Looking for keto and low carb recipes that are delicious, flavorful, and fall in line with the keto diet? It can be a challenge trying to find recipes that work, but I am here to make it easier for you to keep up with this trend with over 45 of our most popular and best keto recipes including many quick and easy options for busy weeknights, from meat to fish, soup to salad, and more. So whether you are craving creamy stovetop chicken ﴾or shrimp﴿, low carb air fryer dinners, flaky salmon, sheet pan dinners, or stuffed peppers, you will find a low carb keto dinner idea for you here.

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Looking for keto and low carb recipes that are delicious, flavorful, and fall in line with
the keto diet? It can be a challenge trying to find recipes that work, but I am here to
make it easier for you to keep up with this trend with over 45 of our most popular and
best keto recipes including many quick and easy options for busy weeknights, from
meat to fish, soup to salad, and more. So whether you are craving creamy stovetop
chicken ﴾or shrimp﴿, low carb air fryer dinners, flaky salmon, sheet pan dinners, or
stuffed peppers, you will find a low carb keto dinner idea for you here.
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2. WHAT IS THE KETO DIET?
The Keto Diet ﴾also known as Ketogenic Diet﴿ has been around since the 19th century
and was first introduced to help treat diabetes. It is an eating plan where you eat meals
that are high in fat and protein, and low in carbohydrates. This diet helps the body
achieve ketosis is a a state where the your body starts using fats as the primary source
of energy instead of carbs.
and seeds, low carb vegetables, herbs, spices, and healthy oils.
Food that are eaten in the keto diet are meat, fish, eggs, most dairy ﴾but not all﴿, nuts

3. and seeds, low carb vegetables, herbs, spices, and healthy oils.
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Foods that are avoided in a keto diet are grains, sugary foods, fruits, beans and
legumes, root vegetables like potatoes, low fat or sugar‐free diet foods, unhealthy fats,
and alcohol.
BEST KETO RECIPES
Baked Souvlaki Chicken Breast
Juicy, tender, and moist, baked chicken breast with the best classic Greek souvlaki
marinade is the most flavorful and delicious chicken dinner in under 30 minutes. Serve it
on its own or in a Greek Chicken Salad.
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5. Surf and Turf Steak and Lobster Tails
Fancy, restaurant‐quality surf and turf is super easy to make with fresh lobster tail and
tender rib‐eye steak with a delicious garlic butter sauce. This is one of my go to New

6. Year's Eve dinner ideas when I want to impress.

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Greek Salmon
Greek salmon is delicious, flaky, and tender. This healthy oven‐baked salmon is packed
with Mediterranean flavors and is ready in just 20 minutes.

8. Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Creamy garlic shrimp is a delicious, quick and easy 15‐minute meal ﴾including prep!﴿
that you need to include in your weeknight dinner meal plan or for a fancy New Year's
Eve dinner.
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9. Leftover Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
Leftover turkey stuffed peppers are a nutritious, wholesome and healthy dinner that you
can throw together easily and quickly. A total crowd‐pleaser and easy way to use
leftover turkey or chicken.

10. Spinach and Feta Quiche with Cauliflower Crust

11. Spinach and Feta Quiche with Cauliflower Crust
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Spinach and feta quiche is healthy and gluten‐free with a keto cauliflower crust and
savoury vegetarian filling. Serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

12. Baked Caprese Chicken
Baked caprese chicken is tender, juicy, and delicious, topped with burst tomatoes,
mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
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13. Tomato Basil Soup
Homemade tomato basil soup is comforting, rich, and smooth. This cozy soup is easy,
flavourful, and nourishing, making it so much better than canned.

14. Instant Pot Whole Chicken
Instant pot whole chicken with gravy is tender, juicy, and flavorful. It's the fastest way to
cook a whole rotisserie chicken for dinner in just 40 minutes.

15. cook a whole rotisserie chicken for dinner in just 40 minutes.
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16. Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles is filling, yet surprisingly light! Since we are using
fresh zucchini noodles, you will feel no guilt in sopping up the sauce with an extra
crusty piece of bread!

17. Beef Taco Salad
Beef taco salad is a simple, filling, and delicious meal loaded with your favorite taco
fillings, and a creamy lime dressing. Make it in 20 minutes. Leave out the corn and
tortilla chips to keep it keto.

18. Chicken Madeira
Chicken Madeira with sautéed mushrooms and tender crisp asparagus is topped with
melty mozzarella cheese. Cheaper and better than the Cheesecake Factory!
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19. Baked Zucchini Boats with Marinara and Cheese

20. Baked Zucchini Boats with Marinara and Cheese
Baked zucchini with marinara and melted cheese is so quick and easy to make. It’s
vegetarian, gluten free, and packed with flavour. It's basically pizza but on a zucchini.
Garlic Butter Salmon
Tender, flaky, flavorful garlic butter salmon is well‐seasoned, seared to perfection, and
basted until juicy. Quick and easy to make in 20 minutes.

21. Indian Butter Chicken
Better than takeout, make easy Indian butter chicken in just 30 minutes, with a creamy
tomato‐based sauce, charred chicken, and incredible spice + flavour.

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The Best Ribeye Steak
Better than the steakhouse, the best tender and juicy ribeye steak with a perfect seared
crust is garlicky, buttery and packed with so much flavour. Serve with a side of Brussels
Sprouts for a delicious New Year's dinner idea.

23. Skillet Chicken with Lemon Garlic Sauce

24. Skillet Chicken with Lemon Garlic Sauce
Delicious creamy skillet chicken with lemon garlic sauce is a one‐skillet meal that is
ready in 30 minutes. It's garlicky, saucy, creamy, and so flavourful. Bread is a must to dip
into this delicious sauce. Try pull apart garlic bread or easy no yeast biscuits.
Air Fryer Mexican Shrimp
Air fryer Mexican shrimp is juicy, tender, fresh, and delicious. It's packed with classic
Mexican flavors and ready in just 10 minutes. So quick and easy.
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26. Creamy Cauliflower and Garlic Soup
A handful of ingredients and a few simple steps makes creamy cauliflower and garlic
soup one of the easiest and tastiest soups ever. You don't want the season to pass
without trying this one. Serve it with an easy tomato bruschetta on the side.

27. Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Air fryer chicken breast is crispy on the outside, juicy and tender inside, and packed with
flavor in every bite. Quick and easy dinner on busy weeknights.

28. Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a quick and easy, one‐pan Middle Eastern classic with a savory saucy
tomato‐vegetable base and perfectly poached eggs on top.

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Miso Garlic Chicken Wings
Baked miso garlic chicken wings are crispy, delicious, and easy to make. They're
marinated in a savoury Asian marinade, and cooked in the oven or air fryer.

30. marinated in a savoury Asian marinade, and cooked in the oven or air fryer.

31. Greek Chicken Salad
Greek chicken salad is fresh, healthy, and delicious, packed with classic Mediterranean
flavors. Perfect as a light lunch or dinner, or for meal prep.

32. Seared Scallops
Garlicky, buttery, and perfectly seared scallops take less than 10 minutes to prep and
cook. It's the easiest fancy, restaurant‐grade meal to make at home.

33. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Sizzling and hot sheet pan chicken fajitas are on the table in less than 30 minutes. The
best part is that you just throw everything into one sheet pan. Make it a total fiesta with
some pico de gallo and fish tacos.
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34. Greek Lemon Garlic Whole Roast Chicken
Easy Greek lemon garlic whole roast chicken is tender, juicy and succulent with the
crispiest skin. Prep this flavourful one pan meal in just 15 minutes.

35. Pan‐Fried Lemongrass Chicken
Aromatic Asian pan‐fried lemongrass chicken is healthy, gluten‐free, and takes less than
25 minutes to prep and cook. Now that's what I call the perfect weeknight meal.

36. Spring Vegetable Frittata

37. Spring vegetable frittata is a delicious breakfast or served at any time of the day. It's a
one‐pan meal that starts on the stove and moves to the oven.

38. Miso Black Cod ﴾Sablefish﴿
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Flaky, oily, and tender, miso black cod ﴾or sablefish﴿ packed with delicious Asian flavours
is an indulgent meal that’s as healthy as it is delicious.

39. Garlic Shrimp Skewers
Garlic shrimp skewers are delicious and full of fresh flavor. These quick and easy kabobs
can be grilled, baked or air fried for an easy summer dinner.

40. Spring Vegetable Stir Fry
Quick and easy spring vegetable stir fry is made with delicious seasonal vegetables,
packed with savoury and salty flavour, and takes 10 minutes to cook. Leave out the
carrots to keep this keto and serve it over cauliflower rice.

41. Thai Coconut Red Curry with Prawns
Better than takeout, Thai coconut red curry with prawns is easy, quick, and full of so
much flavour! Cook this perfect weeknight dinner in just 15 minutes!
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42. Roasted Spatchcock Chicken ﴾Butterflied Chicken﴿
Quick and easy roasted spatchcock chicken ﴾butterflied chicken﴿ seasoned with garlic
and thyme is juicy, tender, delicious and flavourful with minimal prep. Serve with some
garlic green beans.

43. Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Skillet chicken fajitas are a light, fresh, and sizzling dish bursting with flavour, packed
with colorful vegetables, and wrapped in warm tortillas or with a side of Cilantro Lime
Rice.

44. Almond‐Crusted Halibut
You won't believe how easy it is to make fresh, flavourful and delicious almond‐crusted

45. You won't believe how easy it is to make fresh, flavourful and delicious almond‐crusted
halibut with lemon garlic butter this season.

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Roasted Butternut Squash and Cauliflower Soup
Creamy roasted butternut squash and cauliflower soup has all the fall feels and is vegan
and gluten‐free. Plus, it's super easy to make in a sheet pan.

47. Roasted Balsamic Chicken with Cranberries
If you’re scrambling to figure out dinner with less than 30 minutes on hand, this sweet
and tangy roasted balsamic chicken with cranberries will save the day. Serve with some
creamy mashed potatoes or garlic mashed cauliflower.

48. Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Quick easy roasted pork tenderloin with sauce is juicy, tender, and flavorful. Ready in 30
minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights or a holiday dinner. To keep it keto, skip the
extra sauce.

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50. Grilled Shrimp Salad
Grilled shrimp salad is a quick and easy, healthy summer meal that is loaded with fresh,
flavorful ingredients, all tossed in an easy homemade dressing.

51. Chinese Hot Pot at Home
Chinese hot pot at home is a warm, comforting social meal to enjoy with family or a
small group of friends for Chinese New Year. It's delicious, easy to prepare, and
customizable to make it completely vegetarian by leaving out any meat.

52. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Soft, tender and juicy slow cooker turkey breast with the crispiest skin and fresh fall
herbs is the easiest way to cook a turkey this holiday season. Serve it with make ahead
cranberry sauce.

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Over 45 best keto recipes that fit a low carb keto diet, including many quick easy
options for busy weeknights, from meat to fish, soup to salad, and more. One of
my favorite keto recipes is this baked souvlaki chicken breast.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
lemon juice from half a lemon
2 clove garlic, pressed or minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried mint ﴾or dill﴿
1 teaspoon paprika ﴾optional﴿
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

56. INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, oregano,
dill, paprika, salt, and pepper.
1
Place chicken breasts a large shallow bowl and pour the marinade over top.
Toss chicken in the marinade to ensure that they are fully coated.
2
Cover the bowl with plastic cling wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour
to allow the chicken to marinate.
3
Preheat oven to 450 F. Place chicken on a quarter sheet baking pan and bake
for 20‐25 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink inside and the internal
temperature reaches 165 F in the thickest part of the chicken breast ﴾as read
on a meat thermometer﴿.
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57. Prep Time: 10 minutes Marinate Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Chicken Method: Bake Cuisine: Greek
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on a meat thermometer﴿.
Remove the chicken out of the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes. Serve warm
with a Greek salad, and don't forget the tzatziki sauce.
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Kay says
December 20, 2021 at 7:49 am
I’ve been making your creamy shrimp for a while its the best... looking forward to

60. I’ve been making your creamy shrimp for a while its the best... looking forward to
trying some more recipes on this list
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