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Top 13 Keto Side Recipes

Delicious low-carb sides to go with any meal.

A perfect collection of innovative, delicious, and versatile, low-carb side recipes.

This collection lists nutritional information*, a quick key about ingredients, and an additional recipe for you to explore. Click on the orange button to access the original recipe.

 

One thing to keep in mind about the quick key: This is not an exhaustive list of every ingredient in each macro category. However, it should help you quickly identify ingredients you prefer or want to avoid.

*Based on provided recipe nutrition. Please make sure you log your quantities for an exact measurement.

Roasted Keto Veggies

Quick and easy way to cook keto veggies! Use any veggies you like. Can be baked or air-fried. Skip the vinegar and use olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Shared by Denise

assortment of vegetables

Quick key

Protein: N/A

Carby: broccoli, cauliflower; zucchini; bell peppers; onion

Fat: olive oil

Serves 8
Calories: 113 | Carbs: 11 g
Protein: 2 | Fat: 7g

Keto Mushroom Risotto

A delicious way to prepare cauliflower rice! I think some fresh thyme would be so good added to this.

Shared by Barbara

a bowl of cauliflower ristotto with mushroom

Quick key

Protein: parmesan

Carby: mushrooms, cauliflower

Fats: butter, heavy cream

Serves 4
Calories 245 | Carbs: 7.5g
Protein 9.2g | Fat 19.7g

Keto Creamed Spinach

I have made this recipe several times now and always my friends are like ... you made this? As in, it is really good! That's because this recipe is very good! It has all the favorite creamy goodness.

Shared by Denise

spinach in an iron pan

Quick key

Protein: cream cheese*

Carby: spinach, onion, almond milk

Fats: butter

*falls into all 3 macros

Serve 4
Calories 183 | Carbs: 7g
Protein: 7g | Fat 15g

Keto Sautéed Spinach

l love spinach just sautéed very simply sometimes. I have never added the nutmeg, but if you like nutmeg then you should definitely try it!

Shared by Denise

spinach in a pan

Quick key

Protein: parmesan*

Carby: spinach

Fats: olive oil

*falls into all 3 macros

Serve 4
Calories: 95 | Carbs: 6g Protein: 6g : Fat: 6g

Pan Fried Zucchini with Hot Honey

This is a fantastic way to serve zucchini and make it extra special with fresh dill, feta, and hot honey! The hot honey is good (see recipe) on so many things!

Shared by Denise

a plate of zucchini with feta and dill

Quick key

Protein: feta*

Carby: zucchini

Fats: olive oil

Note: use allulose honey

*falls into all 3 macros

Serves 4
Calories: 115 | Carbs: 7g
Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g

Summer Vegetable Tian

There are alternating layers of summer squash, zucchini, and eggplant. Season the dish with salt, pepper, and thyme. Top with cheese. It's pretty delicious!

Shared by Stacey

vegetables covered with cheese

Quick key

Protein: cheese*

Carby: onion, zucchini, tomato

Fats: olive oil

Note: Omit the potato

*falls into all 3 macros

Serve 6
Calories:106 | Carbs: 4.52 g
Protein: 5.33 g | Fat: 7.72 g

Keto Loaded Radish Bake

JC says this eliminates the need for potatoes! I haven't tried this recipe, but I have baked/roasted radishes, and I am sure this will be delicious—just as soon as I get some more radishes.

Shared by Gene

a spoonful of roasted radishes

Quick key

Protein: colby*, bacon

Carby: radishes

Fats: olive oil, dressing

Serves
Calories: 214 | Carbs: 3.5g | Protein: 7.1g | Fat 19.6g

Loaded “Faux” Potatoes (Radishes)

I just had to try out these loaded radishes, and they made a great potato substitute! They're super low-carb, so if you’re missing potatoes, definitely give this a try!

Shared by Denise

a fork picking up a cup of radishes

Quick key 

Protein: bacon, cheddar*

Carby: radishes

Fats: olive oil, butter

Serves 4
Calories: 238 | Carbs: 2g
Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g

Lemon Asparagus Sauté with Bacon

A great side dish! So refreshing with the lemon!

Shared by Denise

asparagus with bacon

Quick key 

Protein: bacon 

Carby: asparagus 

Fats: n/a

Serves 4
Calories: 120 | Carbs: 6.16 g
Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g

Keto Roasted Asparagus

An easy recipe that has become a staple side dish. The seasonings make the asparagus taste great and it is even doable in an air fryer!

Shared by Denise

roasted asparagus

Quick key

Protein: parmesan*

Carby: asparagus

Fats: olive oil

*falls into all 3 categories

Serves 4
Calories: 110 | Carbs: 2g
Protein: 4g | Fat 10g

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