While I was beginning my Keto journey planning for lunch used to be most difficult and that kept me kicking out of ketosis because I kept eating the wrong foods. This was not because keto lunch ideas are difficult but mostly neglected and that is where the cravings kick in and you make mistakes! Below I have curated a list of 21 or more keto lunch recipes which are easy, delicious and sure to help you succeed in your keto journey!
Keto lunch ideas
The below recipe round up is divided in two parts, in the first you’ll find recipe from my website (click the recipe image or the title to go the respective recipe page) and in the second part you’ll find amazing recipes curated from other awesome food bloggers! There is a variety of recipes so you can have ample choice to choose from… It’s time to enjoy!
Handpicked Recipes
Perfect low carb dinner recipe with an authentic flavor quotient, served with cauliflower rice. Stir-frying chicken breasts, cabbage, pepper, with some cashews in a delicious sauce all gets ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Egg roll in a bowl is a deconstructed recipe of famous Chinese egg rolls, but minus the carbs. This recipe is wholesome, only need less than 30 minutes with very basic ingredients. You can easily modify the recipe as per your liking, I have used pork sausage but this can be made with any kind of ground meat.
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Paleo
Pan-seared swordfish served with a colorful salad, makes for a delightful weeknight quick meal which is healthy and delicious.
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This simple and tasty grilled lemon chicken salad makes a substantial meal or terrific for sharing at gatherings. It’s light, healthy and beaming with Mediterranean flavor!
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A simple chicken recipe which sounds and looks fancy, but is so easy and quick to make. Served with green and bright colored salad dressed with lemon vinaigrette creates a delightful meal which is healthy, filling and scrumptious.
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A refreshing salad perfect for the approaching warm weather, this salad is easy to make and has a balance of flavors with a hint of sweetness, saltiness, and nutty crunch. Serve it roasted chicken or have it as it is, its great either ways.
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An easy low carb snack idea which is high in protein and healthy fats and only 3g net carbs.
Best Shrimp Scampi
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noshtastic.com
Shrimp Scampi is a classic Italian American dish that’s typically made with shrimp, a little butter, white wine, onions and garlic, and often served over pasta. In this recipe pasta is replaced with low carb zucchini noodles instead.
Keto Chinese Chicken and Broccoli
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messforless.net
This keto Chinese chicken and broccoli dish. It has all the flavors you love, with only 4 net carbs per serving. And if that isn’t enough, the whole thing is ready and just 30 minutes.
Chicken Fajita Wedge Salad
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diaryofarecipecollector.com
This chicken fajita wedge salad is a perfect way to enjoy fajitas in a light, healthy and low carb way!
Keto Burrito Bowl
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thatlowcarblife.com
This Keto Burrito Bowl is easy to customize so that everyone in your family can make their burrito bowl the way they like.
Easy Low Carb Crab Cakes With Jalapeno & Lime – Done In 15 Minutes!
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mylifecookbook.com
These easy low carb crab cakes are simply delicious with just a little bit of spice from a jalapeño pepper and a squeeze lime. You can make this tasty keto recipe in just 15 minutes and each crab cake has only 1.8g net carbs.
Antipasto Salad Recipe
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wonkywonderful.com
This Low Carb Antipasto Salad Recipe is great for lunch, dinner, snacks or meal prep. A Keto friendly salad that can be in the fridge waiting for you when hunger strikes. Filled with salami, cheese, tomatoes, olives and artichokes for a flavorful and filling meal.
Chipotle Chicken Fajita Bowls
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beautyandthebenchpress.com
Delicious fajita bowl which is keto, plaeo and low carb compliant.
Dill Pickle Canned Chicken Salad
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thelittlepine.com
This canned chicken salad with pickles is one of those awesome low carb chicken recipes that comes together in a flash, but tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen!
Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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thatslowcarb.com
Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps for dinner tonight! A easy and delicious recipe that quickly whips
together in under 30 minutes.
Easy Big Mac Salad (Big Mac in a Bowl)
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wholelottayum.com
A take on the popular fast food burger turned into a healthy salad with cooked beef, shredded cheddar cheese, onions, pickles, seasoning, and sauce. If you’re craving Big Macs, you’ll love this fast food adaption.
