Uruguayan keto guide
Safe Harbor
148 dishes50 keto as served119 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Built almost entirely around the Asado (grill), this cuisine requires zero effort to stay strictly keto.
Top ingredients
Massive cuts of grilled beef, lamb, choripán (without the bread), and chimichurri sauce (olive oil, garlic, herbs).
Danger zones
Pass on the empanadas, the automatically served bread baskets, and any dessert featuring dulce de leche.
Best for
Clean keto dieters and meat purists looking for simple, highly satisfying, fat-rich meals.
6 matching dishes
Ensalada de Palmitos (Keto)
Hearts of Palm Salad (Keto)
A refreshing and light salad featuring tender hearts of palm, typically dressed with olive oil, red wine vineg…
5 net10 total5 fibre5 protein28 fat300 kcal
Ensalada Mixta
Mixed Green Salad (with Keto Dressing)
A fresh, simple salad typically featuring crisp lettuce, sliced ripe tomatoes, and onions, dressed generously …
5 net8 total3 fibre2 protein25 fat250 kcal
Alcauciles a la Vinagreta
Artichokes in Vinaigrette
Tender artichoke hearts (often braised or steamed) dressed in a tangy vinaigrette typically made with olive oi…
6 net12 total6 fibre5 protein30 fat320 kcal
Escabeche de Berenjenas
Marinated Eggplant (Keto)
Thinly sliced eggplant, lightly cooked (often steamed or pan-fried) until tender, then marinated in a tangy an…
6 net12 total6 fibre3 protein28 fat280 kcal
Champiñones al Ajillo
Garlic Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms sautéed in a generous amount of olive oil with thinly sliced garlic and a hint of chili, often…
7 net10 total3 fibre8 protein35 fat380 kcal
Morrones Asados
Roasted Bell Peppers
Whole bell peppers (usually red or yellow) roasted until tender and slightly charred, then peeled and marinate…
10 net15 total5 fibre5 protein25 fat300 kcal