So you’ve decided to give the ketogenic diet a whirl. (Good job.) But unless you want to eat spinach salad every day, you’re going to need some lunch inspiration. Voilà: 30 quick and easy keto lunch ideas that definitely aren’t “diet” food. Cheeseburgers, anyone?
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When in doubt, put an egg on it.
You won’t miss your average chicken soup after trying this.
Perfect for the cold months—or all year round!
Take your taste buds on a wild ride.
This just takes a few minutes to prep, and the slow cooker does all the work.
This is the kind of melt-in-your-mouth beef we dream of.
The next best thing to a trip to New Orleans.
About a billion times better than takeout.
Sorry, tortillas, you’ve been replaced.
Pulled pork makes everything better—just serve it on lettuce instead of a bun.
Serve this keto-friendly dish with a side of cauliflower rice.
It’s flavorful and filling, and it comes together in no time.
If you must have salad, do it like this.
Eating keto doesn’t have to be time-consuming or expensive. Case in point? This five-ingredient miracle dinner.
Eat your heart out, Panera. You won’t even miss the potatoes.
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This Mexican-inspired bowl will keep you full and satisfied without any cheese or sour cream.
Crisp fall evenings call for an autumnal soup—just skip the maple syrup so it’s keto-friendly.
Cool if we make this every week?
For a hearty and cozy dinner, we give you this sausage-stuffed acorn squash with mushrooms and apples.
Psst: Save the leftovers for tomorrow’s breakfast hash.
A hearty dinner for the whole family and no dishes to do? We can’t believe it.
This creamy, decadent sauce looks like it’s loaded with dairy. The secret ingredient? Coconut milk.
They’re basically inside-out pigs in a blanket, but totally keto!
When the carb cravings hit, cauliflower is here to sub in for potatoes! And yes, it works.
Call all your keto friends! Taco Tuesday is super low-carb again!
Just because it’s a keto vegetarian dish doesn’t mean it can’t be totally extra. Enter: Your new favorite condiment, tahini ranch.
Possibly the easiest dinner you’ll ever make.
When your friends say they don’t understand your keto diet, present them with this masterpiece
No rice, no problem, try this salmon sushi bowl made with cauliflower rice.
If you’re craving comfort food, try this rich and creamy recipe that’s made with only seven ingredients.
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