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.
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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
Vaca Atada (Keto Modificada)
Slow-Cooked Whole Beef (Keto with Keto Sides)
A unique and traditional method of slow-cooking a large cut of beef (literally 'tied cow'), often done over ma…
1 net1 total0 fibre75 protein80 fat1024 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
Bife a Caballo (Keto Modificado)
Steak with Fried Egg and Keto Sides
A classic preparation featuring a generous cut of grilled beef steak (e.g., sirloin or ribeye), seasoned and c…
4 net6 total2 fibre80 protein80 fat1050 kcal
Bife de Chorizo a la Parrilla con Ensalada Keto
Grilled Sirloin Strip Steak with Keto Salad
A thick-cut sirloin strip steak, grilled to your preference, served with a large fresh green salad containing …
4 net7 total3 fibre75 protein65 fat900 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
Pajagua (Tortillas de Carne Keto)
Keto Ground Beef Patties (Pajagua Inspired)
Savory ground beef patties seasoned with a blend of garlic, onions, and local spices, pan-fried to a golden cr…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
Riñones Salteados con Ajo y Perejil
Sautéed Beef Kidneys with Garlic and Parsley
Beef kidneys, carefully prepared and quickly sautéed in olive oil or butter with fresh garlic and chopped pars…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein40 fat620 kcal
Milanesa de Carne a la Plancha (Sin Panizado)
Pan-Seared Unbreaded Beef Cutlet
A traditional milanesa is breaded and fried. This keto version features a tender beef cutlet, marinated in a s…
5 net7 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
Parrillada (Mixed Grill Selection)
Mixed Grill Platter
A generous platter featuring a selection of various grilled meats and offal, showcasing the rich BBQ culture o…
5 net6 total1 fibre100 protein85 fat1200 kcal
Pescado Frito (Keto con Ensalada Verde)
Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Green Salad (Keto)
A fresh fillet of local river fish (such as surubí or dorado), lightly seasoned and pan-fried to a crispy exte…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat600 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
Bife Relleno con Vegetales Keto
Stuffed Steak with Keto Vegetables
A flavorful cut of beef (often sirloin or flank steak) stuffed with a savory mixture and then rolled, seared, …
6 net10 total4 fibre75 protein60 fat850 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
Lomo a la Parrilla (Simple Grilled Beef Loin)
Grilled Beef Loin with Keto Sides
A classic grilled beef loin, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, cooked over an open flame until juicy and t…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein58 fat780 kcal
Pechuga de Pollo Rellena con Queso y Espinaca (Keto)
Keto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cheese and Spinach
A succulent chicken breast, butterflied and generously stuffed with a creamy, savory mixture of cheeses (e.g.,…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
Batiburrillo (Keto Modificado)
Keto Modified Offal Stir-fry
A rustic and flavorful stir-fry featuring a mix of beef offal such as heart, liver, and kidney, quickly cooked…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Carne Picada con Queso y Crema (Keto, Inspirado en Chipa So'o Relleno)
Keto Ground Beef and Cheese Bake (Chipa So'o Inspired Filling)
This dish takes the delicious, savory filling of the traditional Paraguayan Chipa So'o (a meat-filled corn bre…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein75 fat980 kcal
Cordero Estofado con Vegetales (Keto Modificado)
Lamb Stew with Keto Vegetables
Hearty cuts of lamb (e.g., shoulder, leg) slow-cooked to perfection in a savory stew with a rich broth, onions…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
Costeleta de Cerdo a la Parrilla con Vegetales Keto
Grilled Pork Chop with Keto Vegetables
A classic grilled pork chop, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, cooked to perfection. Served here with a se…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Higadito Salteado de Pollo con Cebolla
Sautéed Chicken Livers with Onion
Chicken livers quickly sautéed with caramelized onions, garlic, and herbs in butter or olive oil. A simple yet…
7 net9 total2 fibre45 protein42 fat580 kcal
Pamplona de Pollo (Keto Modificado)
Stuffed Chicken Roll (Keto Modified)
A flavorful chicken breast pounded thin, then rolled and generously stuffed with savory fillings such as ham, …
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
Pollo al Spiedo (sin piel caramelizada)
Rotisserie Chicken (Keto, skin not caramelized)
A whole chicken slow-roasted on a rotisserie, resulting in incredibly moist meat and crispy skin. For a keto o…
7 net8 total1 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Revuelto Gramajo (Keto Modificado sin Papas)
Scrambled Eggs with Ham and Keto Vegetables
A popular dish, traditionally featuring scrambled eggs mixed with crispy fried potatoes and strips of ham or b…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein50 fat670 kcal
Carne con Palmitos (Keto Modificado)
Beef with Hearts of Palm (Keto Modified)
Tender pieces of beef (often cut for stewing or sautéing) cooked with slices of hearts of palm, onions, garlic…
8 net14 total6 fibre65 protein45 fat720 kcal
Carne Molida Salteada con Vegetales (Keto Modificado)
Sautéed Ground Beef with Keto Vegetables
A straightforward and satisfying dish of savory ground beef, sautéed with a colorful mix of onions, bell peppe…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein65 fat780 kcal
Gallina al Disco con Vegetales (Keto Modificado)
Chicken Cooked in a Disc with Keto Vegetables
A rustic and flavorful dish where tender chicken pieces (often thighs and drumsticks) are slowly cooked in a t…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Lengua a la Jardinera (Keto Modificada)
Braised Tongue with Keto Vegetable Medley
Tender, slow-braised beef tongue, typically fork-tender, served in a rich and savory sauce with a colorful med…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Picada de Mariscos (Keto Modificado)
Keto Modified Seafood Platter
A generous platter of various cooked seafood, common near Paraguay's rivers. This keto version includes grille…
8 net10 total2 fibre70 protein50 fat780 kcal
Pollo al Ajillo con Vegetales Salteados
Garlic Chicken with Sautéed Vegetables
Chicken pieces (often boneless thighs or breast) pan-fried or baked with an abundant amount of garlic, olive o…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Pollo al Horno con Hierbas y Vegetales (Keto)
Oven-Roasted Chicken with Herbs and Keto Vegetables
Succulent oven-roasted chicken, often a whole chicken or large pieces, seasoned with traditional Paraguayan he…
8 net12 total4 fibre75 protein40 fat700 kcal
Salpicón de Res (Keto Modificado)
Shredded Beef Salad (Keto Modified)
A refreshing and hearty salad featuring tender shredded slow-cooked beef, mixed with onions, bell peppers, fre…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat800 kcal
Panza Rellena (Keto Modificado)
Stuffed Beef Tripe (Keto Modified)
A traditional dish where beef tripe is carefully cleaned, stuffed with a savory mixture of minced meat, herbs,…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
Lengua Estofada (Keto Modificado)
Stewed Beef Tongue (Keto Modified)
Tender beef tongue, slow-cooked until meltingly soft in a rich, savory broth with keto-friendly vegetables lik…
10 net14 total4 fibre65 protein48 fat720 kcal
Corazón Guisado con Vegetales Keto
Stewed Beef Heart with Keto Vegetables
Tender pieces of beef heart slow-cooked in a rich, savory broth with a selection of low-carb vegetables like b…
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein48 fat700 kcal
Osobuco Estofado (Keto Modificado)
Braised Beef Osso Buco (Keto Modified)
Thick cuts of beef shank (osso buco) are slow-braised to perfection in a rich, aromatic broth with herbs and l…
11 net16 total5 fibre70 protein65 fat880 kcal
So'o Apua (Albóndigas Keto)
Paraguayan Meatballs (Keto, no breadcrumbs)
These are juicy Paraguayan-style meatballs, traditionally made with ground beef and sometimes mixed with cassa…
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Hígado con Vegetales a la Jardinera (Keto)
Liver with 'Jardinera' Keto Vegetables
Sautéed beef liver served with a colorful mix of diced keto-friendly vegetables, resembling a 'jardinera' styl…
12 net18 total6 fibre65 protein40 fat680 kcal
Carne Braseada con Vegetales (Keto)
Braised Beef with Keto Vegetables
Slow-braised beef, cooked until fork-tender in a savory sauce with aromatic vegetables. While similar to a ste…
13 net18 total5 fibre68 protein65 fat850 kcal
Escabeche de Pollo (Keto Modified)
Pickled Chicken (Keto Modified)
Tender chicken pieces (often shredded or small chunks) marinated and slow-cooked in a tangy vinaigrette made w…
13 net18 total5 fibre50 protein50 fat650 kcal
Hígado con Cebolla (Keto Modified)
Liver with Onions (Keto Modified)
Pan-fried beef liver sautéed with a generous amount of sliced onions until tender and flavorful. Traditionally…
14 net18 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Menudencia Salteada (Keto Modificado)
Sautéed Mixed Offal with Keto Vegetables
A rustic dish featuring a mix of sautéed beef and/or pork offal (such as liver, kidney, heart, gizzards), typi…
17 net20 total3 fibre63 protein50 fat782 kcal
Ropa Vieja de Res (Keto Modificada)
Shredded Beef in Savory Sauce with Keto Sides
Tender shredded beef, slow-cooked in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, and traditio…
20 net25 total5 fibre50 protein40 fat660 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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Lomito de Cerdo Relleno con Queso y Pimientos (Keto Modificado)
Keto Stuffed Pork Loin with Cheese and Peppers
Tender pork loin (lomito de cerdo) butterflied and stuffed with a savory mixture of melted Queso Paraguay and …
5 net7 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 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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Codorniz a la Parrilla con Ensalada Verde
Grilled Quail with Green Salad
Whole or half quails seasoned with herbs and spices, grilled to perfection, offering a tender and flavorful me…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat880 kcal
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Pichón a la Brasa con Vegetales Asados Keto
Grilled Squab with Keto Roasted Vegetables
Tender young pigeon (squab), traditionally marinated and grilled over coals, offering a distinct game flavor. …
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein35 fat620 kcal
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Terrina de Carne con Vegetales y Queso (Keto)
Keto Meat Terrine with Vegetables and Cheese
A savory baked meatloaf or terrine, made with ground beef mixed with sautéed low-carb vegetables like bell pep…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein75 fat980 kcal
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Carne Vacuna Asada al Horno con Verduras Bajas en Carbohidratos
Oven-Roasted Beef with Low-Carb Vegetables
A generous cut of beef, typically a roast, slow-roasted in the oven until tender and juicy, seasoned with loca…
9 net15 total6 fibre90 protein80 fat1150 kcal