Keto Lunch Recipes

Here are some Keto-friendly lunch recipes to help you with energy during your day:

Keto Chicken Avocado Salad

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https://www.sweetashoney.co/

Ingredients & Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad
  • Calories: Approximately 400
  • Fat: 30g, Protein: 25g, Carbohydrates: 10g (Dietary Fiber: 7g, Net Carbs: 3g)
  • 4 oz (about 113g) grilled chicken breast, sliced
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., lettuce, spinach, arugula)
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado.
  2. Top the salad with the grilled chicken slices.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Toss everything together and enjoy your keto chicken avocado salad.

Keto Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

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https://www.evolvingtable.com/

Ingredients & Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: Approximately 350
  • Fat: 30g, Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 8g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Net Carbs: 5g)

  • 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
  • 2 tablespoons keto-friendly pesto sauce
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Preparation Instructions

  1. In a pan, sauté the zucchini noodles over medium heat until they soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Toss the zucchini noodles with the pesto sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Garnish with chopped fresh basil, if desired, and serve your keto zucchini noodles with pesto.

Keto Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

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https://www.ieatketo.com/

Ingredients & Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
  • Calories: Approximately 250
  • Fat: 15g, Protein: 20g, Carbohydrates: 5g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Net Carbs: 4g)

  • 1 can (5 oz) of tuna in water, drained
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced pickles
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 large lettuce leaves (e.g., iceberg or butter lettuce)

Preparation Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery, and diced pickles.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Spoon the tuna salad onto the lettuce leaves and wrap them up to make lettuce wraps.
  4. Enjoy your keto tuna salad lettuce wraps.

Keto BLT Lettuce Wraps

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Ingredients & Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
  • Calories: Approximately 300
  • Fat: 25g, Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 7g (Dietary Fiber: 4g, Net Carbs: 3g)
  • 4 large lettuce leaves (e.g., iceberg or butter lettuce)
  • 4 slices of cooked bacon
  • 1/2 medium tomato, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation Instructions

  1. Lay out the lettuce leaves and place 2 slices of bacon in each.
  2. Add sliced tomatoes on top of the bacon.
  3. Drizzle with mayonnaise.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Fold the lettuce leaves to make keto BLT lettuce wraps.
  6. Enjoy your keto BLT wraps.

Keto Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

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https://kaseytrenum.com/

Ingredients & Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approximately 400
  • Fat: 30g, Protein: 25g, Carbohydrates: 7g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Net Carbs: 4g)
  • 4 oz (about 113g) grilled chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté for a minute.
  2. Add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve the chicken and steamed broccoli with the Alfredo sauce drizzled on top.

Keto Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps

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https://www.lowcarbnomad.com/

Ingredients & Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
  • Calories: Approximately 250
  • Fat: 20g, Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 2g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Net Carbs: 1g)
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 leaves of iceberg or butter lettuce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Spoon the egg salad onto the lettuce leaves and wrap them up to make lettuce wraps.
  4. Enjoy your keto egg salad lettuce wraps.

Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice

Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice

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Nutritional Facts

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: Approximately 250
  • Fat: 15g, Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 10g (Dietary Fiber: 4g, Net Carbs: 6g)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup diced cooked chicken or tofu (optional)
  • Green onions and sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Preparation Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic, and sauté until they are tender.
  3. Add the cauliflower rice and soy sauce (or coconut aminos). Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. If desired, add diced cooked chicken or tofu and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, and serve your keto cauliflower fried rice.