Trinidadian keto guide
Hostile
165 dishes60 keto as served115 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Adapting Trinidadian cuisine to keto requires extreme vigilance and significant deconstruction of most traditional dishes.
Top ingredients
Excellent options include curried or stewed goat, chicken, beef, various fish, shrimp, and crab, along with okra and callaloo (dasheen leaves).
Danger zones
The core carbohydrate traps are omnipresent: roti, doubles, pelau, rice, all provisions (yam, dasheen, cassava, plantain), potatoes, pumpkin, and often sugar in sauces or browning meats.
Best for
This cuisine is best for advanced keto dieters who are adept at navigating complex menus, requesting extensive ingredient omissions, and accepting highly modified, non-traditional meals.
27 matching dishes
Avocado Chow (Trinidadian Style)
Spicy Avocado Salad with Lime and Herbs
A refreshing and zesty Trinidadian 'chow' featuring ripe avocado slices seasoned with fresh lime juice, fiery …
3 net10 total7 fibre5 protein38 fat400 kcal
Baigan Choka (Eggplant Choka)
Roasted Eggplant Choka (Keto Side Dish)
Char-roasted eggplant mashed and seasoned with sautéed garlic, onion, pimento peppers, and shado beni. A flavo…
5 net10 total5 fibre4 protein25 fat300 kcal
Bhaji (Dasheen Bush or Spinach)
Stewed Dasheen Bush (Taro Leaves) or Spinach
Tender leafy greens (Dasheen Bush leaves, similar to spinach, or regular spinach) slow-cooked in rich coconut …
5 net10 total5 fibre8 protein35 fat380 kcal
Cucumber Chow
Spicy Cucumber Salad
A popular, refreshing, and zesty side dish or snack made with thinly sliced cucumbers marinated in a potent mi…
5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein10 fat150 kcal
Trinidadian Coleslaw
Trinidadian Cabbage Slaw (Keto)
Finely shredded green cabbage, bell peppers, and a minimal touch of carrot, dressed in a creamy, tangy, and sa…
5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein35 fat350 kcal
Fried Ochro
Sautéed Okra (Trinidadian Style)
Fresh okra pods thinly sliced and sautéed with onions, garlic, and hot peppers until tender-crisp. A simple ye…
6 net12 total6 fibre4 protein25 fat280 kcal
Trinidadian Hot Pepper Chow (Keto Style)
Trinidadian Hot Pepper and Onion Salad
A vibrant and intensely spicy condiment or side dish featuring finely sliced fresh scotch bonnet peppers, pime…
6 net10 total4 fibre2 protein8 fat120 kcal
Curried Bodi (Long Beans) (Keto-Modified)
Curried Long Beans with Spices (No Potato/Chickpeas)
Long beans (Bodi) cooked in a fragrant curry sauce with coconut milk, garlic, onions, peppers, and Trinidadian…
7 net14 total7 fibre7 protein30 fat350 kcal
Fried Cabbage (Trinidadian Style)
Sautéed Cabbage with Herbs (Keto Side Dish)
Finely shredded cabbage sautéed with a simple yet flavorful combination of garlic, onion, pimento peppers, and…
7 net12 total5 fibre3 protein20 fat250 kcal
Sautéed Mushrooms (Trinidadian Style)
Sautéed Mushrooms with Trinidadian Herbs
Fresh mushroom slices quickly sautéed with garlic, pimento peppers, onion, and a blend of aromatic Trinidadian…
7 net10 total3 fibre6 protein25 fat280 kcal
Stewed Christophine (Cho-Cho)
Stewed Chayote Squash (Trinidadian Style)
Tender chayote squash (christophine) stewed with onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, vibrant local herbs like thym…
7 net12 total5 fibre3 protein15 fat200 kcal
Stewed Ochro (Okra Talkari)
Trinidadian Stewed Okra (Talkari Style)
Fresh okra pods cooked down in a savory 'talkari' style with garlic, onion, pimento peppers, and a touch of tu…
7 net13 total6 fibre4 protein24 fat280 kcal
Trinidadian Pickled Peppers and Onions
Trinidadian Pickled Seasoning Peppers and Onions
A tangy and zesty side dish or condiment featuring thinly sliced seasoning peppers (pimento), bell peppers, an…
7 net10 total3 fibre1 protein0 fat90 kcal
Keto Cou-Cou with Okra
Cauliflower & Okra Cou-Cou
A modified version of the traditional cornmeal cou-cou, made with riced cauliflower and fresh okra, simmered w…
8 net15 total7 fibre8 protein30 fat350 kcal
Stewed Green Papaya (Pawpaw)
Stewed Unripe Papaya (Trinidadian Style)
Unripe green papaya, prized for its firm texture, is slow-cooked with a fragrant sofrito of onions, garlic, fr…
8 net14 total6 fibre3 protein18 fat220 kcal
Stewed Melongene (Eggplant Talkari)
Trinidadian Stewed Eggplant (Talkari Style)
A flavorful vegetarian dish featuring tender eggplant cooked down with garlic, onion, pimento peppers, and a b…
8 net14 total6 fibre5 protein25 fat300 kcal
Trinidadian Steamed Green Vegetables (Keto Style)
Steamed Assorted Green Vegetables with Trinidadian Herbs
A healthful and flavorful medley of fresh green vegetables such as cabbage, christophine (cho-cho), and okra, …
9 net18 total9 fibre6 protein20 fat250 kcal
Trinidadian Curried Cauliflower (Keto Style)
Curried Cauliflower with Trinidadian Spices
Florets of cauliflower simmered in a rich, flavorful Trinidadian curry sauce made with coconut milk, authentic…
11 net18 total7 fibre10 protein30 fat350 kcal
Stewed Green Beans (Trinidadian Style)
Trinidadian-Style Stewed Green Beans
Fresh green beans simmered in a savory, aromatic tomato-based sauce, enriched with sautéed garlic, onions, col…
12 net18 total6 fibre5 protein20 fat280 kcal
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Trinidadian Fresh Herb Salad
A vibrant and aromatic Trinidadian 'salad' or relish, featuring a medley of finely chopped fresh herbs like ch…
2 net4 total2 fibre2 protein11 fat120 kcal
KAsoon
Trinidadian Fried Eggplant with Herbs and Garlic
Trinidadian Fried Eggplant with Herbs and Garlic (Unbreaded)
Slices or cubes of eggplant pan-fried until tender and slightly caramelized, seasoned simply with garlic, fres…
4 net10 total6 fibre4 protein28 fat300 kcal
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Trinidadian Boiled Cabbage with Garlic and Pepper
Simple and wholesome, this dish features tender boiled cabbage lightly sautéed with generous amounts of garlic…
5 net9 total4 fibre4 protein18 fat200 kcal
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Trinidadian Sautéed Chive & Onion with Hot Pepper
A pungent and flavorful sauté of fresh chives, onions, and hot pepper, cooked down in oil until tender and aro…
6 net9 total3 fibre2 protein16 fat180 kcal
KAsoon
Trinidadian Bell Pepper Chow
A refreshing and zesty Trinidadian 'chow' made with colorful sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, green), seasone…
8 net12 total4 fibre2 protein1 fat80 kcal
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Trinidadian Curried Mushrooms
Trinidadian Curried Mushrooms (Keto Style, no peas/channa)
Hearty mushrooms cooked in a flavorful, spicy Trinidadian curry base with green seasoning, garlic, onions, and…
10 net14 total4 fibre10 protein30 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Trinidadian Tomato and Herb Salad
Trinidadian Fresh Tomato & Herb Salad
A simple yet intensely flavorful salad featuring ripe, local tomatoes diced and mixed with an abundance of fre…
10 net15 total5 fibre4 protein38 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Trinidadian Pumpkin Talkari (Keto-Modified)
Stewed Pumpkin (Keto-Modified)
A flavorful Trinidadian side dish of pumpkin stewed down with aromatic spices, garlic, onion, and hot pepper. …
13 net18 total5 fibre5 protein28 fat300 kcal