10+ Keto Recipes to Keep Your Meals Delicious and Easy

Keto recipes help you enjoy meals that fit a low-carb, high-fat diet. The main idea is to cut carbs so your body switches to burning fat for energy.

Keto recipes aim to make low-carb eating simple and genuinely tasty. Whether you want something quick or feel like getting creative, there’s probably a keto dish for you.

1) Keto Burgers with Cheese and Avocado

Keto burgers with cheese and avocado are filling and packed with flavor. You get juicy patties, gooey cheddar, and creamy avocado.

The avocado adds healthy fat and keeps things low-carb. Toss on pickles, red onion, or even a homemade burger sauce if you’re feeling fancy.

Season your patties with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. It’s a simple way to get big flavor without extra fuss.

You can whip these up for any meal—breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They’re easy to make and really hit the spot.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 1 ripe avocado
• ½ red onion, sliced
• Pickles, as desired
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Keto-friendly burger sauce

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Shape the beef into 4 patties; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Cook patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
4. Add cheese slices on top during the last minute to melt.
5. Slice avocado and get your onions and pickles ready.
6. Stack the burgers with sauce, avocado, and toppings before serving.

Need a sauce idea? Check out this Keto Burger Bowl Recipe.

2) Keto Chili with Ground Beef and Cauliflower

This keto chili swaps beans for cauliflower to keep carbs down. You’ll cook ground beef with onions and peppers, then stir in cauliflower for a hearty, chunky feel.

The cauliflower soaks up the spices and gets tender. You can make this chili in a slow cooker or just on the stove.

It’s a warm, filling meal that works for meal prep too. Adjust the seasoning or toss in extra garlic if you want a little more kick.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 small green peppers, diced
• 2 cups cauliflower rice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium.
2. Sauté onion, peppers, and garlic until they soften.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
5. Mix in cauliflower rice and diced tomatoes.
6. Simmer on low for 30 minutes.
7. Serve it hot.

Want more info? Here’s a Keto Slow Cooker Chili with Cauliflower Rice Recipe.

3) Peanut Butter Chicken Stir-Fry

Peanut Butter Chicken Stir-Fry is quick, creamy, and full of flavor. The sauce blends peanut butter, soy sauce, and a little heat for something that feels special but isn’t complicated.

You get tender chicken and crisp veggies all in one skillet. Serve it over cauliflower rice to keep things keto.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium (about 350°F / 175°C).
2. Cook chicken strips until browned and done, around 6-8 minutes.
3. Toss in garlic and bell pepper, cook 2 minutes more.
4. Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, and hot sauce in a bowl.
5. Pour sauce into the pan, stirring to coat everything.
6. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7. Serve hot with cauliflower rice or your favorite low-carb side.

Try this for a quick keto dinner. For more ideas, see this Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe.

4) Chocolate Keto Brownies with Almond Flour

You can whip up chocolate keto brownies with almond flour for a fudgy, rich treat. Almond flour keeps them low-carb and adds a subtle nutty flavor.

Use a keto-friendly sweetener like monk fruit or erythritol. Unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate deepen the chocolate flavor.

It’s a pretty fast recipe—fresh brownies in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 3 eggs at room temperature
• 12 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 oz dark chocolate
• 3/4 cup keto-friendly sweetener

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Beat softened butter and sweetener until creamy.
3. Add eggs one by one, mixing well.
4. Stir in almond flour and cocoa powder.
5. Melt the dark chocolate and fold it into the batter.
6. Pour into a greased pan.
7. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

5) Keto Pancakes with Cream Cheese

Keto pancakes with cream cheese are fluffy and have a subtle cheesecake vibe. You only need a few ingredients, and they’re surprisingly easy.

Just blend cream cheese, eggs, and a bit of cinnamon. Add a sugar substitute if you want them a little sweeter.

You can cook these pretty quickly. Each batch makes about six pancakes, golden and soft.

Ingredients

• 2 oz cream cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon sugar substitute (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Blend cream cheese, eggs, cinnamon, and sweetener until smooth.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium (about 350°F or 175°C).
3. Pour small amounts of batter for each pancake.
4. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, until golden.
5. Serve warm.

6) Ginger & Soy Salmon en Papillote

Ginger & Soy Salmon en Papillote is a simple, keto-friendly way to enjoy salmon. Wrap the fish in parchment with ginger, soy, and garlic, then bake.

This steams the salmon, locking in flavor and moisture. You can toss in spiralized or low-carb veggies too.

The ginger and soy give it a bright, Asian-inspired flavor. It’s quick, healthy, and feels a bit fancy—but honestly, it’s not hard.

Ingredients

• 2 skinless salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, grated
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Black pepper, to taste
• Parchment paper

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Mix soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and pepper.
3. Place salmon on parchment sheets.
4. Spoon marinade over each fillet.
5. Fold parchment to seal the fish.
6. Put packets on a baking tray and bake 12-15 minutes.
7. Open carefully and serve.

Want a guide? Try this Ginger & Soy Salmon en Papillote recipe.

7) Cheesy Chicken Fritters

Cheesy chicken fritters are a crunchy, cheesy keto snack. No breading needed, so they stay low carb.

Dip them in your favorite sauce or just eat them straight. They’re protein-packed and satisfying, perfect for a quick meal or appetizer.

You only need a few ingredients, and they cook fast. They always turn out golden and delicious—can’t really mess these up.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup chopped jalapeño (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix chicken, cheese, eggs, jalapeño, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium.
3. Scoop spoonfuls, flatten a bit, and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
4. Serve warm with your favorite dip.

More details? Here’s a Cheesy Chicken Fritters recipe.

8) Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup

Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup is creamy, rich, and super easy. It tastes a lot like loaded potato soup, but it’s way lower in carbs.

Cauliflower is the star here. Add cheese and bacon for extra flavor—no need to worry about carbs.

The Instant Pot makes it fast, and the flavors blend together nicely. This soup is gluten-free and keto, so it suits a bunch of different diets.

Ingredients

• 1 large head of cauliflower, chopped
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Add cauliflower, broth, and green bell pepper to the Instant Pot.

2. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.

3. Release the pressure carefully and open the lid.

4. Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

5. Stir in cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and crumbled bacon.

6. Heat everything on sauté mode for 2-3 minutes, just until the cheese melts.

7. Taste, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

9) Steamed Lobster with Lemon-Herb Butter

Steamed lobster is honestly one of the simplest, tastiest ways to enjoy seafood on keto. When you steam lobster just right, it stays juicy and tender.

The lemon-herb butter? That’s where the magic happens—bright, fresh, and not a carb bomb.

To steam lobster, bring salted water to a boil. Drop in the lobster and cook until the shell turns pink, usually about 11 minutes.

For the butter, just melt it gently and mix in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice with some chopped parsley.

Serve the lobster with the warm lemon-herb butter on the side. Each bite is rich, fresh, and kind of irresistible.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-pound live lobsters
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
• Salt for boiling water

Cooking Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Add the lobsters and steam for about 11 minutes, until the shells turn pink.

3. Melt butter in a small pan over low heat.

4. Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.

5. Serve lobster with the lemon-herb butter on the side.

This recipe is based on tips from Epicurious.

10) Game-Day Keto Queso Dip

This keto queso dip is a lifesaver for game day. Cream cheese steps in for flour or cornstarch, keeping things low carb and extra creamy.

It’s cheesy, a little spicy, and honestly, pretty addictive.

Toss in taco seasoning and some diced tomatoes for a boost of flavor. The dip heats up fast and goes perfectly with crunchy veggies or pork rinds.

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 packet taco seasoning
• 1/4 cup diced Rotel tomatoes (with green chilies)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Cooking Instructions

1. Toss the cream cheese into a pan and let it soften over low heat.

2. Sprinkle in the shredded cheddar and stir until it melts.

3. Add taco seasoning and Rotel tomatoes.

4. Pour in the heavy cream and keep stirring until everything’s smooth.

5. Let it heat gently at about 200°F (93°C), just until it’s warm and creamy.