Picadillo de Tacaco con Queso
Chopped Tacaco with Cheese (Keto Side Dish)
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A savory side dish featuring finely diced and cooked tacacos (a distinctive Costa Rican squash) sautéed with aromatic vegetables like onions and garlic, then mixed with generous amounts of crumbled fresh cheese.
Key ingredients
Tacacos (cooked and finely diced), queso fresco (fresh cheese), onion, garlic, bell pepper, olive oil, cilantro, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
N/A, naturally keto. Ensure no starchy fillers or high-carb sauces are added. Served as a side without rice or beans.
Watch out for
Served with high-carb main dishes or sides.
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 ›
