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Spanish keto guide

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Spanish food
324 dishes150 keto as served129 with a photo

Keto friendliness

Spanish cuisine offers many naturally low-carb components but requires diligent selection and modification to avoid common starch and sugar elements.

Top ingredients

Excellent traditional keto ingredients include jamón serrano/ibérico, chorizo, grilled meats, various seafood, olive oil, eggs, Manchego cheese, and non-starchy vegetables like pimientos.

Danger zones

The biggest carb traps are paella (rice), patatas bravas (potatoes), tortilla española (potatoes), croquetas (flour), pan (bread), and most desserts.

Best for

This cuisine works best for keto dieters comfortable with making substitutions, those prioritizing high-fat and moderate-protein options, and those who enjoy seafood and cured meats.

What to drink

Drinks you will see at Spanish restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.

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Espinacas a la Catalana (sin pasas)
Catalan Spinach with Pine Nuts (No Raisins)
Fresh spinach sautéed with olive oil, garlic, and toasted pine nuts. This simple yet flavorful side dish is a …
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4 net8 total4 fibre4 protein25 fat280 kcal
Espárragos Blancos con Mayonesa
White Asparagus with Mayonnaise
Thick, tender white asparagus spears (often from a can or jar, a common Spanish delicacy) served chilled with …
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5 net10 total5 fibre8 protein45 fat420 kcal
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Esclatasangs a la Plancha con Ajo y Perejil
Grilled Saffron Milk Caps with Garlic and Parsley
A seasonal specialty, fresh saffron milk caps (Lactarius deliciosus), known as 'esclatasangs' in Catalonia, ar…
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3 net5 total2 fibre3 protein17 fat190 kcal
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Gildas
Olives, Anchovies, and Guindilla Pepper Skewer
A classic Spanish 'pintxo' consisting of a skewered green olive, a Cantabrian anchovy, and a pickled guindilla…
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3 net4 total1 fibre8 protein18 fat200 kcal
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Lechugas al Ajillo (Keto)
Garlic Sautéed Lettuce (Keto Friendly)
A simple yet flavorful Spanish side dish, featuring robust lettuce (often Romaine or similar firm varieties) q…
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3 net6 total3 fibre3 protein30 fat300 kcal
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Grelos Salteados con Ajo y Pimentón
Sautéed Turnip Greens with Garlic and Paprika
Fresh, slightly bitter turnip greens (grelos) from Galicia, quickly sautéed in abundant olive oil with aromati…
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4 net8 total4 fibre4 protein15 fat180 kcal
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Calabacín a la Plancha
Grilled Zucchini
Fresh zucchini slices, lightly seasoned and grilled until tender with appealing char marks. A simple, healthy,…
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5 net8 total3 fibre4 protein20 fat220 kcal