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.
38 matching dishes
Asado de Tira
Grilled Short Ribs
A quintessential cut of beef in Uruguay, cross-cut short ribs are grilled over hot coals until tender, juicy, …
0 net0 total0 fibre90 protein95 fat1200 kcal
Chinchulines a la Parrilla
Grilled Small Intestines
Beef small intestines, meticulously cleaned and grilled until perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on th…
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein45 fat550 kcal
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
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
Panceta a la Parrilla (Keto)
Grilled Pork Belly (Keto)
Thick slices of savory pork belly, grilled slowly until crispy on the outside and tender within, seasoned simp…
1 net1 total0 fibre30 protein60 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
Mollejas a la Parrilla
Grilled Sweetbreads
A highly regarded delicacy in Uruguayan cuisine, sweetbreads (the thymus gland) are typically grilled until th…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Tripa Gorda a la Parrilla
Grilled Large Intestine
Beef large intestine, meticulously cleaned, boiled until tender, and then grilled slowly over coals until cris…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein58 fat680 kcal
Huevos Rellenos
Deviled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs halved and filled with a creamy mixture of the yolk, mayonnaise, and seasonings. A popular ap…
3 net3 total0 fibre24 protein38 fat450 kcal
Mollejas al Limón
Sweetbreads with Lemon
Pan-fried or baked sweetbreads (thymus gland, often from veal or lamb) with a bright lemon-butter sauce. The s…
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein68 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
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
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
Criadillas al Ajillo (Keto)
Bull Testicles with Garlic (Keto)
A traditional offal dish featuring bull testicles (criadillas) pan-fried or sautéed with abundant garlic, oliv…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Lengua a la Vinagreta
Beef Tongue in Vinaigrette
A classic cold appetizer or main course featuring tender, thinly sliced boiled beef tongue, marinated in a fla…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
Mollejas a la Provenzal
Sweetbreads with Garlic and Parsley
Tender beef sweetbreads (thymus gland), par-boiled and then pan-fried or grilled to a golden crisp, finished w…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
Provoleta
Grilled Provolone Cheese
A popular appetizer in Uruguay, Provoleta consists of a thick slice of provolone cheese grilled until it's per…
4 net4 total0 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
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 de Roquefort y Nueces
Roquefort and Walnut Salad
A robust and flavorful salad featuring pungent Roquefort blue cheese crumbles, crunchy walnuts, and typically …
5 net8 total3 fibre15 protein38 fat420 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
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
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
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
Riñones al Jerez
Kidneys in Sherry Sauce
Tender beef or lamb kidneys quickly sautéed and then simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce made with dry sherry,…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein58 fat700 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
Vitel Toné
Veal in Tuna Sauce
A classic cold dish, typically served as an appetizer, featuring thin slices of slow-cooked veal covered in a …
5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein55 fat680 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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Lechón Asado
Roast Suckling Pig
A celebratory dish of whole suckling pig, seasoned simply and slow-roasted to achieve incredibly crispy skin a…
1 net1 total0 fibre100 protein90 fat1200 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
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Morcilla Envuelto en Panceta
Blood Sausage Wrapped in Bacon
Savory Uruguayan 'morcilla salada' (blood sausage), sliced and generously wrapped in strips of 'panceta' (baco…
4 net4 total0 fibre50 protein65 fat800 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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Chorizos de Campo al Horno (Keto)
Baked Rustic Sausages with Keto Sides
Robust and flavorful country-style pork sausages, often made with a more artisanal approach and coarser textur…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein70 fat800 kcal