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39 Best Keto-Friendly Recipes 

Low-carb, high-fat deliciousness. 
The best ketofriendly recipes are low carb high protein and pure deliciousness — just like this egg prosciutto basket.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle

If you're on the hunt for the best keto-friendly recipes, we've got what you're looking for. You know: recipes with a lot of healthy fat, a good amount of protein, and little-to-no carbs that easily fit into a ketogenic lifestyle. Discover 39 amazing dishes, including cloud bread, crispy salami, cauliflower crust pizza, baked eggs, bean-free chili, and more.

  • Cloud bread on a plate with yogurt and berries.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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    Cloud Bread

    This fluffy, semi-magical no-carb bread is made with just three ingredients: eggs, cream of tartar, and plain yogurt. It's the high-protein, low-carb, low-cal, gluten-free alternative of your dreams. 

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    Eggs Baked in Crispy Prosciutto Baskets

    Luscious, cheesy eggs baked inside prosciutto "baskets" make a craveable, finger-friendly keto breakfast. Bake the baskets in a muffin pan for 15 minutes, pop them out, and enjoy. 

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    Roasted Zucchini Lasagna

    Zucchini ribbons take the place of pasta in this naturally low-carb vegetarian casserole.

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    Salami Crisps

    Crispy salami is officially the best snack ever, not to mention one of the easiest to make. Spread out salami slices on baking sheets lined with parchment paper and bake until the edges are crisp.

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    Instant-Pot Cowboy Chili

    This hearty Southwestern stew calls for grass-fed ground beef and pasture-raised breakfast sausage. There are no beans, and it's entirely keto-friendly. Top it off with dairy-free cheese, dairy-free sour cream, and jalapeños.

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    Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Walnut Romesco

    The smoky sauce, made with walnuts, red bell pepper, sherry vinegar, and chipotle, plus the mix of spices in this meatball recipe complement lamb perfectly. 

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
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    Five-Cheese Pimento Cheese

    If you're on a high-fat keto diet, it would be a huge missed opportunity to not eat this bright, creamy pimento cheese with a spoon.

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    Dan Barber's Pork Belly

    Make a huge batch of this deliciously rich pork belly and enjoy it all week long. To serve, you'll sear the braised pork belly until crispy.

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    Marinated Goat Cheese With Herbs and Spices

    Just when we thought cheese couldn't get better... we drowned it in olive oil. This is the perfect keto appetizer that is way easier to make than it appears. 

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  • Nicole Franzen
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    Weeknight Porchetta

    Sometimes it's okay to cut corners: Here we make the classic Italian dish with bacon and skip the multiday air-drying process. It's not traditional, but it sure is delicious.

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    Deviled Green Eggs With Roasted Red Pepper and Capers

    Deviled eggs are a great way to extend your relationship with eggs beyond breakfast. Here’s a twist on the classic that packs more flavor and far more nutrition with the powers of mustard greens and roasted red pepper. These are great for a snack or for lunch at work.

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    Tri-Tip with Chimichurri

    Verdant chimichurri sauce brightens up any simple grilled steak. To make the chimichurri sauce, combine garlic, cilantro, parsley, agave nectar, salt, pepper and olive oil. 

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    Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Frittata

    The frittata will be easier to remove from the skillet if it sits for a few minutes—the top will deflate and the edges will pull away from the pan.

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  • Nicole Franzen
    20/39

    Almond-Crusted Trout with Swiss Chard

    The search for crispy trout skin stops here. Dredging the fish in ground almonds works wonders, adding a delightfully toasty exterior and a little extra fat—skip the side of grits to keep it keto.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Molly Baz
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    3-Ingredient Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Ham and Cheese

    This oozy, comforting dish requires just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper). You'll have your hands free for about 15 minutes while the chicken bakes in the oven—just enough time to whip up an arugula salad with a mustardy dressing.

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    My Cobb Salad: Iceberg, Tomato, Avocado, Bacon, and Blue Cheese

    With the crunch of the iceberg and onions, the cool creaminess of the avocado, the saltiness of the bacon, the sweetness of the tomato, and the bite of the blue cheese, this classic, keto-friendly salad has it all. 

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    Turkey Cheddar Burgers

    Toss one of these gooey patties on some cloud bread (or into a lettuce wrap) and you'll forget In-N-Out ever existed. If you're using cloud bread, heat it for about five minutes on a baking sheet while the turkey patties are cooking. 

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    Grilled Halibut With Chimichurri

    Fresh, olive oil–rich chimichurri livens up a simple piece of grilled fish. Prepare a 1-inch thick halibut steak by patting it dry, brushing with vegetable oil, and sprinkling with salt and pepper. 

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    Broccoli Rabe with Sweet Italian Sausage

    The classic combination of bitter greens and sweet sausage is as warming and comforting as the Italian grandmothers who have been making it for generations.

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    Garlicky Grilled Squid with Marinated Peppers

    As if grilled squid that's tender in the middle and charred on the exterior weren't good enough, we're pairing it with smoky bell peppers and a lemony herb salad. This is proof that keto-friendly recipes don't need to be same old, same old. 

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    Aguachile de Camarón (Shrimp Cooked in Lime and Chile)

    Of all the ceviche relatives, this one is arguably the easiest and most refreshing. Feel free to adjust the number of hot peppers to your taste.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Cauliflower "Mac 'n' Cheese" Casserole

    Melty cheese blends with two pounds of coarsely chopped cauliflower to create a whole lot of ooey, gooey goodness. Plus, this recipe fits into any low carb or keto diet. 

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    Seared Kale Salad with Brown Butter-Toasted Pine Nuts and Smoked Bacon

    Submerge your kale in brown butter, bacon, and pine nuts. With a deep, meaty flavor, this is the answer for people who think they don't like salad.

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  • Erin Gleeson
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    Avocado Egg-in-a-Hole

    Is there a better snack than half of an avocado with an egg inside? If so, we'd like to hear about it. Spoon out a hole in your avocado and pour a beaten egg into it. Sprinkle with grated cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder before baking for 20 minutes. 

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    Almond Pad Thai With Shiritaki Noodles

    Low-carb shirataki noodles made a tasty noodle dinner when you mix them with coconut aminos, almond butter, and lots of veggies.

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    Diner-Style Bacon for a Crowd

    This recipe offers a fast technique that allows you to cook mass quantities of diner-style bacon on the double. You'll get about 40 strips of par-cooked bacon that get crispy in mere minutes. 

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