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Keto Lunch Recipes

216 keto lunches, mostly salads, soups, wraps and bowls that travel to work or come together while the kettle boils. If you want something heavier, check our dinners.

Net carbs are per serving as written. Dressings, a wrap, or bread on the side are adjusted by you.

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Salads, soups, wraps and bowls for the middle of the day

Salads are keto lunch powerhouses: built on a bed of greens or vegetables like cabbage or zucchini, they travel well, and you can customize protein to your own tastes. After that come wraps on low-carb tortillas or lettuce, soups and chilis that reheat without splitting, tuna and chicken plates, or a quick bowl where cauliflower rice pulls it all together. A balance of fat and protein helps keep hunger at bay for the entire afternoon.

Bread is the usual problem at lunch when it comes to carbs. A wrap or a roll often costs more net carbs than everything inside, and a salad kit from the store hides sugar in the dressing. We pack the dressing separately, use greens sturdy enough to survive a few hours in a bag, and build every bowl on a protein so you aren't reaching for a snack an hour later. A lot of these can be made on Sunday and prepped for the week.

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216 recipes

Jalapeno Cauliflower Rice Balls4.1g net

Jalapeno Cauliflower Rice Balls

30 min·Vegetarian

These crispy, spicy, and cheesy rice balls are the perfect way to use up cauliflower rice. I saw a recipe online that used regular rice and breadcrumbs. I knew…

Prosciutto and Mozzarella Bomb5.4g net

Prosciutto and Mozzarella Bomb

20 min·Nut-free

I find that I struggle the most during weeknight dinners because, honestly, who has time to slave in the kitchen after a hard day’s work? This Prosciutto and…

Keto Cloud Bread BLT4g net

Keto Cloud Bread BLT

50 min·Nut-free

Cloud bread is a longstanding keto staple. It can be a touch tricky, but it makes a great bread substitute for sandwiches. We’ll show you how to not only make it,…

Ketofied Chick-Fil-A-style Chicken4.2g net

Ketofied Chick-Fil-A-style Chicken

1 hr 30 min·Nut-free

This ketofied chicken recipe features pickle juice as the brine, and protein powder as the low-carb breading alternative. The result? Juicy and golden tenders that…

Keto Roasted Pumpkin & Halloumi Salad10g net

Keto Roasted Pumpkin & Halloumi Salad

1 hr·Vegetarian

The somewhat sweet roasted pumpkin combined with salty cheese is an amazing experience. This salad is somewhat higher in carbs than we would normally post, so keep…

Keto Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad Bowl13.6g net

Keto Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad Bowl

2 hr 35 min·Dairy-free

There’s someone out there eating plain salad, with the worlds saddest most boring dressing, and I am here to save the day! Who cares about lettuce, I want the…

Keto Meaty Mediterranean Lunch Bowls8.5g net

Keto Meaty Mediterranean Lunch Bowls

45 min·Nut-free

These meaty lunch bowls feature chicken meatballs and serve it over fresh veggies with a sun-dried tomato and basil dressing. We love Mediterranean flavors, so this…

Keto Crispy Ginger Mackerel Lunch Bowl10.5g net

Keto Crispy Ginger Mackerel Lunch Bowl

55 min·Egg-free

I’ve fallen in love with mackerel! It’s an oily fish that’s consumed all over the world, but not something I got into until recently. It’s high in omega-3’s, which…

Keto Tuna Salad with Pesto8.4g net

Keto Tuna Salad with Pesto

15 min·No-cook

This is a rich tuna salad, served as a salad, that’s punched up with pesto and lemon. It’s creamy without feeling overly heavy, so it’s perfect for serving up as a…

Steak with Keto Mushroom Stroganoff6g net

Steak with Keto Mushroom Stroganoff

30 min·Nut-free

This mushroom stroganoff makes use of ribeye steak seared in butter. It’s super savory and served in a rich mushroom cream sauce. You can save some time making this…

Low Carb Beer Cheese Soup5.3g net

Low Carb Beer Cheese Soup

40 min·Nut-free

This beer cheese soup has all the elements of a great meal: heavy cream, crumbly bacon, melted cheese, and low-carb beer. Make sure you check out our article on…

Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon Burgers1.6g net

Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon Burgers

45 min·Dairy-free

These salmon burgers are grilled using cedar planks. You can find these planks at many grocery stores where the grilling items are. You can also buy them from a…

Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Kebabs2.1g net

Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Kebabs

40 min·Nut-free

This recipe takes cheeseburgers to a whole new level. No bun substitute required! Instead, we’re grilling mini cheeseburger patties, bacon, and skewering those with…

Keto Philly Cheesesteak Skillet7.6g net

Keto Philly Cheesesteak Skillet

55 min·Nut-free

This one-skillet dinner will have you drooling, I promise. Especially if you love cheesesteak! We substitute the ribeye for less expensive ground beef but feel free…

Keto Sub Sandwich Casserole2.5g net

Keto Sub Sandwich Casserole

30 min·Nut-free

This restaurant copycat recipe takes inspiration from sub-style sandwiches to create a hot and cheesy casserole. I’m using ham and Swiss cheese, but you can use any…

Zucchini Ribbon Side Salad6.4g net

Zucchini Ribbon Side Salad

10 min·Nut-free

No lettuce in this salad! Just zucchini, crispy bacon, feta, and shiny red cherry tomatoes. Topped with some balsamic vinegar, this inviting dish is a great side…

Keto Cobb Salad with Vinaigrette2.6g net

Keto Cobb Salad with Vinaigrette

10 min·Nut-free

With eggs, bacon, chicken, and avocado, the cobb salad is already keto friendly. I tried pairing it with a traditional red wine vinaigrette and it was out of this…

Keto BLT Salad4.1g net

Keto BLT Salad

30 min·Nut-free

Bacon, lettuce and tomatoes - three things that are delicious in a sandwich! Today, we are deconstructing it into a salad with a nice mayonnaise-based garlic…

Keto BBQ Salad with Shredded Chicken5.7g net

Keto BBQ Salad with Shredded Chicken

50 min·Nut-free

Wow - I am loving this salad! It has a delicious smoky flavor but it’s not overwhelming and goes great with the tangy sour cream. It’s kind of like an entire BBQ in…

Arugula and Prosciutto Salad5.1g net

Arugula and Prosciutto Salad

30 min·Nut-free

I am loving prosciutto right now! So, I decided to crisp some up for a delicious single-serving salad. I paired it with a maple syrup dressing and sprinkled on some…

Keto Chicken, Bacon, and Avocado Salad3.2g net

Keto Chicken, Bacon, and Avocado Salad

15 min·Nut-free

Here is a delicious and refreshing dish! This chicken, bacon, and avocado salad is a great way to get in lots of fat but also keep the carbs low. Don’t worry about…

Creamy Shrimp Salad1.8g net

Creamy Shrimp Salad

20 min·Nut-free

A quick and easy shrimp salad that’s perfect for warmer weather. The dill adds a refreshing taste and the crunchy texture of the lettuce works well with the…

Vegetarian Taco Stuffed Avocados7g net

Vegetarian Taco Stuffed Avocados

20 min·Vegetarian

Vegetarian tacos often mean substituting ground beef, or chicken, for loads of highly processed vegetarian “meat” items which can also be very expensive. Other…

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