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31 Days of Keto Recipes

31 Days of Keto Recipes

By Nina Friend

Updated January 04, 2019

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The ketogenic diet, also known simply as keto, is all about eating tons of fat—and as few carbs as possible—in an effort to trick the body into burning fats instead of carbohydrates. Whether you’re on a strictly keto meal plan or just want to dabble, these 31 recipes will help you go keto without sacrificing flavor.Note: some recipes include ingredients that do not align with the keto diet (such as lemon juice). In those instances, swap out that ingredient or remove at your discretion.

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Roasted Cauliflower with Green Olives and Pine Nuts

The natural sweetness in the cauliflower pairs perfectly with salty olives and crunchy pine nuts.

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31 Days of Keto Recipes

Whether you’re on a strictly keto meal plan or just want to dabble, these dishes will help you go keto without sacrificing flavor.

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Hungarian Sausage Stew with Ale

Although this stew calls for a side of grilled bread, it’s just as delicious on its own.

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Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

Bacon. Wrapped. Shrimp. Keep the cocktail sauce on the side for keto. Need we say more?

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Stir-Fried Five-Spice Pork with Lettuce Cups

Even if you remove some of the non-keto ingredients from this recipe (like hoisin sauce), the pork will still have a delicious flavor—made even better by the crunchy lettuce wraps.

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Chicken Caesar Skewers

These cute chicken skewers are a fun, keto-friendly dinner party appetizer.

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Salmon with Gingery Vegetables and Turmeric

Credit: © Tina Rupp

While this recipe calls for cauliflower and broccoli, feel free to substitute any vegetables you like.

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Cacio e Pepe Butter

Credit: Eric Wolfinger

One of the best things about the keto diet is that you’re allowed to eat butter, and this butter is unlike any other. Laced with cheese and pepper, it’s delicious with vegetables and meats.

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Caramelized Coconut Green Beans

Credit: Jennifer Causey

This sweet and spicy side dish offers the ultimate balance of flavors and textures.

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Rosemary-Garlic Lamb Chops with Pimentón and Mint

Chef Nancy Silverton’s lamb chops are herby, minty, and smoky.

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Creamy Spinach

If you’re going to make any creamed spinach, go with Daniel Boulud’s. Aside from spinach, the only ingredients are butter, cream, salt, and pepper.

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Grilled Snapper with Pink Chile Salt

Credit: © Con Poulos

The star of this dish is the homemade pink chile salt, made simply of red chiles and salt.

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Hearts of Palm and Avocado Salad

All that keto meat might have you craving something fresh, and this bright salad will surely do the trick.

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Creamy Roasted Broccoli Soup

This hearty roasted broccoli soup is the ideal dish for a cold winter night.

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Labneh

Credit: © Abby Hocking

Why buy labneh when you can make it? This tart cheese goes well with crudité and even as a sauce for chicken and seafood.

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Roasted Eggplant with Tomato Dressing

This simple vegetarian dish is light and refreshing.

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Butter-Basted Rib Eye Steaks

These steaks are nothing short of perfection: crusty on the outside, tender on the inside, and flavored with rosemary and thyme.

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Grilled Greens with Popped Mustard Seeds and Ginger

Credit: Jennifer Causey

Chef Biju Thomas’ grilled mustard greens receive an awesome charred flavor from being smoked.

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Broccoli Frittata

Eggs! Cheese! Broccoli! This frittata is a keto dieter’s dream come true, and it can be eaten for any meal of the day.

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Tri-Tip Steak a la Parrilla with Chimichurri and Roasted Onions

Credit: © Con Poulos

We can’t decide which part of this dish we like better, the juicy steak or the charred onions.

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Spicy Kale-Pistachio Dip

This spicy kale-pistachio dip is a great alternative to hummus, which falls under the category of things you can’t eat on the keto diet.

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Four Cheese-Stuffed Portobellos

Credit: © John Kernick

Kind of like stuffed shells, but with mushrooms instead of pasta. And loads of cheese.

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Celery Soup with Bacon Croutons

Ditch the bread and this soup is still super satisfying. (Maybe add an extra sprinkle of bacon just because.)

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Broccoli with Bacon, Blue Cheese and Ranch Dressing

Credit: © Con Poulos

This keto-friendly salad can be whipped up quickly, making for the perfect I-don’t-feel-like-cooking meal.

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Beef Medallions with Bacon and Morels

Take the keto diet to the best possible extreme with these bacon-wrapped beef medallions.

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Open-Face Omelets with Spicy Feta and Escarole

There’s nothing wrong with eggs and cheese, and the escarole is an added bonus.

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Green Eggs with Whipped Goat Cheese and Grilled Kale

Credit: Bobby Fisher

For when you want to be healthy and you also want to be fancy, make F&W Best New Chef Jay Blackinton’s gorgeous green eggs.

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Whole Roast Chicken with 40 Brussels Sprouts

Roasting a chicken can seem daunting, but this recipe shows how easy it can be. And you’ll get delicious veggies out of the same pan, no extra work required.

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Adobo Chicken with Bacon and Bay Leaves

This dish can be served right from the skillet, in a rustic take for a dinner party spread.

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Sausage Mixed Grill with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Credit: © Con Poulos

There isn’t much to this recipe: simply skewer seasoned sausages, peppers, and radicchio, grill, and eat.

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Garlic-Crusted Roast Rack of Lamb

Credit: © Ingalls Photography

This stunning, easy-to-make rack of lamb only calls for five ingredients.

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Pork Souvlaki with Tzatziki

The pork and tzatziki are so packed with flavor that you won’t even miss the pita bread.

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