Keto Lunch Ideas refers to a collection of meal suggestions that align with the Ketogenic diet - a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet. This diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates. So, if you're searching for bright, exciting, healthier meals suitable for the festive season, these ideas could help. Perhaps you're bored with the repetitive holiday indulgence and want to keep things light yet delicious. The Keto Lunch Ideas are your secret to a fun, festive season that keeps your health goals intact. With recipes ranging from keto-friendly salads and soups to the all-time favorite - the festive turkey made in Keto style - it's all about enjoying the holidays without guilt.
Keto Lunch Ideas
Following the list of Keto Lunch Ideas, you can easily head on to a culinary adventure, making your own Keto meals right in the comfort of your home. This initiative isn't just about sticking to a diet; it's about exploring a new way of cooking and enjoying food that's as nutritive as it is festive.
Picture yourself presenting a platter of cauliflower rice pilaf or a perfectly roasted chicken with aromatic herbs to your guests, all while knowing you're serving them something that's good for their well-being.
Each recipe in our list serves as a building block, enabling you to improvise or stick to the guidelines, depending on your comfort with cooking. This way, making your Keto meals becomes an exciting quest to keep the holiday spirit alive without stepping away from your health goals.
Keto Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
- 2 heads of broccoli, tops only
- 8 slices well cooked and chopped bacon
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup salted and roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoon erythritol
Ingredients
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- 1 cup cucumbers, sliced (used TJ Persian)
- 8 oz Tomatoes, cut into small wedges
- 8 oz Feta cheese, cut into small cubes
- ½ green pepper, sliced
- 4 thinly sliced chicken breasts (4 oz each), precooked
- 1 lb cauliflower rice, sauted
- 4 cups lettuce
- 4 tablespoon tzatziki sauce
- fresh dill, optional garnish
- ¼ cup+ red wine vinegar dressing
Greek Salmon
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb. salmon, cut into fillets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Turkey Taco Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey, chicken, or lean beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 Avocado
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 large Tomato, diced
- ½ cup Red onion, small dice
- ½ cup Sliced olives
- 4 tablespoon Sour cream
- 4 tablespoon Salsa
Greek Chicken Salad
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cooked chicken breast, sliced
- 3 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 Persian cucumbers, halved and sliced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup Greek salad dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- juice from ½ lemon
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Meal Prep
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Fajita seasoning mix (1 packet)
- 6 Chicken thighs, boneless skinless (cut into thin strips)
- 4 Bell peppers (green, red, orange, yellow), de-seeded and sliced into thin strips
- 1 large Red onion, sliced
- ½ cup Cilantro, chopped
- 3 Green onions, sliced
- Garnish - Lime wedges, sliced avocado or guacamole, or chunky salsa
Keto Grilled Steak Recipe With Mushrooms Gravy
- 250 g sirloin steaks 1-inch thick
- Salt and Pepper
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 200 g brown mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 ½ tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- salt & pepper to taste
Taco Salad
INGREDIENTS
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Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons canola oil or grapeseed oil
- 1 packages (12 to 14 ounces) extra-firm tofu do not use silken
- 8 ounces baby bella cremini mushrooms finely chopped
- 1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts drained and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes omit if sensitive to spice
- 4 green onions thinly sliced, divided
- 8 large inner leaves romaine lettuce from a romaine heart or butter lettuce leaves
- Optional for serving: grated carrots additional red pepper flakes
Keto Cauliflower Hash Browns Recipe
Ingredients:
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- 1 small head grated cauliflower(about 3 cups)
- 1 large Egg
- ¾ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
