Casado con Proteína (Opción Keto)
Keto Casado Plate (Protein with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly omit rice, beans, plantains (maduro/verde), potatoes, and any sweetened dressings. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Costa Rican Casado adapted for keto. This plate features a generous portion of grilled or pan-fried protein (choose from chicken, beef, or pork) served with a vibrant side salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber) dressed with olive oil and lime. Instead of rice, beans, or plantains, it comes with a serving of steamed or sautéed non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, green beans, or zucchini.
Key ingredients
Choice of protein (chicken breast, beef steak, or pork chop), lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, onions, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, non-starchy vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans, zucchini), salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Strictly omit rice, beans, plantains (maduro/verde), potatoes, and any sweetened dressings. Request extra olive oil for dressing and cooking.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Casado con Proteína: sin arroz, frijoles, plátanos ni papas, por favor. Sin aderezos dulces. Con aceite de oliva extra para aderezar y cocinar.
Casado con Proteína: No rice, beans, plantains, or potatoes. No sweetened dressings, please. Can I have extra olive oil for dressing and cooking?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades or salad dressings, flour thickeners in sauces, accidental inclusion of high-carb sides. Ensure no plantain chips are served with the salad.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
More on the Costa Rican menuAll 475 Costa Rican dishes ›
