The keto diet, consisting of high amounts of fat and low levels of carbohydrates, can assist with weight loss and blood sugar control. Try making simple yet healthy meals using non-starchy vegetables such as cauliflower or zucchini as your base.
These keto recipes are great for anyone on a keto diet or looking to reduce carb intake. Each serving includes less than 10 grams of carbohydrates.
Spaghetti Squash
spaghetti squash offers many nutritional advantages over its pasta counterparts, including reduced calories and carbs as well as a good source of fiber to aid in digestive health.
Shrimp and veggies make an easy and flavorful dinner option to try this week! Enjoy this healthy alternative to noodles with this recipe that uses it with shrimp for an effortless dinner!
To prepare the squash, start by washing it under cool running water to wash away any surface dirt and then cutting in half lengthwise before discarding its seeds. Arrange each half on an oven-safe baking pan cut side down drizzled with olive oil before adding 1/4 inch of water and baking at 400degF until soft, about 45-50 minutes. Upon cooling, scrape out its interior using uni-directional forking strokes to create long “noodle-like” strands of flesh.
Your weeknight dinners just got simpler with this hassle-free keto sheet pan meal. Packed with succulent chicken and vibrant vegetables, classic Greek flavors such as feta cheese, olive oil, tomatoes and eggplant come together for an irresistibly delicious dish! For extra zesty flavor add tzatziki on the side for extra tang.
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
This keto recipe offers an amazing way to enjoy shrimp cocktail flavors without all of the carbs! Super straightforward, using just a handful of ingredients – you’re sure to love its crispy lettuce wraps and satisfying shrimp filling!
This delicious and quick healthy weeknight recipe is the ideal healthy solution. Ready in less than 30 minutes and cooking all in one pan for easy cleanup, its tender chicken and vibrant veggies make this dish truly a delicious combination that you won’t soon forget.
These tasty lettuce wraps feature an Asian-inspired sauce for an easy and quick meal prep process that’s great for lunch or dinner. Enjoy light, crisp lettuce leaves paired with flavorful toppings like carrots, avocado and scallions – you won’t find better flavors anywhere!
Discover just how delicious this healthy keto recipe can be! Its low carb count means you can enjoy this satisfying salad at every meal while adding more vegetables into your diet! Plus, this easy recipe won’t take much effort or time to make. Soon it will become one of your favorites.
Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Cauliflower mac and cheese is an indulgent comfort meal that will please the entire family. By using cauliflower as its base for this pasta substitute dish, cauliflower makes this keto recipe healthier while at the same time being quick to prepare – perfect for quick meals throughout the week.
Make this cauliflower mac and cheese healthier by switching out white pasta for whole wheat or gluten free panko breadcrumbs and by adding more veggies such as green peas, sun dried tomatoes or light sauteing mushrooms. Add an extra crunch by topping off this creamy dish with nutritional yeast or crumbled cracker bits – this way your whole family will love this satisfying dinner option!
This baked cauliflower and cheese dish is packed with the classic flavors you know and love: cheddar, mozzarella and umami Parmesan cheeses. If you want an extra savory kick, feel free to add cooked bacon bits for an additional savory element before baking the mixture in your oven.
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash soup is an inviting fall treat. The key to creating the ultimate healthy butternut squash soup recipe lies in roasting the squash before adding it to the broth, which helps intensify and enhance its natural flavors, as well as eliminating time-consuming tasks like peeling and chopping the vegetable.
This soup features shallots and garlic to aid liver detoxification while stimulating gut bacteria. Curry powder adds antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits while coconut milk provides some additional creamy sweetness for added taste and texture. Enjoy this hearty keto dinner today!
It couldn’t be simpler to make this delicious butternut squash soup! All the ingredients can be combined quickly in an Instant Pot and pressure cooked for 10 minutes before releasing its pressure. Transfer batches from Instant Pot into blender in order to blend until completely smooth.
Chicken Hasselback
This delicious chicken hasselback dish is the perfect low-carb and high protein option to satisfy a satisfying weeknight dinner! Packed full of juicy chicken, red potatoes, colorful bell peppers and Cajun seasoning – this meal-in-one makes a tasty dinner!
Utilizing the Hasselback technique by cutting crosswise slits across your chicken breast (without cutting all the way through) ensures faster cooking times, with every bite full of delicious cheese and meat goodness! This creative variation on traditional stuffed chicken will delight everyone!
This keto-friendly Mediterranean dish brings succulent chicken, timeless vegetables and tart feta cheese together into one easy sheet pan dinner that’s ideal for busy weeknights. Add protein-packed spinach for even greater filling power or coat the chicken in any combination of spice mixes or pastes you desire; chili, chipotle or barbecue all work nicely – while halloumi adds salty crunch that rounds out this nutritious keto meal perfectly!
Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice is an ideal low-carb alternative to traditional white or brown rice that will leave your family satisfied and healthier than ever! Perfect as either an accompaniment for side dishes or main courses.
To make cauliflower rice, start with a fresh head of cauliflower and remove its leaves before cutting it into small florets. Use either a food processor or cheese grater to pulse it until it becomes a grain-like texture; but be careful not to overprocess, otherwise your product could turn out mushy! You can find pre-riced cauliflower at most grocery stores or try your hand at creating it at home!
Combine cauliflower rice with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and red pepper flakes for an easy yet flavorful stir fry that is Keto-friendly. Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers and carrots; or whatever is lying around in your crisper drawer – then finish by tossing with chicken for a filling dinner that can be on the table in 20 minutes or less!
Avocado Cream
Avocados are chock-full of heart-healthy fats and vitamins A and E. Their creamy texture makes them the ideal ingredient for dips and dressings, like this low-carb, nut-free avocado lime sauce recipe!
This versatile avocado cream is great for doling out onto Tex-Mex and Southwestern dishes, or serving as a topping on grilled chicken and salads. For an added kick, blend some jalapenos or crushed red pepper for some added heat!
Use a food processor or blender to combine avocado, lime juice, cilantro and garlic until they form an ultra smooth mixture. Adjust flavor as necessary by adding more cilantro or garlic; salt may also enhance savory notes. Use plastic wrap or lid to cover your bowl when refrigerating any leftover portions; this will keep them soft for later consumption!
Cauliflower Soup
Make an easy, cozy and delicious dinner tonight by whipping up this cauliflower soup! Instead of using traditional roux to create the creamy base for this soup, nutritional yeast provides a creamy and cheesy base instead. Roasted cauliflower adds subtly sweet texture while onions and garlic bring rich, robust and herby undertones that complete this classic comfort food recipe.
To make this recipe, slice one head of cauliflower into bite-size pieces and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper before spreading onto a rimmed baking sheet for roasting in the oven until partially nutty and very tender – around 20-25 minutes.
Once the cauliflower has been roasted, add it to a pot along with chicken broth and other ingredients for simmering until all the vegetables have become very soft. Remove bouquet garni before blending either using an immersion blender (affiliate link) or with a stand blender to puree the soup to an ultra creamy texture.
Add heavy cream or cream cheese and shredded cheddar for a filling and satisfying meal. Vegans may opt for replacing cream cheese with coconut cream as an alternative dairy-free version.