Cuajada Fresca con Aceite de Oliva y Tomate
Fresh Curd Cheese with Olive Oil and Tomato
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Costa Rican dishes.
What it is
A simple yet delicious and refreshing appetizer or light meal featuring thick slices of fresh, firm cuajada (a local curd cheese, similar to farmer's cheese or fresh mozzarella), drizzled generously with extra virgin olive oil and topped with ripe tomato slices. Seasoned with salt and pepper.
Key ingredients
Cuajada cheese, extra virgin olive oil, fresh tomatoes, sea salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
None needed; this dish is inherently keto-friendly.
Watch out for
None, assuming pure cuajada and fresh ingredients.
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.
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