The peculiarity of the keto diet is not so much in the restrictions on specific products, but in maintaining the correct balance of fats, proteins and carbohydrates – with a significant advantage in favor of the former. Its advantage is that you can adapt many of your favorite dishes to it. Catch a selection of 20 simple and delicious keto recipes!
1. Keto cheesecakes
The perfect breakfast that the whole family will love.
You will need: 400 g of fat cottage cheese, 1 egg, 0.5 tsp. stevia, 3 tbsp. coconut flour.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese with a fork and mix all ingredients until smooth. Form and fry the cheesecakes over medium heat on both sides, using coconut oil if possible.
2. Keto salad with avocado
An easy and quick salad with just a few ingredients.
You will need: 6 eggs, 1 avocado, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 3 tbsp. mayonnaise, greens.
Preparation: Boil hard-boiled eggs and cut them into cubes with avocado. Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice and spices to taste. Dress the salad with this dressing and sprinkle it with herbs.
3. Keto meat casserole
A hearty and substantial dish for lunch or dinner.
You will need: 400 g minced beef, 50 g bacon, 100 g pickled cucumbers, 100 g tomatoes, 100 g hard cheese, 200 ml cream 20% fat, 2 eggs, spices.
Preparation: Fry the bacon over high speed until golden brown and set aside. In the same pan, brown the ground beef, stirring occasionally. After 5 minutes, add finely diced tomatoes, pickled cucumbers and half the grated cheese.
Season, stir and heat for 1 minute. Place the bacon in the pan and the minced meat on it. Whip the cream with the eggs and remaining cheese and pour on top. Cook the casserole in the oven for 25 minutes at 200 degrees.
4. Keto Ice Cream
Yes, yes, you don’t have to deny yourself even your favorite summer treat.
You will need: 250 ml of cream with a fat content of 33-35%, 3 egg yolks, 50 g of erythritol, 2 tbsp. brandy, 30 g coconut flakes.
Preparation: Mix the cream with the sweetener over low heat, heat almost to a boil and let it cool slightly. Beat the yolks and, continuing to beat, slowly pour in the cream.
Whisk a little more. Add coconut and brandy, stir and place the ice cream in the freezer. Stir it every half hour until frozen.
5. Keto zucchini pasta with shrimp
Regular pasta and spaghetti won’t fit into the keto diet, but zucchini pasta does.
You will need: 200 g peeled and frozen shrimp, 150 ml coconut cream, 30 g butter, 1/2 lemon, 2 cloves garlic, 400 g zucchini, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini into thin strips using a Korean grater or vegetable peeler. Fry the shrimp in half the butter for a couple of minutes and set them aside.
Add the remaining oil and garlic to the same frying pan, heat it up and pour in the coconut cream and lemon juice. Season, place strips of zucchini and carcasses into the sauce for 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp, simmer for another 1 minute and remove from heat.
6. Keto tuna salad
For a keto recipe, we recommend using tuna in oil rather than in its own juices.
You will need: 1 can of tuna, 100 g of hard cheese, 3 eggs, 1 bunch of greens, 2 tbsp. mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil hard-boiled eggs and grate them together with cheese. Mash the tuna with a fork, chop the greens and mix the salad. Season it with mayonnaise.
7. Roasted celery root
An excellent keto side dish for any meat or fish dish.
You will need: 1 celery root, 4 tbsp. vegetable oil, salt, ground black pepper, sumac.
Preparation: Cut the celery root into cubes, like French fries. Fry it in oil over high heat, stirring. Add salt and spices and fry for another 5-7 minutes until done.
8. Keto mushroom soup
This is one of the most popular and easiest soups on the keto diet.
You will need: 12 large champignons, 2 cups of broth, 130 g of onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 500 ml of cream, 1 glass of milk, 30 g of butter, 3 tbsp. vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and garlic and fry them for 4-5 minutes in a mixture of oils. Add chopped mushrooms and fry for a couple more minutes. Add spices, pour in milk and simmer until thickened.
Pour in the broth and half the cream, and simmer the soup for 12 minutes over low heat. Add the remaining cream and simmer for another 15 minutes. If desired, puree the soup in a blender.
9. Keto biscuit
You can eat it with tea or use it to make a keto cake.
You will need: 3 eggs, 60 g almond flour, 1 g xanthan gum, sweetener.
Preparation: Beat the whites until stiff, and the yolks with sweetener until white. Mix flour and gum, sift and stir into yolks. Gently fold the whites into the mixture with a spatula in several additions. Place the dough in the mold and bake the biscuit for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
10. Keto Cauliflower Pancakes
Even those who don’t particularly like this cabbage will like it.
You will need: 500 g cauliflower, 100 g hard cheese, 1 onion, 1 egg, spices.
Preparation: Boil the cauliflower inflorescences for 3-5 minutes and drain in a colander. Grind it in a blender to small pieces, add grated cheese and finely chopped onion. Add the egg and spices, mix everything together and form pancakes. Place them on parchment and bake in the oven at 180 degrees until golden brown.
11. Keto Spinach and Broccoli Puree
An original replacement for regular mashed potatoes.
You will need: 300 g broccoli, 30 g spinach, 50 g olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Chop and fry the broccoli in oil for a couple of minutes. Add spinach and a little boiling water, and simmer all together for about 7 minutes until soft. Season to taste, puree in a blender and add a little more oil as needed.
12. Keto salmon soup
Serve the soup with chopped green onions and crispy bacon pieces.
You will need: 60 g celery root, 60 g onion, 1 clove of garlic, 3 tbsp. butter, 400 ml chicken broth, 130 g carrots, 250 ml heavy cream, 250 g salmon, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion, garlic and celery and fry them in butter until soft. Add broth, chopped carrots and spices. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Add the cream and salmon pieces and simmer the soup over low heat for another 15 minutes.
13. Keto pancakes
It is best to fry them in coconut oil – tasty and aromatic.
You will need: 4 eggs, 100 ml plant milk, 60 g almond flour, 15 g coconut flour, 2 tbsp. sweetener, 1 tsp. baking powder.
Preparation: Beat the eggs with a whisk and add the oil. Then add the rest of the ingredients and mix the dough until smooth. Place the pancakes on the pan with a spoon and fry on both sides.
14. Keto zucchini salad
We recommend sprinkling the finished salad with thyme or rosemary leaves.
You will need: 200 g zucchini, 60 g walnuts, 150 g avocado, 150 g soft cheese, spices, 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. lemon juice.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini into slices and fry them on both sides until golden brown. Slice the avocado, place it with the zucchini on a plate and sprinkle with nuts. Add cheese. For the dressing, mix olive oil, lemon juice and spices.
15. Keto Blueberry Muffins
Dessert and quick snack – two in one.
You will need: 2 eggs, 60 g sour cream, 20 g coconut flour, 30 g coconut flakes, 0.5 tsp. vanilla extract, 1 tsp. baking powder, 20 g sweetener, blueberries.
Preparation: Beat eggs with sour cream and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, mix and pour the dough into greased molds. Place some blueberries on each muffin and bake them in the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees.
16. Keto Brussels Sprout Casserole
One of the best recipes for all keto diet followers.
You will need: 600 g Brussels sprouts, 2 eggs, 50 g hard cheese, 80 g bacon, 20 g melted butter, 20 g herbs, 100 g sour cream with 25% fat.
Preparation: Cook Brussels sprouts for 5-7 minutes in boiling water. Finely chop the bacon and beat the eggs with sour cream and spices. Grease the pan with butter and place the bacon and cabbage there, pour in the eggs and sprinkle with grated cheese. Place the casserole in the oven for 30 minutes at 180 degrees.
17. Keto chicken liver pate
A universal snack and spread on sandwiches.
You will need: 400 g chicken liver, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 70 ml vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Boil the chicken liver for 12-15 minutes until cooked and leave it in the water for another 5 minutes. Chop the onion and carrots, fry everything in a large amount of oil, add the liver and fry for another 1-2 minutes. Grind the pate with a blender and season to taste.
18. Keto cottage cheese casserole
If desired, you can add silent vanilla extract or cinnamon.
You will need: 300 g of cottage cheese with a fat content of 9%, 2 eggs, 30 g of sour cream, 55 g of butter, 50 g of erythritol, 10 g of coconut flour.
Preparation: Beat eggs with melted butter, sweetener and coconut flour. Add cottage cheese and beat again. Place the mixture in a mold, brush with sour cream and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
19. Keto Chicken and Bacon Soup
An original soup that will adequately diversify your usual diet.
You will need: 50 g bacon, 100 g cauliflower, 5 g green onions, 5 g dill, 700 ml beef broth, 100 g smoked or baked chicken, 2 eggs.
Preparation: Finely chop the bacon and cauliflower and fry them together until golden brown. Add chopped chicken, a little broth and simmer for 3 minutes.
Boil the remaining broth, add the contents of the pan and cook until the cauliflower is soft. Add chopped herbs and serve the soup with slices of boiled eggs.
20. Keto chicken cutlets
Choose thigh fillet, not breast, and then the cutlets will not be dry.
You will need: 350 g chicken thigh fillet, 1 egg, 1 bunch of cilantro, 1 onion, 25 g soft cheese, 7 g psyllium, spices.
Preparation: Pass the chicken and onions through a meat grinder. Grate soft cheese, chop cilantro and mix all ingredients together. Form and fry the cutlets in a frying pan on both sides until golden brown.
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