If you’re on a keto diet, finding lunch options that meet this diet in the frozen section of your grocery store may be easier than ever before. These pre-made meals come with vegetables as sides and have minimal carbs content – all while offering easy lunch solutions!
Replace traditional noodles with shirataki (or cauliflower) noodles to create this comforting keto dupe of Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana for an Italian-inspired meal! Enjoy it alongside salad as part of an ideal Italian-themed lunch or dinner option.
Keto Ramen
Switch up this quick and easy keto lunch idea by swapping traditional ramen noodles for low carb shirataki noodles for an airy and filling soup that pairs perfectly with crunchy salad greens or steam vegetables.
This healthy recipe starts off by using bone broth as the basis, adding both extra nutrients and a delicious taste. Nutritional yeast flakes contain essential micronutrients with mild cheese-like notes.
Keto Zuppa Toscana from The Girl Who Ate Everything makes an enticingly flavorful lunch that’s easy to prepare ahead of time, perfect for cool or rainy weather, pairing perfectly with fresh salad greens. Leftovers keep well in your fridge.
Keto Zuppa Toscana
Everybody’s favorite Italian soup gets transformed into an easy and satisfying keto version with this velvety and delectable Zuppa Toscana recipe! While its traditional counterpart uses potatoes (gray area for keto diets) and heavy cream for its base ingredients, this version calls for rutabagas as thickeners with no flour used as thickeners to stay completely keto friendly!
This recipe also includes ground Italian sausage and kale, both rich sources of essential nutrients including protein, antioxidants, fiber and vitamins and minerals. Furthermore, both bacon and chicken bone broth provide ample amino acids essential for making neurotransmitters that control our mood, motivation, relaxation and focus.
Cook the bacon until crispy and drain most of its fat before adding ground Italian sausage, onion and garlic for sauteing until softened. Stir in cubed turnips, chicken broth and kale; continue simmering until all vegetables are tender before seasoning with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes before topping with Parmesan cheese and serving.
Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Bowl
Prepping keto lunches that can easily be made ahead of time is an absolute necessity in today’s busy work environments, and fortunately there are numerous delicious keto recipes that offer easy meal prepping solutions – both low in carbohydrates and packed full of flavor!
Start off your week right with this low-carb lunch idea that offers an original take on sushi bowls: mango and radish instead of rice are used to form the sushi component, all served over crunchy romaine lettuce leaves.
This recipe uses shrimp coated in a tasty combination of mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce for an irresistibly spicy bite to your salad. Feel free to switch out the shrimp for seared or smoked salmon (or cooked tofu if soy is an issue), or use an Asian chili paste like sambal olek for added heat!
Keto Stuffed Peppers
If you love Mexican-inspired cuisine, then this keto stuffed pepper recipe will definitely satisfy. Packed with taco meat and covered in cheese, this mouthwatering keto dinner idea makes an impressive statement while satisfying those with an array of palates.
Make this meal even more delectable by mixing up your filling options by switching up shredded cheeses or ground meats; try switching from beef to turkey, chicken or steak for something even tastier! Finish it off by topping with black olive slices and homemade creamy avocado sauce – an excellent low carb and gluten free meal option suited for vegetarian diets alike!
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
This quick and easy stuffed pepper recipe is packed with flavor! Buffalo sauce’s spicy heat pairs wonderfully with tart yogurt’s tart flavor to produce an enjoyable yet nutritious, low carb meal! Enjoy this simple but flavorful dinner solution today!
Use an oil spritzed rimmed baking sheet and arrange pepper halves, cut side up. Bake until slightly softened.
Combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, mozzarella, garlic powder and onion powder in a large bowl until well mixed. Give everything a stir until everything has come together.
Spoon the filling evenly among the peppers and top with shredded cheese before placing in the oven for 12-15 minutes until bubbly and browned, allowing to cool before refrigerating up to four days in an airtight container for future enjoyment. Add extra buffalo sauce for flavor if desired before reheating as an engaging lunch or dinner option!
Chicken Thigh Curry
Eating keto can be challenging, but with proper planning you can easily prepare tasty yet quick-and-easy keto meal prep meals to keep you fueled throughout the workweek. Our keto meal prep recipes feature protein, vegetables and fats to keep you full and energized throughout your day!
For this recipe, we are using chicken thighs for their deep flavor and to ensure the meat is fully cooked (which can sometimes be an issue when making quick curries made from breasts). In addition, a variety of spices like curry powder, paprika, cinnamon and ginger along with turmeric add depth of flavour for extra color and colour!
Add onion, garlic and ginger to a hot skillet, and sweat until they become tender and aromatic. Next add curry paste and cook for another minute or so before finally stirring in tomato puree/passata.
Shakshuka
This dish combines egg for protein and vegetables in a flavorful tomato base spiced with paprika, cumin and coriander for an irresistibly tasty breakfast, quick lunch or satisfying dinner option.
Cook onions, peppers and garlic in olive oil until softened before adding tomatoes seasoned with salt, paprika, cumin and coriander. Simmer until the tomato sauce thickens before creating “nests” in it by dropping eggs carefully into each nest – eggs should either remain runny or be fully poached depending on your personal taste!
Make this delicious shakshuka recipe ahead and reheat for an easy breakfast or lunch the following day! If you need an excellent meal prep idea, give this dish a try – perfect as an early breakfast or lunch option!
Big Mac Salad
This keto-friendly version of a classic Big Mac contains only 3 grams of carbohydrates compared to 44 in its traditional counterpart, providing additional fiber from lettuce and protein from ground beef, plus tasty creamy Big Mac sauce.
Meal prepping this delicious recipe makes a quick and healthy lunch on busy days easy and simple – simply prepare the meat, salad ingredients, and Big Mac sauce in advance and assemble and enjoy!
Make this keto salad by mixing together iceberg lettuce with diced onions, sliced pickles and shredded cheddar cheese. Top this delicious keto salad off with beef mixture and Big Mac sauce before topping off with sesame seeds for the finishing touch – ready in just 20 minutes and without the bun! This tasty keto lunch option gives all those satisfying Big Mac flavors without taking up space in your diet!
Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Cauliflower Mac & Cheese is an excellent way to enjoy that same indulgent cheese experience without all of the carbohydrates. Plus, it’s an easy way to sneak more veggies into your diet!
Add bread crumbs, nutritional yeast or crumbled cracker bits for extra crunchiness. Or spice things up even further by including crushed red pepper flakes, fresh parsley or paprika for an added bit of zest!
Be sure to grate your own cheese for sauce. Store-bought shredded cheese may contain anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting smoothly – this will result in a much smoother sauce!
Beef Egg Rolls
Keto Egg Rolls are an easy and delicious lunch that are great for packing. Made with ground beef and two kinds of cheese, you can customize their filling as you please; try substituting leftover taco meat, rotisserie chicken tossed with buffalo sauce or breakfast ingredients for something different and fun!
Start by placing ground beef in a pan and cooking until no longer pink, before cooling off before adding cheese until fully melted.
To assemble an egg roll wrapper, lay it flat and spoon 1.5 tablespoons of the meat/cheese mixture onto its lower area. Moisten the top two edges with water before moistening all four edges again and folding inward toward each other – repeat this until all your egg rolls have been assembled before frying in batches until golden brown.