In case you haven’t heard, there really is a diet where you can eat all the cheese, eggs and bacon you want. The ketogenic diet (keto for short) is a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carb meal plan that could potentially help you lose weight. After confirming with your doctor that it’s right for you, give one of these 86 keto dinner recipe ideas a go, ranging from sheet pan chicken with vegetables to Crockpot carnitas.
22 Easy Ketogenic Recipes to Try This Fall
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Time Commitment: 25 minutes
Why We Love It: <30 minutes, crowd-pleaser, low carb
Psst: The sauce tastes just as good with shrimp or salmon in place of chicken. Serve it over zoodles if you’re craving pasta.
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Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: low carb, beginner-friendly
Is there anything cauliflower can’t do? We think not. Here, it unites with garlicky arugula, tangy goat cheese and spiced shrimp for a well-rounded dinner.
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Time Commitment: 25 minutes
Why We Love It: <30 minutes, gluten free, low carb, <10 ingredients
When you want a break from meat and cheese, buttery, satiating avocado will be there atop a nest of spiralized zucchini. (Substitute cucumber, carrots or beets if you’d prefer.)
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Time Commitment: 50 minutes
Why We Love It: kid-friendly, gluten free, 10 ingredients
Dinner is incomplete without ’em, so get your fix minus the carbs. Egg is used to bind the “breadsticks,” which are packed with mozzarella, Parmesan and fresh herbs.
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Time Commitment: 35 minutes
Why We Love It: sheet pan recipe, high protein, gluten free
This keto-friendly meal is loaded with flavor and requires minimal cleanup to boot. The recipe calls for bell peppers, carrots, broccoli and red onions, but you can sub any neglected veggies in your crisper drawer.
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Time Commitment: 45 minutes
Why We Love It: dairy free, gluten free, high protein
The secret to the creamy, decadent sauce? Coconut milk—not dairy. (The meatballs are…