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.
30 matching dishes
Riñones a la Parrilla
Grilled Kidneys
Beef or lamb kidneys, butterflied and grilled over an open flame until tender inside with a slightly crisp ext…
0 net0 total0 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Sardinas a la Plancha
Grilled Sardines
Whole fresh sardines, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then grilled to perfection. Often served with a we…
0 net0 total0 fibre55 protein40 fat580 kcal
Vacío
Flank Steak
Vacío, or flank steak, is a highly prized cut of beef in Uruguay, known for its robust beefy flavor and excell…
0 net0 total0 fibre100 protein60 fat1000 kcal
Bistec a la Plancha (Estilo Milanesa sin Empanar)
Grilled Steak (Milanesa Style, Unbreaded)
A thin cut of beef (like nalga or bola de lomo), traditionally used for Milanesa, but grilled plain without an…
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
Bondiola de Cerdo a la Parrilla
Grilled Pork Shoulder (Pork Butt)
Thick slices of pork shoulder, known for its marbling and tenderness, grilled until juicy and slightly crispy.…
1 net1 total0 fibre55 protein50 fat680 kcal
Cordero a la Parrilla
Grilled Lamb
Succulent lamb cuts (often chops or shoulder) grilled over embers, seasoned simply with salt. A popular altern…
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein55 fat700 kcal
Entraña
Skirt Steak
A flavorful and tender cut of beef, typically grilled over an open fire until juicy, seasoned simply with salt…
1 net1 total0 fibre65 protein45 fat650 kcal
Pescado a la Sal (Keto Modificado)
Salt-Baked Whole Fish with Keto Sides
A whole fish, such as corvina or brótola, baked to perfection encased in a thick crust of coarse sea salt. Thi…
1 net2 total1 fibre85 protein35 fat700 kcal
Gambas a la Plancha
Grilled Prawns
Succulent large prawns or shrimp, expertly grilled on a hot griddle or 'plancha'. Seasoned simply with salt, p…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein25 fat380 kcal
Huevos Fritos con Jamón Crudo (Keto)
Fried Eggs with Cured Ham (Keto)
A simple yet satisfying dish featuring two or three perfectly fried eggs (often with crispy edges) served alon…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Bifes a Caballo (Keto Modificado)
Grilled Steak Topped with Fried Eggs (with Keto Sides)
An iconic Uruguayan comfort food, featuring a perfectly grilled steak (bife) generously topped with one or two…
3 net4 total1 fibre90 protein70 fat980 kcal
Gambas al Ajillo
Garlic Shrimp
Succulent shrimp sautéed quickly in a sizzling bath of olive oil with abundant garlic and often a touch of dri…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
Pollo Asado con Guarnición Keto
Roasted Chicken with Keto Sides
Succulent roasted chicken, seasoned and cooked until golden brown, served with a selection of keto-friendly si…
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein55 fat780 kcal
Riñones a la Provenzal
Kidneys Provençal Style
Pan-fried beef kidneys, often quickly cooked until tender, and generously finished with a sauce of fresh garli…
3 net4 total1 fibre38 protein28 fat420 kcal
Suprema de Pollo a la Plancha (con Guarnición Keto)
Grilled Chicken Breast (with Keto Sides)
A plain grilled chicken breast, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. The key is to ensure it's served with ap…
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein25 fat480 kcal
Caldo de Gallina (Keto)
Chicken Broth (Keto)
A rich, slow-simmered chicken broth, often served with tender pieces of chicken meat and optionally a few low-…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein15 fat300 kcal
Keto Calamari (Pan-fried with Garlic & Parsley)
Pan-fried Calamari with Garlic and Parsley (Rabas Style)
Fresh calamari rings and tentacles pan-fried until tender, without any breading. Generously seasoned with fres…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
Arrollado de Pollo (Relleno Keto)
Chicken Roulade (Keto Filling)
A deboned chicken breast or whole chicken rolled with a savory keto-friendly filling, typically baked or poach…
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein48 fat720 kcal
Brochetas de Carne y Vegetales (Keto)
Keto Beef and Vegetable Skewers
Skewers featuring generous chunks of beef (or sometimes chicken/pork) interleaved with selected low-carb veget…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
Calamares al Ajillo
Garlic Calamari
Tender calamari (squid) sautéed in olive oil with plenty of garlic, parsley, and a touch of chili. A simple, f…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
Chipirones en su Tinta
Baby Squid in its Own Ink (Without Rice)
Small, tender squid cooked in a characteristic rich, dark sauce derived from their own ink, often with sautéed…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Churrasco a la Plancha con Guarnición Keto
Grilled Sirloin Steak with Keto Sides
A classic Uruguayan thin-cut sirloin steak, grilled to your preference, served with a choice of keto-friendly …
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Conejo al Ajillo
Garlic Rabbit (without potatoes)
Similar to Pollo al Ajillo, this dish features rabbit pieces pan-fried or stewed with olive oil, copious garli…
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
Ensalada de Atún (Keto Modificado)
Tuna Salad (Keto Modified, no Potato or Corn)
A fresh and simple salad featuring canned tuna, typically mixed with mayonnaise, finely diced onions, and bell…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein38 fat500 kcal
Menudillos de Pollo Salteados
Sautéed Chicken Gizzards and Hearts
Chicken gizzards and hearts, often sautéed in olive oil or butter with garlic and herbs. A rustic and flavorfu…
5 net7 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Parrillada
Mixed Grill Platter
A grand assortment of various grilled meats and offal cooked on a 'parrilla'. A typical parrillada includes be…
5 net5 total0 fibre140 protein100 fat1500 kcal
Pescado al Roquefort (con Guarnición Keto)
Fish with Roquefort Sauce and Keto Side
A fresh fillet of white fish, such as merluza or brótola, expertly pan-seared or baked, served with a rich and…
5 net7 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Pinchos de Mariscos
Seafood Skewers
Grilled skewers featuring a delightful selection of fresh seafood such as plump shrimp, tender scallops, and f…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein30 fat550 kcal
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Corazón a la Parrilla
Grilled Beef Heart
Thick slices of beef heart, marinated simply and grilled over hot coals. This offal dish offers a distinct, ro…
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Boquerones en Vinagre
Marinated Anchovies in Vinegar
A classic cold appetizer featuring fresh anchovy fillets marinated in white vinegar until tender, then dressed…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein28 fat380 kcal