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
Bacalao Guisado (Keto Modificado)
Keto Stewed Codfish with Peppers and Olives
Salt cod stewed in a tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and olives, specifically prepared w…
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Carne Mechada (Keto con Vegetales)
Shredded Beef Stew (Keto with Steamed Vegetables)
Slow-cooked, tender shredded beef, often prepared in a savory tomato-based sauce with peppers and onions. Serv…
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
Carrucho Guisado (Keto Modificado)
Stewed Conch with Keto Vegetables
Tender conch meat (carrucho) simmered in a savory, aromatic sauce featuring sofrito, olives, and a hint of tom…
11 net15 total4 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
Codito de Cerdo Guisado (Keto Modificado)
Pork Hock Stew - Keto Modified
A hearty and comforting stew featuring tender, slow-cooked pork hocks. Simmered in a rich, savory broth infuse…
11 net18 total7 fibre65 protein60 fat875 kcal
Costillas Guisadas (Sin Papas ni Zanahorias)
Stewed Pork Ribs (without Potatoes or Carrots)
Pork ribs, typically spareribs or country-style, slow-cooked until fork-tender in a savory sauce based on sofr…
11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Fricasé de Cerdo (Sin Papas ni Zanahorias)
Pork Fricassee (without Potatoes or Carrots)
Tender chunks of pork stewed in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce with sofrito, bell peppers, onions, garli…
11 net15 total4 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Gallina Rellena (Keto con Relleno de Carne y Vegetales)
Keto Stuffed Chicken with Meat and Vegetable Filling
A whole chicken roasted or baked, traditionally stuffed. For keto, the stuffing is modified to include ground …
11 net15 total4 fibre85 protein90 fat1200 kcal
Gandinga de Cerdo (Sin Arroz)
Pork Offal Stew (No Rice)
A hearty and flavorful stew made from various pork offal (liver, kidneys, heart), slow-simmered in a rich toma…
11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein25 fat450 kcal
Guiso de Carne de Res
Beef Stew
A robust and comforting beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich, savory sauce made from s…
11 net15 total4 fibre75 protein65 fat900 kcal
Mondongo (Keto Modificado)
Keto Tripe Stew
Hearty tripe stew, slow-cooked with savory seasonings, bell peppers, onions, and often pork trotters for added…
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
Pastel de Berenjena con Carne (Keto)
Layered Eggplant and Beef Casserole (Keto)
A savory casserole featuring layers of thinly sliced, sautéed eggplant replacing traditional plantains or past…
11 net18 total7 fibre60 protein48 fat720 kcal
Pastelón de Carne Keto con Puré de Coliflor
Keto Shepherd's Pie with Seasoned Ground Beef and Cauliflower Mash
A keto-friendly rendition of the classic Puerto Rican pastelón. Layers of savory ground beef seasoned with sof…
11 net18 total7 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Pollo Guisado (Keto Modificado)
Keto Stewed Chicken with Peppers and Olives
Chicken pieces stewed in a rich tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and olives, specifically…
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Pulpo Guisado (Keto Modificado)
Stewed Octopus with Keto Vegetables
Tender octopus slow-cooked in a rich and savory tomato-based sauce with sofrito, olives, and capers. Modified …
11 net16 total5 fibre40 protein40 fat600 kcal
Sopa de Patitas (Keto Modificada con Vegetales Low-Carb)
Pig's Feet Soup - Keto Modified with Low-Carb Vegetables
A traditional and deeply nourishing soup made from slow-cooked pig's feet, yielding a rich, gelatinous broth. …
11 net18 total7 fibre55 protein58 fat775 kcal
Estofado de Cordero (Keto Modificado)
Lamb Stew with Keto Vegetables
Hearty chunks of lamb, slow-cooked until fork-tender in a rich, deeply flavored broth with traditional Puerto …
12 net18 total6 fibre65 protein60 fat850 kcal
Filete de Pescado a la Plancha con Vegetales Salteados
Pan-Seared Fish Fillet with Sautéed Vegetables
A tender white fish fillet (e.g., cod, mahi-mahi) pan-seared to perfection, seasoned with garlic and herbs. Se…
12 net18 total6 fibre55 protein45 fat700 kcal
Guiso de Callos (Keto Modificado)
Tripe Stew - Keto Modified
A robust and flavorful beef tripe stew, slow-cooked to tender perfection in a rich tomato-based sauce. Enhance…
12 net18 total6 fibre55 protein58 fat775 kcal
Guiso de Camarones (Estilo Asopao, Sin Arroz)
Shrimp Stew (Asopao Style, No Rice)
A robust shrimp stew, capturing the rich, savory flavors of a traditional Asopao (without the rice). Featuring…
12 net16 total4 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
Higado Encebollado (Sin Arroz)
Liver with Onions (No Rice)
Thinly sliced beef liver, quickly pan-fried and smothered in a generous amount of tender, caramelized onions. …
12 net16 total4 fibre50 protein28 fat480 kcal
Higado Guisado (Keto Modificado - Sin Viandas)
Beef Liver Stew (Keto Modified - Without Starchy Vegetables)
Tender beef liver pieces stewed in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, and garlic, se…
12 net18 total6 fibre50 protein35 fat580 kcal
Sancocho (Keto Modificado)
Keto Caribbean Beef and Bone Marrow Stew
A rich, deeply flavored stew, focusing on tender beef, bone marrow, and a savory broth infused with classic so…
12 net16 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
Pimientos Rellenos de Carne
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef
Large bell peppers (typically green or red) generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, s…
13 net20 total7 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Rabo Encendido (Keto Modificado)
Keto Oxtail Stew
Rich and flavorful oxtail stew, slow-cooked in a robust tomato-wine sauce with bell peppers, onions, and garli…
13 net18 total5 fibre75 protein65 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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