When following the keto diet, simple dinner recipes that help you maintain a balanced intake of proteins, fats and carbs are key for staying on track with healthy living and living well. From breakfast pancakes to hearty soups – here are 50 delicious dishes designed to support a happy and healthy life!
Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
This delicious salmon sheet pan dinner is a quick and healthy weeknight dinner made of delicious roasted veggies and salmon baked in the oven. Your whole family will love its incredible combination of flavors – not to mention how everything comes together on one pan for easy cleanup afterward! Perfect for families on-the-go who need something quick that is low in carbs with plenty of protein!
Serve this meal solo as a light and filling lunch, or add protein-rich brown rice, forbidden rice or quinoa as a side. Feel free to experiment by swapping out vegetables such as carrots for more hearty options like broccoli or cauliflower; sweet potatoes would add sweetness as well!
This recipe requires minimal ingredients and preparation time – you only need olive oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves, dill leaves and Kosher salt (a coarser variety than table salt that adds texture), but regular salt will do just as well if necessary.
Start by mixing up your marinade in a large bowl. Next, coat the salmon in 2 tablespoons of the marinade before setting aside any of it for later. When your veggies have finished roasting and have been seasoned and salted with your desired herbs and spices, remove from oven and top the salmon with any leftover marinade drizzled on top along with salt and pepper as desired before placing back into oven and continuing roasting until both the salmon flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
This delicious salmon dinner can be ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup required! Packed with nutrients such as heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, salmon is known for being an anti-aging antioxidant known as astaxanthin and key minerals such as potassium and selenium – making this delicious yet nutritious meal an ideal weeknight choice! You are sure to become a fan!
Pulled Pork Tacos
This delicious pork carnitas recipe can be prepared easily in the slow cooker and enjoy as an irresistibly flavorful weeknight dinner option! Serve in a tortilla with your desired toppings to complete the experience.
This keto-friendly dish is an easy way to use leftover pulled pork. Accompany it with nutritious sides like roasted vegetables, whole grain bread or fresh salad for a complete meal.
At the core of this low-carb dinner lies its success: pairing pork with plenty of vegetables and herbs. If using store-bought shredded pork, skip browning entirely and simply combine all the ingredients directly in your slow cooker. Fresh rosemary and basil bring added depth and dimension to this creamy pork dish.
To create these delicious tacos, fill a soft tortilla with some pork mixture, then top it with your desired taco toppings – cheese is often used here; other possibilities could include dollop of sour cream, salsa or guacamole; you could also sprinkle in chopped cilantro for an extra burst of freshness and flavor!
Low-carb tacos are an easy and nutritious meal that the whole family can enjoy together. Packed with protein and essential amino acids needed for good health, as well as high fiber content from crunchy veggies and herbs for maximum satiation and fullness.
These simple tacos can be made quickly in just one sheet pan for quick clean-up! This recipe makes 4 tacos but you can easily double or triple ingredients to serve more people.
This dish offers an effortless way to enjoy some of the classic flavors of pizza without all of its carbs. Enjoy satisfying servings of chicken along with plenty of fiber from vegetables and cheese; plus this recipe’s high omega-3 fatty acid content helps lower cholesterol. Make this recipe part of your regular dinner rotation!
Chicken Parmesan Sheet Pan Dinner
The keto diet, with its combination of fats and moderate protein intake, offers many advantages. Notably, it reduces carb intake in order to promote weight loss and decrease blood sugar levels while simultaneously creating delicious family-friendly dishes like sheet pan chicken with vegetables or Crockpot carnitas – there are 86 keto dinner ideas here sure to delight all members of your household!
Sheet pan meals are quick and easy to make, allowing you to bake multiple ingredients all at the same time in your oven. This chicken Parmesan Sheet Pan Dinner is Keto friendly and low in carbs for optimal eating pleasure! Enjoy its rich flavors, mozzarella cheese’s gooey goodness and satisfying crunchiness – serving it alongside fresh green salad for an easy yet nutritious dinner option.
This dish utilizes skinless chicken breasts, which are easier to digest than dark meat, though skin-on thighs or breasts may also work. A tasty filling composed of spinach, artichokes, garlic, cream cheese, mayo and two types of cheese creates an irresistible combination for these chicken breasts before being baked to perfection for a crunchy crust and delicious creamy sauce – an easy weeknight dinner or lunch option.
This delicious chicken parmesan is now keto-friendly thanks to this delightful recipe! Substitute mozzarella with any dairy-free cheese of your choosing – including feta, goat or sheep milk cheeses. The pesto sauce features basil, olive oil and Parmesan cheese with the peppery bite of red onion and fresh tomato for an irresistibly tasty dish! Enjoy this keto-friendly chicken parmesan alongside a fresh green salad for a simple weeknight dinner or lunch option.
No matter your dietary choices or preference, this recipe should definitely make its way onto your list of things to try. Easy and full of flavorful combinations, this dish makes an excellent family-friendly dinner or weekend brunch dish with omega-3 rich salmon as the base ingredient and packed full of nutritious veggies such as spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese. Plus it provides fiber and protein from eggs and cauliflower rice!
Steak Pizza
This steak pizza is a variation on a classic Neapolitan dish – simmered tomato sauce is combined with peppers and onions before being topped with steak for a hearty one-pot meal that’s sure to comfort the entire family! Perfect for serving at outdoor dinner parties with chilled bottles of wine in hand!
This recipe starts with high-quality steak such as ribeye or New York strip, cooked on both sides until its exterior has turned browned – this helps seal in juices so your steak stays juicy! After it has been finished cooking, add back into tomato sauce. Finish the whole dish off with a sprinkle of paprika!
Fathead dough is a popular low-carb option and makes an easy and tasty pizza crust option, perfect for low carb diets. It features an irresistibly creamy texture and can quickly come together using ingredients you may already have in the fridge – plus, this recipe can easily be doubled and stored for three days in the refrigerator, or frozen up to three months!
While your dough rests, heat a large skillet just below medium-heat and add two tablespoons of olive oil and the steak. Cook the steak on each side for 5-6 minutes or until your thermometer registers 145degF for medium-rare doneness; once done remove from heat and set aside.
Add mushrooms and green peppers to the same pan, allow to soften for 7-10 minutes, add garlic, then incorporate this mixture into tomato sauce before tasting for seasoning if necessary.
To assemble the pizza, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on an ungreased baking sheet and layer one of mozzarella cheese before topping with steak and onion mixture and remaining mozzarella cheese topped off with generous sprinkles of paprika. Bake 8-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the crust has become golden brown.