Keto recipes in 30 minutes or less
Busy evening, short lunch break, or just not in the mood to cook for long? Every recipe here is ready in 30 minutes or less, counting prep and cooking time. They are listed from lowest to highest net carbs per serving, so the strictest options come first.
54 recipes
Butter Coffee
Hot coffee blended with butter and coconut oil into a creamy, latte-like drink.
Moroccan-Style Fresh Mint Tea
Green tea steeped with plenty of fresh mint, served hot and unsweetened or lightly sweetened with a keto sweetener.
Baked Salmon with Dill Butter
Oven-baked salmon fillets topped with garlicky dill butter and lemon.
Creamy Vanilla Iced Coffee
Chilled coffee with heavy cream and vanilla, lightly sweetened with erythritol.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Seared sirloin cubes tossed in garlic butter and fresh parsley, a fast skillet dinner.
Bunless Butter Burgers
Juicy beef patties with butter melted in, topped with cheddar and wrapped in crisp lettuce.
Sheet Pan Bacon and Eggs
Bacon and eggs baked together on one pan for an easy, hands-off breakfast.
Chicken Caesar Lettuce Wraps
Seared chicken in a homemade Caesar-style dressing, rolled in crisp romaine leaves.
Sparkling Lemon-Lime Water with Sea Salt
Refreshing sparkling water with lemon, lime, mint, and a pinch of sea salt for people who like a savory, hydrating drink.
Curry Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups
Creamy chicken salad with mild curry, celery, and pecans, spooned into lettuce cups.
Moroccan-Style Almond Cookies
Tender almond cookies lightly perfumed with orange blossom water and rolled in sesame seeds.
Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Olives and Capers
Flaky tuna with olives, capers, cucumber, and lemon over crisp romaine, dressed with olive oil.
Everything Bagel Cheese Crisps
Crunchy baked Parmesan crisps with everything bagel seasoning, a two-ingredient snack.
Ham and Cheddar Omelet
A classic folded omelet filled with ham, sharp cheddar, and chives.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Tender asparagus spears wrapped in salty prosciutto and roasted until crisp at the edges.
Egg Drop Soup
Silky ribbons of egg in a ginger-scented broth, a quick keto comfort soup.
Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Olives and Tomatoes
Salmon fillets roasted with cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, and lemon.
Turkey Club Roll-Ups
Sliced turkey rolled with bacon, tomato, and crisp lettuce, no bread needed.
Tuna Avocado Salad Boats
Creamy tuna salad spooned into halved avocados, a quick lunch with no cooking.
Coconut Flour Pancakes
Thick, soft pancakes made with coconut flour, eggs, and almond milk.
Turkey Sausage Scramble Bowls
Seasoned ground turkey scrambled with eggs and spinach, topped with sliced avocado.
Chermoula Baked Cod
Flaky cod baked under chermoula, a Moroccan herb sauce with cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, and lemon.
Creamy Garlic Creamed Spinach
Classic steakhouse-style spinach in a garlicky cream cheese and Parmesan sauce.
Wedge Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Crisp iceberg wedges with a creamy blue cheese dressing, crumbled bacon, and cherry tomatoes.
Rich Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate
A thick, creamy hot chocolate made with unsweetened cocoa, cream, and erythritol.
Avocado Baked Eggs
Eggs baked right inside ripe avocado halves, a two-ingredient breakfast with a creamy center.
BLT Lettuce Wraps with Avocado
All the flavors of a BLT wrapped in crisp lettuce with creamy avocado and lemon mayo.
Buffalo Chicken Celery Boats
Creamy buffalo chicken filling piled into crunchy celery stalks with blue cheese crumbles.
Cinnamon Hemp Heart Porridge
A warm, oatmeal-style porridge made with hemp hearts, ground flaxseed, and chia.
Mediterranean Chopped Salad
Crisp romaine, cucumber, tomato, olives, and feta in a red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing.
Mediterranean Feta and Olive Frittata
A skillet frittata with feta, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, and spinach, finished in the oven.
Baked Feta with Olives and Tomatoes
A block of feta baked with cherry tomatoes, olives, and oregano until soft and spreadable.
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Roll-Ups
Smoked salmon and herbed cream cheese rolled in cucumber ribbons, no cooking required.
Steak Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Seared sirloin sliced over peppery arugula with blue cheese, walnuts, and a mustard vinaigrette.
Chocolate Mug Cake
A single-serving chocolate cake made in the microwave in about two minutes.
Cream Cheese Almond Flour Pancakes
Fluffy, tender pancakes made with cream cheese and almond flour, a low-carb weekend breakfast.
Breakfast Sausage and Pepper Skillet
A one-pan breakfast of browned sausage, sweet peppers, eggs, and melted cheddar.
Egg Roll in a Bowl
The filling of an egg roll, without the wrapper: seasoned pork, cabbage, ginger, and scallions.
Asian-Style Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
A quick stir-fry of chicken thighs and broccoli in a ginger, garlic, and tamari sauce.
Moroccan-Spiced Beef Lettuce Wraps
Ground beef cooked with cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and fresh herbs, served in lettuce with mint yogurt.
Fluffy Almond Flour Waffles
Light, crisp-edged waffles made with almond flour and cream cheese.
Salmon Salad Cucumber Cups
Creamy canned salmon salad with dill and capers, served in thick cucumber cups.
Moroccan Cucumber and Mint Salad
A cooling salad of cucumber, fresh mint, lemon, and olive oil, with a touch of cumin.
Guacamole with Cucumber Rounds
Chunky guacamole with lime, red onion, and cilantro, scooped with thick cucumber rounds instead of chips.
Moroccan Herbed Cauliflower Couscous
Riced cauliflower with parsley, mint, lemon, toasted almonds, and warm spices, a low-carb stand-in for couscous.
Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Garlic-butter shrimp tossed with lemon, parsley, and tender zucchini noodles.
Lemon Garlic Green Beans with Almonds
Tender-crisp green beans sauteed with garlic butter, lemon zest, and toasted almonds.
Pesto Chicken Zucchini Noodle Bowl
Sautéed chicken and zucchini noodles tossed in basil pesto, finished with cherry tomatoes and Parmesan.
Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
A smooth, buttery stand-in for mashed potatoes with roasted garlic flavor.
Greek Salad Bowl with Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken over crisp romaine with cucumber, olives, feta, and a lemony oregano dressing.
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Broccoli roasted until crisp at the edges and finished with garlic and Parmesan.
Berry Whipped Cream Parfait
Layers of vanilla whipped cream with fresh strawberries and a few blueberries.
Greek Shrimp and Feta Skillet
Shrimp simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with oregano and olives, finished with feta.
Strawberry Avocado Smoothie
A creamy smoothie of strawberries, avocado, and coconut milk with no added sugar.