Keto Side Item Recipes (Page 3)

Simple Asian Cucumber Salad

Simple Asian Cucumber Salad

March 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment

A refreshing salad with a hint of tang! This Asian cucumber salad is great for get-togethers, work potlucks, or as a small salad with lunch or dinner. Now, this recipe only makes one serving, but cooking for two? Just double the ingredients! I used a gluten-free soy sauce for the dressing, but alternatively, you could use coconut aminos. You could also add in some extra ingredients, like avocado and onions but be careful because that will bring the carb count higher! Yields 1 servings ...

Avocado Egg Salad

Avocado Egg Salad

December 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Half of my family is from the South, so I grew up with egg salad at every family function. Egg salad is great for work lunches, picnics, or even paired with fat head bagels for brunch. I love to put a couple tablespoons on top of some baby spinach or kale. The great thing about egg salad is there’s no one way to make it, either. For this recipe, I used hot sauce to add some spice, but if you want to turn up the heat, you can substitute the hot sauce for jalapeno peppers or scotch ...

Creamed Kale

Creamed Kale

November 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment

The holidays are right around the corner! For most of us that means lots of festive meals and get-togethers around the table. It can be hard to avoid all the unhealthy holiday dishes so plan ahead by making keto versions of your favorites. This creamed kale is so rich and decadent no one will know or even notice it’s low carb! This recipe is a take on classic creamed spinach but uses its cousin kale instead. Kale is a hearty green full of vitamins and minerals. I find it stands up to all ...

Garlic and Herb Breadstick Bites

Garlic and Herb Breadstick Bites

August 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Keto biscuits and breadsticks are so great for those times when you need something to curb your cravings for the carb-laden real thing. That’s why I love this variation on a buttery cheddar biscuit. It’s in bite-sized stick form! It’s got all the flavors of the popular cheddar and herb biscuit you can get at a certain seafood restaurant, but with a crispy crumble that is great for dunking in soups or even tossing on a keto salad. I invited my family over to test out this recipe and I ...

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

August 9, 2018 by 1 Comment

It’s always nice to have a few easy no-cook side dishes to make when the weather is hot, or you don’t feel like cooking. This broccoli cauliflower salad combines fresh raw veggies, crunchy nuts, creamy dressing, and of course bacon. Everyone knows everything's better with bacon. This salad is super easy to make; the hardest part is chopping all the veggies. Be sure to use only the florets from both the broccoli and the cauliflower. I use pre-sliced almonds (found in the baking section of ...

Raspberry Pecan Salad

Raspberry Pecan Salad

July 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Fresh raspberries, crunchy pecans, and salty feta cheese are what makes this salad one of the best I’ve had. For this recipe, I used a mix of lettuce called field greens, which are made up of several different kinds of baby greens. Usually, you can find them in the store, either bagged or boxed. However, if you can’t find it you can always use a mix of romaine, baby spinach, kale, and arugula. The dressing for this salad is a mix of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice. This ...

Vegan Teriyaki Grilled Eggplant

Vegan Teriyaki Grilled Eggplant

July 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Satisfy your teriyaki cravings with this light and low-carb grilled eggplant! Perfect as a vegan side dish to pair with stir-fry cauli-rice or pan-seared tofu, this quick and simple veggie puts an Asian spin on one of my favorite veggies: the eggplant. Teriyaki was always one of my go-to orders when eating at a sushi restaurant. Whether it was teriyaki fried tofu or just a plate of teriyaki vegetables, I always felt like I was making a healthier choice, until I realized just how much ...

One-Pan Pepper Jack Brussels Sprouts

One-Pan Pepper Jack Brussels Sprouts

July 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Brussels sprouts have not always been a fan favorite of the vegetable world. Even my own mother refused to cook them due to her traumatic childhood experience with the miniature cabbage! But the truth about this stalky cabbage, grown for the edible buds, is that it is packed with vitamin C and vitamin K and a moderate amount of fiber. In fact, one cup of Brussels sprouts has nearly double the amount of vitamin C as the same amount of oranges! This one-pan side dish begins with blanched ...

Garlic Butter Braised Cabbage

Garlic Butter Braised Cabbage

June 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment

It seems like I am continually trying to find the perfect side dish to keep me from sneaking and snacking on the carb-laden foods that my family provides for parties. I’m always tempted with the creamy, flour-based sauces and the starchy root vegetable and breading combos. My mother so ritualistically shares these, so this year I am showing everyone up with this fantastic buttery, creamy, braised cabbage! Braising is a cooking technique often used for meat. The first step involves searing ...

Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Wings

Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Wings

June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Cauliflower wings seem to be all the rage right now - and for a good reason! They are great for vegetarians, crispy, crunchy, and naturally low-carb! One of my favorite kinds is garlic Parmesan. There are many ways to cook this. You could roast the cauliflower for some added crunch before coating it in the sauce, or bake them in the sauce. I chose to bake them so the cauliflower could absorb the flavors of this cheesy sauce. If you want extra crispiness, you can broil the "wings" after ...