With any diet comes the challenge of constantly coming up with creative recipes [1] to help you stick with it. The ketogenic diet [2], in which the body focuses on the use of ketones over carbohydrates for energy, is no exception. Lucky for you, this diet is one where many favourites like bacon and dairy products are actually not off limits while you focus on limiting your carb intake. Here we've rounded up low-carb versions [3] of standby lunchtime staples, from breakfast-for-lunch dishes to salads. Get ready to get excited for lunch.
Breakfast Bowl
Get the recipe: breakfast bowl [4]
Gluten-Free No Mac and Cheese
Get the recipe: gluten-free no mac and cheese [5]
Keto Tabouleh
Get the recipe: keto tabouleh [6]
Low-Carb Mashed Cauliflower
Get the recipe: low-carb mashed cauliflower [7]
Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Get the recipe: overnight breakfast casserole [8]
Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef
Get the recipe: slow-cooker shredded beef [9]
Thai Salami Pizza
Get the recipe: Thai salami pizza [10]
Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings
Get the recipe: sticky sesame chicken wings [11]
Southwestern Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Southwestern chicken salad [12]
Grain-Free Bacon and Shrimp Risotto
Get the recipe: grain-free bacon and shrimp risotto [13]
Baked Egg in Avocado
Get the recipe: baked egg in avocado [14]
Healthy Kale Caesar Salad
Get the recipe: healthy kale caesar salad [15]
Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese With Broccoli
Get the recipe: spaghetti squash mac and cheese with broccoli [16] (use coconut or almond flour and full-fat dairy)
Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale
Get the recipe: salmon with crispy cabbage and kale [17]
Guacamole Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: guacamole chicken salad [18]
Turkey Sausage and Broccoli Frittatas
Get the recipe: turkey sausage and broccoli frittatas [19]
Courgette Nachos
Get the recipe: courgette nachos [20]
Cuban Sliders
Get the recipe: Cuban sliders [21]
Slow-Cooker French Onion Pot Pie Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker French onion pot pie soup [22] (leave out the crackers)
Grilled Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: grilled chicken salad [23]