Puerto Rican keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Puerto Rican cuisine presents significant challenges for keto dieters due to its heavy reliance on high-carb staples and frequent use of sugary sauces and starches.
Top ingredients
Excellent options include slow-roasted pork (pernil, lechón), grilled chicken and steak, seafood, eggs, and the flavorful sofrito base of peppers, onions, and garlic.
Danger zones
Watch out for rice, beans, plantains (mofongo, tostones), root vegetables (yuca, malanga), sugary glazes, fried items often dredged in flour, and sweet dessert preparations.
Best for
Best for strict keto dieters who are confident in requesting significant meal modifications and can focus solely on plain grilled or roasted meats/seafood.
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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