Keto stands short for “ketogenic” diet which is also known as being a low-carb diet. In this diet, you eat 80 percent fat while eating carbs is strictly led to a minimum. This means no pasta, rice, sweets or anything that contains wheat and sugar! However, many find this diet to be beneficial to both weight and health, so it’s up to you to find out what works best for you.
If you’re following the keto diet or you’re just wondering how a typical keto lunch should look like, then this article is for you. We picked ten delicious recipes that would make the perfect lunch, no matter what kind of diet you’re following. Read along and see which recipes made the list!
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients: ground chicken, egg, green onion, celery stalk, almond or coconut flour, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, pink sea salt, black pepper, buffalo wing sauce. Full recipe at howtothisandthat.com
Cashew Crusted Salmon with “Ponzu” Sauce
Ingredients: cashews, fresh cilantro, coconut oil, sea salt, salmon fillets, coconut aminos, lime juice. Full recipe at thrivingonpaleo.com
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ingredients: cauliflower, neutral oil (such as vegetable, coconut or peanut), scallions, garlic, fresh ginger, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, frozen peas, rice vinegar, soy sauce, Sriracha, eggs, salt, black pepper, fresh cilantro, sesame seeds. Full recipe at purewow.com
Cheddar-Wrapped Taco Rolls
Ingredients: cheddar cheese, taco meat, tomatoes, avocado, mayo or taco sauce, other taco toppings like olives, onions, etc. (optional). Full recipe at wickedstuffed.com
Cheesesteak Casserole
Ingredients: butter, mushrooms, yellow onion, green bell peppers, ribeye steaks, garlic, Italian seasoning, chili flakes (optional), provolone cheese, salt, pepper, hot sauce, leafy greens, olive oil. Full recipe at dietdoctor.com
Chicken Thighs with Creamed Spinach
Ingredients: avocado oil, salt, pepper, chicken thighs, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, frozen spinach, parmesan cheese, Mild Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies. Full recipe at jenniferbanz.com
Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Ingredients: olive oil, lemon, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley, dried basil, garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, chicken thigh fillets (or chicken breasts), Romaine (or Cos) lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, avocado, Kalamata olives (or black olives) (optional). Full recipe at cafedelites.com
Lasagna Stuffed Portobellos
Ingredients: portobello mushrooms, Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, parsley (optional). Full recipe at ibreatheimhungry.com
Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Salad
Ingredients: lettuce, ground beef, Worchestershire, garlic salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, red onion, dill pickles, 1000 island dressing, avocado, yellow mustard, extra virgin olive oil, white vinegar, garlic. Full recipe at modernlowcarb.com
Sheet Pan Eggs with Sausage, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese
Ingredients: asparagus, yellow onion, Andouille chicken sausage, goat cheese, eggs, heavy cream, butter, Himalayan salt, black pepper. Full recipe at onnit.com
