The keto diet’s reduction of carbohydrates to favor fat makes it the ideal option for creating delicious and satisfying lunches, using ingredients such as meat, eggs and cheese to fill you up. Here are some tasty low-carb lunch recipes using ingredients like this to satisfy you throughout your lunch hour!
Keto Strawberry Smoothie is an easy, no-cook meal option perfect for quick keto meals on-the-go! Take this healthy drink with you wherever life may take you!
Taco Salad
This Keto Taco Salad is an effortless keto lunch idea that brings all of your favorite taco flavors together in one satisfying bite. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, cheese, juicy tomatoes and delicious meat pieces seasoned perfectly to perfection, this salad packs flavor without packing on carbs. Top it off with some sour cream or guac and enjoy!
This recipe’s best feature is its ease of prepping. Simply cook the ground beef and chop veggies (minus avocado!) ahead of time to save yourself some time on serving day. Just throw everything together at breakfast time for an instant, tasty healthy meal to take to work or school!
Add extra heartiness to this keto taco salad by exchanging out the lettuce for fresh spinach or butter lettuce, chopped red bell pepper for sweet crunchiness or spicy jalapenos for spicy heat, as well as adding canned black beans or plant-based crumbles for protein boost.
Make the taco salad ahead of time using another great approach – cook the ground beef separately from its other components and store in an airtight container, ready to be mixed in at the last minute with greens and other ingredients. Store this for up to three days in your fridge, ready to be combined at will!
Tuna Salad
Tuna salad is an easy protein-rich lunch that can be enjoyed cold. With its creamy base and customizable toppings, tuna salad can become the centerpiece of an exciting bite. Try this Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad with Romaine and Cucumber for an intriguing combination. This dish also boasts briny bite from feta cheese as well as refreshing crunch from crunchy romaine hearts for maximum enjoyment!
Chopped apples add an unexpectedly delicious twist to this timeless classic, offering the sweet fruit a delicious counterpoint to the salty tuna and providing an alternative source of mayonnaise. Some recipes also call for adding chopped cabbage or carrots for additional crunch and color; parsley or dill are great additions that bring out their natural flavors as well.
Make an easy tuna salad using canned tuna by draining, flaking and mixing with mayonnaise, sour cream, celery, onion relish and lemon juice. Season the mixture with salt and pepper as desired before stirring to combine; optionally you may sprinkle paprika over top as an accent. This dish can be prepared up to three days ahead and stored in the refrigerator until serving; ideal for sandwiches or use in low-carb wraps as an entree option or simply used as a dip with crackers and chips!
Taco Meat
If you follow a ketogenic diet, this easy, delicious taco meat recipe is sure to please. Not only is it great on tacos themselves, but it’s also perfect as an ingredient in taco salads, burritos and nachos! For future meals simply double or triple this beef recipe before freezing in freezer-friendly bags to reduce air pockets – then when defrosted just pop back out! Delicious taco meat awaits your dinner table when it thaws out.
This easy keto lunch idea makes the perfect base. Simply add canned black or refried beans for extra nutrition and an enriched experience, or even spice things up by adding cayenne pepper for some spicy heat or smoked paprika for that restaurant-quality flair!
Sheet pan bakes offer an easy and efficient solution for meal prepping delicious keto lunch ideas. This popular trend allows you to cook multiple dishes simultaneously with minimal cleanup. Iowa Girl Eats’ Low Carb Greek Chicken Bowl features tender, grilled chicken combined with Mediterranean vegetables and dollop of Tzatziki sauce; an exciting and healthy twist on classic lunch staples such as BLTs or potato salad! For an added kick and delicious kick try adding in Gorgonzola dressing!
Guacamole
Avocados are packed with potassium, an essential element in sustaining a healthy lifestyle. Furthermore, their monounsaturated fats promote cardiovascular and mental wellbeing.
Homemade guacamole is easy to prepare and offers the added advantage of being customizable, offering fresh cilantro, diced jalapeno peppers and tomatoes as toppings. Plus, this recipe easily scales up when serving larger groups – simply adjust the number of servings on the printable recipe card located at the end of this post!
Homemade guacamole requires selecting avocados that are of dark green hue and feel soft when you press on them, without becoming overly soft and turning brown quickly. To prevent your homemade guac from turning brown too soon, add a thin layer of water or lemon juice over its surface before sealing it away in the fridge.
To create the perfect guacamole, start by cutting an avocado in half and removing its seed. Scoop out its flesh into a bowl and combine with lime juice until your preferred texture emerges – smooth or chunky is all good! Next add all other ingredients and stir. To save time you can even prepare this ahead of time and refrigerate. To stop browning from happening simply apply thin layer of water or lime juice before sealing with plastic wrap directly overtop it for storage!
Pork Rind Nachos
Nachos are an obvious choice for a keto lunch idea, and these Keto Nachos with Pork Rind Chips make an especially delicious dish for anyone on a low carb diet. Topped off with taco-seasoned ground beef, cheese and guacamole they provide both an appetiser or main course option!
The Keto diet emphasizes eating foods high in proteins and fats while restricting carbohydrates in order to encourage your body to use stored energy as fuel instead. Incorporating healthier oils as well as cutting back on starchy foods like beans, legumes, corn, potatoes bread flour can all make for tasty meal prep recipes with lower levels of carbs! While the Keto diet may sound restrictive at first glance it is easy to create satisfying and low-carb dishes using these healthy meal prep recipes!
To create these easy and delicious keto nachos, place pork rinds on an oven-safe plate or casserole dish and drizzle globs of cream cheese onto them before topping with shredded cheddar and Taco seasoned ground beef. Bake until all of the cheese has melted before adding any desired garnishes like pico de gallo or jalapenos as desired – don’t forget some guacamole or sour cream for serving too!
Frozen Microwavable Patties
Frozen microwavable patties can make an excellent addition to your keto meal prep plan, offering quick and delicious lunch ideas like Rueben sandwiches or cauliflower rice dishes that will satisfy cravings quickly.
Are you in search of an easy, light keto lunch recipe? Look no further! Joy Filled Eats’ Sausage and Ricotta Egg Bake is perfect – with only six ingredients required and ready in minutes, serve this filling lunch alongside some salad for a healthy yet fulfilling lunch that will satisfy until dinner time arrives!
Any grocery store offers frozen microwavable patties suitable for low carb diets. These options range from chicken breast, beef, turkey, pork and vegetable patties – each offering its own distinctive taste and texture that pairs nicely with sauces, toppings or vegetables.
Shakshuka from Live Eat Learn is an easy and delicious keto-friendly breakfast or lunch idea, featuring eggs with hearty vegetables in a flavorful tomato sauce for an impressive keto meal option. Feel free to customize the vegetables you use according to your personal taste, adding any of your preferred herbs or spices for a meal that truly is personal! This vegetarian-friendly recipe can even be cooked quickly in the microwave!