Maintaining the keto diet can be daunting without an arsenal of delicious yet healthy keto recipes to choose from. Here is our collection of tasty meals made easy! Our keto friendly meals feature nutritious ingredients and are quick and simple to prepare!
Experience the comforting taste of classic meatloaf with this keto recipe made from cauliflower rice and topped with melty mozzarella cheese – not only is this gluten free but it takes only 20 minutes to bake!
Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are an ideal way to enjoy vegetables while satisfying hunger with an easily prepared meal. They are low in calories and carbs but still delicious and simple enough for anyone to make within 30 minutes, perfect as a main course, starter dish or even light lunch option – and an exciting change from chicken, steak or pork proteins. Here are our favorite lettuce wrap recipes!
This recipe for chicken lettuce wraps is easily customizable to your tastes. Try switching out ground meat with turkey or pork instead, adding vegetables such as matchstick carrots, scallions or chopped fresh mint or cilantro leaves instead of matchstick carrots; or switch out Sriracha for another hot sauce entirely!
These Asian chicken lettuce wraps owe their success to their sauce. Quick and simple to make, yet it packs a powerful flavor punch. Sweet brown sugar contrasts perfectly with savory ingredients like sriracha chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil; plus water chestnuts provide texture and crunch!
Serve these lettuce wraps with a salad for a complete meal, or pair them with rice or noodles for additional carbs. Make them ahead and store in the refrigerator so you have quick meals available when hunger strikes!
To assemble lettuce wraps, simply spoon your chicken mixture onto each leaf of lettuce. Decorate it with shredded cabbage, carrots, scallions or mint and some chopped cashews (or peanuts if you aren’t allergic). Finally, enjoy!
Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
This keto shrimp recipe can be prepared quickly in under 20 minutes, using zucchini noodles instead of pasta to reduce carbs without compromising flavor. Plus, this dish can easily be tailored based on what veggies are available or your own personal preferences; add red peppers, asparagus or sliced carrots for extra veggies and variety of tastes!
Start this delicious low-carb shrimp recipe by combining 1 lb. of peeled and deveined shrimp, chopped tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, garlic salt, olive oil and kosher salt into a large bowl. Mix until everything is evenly distributed before setting it aside. Next up are zucchini noodles: squeeze out any excess water with paper towels then chop into short lengths (you could also spiralize yourself, but store-bought is fine too). When your noodles are done heating over medium-high heat until tender (about 3-4 minutes). Finally heat in a large skillet until tender – about 3-4 minutes more!
Once the zoodles have been completed, remove from the heat immediately to avoid overcooking them. Stir in butter and remaining garlic ingredients; continue to simmer for an additional minute or so before taking them off of the heat and serving with parmesan cheese for a satisfying, nutritious dinner option.
Garlic butter shrimp with zucchini noodles makes an irresistibly flavorful keto-friendly dinner that you will want to lick your plate clean! Not only is this healthy dish gluten-free and vegan friendly; you can make it in less than 15 minutes as part of busy weeknight dinner plans, or meal prep purposes too.
This mouthwatering recipe relies on its buttery, garlicky Italian-style sauce for maximum flavor! This delectable delight pairs succulent shrimp with tender zucchini noodles in an easy yet satisfying dinner that can also include salad and bread for complete meals. Furthermore, you could adapt this recipe using cauliflower mash or rice instead to give the dish another spin!
Pizza Casserole
This keto casserole recipe offers a tasty way to enjoy pizza and pasta without all of the carbs. Easy to prepare and full of all your favorite pizza ingredients such as mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and pizza sauce, it makes an excellent dish to serve at dinner parties or family events while being great for meal prep – making large batches can easily be frozen for future consumption!
Apart from its delicious taste, this pizza casserole is an ideal dish for anyone starting the keto diet. With low-carb and high-protein content to help satisfy hunger without restricting you from enjoying an array of foods. Furthermore, its use of spaghetti squash instead of pasta noodles makes this an extremely healthy alternative to traditional lasagna!
Another advantage of this recipe is that it can be prepared quickly in a slow cooker. Simply combine all the ingredients and let it cook before you are ready to serve, making this meal ideal for busy days when there is little time or energy spent in the kitchen.
If you’re searching for an easy dinner that the entire family will enjoy, this Pizza Pasta Casserol should definitely make the list. A tasty combination of pizza and pasta, it provides plenty of flavor with its melting cheese topping and is great to enjoy any night of the week!
Make this tasty pasta dish with short pasta shapes such as penne, elbow macaroni or ziti for an effortless meal! Add vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms and black olives. To enhance its flavor further, fresh or dried herbs such as basil, oregano and thyme can add depth. Alternatively, you could assemble up until baking point before refrigerating or freezing prior to final baking step.
Ground Beef Empanadas
These irresistible pastry pockets filled with succulent ground beef filling come together quickly on your stove top for an irresistible appetizer, midday snack or potluck dish that can feed a large crowd. This recipe also has some Middle Eastern influence as they’re similar to Lebanese fatayer.
Empanadas are handheld versions of traditional Spanish meat pies that vary in size, fillings and cooking techniques depending on which Latin American country it hails from. Their hallmark characteristic is simple but savory dough that’s filled with various proteins (usually pork, chicken, fish or beef) plus vegetables and cheese seasoned with vibrant, warming spices like cumin or chili powder for an irresistibly rich experience.
To prepare the filling, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add ground beef until browned while frequently stirring it. Stir in onions and garlic before combining with tomato paste, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika and salt before tasting and adjusting seasoning as necessary.
Remove the beef mixture from the heat and transfer to a bowl to allow it to cool completely before refrigerating.
To assemble empanadas, place a round of dough on a flat surface and brush its edges with beaten egg before filling with 1 heaping tablespoon of the beef mixture and several pieces of cheddar and Monterey cheese. Fold over and seal edges by pressing or using a fork crimping them shut; continue this step until all filling and dough have been used up.
Empanadas can either be baked at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or frozen until needed for baking. To freeze them, just lay out uncooked empanadas on a baking sheet and put in the freezer overnight before transferring them into an airtight freezer bag for up to three months of storage.
If you’re new to making pastry dough, this easy empanada recipe can help get you on your way. Even better: find pre-made empanada wrappers in the Hispanic section of your supermarket to save time!