Uruguayan keto guide
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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.
9 matching dishes
Pescado a la Plancha (con Guarnición Keto)
Grilled Fish (with Keto Sides)
Fresh white fish (such as merluza or brótola) grilled with minimal seasoning. The focus is on ensuring appropr…
3 net6 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Bacalao al Pil-Pil
Cod with Garlic and Chili Oil Emulsion
A classic dish often found in Uruguayan restaurants with Spanish influence. Salted cod is gently cooked in hig…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Morcilla (Salada)
Blood Sausage (Savory)
A traditional sausage often featured on a Uruguayan parrillada. The savory version ('morcilla salada') is made…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
Pulpo a la Gallega (Keto Modificado)
Galician Style Octopus (with Olive Oil, Paprika, and Greens, no Potato)
Tender boiled octopus slices generously seasoned with high-quality extra virgin olive oil, authentic sweet pap…
4 net6 total2 fibre40 protein33 fat480 kcal
Sopa de Pescado (Keto Modificada)
Keto Fish Soup
A comforting and flavorful fish soup, typically made with a robust fish broth, chunks of white fish, and low-c…
4 net6 total2 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
Revuelto de Jamón y Zucchini
Ham and Zucchini Scramble
A simple, flavorful scramble of eggs with diced ham and tender zucchini, often enhanced with onions and cheese…
5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein48 fat600 kcal
Tortilla de Espinaca
Spinach Omelet/Frittata
A simple yet satisfying thick omelet or frittata primarily made with eggs and fresh spinach, often including o…
5 net8 total3 fibre28 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Tortilla de Queso
Cheese Omelette
A classic, simple, and satisfying omelette made with whisked eggs and a generous filling of melted, savory che…
4 net4 total0 fibre35 protein42 fat520 kcal
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Pamplona de Pollo
Stuffed Chicken Roll (Grilled or Baked)
A flavorful chicken breast stuffed with ham, cheese (e.g., mozzarella or fontina), and roasted bell peppers, t…
5 net7 total2 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal