Tortitas de Ayote Keto con Queso y Natilla
Keto Squash Fritters with Cheese and Sour Cream
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the fritters are made with keto-friendly flour (e.g., almond, coconut) and not corn or wheat flour. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-friendly adaptation of traditional squash fritters, made with grated ayote (a type of squash similar to pumpkin or butternut squash), blended with keto flours (like almond or coconut flour), eggs, and cheese, then pan-fried until golden. Served with natilla.
Key ingredients
Ayote squash, almond or coconut flour, eggs, cheese, natilla
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm that the fritters are made with keto-friendly flour (e.g., almond, coconut) and not corn or wheat flour. Ask to ensure no sugar is added to the batter.
Watch out for
Restaurant versions might use regular flour or breadcrumbs as binders. Hidden sugars in commercial natilla. Ayote itself has natural carbs that can add up.
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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