10 Keto Diet Recipes That Will Make You Forget You’re on a Diet
Updated: Mar. 12, 2018
The ketogenic diet is all about high-fat, low-carb foods that force your body to burn fat instead of carbs. These drool-worthy recipes will help you meet your weight-loss goals in the tastiest way possible.
Keto Grilled Chicken & Peanut Sauce
During the summer, this Thai-inspired chicken tastes great hot off the grill, but you can easily remake it in the oven when grilling season is over. No matter what the weather, the tangy, low-sugar peanut sauce ups the flavor for an unforgettable dish. Learn how to make it at I Breathe I’m Hungry. If you’re new to the eating plan, learn what it’s really like to follow the ketogenic diet.
Easy Keto Salmon Cakes
Upgrade from crab cakes with tartar sauce to salmon cakes with avocado cream. This 15-minute meal is a snap to put together, but best of all, they reheat well. Make an extra-big batch to keep on hand for quick meals all week. Head to Hey Keto Mama to learn how to make salmon cakes and other keto diet recipes.
Easy Cashew Chicken
On busy weeknights, this Thai-inspired cashew chicken can be whipped together quicker than a takeout order. All the ingredients can be found in a basic supermarket, so no need to make a trip to a specialty grocer, either. Visit KetoConnect for the recipe. Find out what experts really think about keto and 20 other health trends.
Low-Carb Spicy Cilantro-Peanut Slaw
Cilantro lovers will flip for this vegan sweet-and-spicy slaw, but you can replace the herb with extra green onions if you aren’t a fan. Get the recipe from Kalyn’s Kitchen. Find out how one inspiring woman lost 15 pounds on the keto diet.
Keto Chicken Enchilada Bowl
Traditional tortillas are replaced by cauliflower rice for in tasty one-pot meal. The instructions for these deconstructed enchiladas call for the stovetop, but they’ll come together just as well in a slow cooker for a fix-it-and-forget-it dinner. Visit Hey Keto Mama to learn how to make it.
Keto Spaghetti Squash Primavera
When you want a light, springtime dinner, primavera is the way to go. This version subs pasta for spaghetti squash for a keto-friendly meal with the same buttery, lemony flavors you crave. Get the recipe from I Breathe I’m Hungry.
Low-Carb Taco Cabbage Skillet
When you’re getting sick of cauliflower rice, cabbage comes as an unexpected (but totally delicious) carb replacement. If you like cabbage rolls, you’ll love this Mexican-inspired take. Find the instructions and other keto diet recipes from Hey Keto Mama. Get inspired with these 13 impressive weight-loss transformations.
Roasted Chicken Thighs With Mushrooms, Onions, and Rosemary
This flavorful roast chicken is guaranteed to become one of your go-to weeknight dinners. Sautéeing and roasting onions and mushrooms bring out the vegetables’ flavors for a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll want to make time and time again. Head to Kalyn’s Kitchen for the recipe.
Low-Carb Tortillas
The biggest thing you’ll give up for a keto diet? Tacos. Thankfully, this recipe uses coconut powder and egg whites for a keto-friendly option with a mild flavor that gets kicked up with chili powder and other spices. Head to KetoConnect to learn how to make them, plus other keto diet recipes. Before starting your weight-loss journey, learn 50 things doctors want you to know about losing weight.
Easy Low-Carb Chicken Soup
Few foods are quite as comforting as chicken soup. Butternut squash and jicama add sweetness and texture, making this recipe a major step up from the Campbell’s version you grew up with. Visit I Breathe I’m Hungry for the directions. Learn how keto and other diets affect your heart health.
