Here are some Keto-friendly lunch recipes to help you with energy during your day:
Keto Chicken Avocado Salad
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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
- In a bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado.
- Top the salad with the grilled chicken slices.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together and enjoy your keto chicken avocado salad.
Keto Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
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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
- In a pan, sauté the zucchini noodles over medium heat until they soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss the zucchini noodles with the pesto sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 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
- In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery, and diced pickles.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the tuna salad onto the lettuce leaves and wrap them up to make lettuce wraps.
- 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
- Lay out the lettuce leaves and place 2 slices of bacon in each.
- Add sliced tomatoes on top of the bacon.
- Drizzle with mayonnaise.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold the lettuce leaves to make keto BLT lettuce wraps.
- Enjoy your keto BLT wraps.
Keto Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
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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
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté for a minute.
- Add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 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
- In a bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the egg salad onto the lettuce leaves and wrap them up to make lettuce wraps.
- Enjoy your keto egg salad lettuce wraps.
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
- In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic, and sauté until they are tender.
- Add the cauliflower rice and soy sauce (or coconut aminos). Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- If desired, add diced cooked chicken or tofu and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, and serve your keto cauliflower fried rice.