Looking for keto recipes for beginners that are easy and delicious? Starting a ketogenic diet doesn’t have to be overwhelming when you have quick, simple options at your fingertips.
You can still enjoy many of the foods you love, from meats to keto-friendly desserts. To help you get started, I’ve gathered some foolproof recipes that are perfect for beginners. Scroll down and find tasty keto recipes that will make your transition easier!
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Delicious, high-protein, and flavorful.
Rolled Turkey Breast with Stuffing Recipe
This rolled turkey breast with stuffing is a delightful dish that’s sure to impress at your next family meal. Give it a try—you’ll love how simple yet flavorful it is, perfect for Sunday lunch or any special occasion!
This recipe focuses on protein, healthy fats, and low-carb vegetables, making it keto-compliant. If you’re looking to reduce carbs further, you could use less bell pepper or omit it.
Easy Crustless Spinach Quiche
This High-Protein Crustless Spinach Quiche is not just delicious and filling, it’s also incredibly versatile and perfect for almost any occasion. Whether it’s a cozy weekend brunch or a simple weekday dinner, this quiche fits right in. Give it a try and make mealtime both effortless and enjoyable!
If you are looking for easy keto pork chop recipes, this is it!
Keto Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Spinach
Here is one quick and easy lunch idea: keto pork chops with mushrooms and spinach. This meal is so creamy that you can eat it alone or with some side dish like pasta or mashed potatoes.
Salmon is rich in healthy fats and protein, while the accompanying vegetables like zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes are low in carbohydrates. The recipe uses minimal carbs, making it a perfect option for those following a ketogenic diet.
Oven-Baked Salmon with Vegetables
This oven-baked salmon with vegetables is not just a dish; it's a quick, healthy, and delicious solution to your mealtime dilemmas. It's perfect for any occasion, whether a cozy family dinner or a special gathering. Why not give it a try this weekend? Your taste buds will thank you!
Keto pizza crust tends to be a tad soggy, but this recipe is superb if you want to avoid that! It is a blend of eggs, cottage cheese, almond flour, and shredded cheddar, so it will be crispy and flavorful. Choose any topping you fancy!
Easy Keto Pizza Recipe (VIDEO)
Keto Pizza – no soggy crust here! Most fathead dough is limp and flavorless. Not this pizza crust! A great low-carb dinner.
Konjac noodles are a fantastic substitute for regular pasta, as they have a pretty similar texture but 0 calories. Ground chicken meatballs are loaded with proteins; just make sure to use keto marinara sauce.
Keto Spaghetti and Meatballs
Keto Spaghetti and Meatballs is a super easy weeknight dinner, but these meatballs make it special. Super tasty – you won’t miss the carbs!
This recipe has just a few ingredients, but it is still full of flavors. Ground beef, eggs, and Mexican cheese are supreme keto ingredients, so you already know this is a fat and protein bomb! Dice some veggies on top to add some fiber and micronutrients.
Cheesy Keto Taco Casserole
A cheesy keto taco casserole that is made with ground beef and taco seasoning. This is an easy low carb Mexican recipe that is great for potlucks!
Eggs, deli, and cheese are a powerful breakfast trio in the keto diet. This dish is superb to prepare in advance, as it stores flawlessly. You can also make this in a muffin tin if you want pre-portioned pieces.
Keto Breakfast Casserole
Zesty sausage, melty cheese, and sauteed veggies unite for a keto breakfast casserole that’s best described as convenience meets hearty!
This is a quick and effortless dinner option – the only task is to slice the veggies and chicken and toss them in the oven. The spice blend skyrockets the flavors of this dish, as it asks for chili, garlic, onion powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Yum!
Low Carb Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Low Carb Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a simple to make chicken sheet pan dinner recipe. If you are looking for an easy keto fajitas recipe, these low carb and keto chicken fajitas are perfect!
Following the keto diet doesn’t mean never eating your favorite desserts again. Fine keto chocolate, almond flour, and non-caloric sweeteners are the only substitutes the recipe calls for. I must admit, this one is even better than the regular one!
Keto Brownies (Award Winning Recipe)
These keto brownies are super gooey, fudgy, and take just 20 minutes to make! Just like the real thing and with gorgeous crackly tops.
You can find keto zero-carb tortillas in every store, and they are superb ingredients to stock your pantry with, as you can use them in tons of recipes. There are minimal changes to the original recipe, so you know they will be GOOD!
Keto Big Mac Smash Burgers
Topped with a keto Big Mac sauce that you’ll adore, these smash burgers only have 2 grams net carbs each. Perfect for cookouts!
I love the idea of swapping sticky rice with cream cheese, as it gives the missing creamy component to your sushi! Plus, this cuts the prep time, as these rolls are ready to eat in 15 minutes. Quick and effective!
Low Carb Keto Sushi (Keto + Easy!)
This keto sushi is SO EASY! Almost no prep and it’s great when hosting or as an addition to your cache of lunch and dinner recipes.
Coconut, butter, and erythritol are the only three ingredients you need to prepare these yummy bars. Of course, this is a no-bake recipe, but you need to freeze them for an hour or so before you are able to cut them out.
3 Ingredient Keto Coconut Slice
Keto coconut slice is a super easy recipe to make, consisting of only 3 ingredients and taking less than 5 mins to prepare. Making recipes like this keto coconut slice seriously couldn’t get any easier.
If you love cheesecake, this will be your favorite dessert ever! Merry cream cheese, almond butter, and non-caloric sweetener to get a creamy, flavorful bite. If you want a crunchy moment, coat them in dark chocolate chips.
3-Ingredient Fat Bombs Recipe
These 3 Ingredient Fat Bombs need to be on your radar. They are the best easy keto recipe for a fat bomb I have ever tried!
The base of the original Chipotle bowl is white rice, so this recipe substitutes it with amazing cilantro lime cauliflower rice. The toppings are simple and packed with nutrients: flank steak, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and sour cream to freshen up the taste.
Chipotle Keto Bowl (20 Minutes!)
Make a Chipotle keto bowl recipe at home, loaded with fresh meat and toppings, all customizable to your liking. Ready in only 20 minutes!
Keto recipes can be vegan, as well! Making rice with cabbage is genius, as you don’t see this in every recipe. Tofu, broccoli, avocado, and kale are fabulous toppings, but the almond butter sauce will skyrocket the overall taste!
Low-Carb Vegan Bowl
This popular vegan bowl offers a lower-carb option that’s high in protein and rich in healthy fats. They feature cabbage, broccoli, kale, tofu, avocado and a creamy almond butter sauce.
I always make some kind of wrap with deli every time I don’t feel like cooking after a long day. Just swap a regular tortilla for crispy romaine or iceberg salad for a low-carb variety and load it with turkey, ham, bacon, cheese, veggies, and Dijon mustard.
Tips on how to make the best low carb wraps using lettuce instead of bread for the perfect healthy keto sandwich. Lettuce sandwich wraps are so easy to make
If you can’t find mini keto tortillas for tacos, check out this recipe for incredibly crunchy cheese taco shells. Load it with all the things you fancy – ground beef, veggies, salsa, sour cream, cheese…
Best Ground Beef Taco Recipe (Low Carb, Keto)
The best ground beef taco recipe for low carb Taco Bell style tacos, uses an easy homemade taco seasoning and cheese taco shells. At net 5 carbs each, they’re perfectly keto and gluten free, too.
This is one of my favorite meals ever! Carve zucchini boats and load them with ground turkey and marinara-based sauce for a low-carb, high-protein dish. Don’t forget mozzarella and parmesan to boost the flavors!
Low Carb & Keto Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These easy Low Carb & Keto Stuffed Zucchini Boats are low in calories and carbs, high in protein, and packed with nutrition and flavor!
Hawaiian poke bowls are true delicacies! The base of this dish involves ahi tuna, edamame beans, riced cauliflower, and avocado. However, the signature spicy mayo and spices are something that makes the most significant change flavor-wise!
Keto Poke Bowl (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)
This keto poke bowl features delicious, marinated ahi tuna poke over cauliflower rice and fresh toppings for a healthy, low-carb spin!
Check out this recipe for a keto version of naan bread and hummus. The bread is almond flour and mozzarella cheese-based, while hummus is a well-balanced fusion of cauliflower, tahini, garlic, lime juice, and spices.
Keto Hummus (No chickpeas or legumes!)
This keto hummus is so smooth and creamy, you won’t believe it’s low carb! No chickpeas needed, it’s made with cauliflower!
This dish is an absolute comfort food – it is creamy, hearty, and ready in 40 minutes. Whitefish is the star and the most prominent flavor, while other ingredients are there just to round the dish.
Keto Seafood Chowder
This rich and creamy keto seafood chowder recipe is a healthy comfort food meal. Make it with clams or with white fish. Either way, it’s an easy low carb dinner recipe that takes less than
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.