Whether you’re starting keto from the beginning, or you’re jumping back on track, we have some of our favorite recipes that will help you start keto the right way. There are many ways of following the keto lifestyle, from clean keto or no processed keto foods are consumed, to those who have little dairy or dairy free keto to even dirty, lazy keto where you only care that it’s low carb, tastes like heaven, it involves minimal effort.
We believe there’s no wrong way or right way of doing keto. As long as it’s keeping you on the path to your health goals, you’re headed in the right direction. So our plan is to give you meal ideas to fit any of these keto lifestyles, because the best recipes are the ones that keep you on your keto.
Now we would recommend that you slowly but surely familiarize yourself with keto, how it works, what keto macros are, and how to log your calories.
Tomato Chicken Burrata
The preparation
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
salt & pepper for seasoning
½ cup almond flour
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups pork panko
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Avocado oil, for frying
1 cup cherry tomatoes
8 oz burrata cheese
The execution
1️. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2️. Grab three bowls or shallow plates. Place almond flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in the second bowl. The third bowl, combine pork panko with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
3️. Dust a piece of chicken with almond flour, then dip in the egg wash. Finally dredge in pork panko mixture to evenly coat the outside. Repeat with remaining chicken.
4️. Heat enough avocado oil in a large skillet to cover the bottom of the skillet. Heat over medium high heat. Once oil is hot enough, place the breaded chicken into the pan leaving space around each piece. Flip after 3-4 minutes or until the bottom crust is golden brown. Repeat on the second side.
5️. Transfer chicken to a paper towel lined plate. Add tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes on high until they start to burst slightly. Season with salt & pepper.
6️. Lower the heat to medium low and place the chicken back in the skillet. Add burrata throughout the skillet in between the chicken and cover. Let cook for 2-4 minutes or until the burrata starts to melt and ooze out. Remove from the heat.
Romesco Chicken
The preparation
1 cup sliced almonds
⅔ cup roasted red peppers, diced
⅔ cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
4 chicken breasts (butterflied) or 6 chicken thighs
The execution
1️. Add sliced almonds to a non-stick skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Lightly toast the almonds for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat to cool.
2️. To a food processor or blend, add toasted almonds and remaining ingredients.
3️. Pulse or blend until smooth. Set aside.
4️. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Pan cook in 3 T olive oil for 4-5 minutes each side. Or grill.
Skillet Meatballs
The preparation
2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2/3 cup pork panko
2-3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
25 oz low carb marinara
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
The execution
1️. Mix all ingredients except oil, marinara and cheese.
2️. Pinch some ground beef mixture and roll in between the palm on your hands to form a 1 inch ball. Repeat.
3️. Add avocado oil or olive oil to a preheated skillet at medium heat. Working in batches, add meatballs to the skillet and cook for a few minutes on all sides until cooked through.
4️. Return all meatballs back to the skillet. Pour in marinara sauce and top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover, turn down heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Grilled Tuna Salad with Garlic Dressing
The preparation
2 large egg
8 ounce asparagus spears
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounce fresh tuna
4 ounce spring mix
2 ounce cherry tomatoes
1/2 medium red onion
2 tablespoon walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoon water
2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
The execution
1. Gather and prepare all ingredients.
2. In a bowl, put together mayonnaise, water, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to make the dressing. Stir until combined well and set aside.
3. Boil the eggs for about 8-10 minutes. When cooled, peel and slice in half.
4. Wash and cut the asparagus into equal lengths. Fry the asparagus in a pan by itself.
5. Equally pour the olive oil on both sides of the fresh tuna and fry for 3-5 minutes on both sides. Season the tuna with salt and pepper, to taste
6. On a plate, place the leafy greens, cherry tomatoes (cut in half), onion, and eggs.
7. Cut the grilled tuna into slices and place on top. Pour the dressing on top of the salad and sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top of that.
Keto Chicken Salad
The preparation
8 ounce chicken thighs, cooked and cubed
2 large eggs, hard-boiled to your preference
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 medium avocado
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 medium red onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup cilantro, to garnish
4 low carb tortillas
The execution
1. Gather and prepare all ingredients. Hard-boil the eggs and cook the chicken if needed.
2. In a food processor or blender, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, and half of the avocado. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cube the remaining half of the avocado and chop the hard-boiled eggs.
4. In a bowl, combine the chicken, onion, celery, avocado, egg, and mayonnaise dressing. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix together until combined and dressing is coating all ingredients evenly. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
6. Toast tortilla up in a pan, then serve the cold chicken salad over the top. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Keto Blueberry Smoothie
The preparation
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup blueberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon MCT oil
30 gram low-carb protein powder
The execution
1. Measure out and prepare all ingredients.
2. Put everything into the blender and blend until you get your desired consistency.
3. Serve immediately.
