Puerto Rican keto guide
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Salmorejo de Jueyes
Crabmeat Salad/Stew
A vibrant and flavorful dish made with fresh crabmeat sautéed with a sofrito base (culantro, peppers, onions, …
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
Tortilla Española (Keto Modificada con Coliflor o Calabacín)
Spanish Omelet (Keto Modified with Cauliflower or Zucchini)
A thick, hearty omelet common in Puerto Rico, traditionally made with eggs, potatoes, and onions. For a keto v…
7 net10 total3 fibre20 protein38 fat450 kcal
Alcapurrias de Coliflor y Carne (Keto Modificado)
Cauliflower and Meat Fritters - Keto Modified
A keto-friendly reimagining of the classic Puerto Rican fritter. Traditionally made with yautía and green plan…
8 net14 total6 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
Crema de Aguacate
Cold Avocado Cream Soup
A refreshing, creamy, chilled soup made primarily from ripe avocados, vegetable or chicken broth, and fresh he…
8 net18 total10 fibre8 protein45 fat480 kcal
Ensalada de Bacalao con Aguacate (Sin Viandas)
Cod Salad with Avocado (No Root Vegetables)
A refreshing salad featuring salted cod (bacalao) flaked and mixed with fresh avocado, onions, and bell pepper…
8 net15 total7 fibre40 protein38 fat520 kcal
Ensalada de Mariscos
Seafood Salad (Keto Modified, no potato/yuca)
Mixed seafood (shrimp, calamari, scallops, mussels) marinated in olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, with bell pep…
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Ensalada de Pulpo
Octopus Salad (Keto Modified, no potato/yuca)
Tender cooked octopus marinated in olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, with bell peppers, onions, and cilantro, se…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Mamposteao de Coliflor con Tocino
Cauliflower 'Mamposteao' with Bacon
A keto-friendly twist on the traditional 'Mamposteao', featuring riced cauliflower sautéed and mixed with cris…
8 net15 total7 fibre25 protein50 fat620 kcal
Mollejas Guisadas (Keto Modificado)
Gizzard Stew - Keto Modified
Tender chicken gizzards stewed in a hearty, savory tomato-based sauce with traditional sofrito, green olives, …
8 net14 total6 fibre60 protein42 fat675 kcal
Parrillada de Mariscos (Keto Modificada con Vegetales)
Grilled Seafood Platter with Keto Vegetables
A lavish selection of various fresh seafood (lobster tail, shrimp, fish fillet, octopus, calamari) expertly gr…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein45 fat750 kcal
Pescado a la Criolla (con vegetales keto)
Fish in Creole Sauce (with Keto Vegetables)
A fish fillet (such as snapper or mahi-mahi) simmered in a vibrant Creole sauce made from tomatoes, peppers, o…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein30 fat550 kcal
Pescado Escabechado (Keto Modificado - Sin Viandas)
Pickled Fish (Keto Modified - Without Starchy Vegetables)
Pieces of white fish (such as snapper or cod) lightly fried and then marinated in a tangy escabeche sauce made…
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein48 fat650 kcal
Pimientos Rellenos de Queso (Sin Arroz ni Legumbres)
Cheese Stuffed Peppers (without Rice or Legumes)
Bell peppers (typically red or green) generously stuffed with a rich blend of cheeses and baked until tender a…
8 net13 total5 fibre30 protein55 fat650 kcal
Asadura Guisada
Stewed Offal (Pork Lungs, Heart, Liver)
A traditional stew made with a mix of pork offal (typically lungs, heart, and liver), slow-cooked in a rich, s…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Berenjena Rellena
Stuffed Eggplant
Eggplant halves baked with a savory filling of seasoned ground meat (beef, pork, or a blend), sofrito, the egg…
9 net15 total6 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
Berenjenas a la Vinagreta
Eggplant Vinaigrette Salad
Cooked eggplant slices marinated in a tangy vinaigrette with onions, peppers, and herbs. Served chilled, it's …
9 net15 total6 fibre4 protein20 fat250 kcal
Bistec a la Jardinera (Con Vegetales Keto)
Steak with Keto Garden Vegetables
A flavorful pan-seared steak (such as sirloin or palomilla) served with a medley of garden-fresh, low-carb veg…
9 net14 total5 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
Bistec Encebollado
Steak with Onions
Thinly sliced beef steak (often top round or sirloin) pan-seared or simmered with a generous amount of sliced …
9 net12 total3 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Calamares Encebollados
Squid with Sautéed Onions
Tender squid rings and tentacles sautéed with thinly sliced onions, bell peppers, garlic, and often a splash o…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Higadillos de Pollo Guisados (Keto Modificado)
Stewed Chicken Livers with Keto Vegetables
Flavorful chicken livers slow-simmered in a robust savory sauce with sofrito, bell peppers, and olives. Modifi…
9 net14 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Medallones de Cerdo Encebollados (Keto con Vegetales)
Pork Medallions with Onions and Keto Vegetables
Tender pork medallions pan-seared and then smothered with a generous amount of deeply caramelized onions, ofte…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat620 kcal
Pescado en Salsa de Coco (Keto Modificado)
Fish Fillet in Coconut Sauce (Keto Modified)
Fresh fish fillet (e.g., mahi-mahi, snapper) gently cooked in a rich, creamy coconut milk-based sauce with pep…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Picadillo de Res (Servido con Aguacate o Vegetales)
Seasoned Ground Beef (Served with Avocado or Vegetables)
Flavorful ground beef simmered with sofrito, tomato sauce, olives, and capers. Traditionally a staple served w…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Rellenos de Coliflor y Carne (Keto Modificado)
Cauliflower and Meat Stuffed Balls - Keto Modified
A keto version of the popular Puerto Rican stuffed potato ball. Instead of potato, a creamy mash of cauliflowe…
9 net16 total7 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
Sopa de Pescado o Mariscos
Fish or Seafood Soup/Stew
A rich and aromatic broth-based soup or light stew, generously filled with fresh fish fillets and/or a variety…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Berenjena Guisada (Sin Viandas)
Eggplant Stew (without Starchy Vegetables)
A savory stew featuring eggplant cooked with sofrito, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Typically served as a sid…
10 net18 total8 fibre8 protein25 fat300 kcal
Camarones Enchilados (Keto Modificado con Salsa sin Azúcar)
Shrimp in Keto-Friendly Tomato Sauce
Succulent shrimp simmered in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce, vibrantly flavored with bell peppers, onions, …
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Conejo Guisado (Keto con Aguacate o Vegetales)
Stewed Rabbit with Keto Sides
Tender rabbit meat, stewed to perfection in a savory sofrito-based sauce with olives, capers, and herbs. A rus…
10 net14 total4 fibre75 protein70 fat980 kcal
Fricasé de Pollo (Sin Papa ni Zanahoria)
Chicken Fricassee (No Potato or Carrot)
Tender chicken pieces braised in a rich, savory tomato and wine-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, and oli…
10 net14 total4 fibre50 protein38 fat580 kcal
Guiso de Chayote con Cerdo o Pollo (Sin Viandas ni Espesantes)
Chayote Stew with Pork or Chicken (Keto Modified)
A comforting stew featuring tender chayote squash simmered with chunks of pork or chicken in a rich, flavorful…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein40 fat620 kcal
Guiso de Jueyes (Sin Viandas ni Espesantes)
Crab Stew (without Starchy Vegetables or Thickeners)
Fresh crab meat stewed in a rich and savory sofrito base with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and a hint of toma…
10 net14 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Lengua Guisada (Keto con Aguacate o Vegetales)
Stewed Beef Tongue with Keto Sides
Tender beef tongue, slowly simmered in a rich, flavorful tomato-based stew with sofrito, olives, and capers. S…
10 net14 total4 fibre70 protein80 fat1050 kcal
Mofongo de Coliflor con Chicharrón
Cauliflower Mofongo with Pork Rinds
A creative, keto-friendly adaptation of the classic Mofongo. Instead of plantains, mashed cauliflower is infus…
10 net18 total8 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Chicharrón con Carne (Keto)
Crispy Pork Belly with Meat (Keto)
Succulent pieces of pork belly, slowly rendered and fried to perfection, featuring both ultra-crispy skin and …
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein90 fat950 kcal
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Codillo Asado (Keto)
Roasted Pork Hock/Knuckle (Keto)
A robust and flavorful dish featuring a whole pork hock or knuckle, slow-roasted until the meat is falling off…
1 net1 total0 fibre80 protein60 fat900 kcal
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Lechón a la Vara (Keto)
Whole Spit-Roasted Pork (Keto)
A traditional and iconic Puerto Rican delicacy featuring an entire pig slow-roasted on a spit over an open fir…
1 net1 total0 fibre100 protein180 fat1100 kcal
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Mollejas de Pollo Fritas (Keto)
Crispy Fried Chicken Gizzards (Keto)
Chicken gizzards, meticulously cleaned, seasoned with salt and spices, and deep-fried until tender on the insi…
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Picadillo de Cerdo con Aguacate (Keto)
Ground Pork Hash with Avocado (Keto)
Savory ground pork seasoned with sofrito (garlic, onion, peppers), olives, capers, and aromatic spices, typica…
1 net6 total5 fibre38 protein80 fat900 kcal
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Bacalao al Ajillo con Ajo Tostado y Aceite de Oliva
Flaked Cod in Garlic and Olive Oil
Desalted and flaked codfish, intensely sautéed in abundant olive oil with generous amounts of sliced toasted g…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Boquerones en Vinagre
Anchovies in Vinegar
Fresh anchovies, typically white, marinated in vinegar, high-quality olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh parsl…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein28 fat350 kcal
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Chicharrones de Pollo (Deshuesados y sin Empanar)
Crispy Boneless Chicken Thighs (Unbreaded)
Flavorful, crispy boneless chicken thigh pieces, seasoned in traditional Puerto Rican 'chicharrón' style but p…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Mollejas de Res Salteadas
Sautéed Beef Sweetbreads
Tender beef sweetbreads (thymus gland), pan-seared to a golden crisp, typically with garlic, onions, and a spl…
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein60 fat550 kcal
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Pargo a la Sal
Salt-Baked Red Snapper
An elegant whole red snapper prepared by baking it entirely encased in a thick crust of sea salt. This method …
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Chuleta Ahumada a la Plancha
Grilled Smoked Pork Chop
A thick, savory smoked pork chop, grilled or pan-seared to develop a flavorful crust and tender interior. The …
3 net3 total0 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Espinacas Salteadas con Ajo y Tocino
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Bacon
Fresh spinach quickly sautéed in olive oil or flavorful bacon fat with fragrant minced garlic and crispy piece…
3 net6 total3 fibre10 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Lomo de Cerdo al Mojo Criollo
Pork Loin with Creole Garlic-Citrus Mojo
Succulent pork loin marinated and cooked to tender perfection with a vibrant 'mojo criollo' sauce – a traditio…
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
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Riñones al Ajillo (Keto)
Kidneys in Garlic Sauce (Keto)
Succulent slices of pork or beef kidneys quickly sautéed in olive oil with abundant garlic, a hint of dry whit…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
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Tostones de Aguacate (Keto Modificado)
Fried Avocado Slices (Keto Modified from Plantains)
Thick slices of ripe but firm avocado, seasoned and lightly pan-fried or air-fried until golden and crispy on …
3 net10 total7 fibre4 protein38 fat400 kcal
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Atún Fresco a la Plancha con Mojo
Grilled Fresh Tuna with Garlic-Citrus Mojo
A thick cut of fresh tuna steak, expertly grilled or pan-seared to your preferred doneness, typically medium-r…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
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Bistec Relleno de Queso y Jamón
Steak Stuffed with Ham and Cheese
Thinly pounded beef steak (often round or skirt steak) rolled and stuffed with savory ham and a generous amoun…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
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Cabro Asado
Roasted Goat with Garlic and Herbs (Keto Modificado)
Slow-roasted chunks of tender goat meat, seasoned simply with garlic, oregano, bay leaves, and a touch of oliv…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Caldo de Queso con Huevo
Cheese Broth with Egg
A comforting, clear broth (typically chicken or vegetable-based) with tender cubes of fresh white cheese (ques…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Carrucho Salteado al Ajillo
Garlic Sautéed Conch
Tender conch meat (carrucho), quickly sautéed with a generous amount of garlic, olive oil, and a touch of dry …
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein30 fat500 kcal
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Chillo en Salsa de Mantequilla y Limón
Pan-seared Red Snapper in Butter-Lemon Sauce
A fresh fillet of red snapper (chillo), pan-seared to a beautiful golden crisp on the exterior while remaining…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Conejo al Ajillo
Garlic Rabbit
Pieces of rabbit, pan-fried or roasted until golden, then simmered in a rich garlic-infused olive oil sauce, o…
4 net5 total1 fibre90 protein50 fat800 kcal
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Costillas de Cerdo en Salsa de Ajo y Limón
Pan-Seared Pork Ribs with Garlic-Lemon Sauce
Succulent pork ribs (often country-style or spare ribs) pan-seared or slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tend…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
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Ensalada de Berros con Tocino y Aguacate
Watercress Salad with Bacon and Avocado
A fresh and vibrant salad featuring the peppery bite of crisp watercress, complemented by savory crumbled cris…
4 net8 total4 fibre12 protein45 fat480 kcal
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Ensalada de Palmito
Hearts of Palm Salad
A simple and elegant salad featuring tender hearts of palm, often sliced and tossed with a light vinaigrette, …
4 net8 total4 fibre2 protein16 fat180 kcal
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Espárragos Salteados con Jamón Serrano
Sautéed Asparagus with Serrano Ham
Fresh asparagus spears sautéed until tender-crisp with garlic and olive oil, then garnished with crispy pan-fr…
4 net8 total4 fibre20 protein28 fat350 kcal
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Gazpacho de Pepino y Aguacate Keto
Keto Cucumber and Avocado Gazpacho
A refreshing cold soup (gazpacho) made predominantly from puréed cucumber and avocado, blended with olive oil,…
4 net10 total6 fibre4 protein30 fat320 kcal