Recipe Roundup

39 Best Keto-Friendly Recipes

Low-carb, high-fat deliciousness.

February 12, 2020

The best ketofriendly recipes are low carb high protein and pure deliciousness — just like this egg prosciutto basket.

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.

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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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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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Ture Lillegraven
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Halibut Confit With Leeks, Coriander, and Lemon
Slow-roasting halibut and leeks in olive oil is one of the easiest, most elegant ways to serve fish. Look for a thick, center-cut piece of halibut.
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Bo Ssäm Grilled Pork and Pickled Slaw in Lettuce Cups
Invite the gang to make their own Korean lettuce wraps with fall-apart tender pork, rice, pickled radishes, and carrots. (They can skip the rice if they want to make it more keto-friendly.) Serve with scallions.
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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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Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder With Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Kale
Talk about a keto-friendly feast: The spice rub on this bone-in lamb shoulder is so ridiculously flavorful, you'll forget you're just eating roasted meat and vegetables.
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Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
You can stick with the recipe, or feel free to mix up the fillings by substituting your favorite cheeses, thinly sliced meats, and herbs. When it's done baking, drizzle with mushroom sauce.
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