones, simmered for hours, and served with generous ch…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein30 fat475 kcal
Corazón a la Parrilla con Ensalada Keto
Grilled Beef Heart with Keto Salad
Grilled beef heart, a traditional and highly nutritious cut of offal, seasoned and cooked over an open flame u…
4 net8 total4 fibre70 protein30 fat600 kcal
Ensalada de Gallina Desmenuzada (Keto)
Shredded Chicken Salad (Keto)
A refreshing and protein-rich salad featuring tender shredded chicken, mixed with fresh low-carb vegetables li…
4 net8 total4 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
Guasú al Ajillo (Keto)
Giant Apple Snail with Garlic (Keto)
A unique traditional dish featuring guasú (giant apple snails) prepared simply with generous amounts of garlic…
4 net5 total1 fibre27 protein30 fat398 kcal
Lengua a la Vinagreta
Beef Tongue Vinaigrette
Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue sliced thin and marinated in a tangy vinaigrette with bell peppers, onion, and…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
Ensalada de Palmito
Palm Heart Salad
A refreshing salad featuring tender palm hearts, often combined with slices of hard-boiled egg, avocado, and a…
5 net10 total5 fibre8 protein30 fat350 kcal
Tortilla de Carne
Meat Omelette
A hearty omelette or frittata made with eggs, ground beef, and usually finely diced vegetables like onions and…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Caldo de Pescado (Sin Carbohidratos)
Fish Broth Soup (Keto)
A simple yet deeply flavorful Paraguayan fish broth, focusing on the essence of fresh river fish (such as pacú…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Palmitos Salteados con Hierbas
Sautéed Palm Hearts with Herbs
Tender and delicate hearts of palm, gently sautéed in butter or olive oil with fresh garlic and aromatic herbs…
6 net10 total4 fibre5 protein20 fat250 kcal
Panceta a la Parrilla con Ensalada Keto
Grilled Pork Belly with Keto Salad
Thick slices of pork belly, grilled until the fat is rendered and the skin is crispy, served alongside a refre…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein95 fat1050 kcal
Pato al Ajillo con Espárragos Salteados (Keto)
Garlic Duck with Sautéed Asparagus (Keto)
Succulent pieces of duck (often breast or leg) cooked in a fragrant garlic and olive oil sauce, served alongsi…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal
Tripa Gorda a la Parrilla con Ensalada Keto
Grilled Large Intestine (Beef Tripe) with Keto Salad
A classic grilled offal dish featuring beef large intestine, known for its rich, fatty texture, served simply …
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein80 fat900 kcal
Repollo Salteado con Panceta (Keto)
Sautéed Cabbage with Bacon (Keto Side)
A flavorful and robust side dish featuring thinly sliced cabbage sautéed until tender, combined with crispy, s…
7 net12 total5 fibre10 protein40 fat448 kcal
Revuelto de Zapallito con Queso (Keto)
Zucchini and Cheese Scramble (Keto)
A comforting and popular Paraguayan scramble featuring tender sautéed zucchini and onions, mixed with eggs and…
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Chicharrón de Cuero (Keto)
Crispy Fried Pork Rinds (Keto)
A popular, naturally keto-friendly snack or appetizer in Paraguay, consisting of perfectly rendered and crispy…
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Palomita a la Parrilla con Ensalada de Rúcula
Grilled Palomita Steak with Arugula Salad
Palomita, a flavorful and tender cut of beef (similar to top blade or shoulder clod), grilled to perfection. I…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein44 fat640 kcal
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Pescado a la Plancha con Salsa Verde
Pan-Seared Fish with Green Herb Sauce
A fresh white fish fillet, often surubí or dorado, pan-seared or grilled until perfectly cooked. It is then ge…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat620 kcal
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Sesos a la Manteca
Pan-fried Beef Brains in Butter
A rich and delicate traditional dish featuring beef brains, often pan-fried in generous amounts of butter with…
2 net3 total1 fibre25 protein75 fat820 kcal
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Costeletas de Vaca a la Plancha con Ensalada de Berro
Grilled Beef Chops with Watercress Salad
Hearty beef chops, typically a well-marbled cut, expertly grilled to your preferred doneness and simply season…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Ensalada de Huevo y Queso (Keto)
Keto Egg and Cheese Salad
A simple and satisfying salad featuring substantial pieces of hard-boiled eggs and cubes of local Queso Paragu…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Pescado a la Provenzal (Keto)
Keto Pan-Seared Fish with Garlic and Parsley
Fresh river fish fillet, such as Surubí or Dorado (common in Paraguay), pan-seared or grilled to flaky perfect…
3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Mollejas a la Provenzal (Keto)
Keto Sautéed Sweetbreads with Garlic and Parsley
Succulent sweetbreads (mollejas), typically from beef, pan-seared or sautéed until crispy, and generously seas…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Queso a la Plancha con Hierbas
Grilled Cheese with Herbs
Thick slices of fresh Queso Paraguay (a semi-hard, fresh cheese) grilled or pan-fried until lightly golden and…
4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Revuelto de Champiñones y Huevo con Queso Paraguay
Scrambled Mushrooms and Eggs with Paraguayan Cheese
A hearty and flavorful scramble featuring sautéed fresh mushrooms and eggs, enriched with generous cubes or sh…
4 net5 total1 fibre33 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Chicharrón con Huevos Revueltos
Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Pork Rinds
A hearty and traditional Paraguayan breakfast or light meal, featuring crispy, fatty pork rinds (chicharrón) s…
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein80 fat950 kcal
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Riñones Salteados con Cebolla y Pimientos (Keto)
Keto Sautéed Kidneys with Onion and Peppers
Tender beef kidneys quickly sautéed with fresh slices of onion and colorful bell peppers, offering a rich and …
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
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Salpicón de Pollo (Keto)
Keto Shredded Chicken Salad
A refreshing cold salad made with shredded cooked chicken, finely diced low-carb vegetables, and hard-boiled e…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
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Ensalada de Atún (Keto)
Keto Tuna Salad
A refreshing and protein-rich salad made with flaked tuna, mixed with mayonnaise, finely chopped onions, celer…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Revuelto de Huevos con Palmitos y Tocino
Scrambled Eggs with Hearts of Palm and Bacon
Creamy scrambled eggs mixed with tender pieces of hearts of palm and crispy fried bacon (tocino), a flavorful …
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal