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.
7 matching dishes
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
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
Revuelto de Hongos con Queso (Keto)
Mushroom and Cheese Scramble (Keto)
A hearty scramble made with assorted fresh mushrooms, eggs, a touch of heavy cream, and savory cheese (such as…
6 net9 total3 fibre35 protein45 fat580 kcal
Ensalada Caprese
Caprese Salad
A popular Italian-inspired salad widely enjoyed in Uruguay, featuring thick slices of fresh, creamy mozzarella…
8 net10 total2 fibre20 protein35 fat400 kcal
Revuelto de Zapallitos
Zucchini Scramble with Eggs and Cheese
A comforting and simple home-style dish, often found in 'bodegones', made with sautéed local zucchini ('zapall…
8 net12 total4 fibre30 protein35 fat480 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