1. Keto Garlic Butter Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tbsp butter.
- Sear chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tbsp butter to the skillet and sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese, simmering for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and cook for 3-5 minutes. Serve warm.
2. Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions:
- Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large wok over medium heat. Add vegetables and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Push vegetables to the side and scramble eggs in the same wok. Mix with vegetables.
- Add the remaining oil and cauliflower rice, stir well, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Drizzle soy sauce and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 more minutes. Serve hot.
3. Keto Beef Tacos (Lettuce Wraps)
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- Large lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado
Instructions:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned (8-10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and ¼ cup water, cooking for another 3 minutes until thickened.
- Spoon beef into lettuce leaves and top with cheese, sour cream, or avocado.
4. Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Chicken
Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchini (spiralized)
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced thin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken slices for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet, sauté zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss noodles with pesto and cooked chicken. Serve immediately.
5. Keto Meatloaf
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until well-mixed.
- Form into a loaf and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
6. Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce
Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions:
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and simmer for 1 minute. Spoon sauce over salmon and serve.
7. Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients:
- 12 asparagus spears
- 6 slices of bacon
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim asparagus and wrap each spear with half a bacon slice.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy. Serve immediately.
8. Cabbage Stir Fry
Ingredients:
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions:
- Heat sesame oil in a wok over medium heat. Add ground pork and cook until browned (8-10 minutes).
- Add cabbage and soy sauce, stir-frying for 5-7 minutes until tender. Serve hot.
9. Keto Cheeseburger Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
- Spread beef in a casserole dish, top with shredded cheese.
- Whisk eggs and cream, pour over beef and cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes until set. Let rest before serving.
10. Keto Buffalo Chicken Wings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken wings
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup hot sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange wings on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in hot sauce. Toss baked wings in the sauce and serve.
11. Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- ½ cup shredded cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.
- Brown beef in a skillet, stir in cauliflower rice and cheese. Stuff mixture into peppers.
- Place in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
12. Shrimp Alfredo Zoodles
Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchini (spiralized)
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Sauté shrimp in a skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and parmesan, simmering for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Toss zucchini noodles and shrimp in the sauce. Serve immediately.
13. Keto Chili
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chili seasoning
Instructions:
- In a pot, brown ground beef over medium heat (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in tomatoes and chili seasoning. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes. Serve warm.
14. Eggplant Lasagna
Ingredients:
- 1 large eggplant, sliced thin
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Brown beef in a skillet and mix with tomato sauce.
- In a baking dish, layer eggplant slices, beef mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 40 minutes until bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
15. Creamy Spinach-Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice chicken breasts to create a pocket.
- Mix cream cheese and spinach, stuff into the chicken.
- Secure with toothpicks, place in a greased baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
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