Keto recipes
Whether you’re just starting the keto diet or looking to refresh your meal routine, these recipes offer plenty of delicious options to keep you on track.
1. Low carb cheese taco shells
It’s hard to improve on tacos—they’re already incredibly delicious. But creative bloggers Kat and Melinda from Home Made Interest came up with a clever twist.
Instead of a traditional tortilla, their recipe uses crispy cheddar cheese to create the taco shell. It’s a tasty, low-carb alternative that pairs perfectly with all your favorite taco fillings.
One serving contains:
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Fat: 21 g
2. Thai BBQ pork salad
Author Craig Clarke runs ‘Ruled Me’ to share everything he has learned about healthy eating and weight loss with others. This delicious salad of his proves that pulled pork isn’t just for buns. In this recipe, romaine lettuce, red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro are tossed with shredded pulled pork and a creamy Thai peanut sauce.
One serving contains:
- Carbohydrates: 11.3 g
- Protein: 28.9 g
- Fat: 33.22 g
3. Salmon wasabi burgers
The Salmon Wasabi Burger can help satisfy your burger cravings—and do so without a bun. This keto-friendly dish by Alana Amsterdam—a best-selling author and the founder of ‘Alana’s Pantry’—is low in carbohydrates yet bursting with flavor.
In this recipe, a blend of ginger, lemon, cilantro, and wasabi delivers a powerful flavor punch, eliminating the need for high-sugar sauces like ketchup.
While this recipe does not provide specific nutritional information, it is naturally low in carbohydrates and, thanks to the salmon, is rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids..
4. Keto chicken pot pie
It’s hard to imagine a pot pie without carbohydrates, but this chicken pot pie from I Breathe I’m Hungry manages to maintain the dish’s flaky crust and creamy center. The sauce has a garlic base and thyme for added flavor and aroma.
One serving contains:
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Fat: 11g
5. Colombian-style zucchini rellenos
Stuffed zucchini is a popular go-to for people on a low carb diet. This version puts a Colombian spin on the keto diet staple.
Skinnytaste blogger Gina Homolka believes in keeping recipes healthy and tasty. She focuses on eating clean, whole foods and practicing portion control and moderation. You can drizzle melted butter or olive oil on top or sprinkle on cheese to up the total fat in this dish
One serving contains:
- Carbohydrates: 15.5g
- Protein: 17.5g
- Fat: 10g
6. Pesto grilled shrimp
These pesto grilled shrimp skewers from Closet Cooking are a great keto-friendly addition to your grilling season recipes. This recipe includes everything you need to make fresh homemade pesto, so you can fully control what goes into your marinade.
One serving contains:
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Fat: 11 g
7. Avocado frittata with cotija and mozzarella
This dish checks a lot of boxes: it’s low carb, meatless, keto, low glycemic, and gluten-free. Plus, there’s avocado and two types of cheese. The recipe is a creation from Kalyn Denny of Kalyn’s Kitchen.
One serving contains:
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Fat: 18 g
8. Low carb sesame chicken
Many versions of sesame chicken often utilize batter or breading, making them an unsuitable option for those following a low-carb diet. In her take on this recipe for the Tasteaholics blog, Vicky reimagines this popular dish as a carb-free creation, using arrowroot to help the sauce adhere.
One serving contains:
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Fat: 36 g
9. Low carb Mexican cauliflower rice
The key to sustaining a low carb lifestyle is to be able to cook dishes you love. Cauliflower makes an excellent rice substitute for those times when you’re craving a stir-fry or beans and rice. This dish by Carolyn from All Day I Dream About Food is fast and easy to prep — and full of flavor.
One serving contains:
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Protein: 29.1 g
- Fat: 21.7 g
10. Loaded cauliflower
Cauliflower makes a pretty good carb substitute. It’s buttery, works with all sorts of flavors, and can feel like comfort food.
This recipe by Low Carb Maven is ideal when you’re desiring mashed potatoes or loaded potato skins. It has all the savory elements, like butter, sour cream, chives, cheddar, and bacon.
One serving contains:
- Carbohydrates: 7.4 g
- Protein: 11.6 g
- Fat: 24.6 g