What to Eat on a Keto Diet: Delicious Recipes, Low-Carb Foods, and Tips

Introduction

Chances are, you’ve heard someone talking about the keto diet recently. This popular diet involves consuming high amounts of healthy fats while keeping carbs extremely low. The resulting metabolic state, known as ketosis, is believed to help with weight loss and other health benefits.

But what exactly should you be eating on a keto diet? In this article, we’ll explore the best ketogenic recipes, low-carb foods to incorporate, tips for meal planning, snacking, dining out, and even how to make your own keto-friendly condiments at home!

7 Delicious Ketogenic Recipes to Incorporate into Your Daily Diet

One of the challenges of a keto diet can be finding flavorful and satisfying meal options that fit within the low-carb restrictions. Here are 7 delicious recipes to try:

Recipe 1: Cauliflower Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 head of cauliflower, riced in a food processor
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1/4 cup coconut aminos
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
2. Stir in the cauliflower rice and cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Add peas and carrots and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
3. Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet and pour beaten eggs on the other side. Scramble the eggs and then mix them with the rice mixture.
4. Stir in coconut aminos and salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 183
• Net Carbs: 6g
• Fat: 13g
• Protein: 8g

Recipe 2: Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto

Ingredients:

• 4 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 2 avocados, pitted and peeled
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 1-2 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a food processor, combine the basil, parsley, avocados, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, and olive oil. Process until smooth and creamy.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve the zucchini noodles with the avocado pesto on top.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 324
• Net Carbs: 9g
• Fat: 31g
• Protein: 6g

Recipe 3: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 8 slices of bacon
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken thigh.
4. Wrap each chicken thigh with a slice of bacon, tucking the ends under the chicken to secure it.
5. Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through and crispy.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 330
• Net Carbs: 1g
• Fat: 22g
• Protein: 32g

Recipe 4: Crab Stuffed Avocado

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
• 1/2 pound cooked crabmeat
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the crabmeat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, salt, and pepper.
2. Scoop out a small portion of the avocado flesh to create a larger hole.
3. Fill each avocado half with the crab mixture, dividing it evenly between the four halves.
4. Serve chilled.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 257
• Net Carbs: 6g
• Fat: 22g
• Protein: 9g

Recipe 5: Keto Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 head of broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari or soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned.
3. Add the broccoli florets and stir fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until tender.
4. Pour the sauce on top and stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce is heated through and the beef and broccoli are fully coated in sauce.
5. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 383
• Net Carbs: 8g
• Fat: 24g
• Protein: 31g

Recipe 6: Keto Meatball Subs

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons almond flour
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 small sub rolls (keto-friendly or lettuce leaves can be used as a substitute)
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 1/2 cup low-carb marinara sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
5. Preheat the broiler.
6. Cut the sub rolls in half and place a slice of provolone cheese on one side. Broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Top the other side of the sub roll with the cooked meatballs and marinara sauce.
8. Place the cheesy bread on top of the meatballs and sauce.
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