30-Minute Keto Diet Recipes: Quick, Easy & Delicious Low-Carb Meals!

The ketogenic diet, characterized by a very low carbohydrate intake (typically 20 grams or less per day) and a high fat intake, requires careful meal planning to ensure adherence and achieve ketosis. Achieving ketosis can take anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks, depending on the person. Prepping your own food can make sticking to your keto carb goals way easier, but it also requires some serious time and dedication in the kitchen. Whether you are a seasoned home cook or just starting your meal prep journey, there are steps anyone can take to save time and money and avoid meal prep burnout. This article provides a variety of quick and easy keto recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, perfect for busy individuals looking to maintain a ketogenic lifestyle without sacrificing flavor or time.

Mastering Keto Meal Prep

Meal prep burnout is a common challenge regardless of dietary style. Two of the best ways to approach meal prep include batch cooking complete recipes or bulk prep ingredients. Batch cooking requires cooking complete keto recipes in large batches and then dividing them into individual meals. Bulk prepping ingredients means cooking individual ingredients separately and then portioning them out to build your meals for the week.

The key to conquering meal prep is to master the art of mise en place, a French term that means "everything in its place". This means not only planning your recipes or making a grocery list ahead of time but coming home from the store and getting organized in your kitchen before starting the cooking process. Use this time to get organized and make sure you have all of the ingredients you need. Don't want to meal prep on your own?

Quick Keto Breakfast Recipes (30 Minutes or Less)

Whether you are running out the door or taking your time each morning, breakfast doesn't have to take a lot out of your day. Here are some easy and quick keto breakfast ideas:

Keto Egg Bites: This recipe is packed with protein to help you meet your keto macros and the pre-portioned size makes them the perfect on-the-go meal for your keto breakfast.
Chia Seed Pudding: Learn how to prepare a simple chia seed pudding recipe and customize it to your taste!
Keto Oatmeal: Preparing low-carb and gluten-free oatmeal is simple, swap out the starchy oats for keto-friendly nuts and seeds!
Keto Avocado Toast: This keto avocado toast recipe is going to be your new go-to low-carb breakfast or snack.
Keto Cereal: Welcome back the joy of breakfast with this keto cereal recipe.
Creamy Keto Oatmeal: If you prefer a creamier option for breakfast, this creamy keto oatmeal provides a scrumptious and versatile solution. Loaded with the nutritional value of chia seeds, coconut flakes, hemp hearts, and flaxseed, this dish can be prepared either hot or cold.
Keto Matcha Smoothie: This keto matcha smoothie is the perfect companion for busy mornings or a much-needed mid afternoon pick-me-up. Filled with ceremonial grade matcha green tea, ripe avocado, baby spinach, and hemp hearts, this smoothie doesn’t just satiate your hunger but nourishes you from within.
Keto Pancakes: Made from almond flour, eggs, flax meal, and monk fruit, these are quick, tasty, and adaptable. Feel free to substitute with your preferred nut butter, convert into waffles, or freeze for later. These pancakes are low-carb, high in fiber, and protein-packed due to their ingredients which includes almond flour, coconut flour, eggs, cream cheese, and blueberries. Enjoy them as is, or try with variations like flourless or with coconut flour. Top with monk fruit syrup, coconut butter, ghee, or whipped cream for a delightful breakfast treat. Store them in a sealed bag or container in the fridge for 4-5 days, or freeze for up to 30 days.
Hard-Boiled Eggs: Eggs are the ideal keto breakfast due to their protein content that keeps you satiated for longer. Using an Instant Pot to hard-boil eggs simplifies the process. Just place eggs and water in the pot, cook on high pressure for 5 minutes, then cool in an ice bath.
Chaffle Sandwich: Try this chaffle sandwich, a low-carb delight with eggs, cheese, and crispy bacon, between two fresh, cheese waffles. Adding avocado lends extra fiber and heart-healthy unsaturated fats, boosting your satiety and nutrition.
Keto Sausage Balls: Keto sausage balls are a satisfying, protein-rich breakfast option perfect to break up the monotony of routine meals. They are simple, gluten-free and made with sausage, eggs, low-carb flour, and cheddar cheese.
Crustless Keto Quiche: This low-carb, crustless keto quiche, featuring eggs, vegetables, and a medley of cheeses including digestion-friendly goat cheese, offers a rich, creamy taste.
Keto Waffles: Combining almond and coconut flours, eggs, butter, and your choice of milk, our keto waffle recipe offers a low-carb, yet indulgent breakfast option without compromising on the classic maple flavor.
Bulletproof Coffee: Any list of keto breakfast recipes would be incomplete without the mention of Bulletproof Coffee, a beloved staple in the community. This energy booster combines coffee, unsalted butter, and MCT oil, providing a creamy, satiating drink that not only energizes but also assists in maintaining ketosis.
Chocolate Almond Smoothie Bowl: Satisfy your sweet tooth with a chocolate almond smoothie bowl, a keto-friendly treat packed with nutrients.
Lemon Poppy Seed Crunch Muffins: Indulge in the delightful tanginess of lemon poppy seed crunch muffins.

Time-Saving Keto Lunch Recipes

Below are some of our favorite keto lunch recipes:

Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad with Salmon: Enjoy a tangy and hearty lemon parmesan kale salad topped with omega-3-packed salmon! This simple recipe is a must-make for your weekly keto meal prep, perfect for lunch or dinner. 1 fillet: 484 calories, 37g fat (6g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.
Guacatillo Chicken Salad Wraps: Guacatillo is a bright creamy sauce that coats proteins incredibly well. These salad wraps are incredibly tasty and simple to make. Use this recipe as a base for a solid keto chicken salad, adding any extra toppings as desired!
Keto Ceviche: This is another recipe that is simple to make, and that takes its inspiration out of coastal Peruvian and Mexican ceviche dishes.
Cheesy Keto Chicken Fritters: These cheesy keto chicken fritters are a delightful option for lunch or dinner. Made with ground chicken, almond flour, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, they are low carb and packed with flavor.
Crispy Tofu: This recipe will change the way you think about tofu. With proper pressing and arrowroot starch coating, you’ll achieve the typical crispy texture you get from meats like chicken. Toss it in a savory sauce and serve with your favorite veggies.
Cauliflower Pizza: Give nostalgic flavors of pizza with keto twist with this recipe. Cauliflower pizza replaces the high-carb crust with a blend of almond flour and coconut flour which are much lower in carbs than ordinary flour.
Shrimp Stir Fry: This shrimp stir fry is a nutritious and flavorful dish. Packed with protein-rich shrimp and a variety of vegetables, it’s a low-carb option that doesn’t skimp on taste.
Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings: These Baked lemon pepper chicken wings taste just like the ones you’d find at a restaurant. With the perfect combination of tangy lemon and zesty pepper, they’re incredibly flavorful. Using avocado oil ensures a high smoke point for crispy wings in addition to being lower in omega-6 fatty acids.
Spicy Keto Deviled Eggs: Spicy keto deviled eggs take regular eggs to a whole new level. They are savory, creamy, and packed with flavor, with an added kick of spice.
Cauliflower Fritters: By replacing starchy potatoes and all-purpose flour with cauliflower and almond flour, these fritters manage to be keto-friendly. They are crispy, comforting, and cheesy, making them a perfect appetizer or side dish.
Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl: This quick keto egg roll in a bowl recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and contains only 3 net carbs per serving.
Keto Creamed Spinach: Meeting fiber needs can be challenging on a keto diet, but this keto creamed spinach recipe makes it easy without being boring. Packed with nutrients, it’s a versatile side dish that can be enjoyed as a dip or served with protein.
Spicy Ginger Salmon Buddha Bowl: If you don’t know what a Buddha bowl is, it is simply a large bowl filled with a variety of nourishing ingredients, making it a wholesome and vibrant meal. This spicy ginger salmon Buddha bowl is a keto-friendly version that includes salmon filets, low glycemic vegetables, and a ginger marinade.
Low-Carb Casserole: Preparing fresh lunches can be challenging for many people, but that won’t be an issue with this Low-Carb Casserole Recipe solves that issue.
Keto Taco Cups: Enjoy Taco Tuesdays without compromising your keto lifestyle with these flavorful and low-carb taco cups.
Blackened Chicken: Next time, you are craving a barbeque inspired meal, try this blackened chicken recipe. Skip the store-bought seasoning mixes and opt for a homemade blend of herbs and spices that are perfect for a healthy and delicious dinner.
Keto Peach Balsamic Cobb Salad: Elevate your classic Cobb salad with a twist by adding a delicious keto peach balsamic dressing.

Delicious and Fast Keto Dinner Recipes

Spaghetti squash is a versatile and low-carb pasta alternative. For hearty nutritious dinners, try one of these recipes.

Keto Mac & Cheese: This keto mac n' cheese recipe is absolutely excellent with its mix of cheeses made on a base of cauliflower that is perfect when paired with steak. If you're on a keto diet, you know there are a lot of no-nos in classic mac & cheese. This version takes out all the trouble children (ahem, PASTA) without sacrificing flavor. The pork rind topping is totally optional, but we think it adds a pleasant crunch.
Salmon Cakes: These salmon cakes are incredibly simple to make and a great use of our Trifecta salmon.
Chimichurri Sauce: Chimichurri sauce is one of those sauces that goes well with most proteins and dishes.
Keto Beef Stroganoff:
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken: We’ll say it: Bacon and ranch is an absolute match made in heaven. If you’re as obsessed with this flavor combination as we are (how could you not be?), then this chicken dinner should be your new weeknight staple.
Cauliflower Fried Rice: Fried rice is a classic and comforting recipe that everyone loves…except maybe those who are trying to eat less rice. Whether you’re skipping carbs, trying to eat more vegetables, or are just looking for a lighter side dish so you can eat more orange chicken (relatable!), this cauliflower fried rice is for you.
Keto Chicken Parmesan: Chicken parmesan is a delicious classic crowd-pleasing recipe that is insanely easy to meal prep ahead of time. This keto diet-friendly recipe is no different.
Keto Beef Stew: Preparing a hearty and delicious keto beef stew is as simple as making a few minor swaps. This one-pot recipe is perfect for your slow cooker or instant pot. PSA: Making beef stew keto-friendly only means a couple simple swaps. It's still silky and every bit as comforting as the original. In this keto recipe, we make up for the lack of thickener by ensuring that we really reduce the stew to create something rich and stick-to-your-ribs good.
Cowboy Butter Steak: Not to be confused with our equally delicious cowboy steak, this recipe calls for searing a bone-in ribeye, then basting it with a zesty, smoky butter until the outside has a perfectly brown crust, and the inside is tender and medium-rare.
Keto Bacon Chicken Thighs With Garlic Cream Sauce:
Peanut Butter Chicken Curry: Cook this chicken curry using peanut butter as the base of the sauce, along with plenty of chilli and spices. You'll want to make it your regular Friday night fakeaway.
Egg Foo Yung: Enjoy a version of Chinese scrambled eggs. It takes just 10 minutes to make, and you can add your choice of protein - prawns, chicken, tofu or char siu pork.
Pork Souvlaki: Serve our speedy pork souvlaki skewers when you’re in need of a quick and easy midweek meal. Serve with flatbreads and yogurt and chilli sauces on the side.
Goan Mussels: You can add any other seafood to this quick aromatic green curry - prawns can go in with the coconut milk and clams with the mussels.
Keto Pizza: Make a keto version of pizza with a crust made using cauliflower rice, coconut flour and flaxseed. Top with parmesan, tomatoes, rocket and olives for a flavourful meal.
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks: Unlock the flavours of cauliflower with a red pepper, olive and caper salsa, topped with almonds. Healthy and vegan, it makes a tasty light lunch or supper.
Soy & Butter Salmon Parcels: Make these tasty soy, honey and butter salmon parcels on a barbecue for the taste of summer. Serve with a refreshing cucumber and sesame salad on the side.
Thai Broccoli Rice: Replacing rice with broccoli that's been blitzed to grains makes a colourful and healthy, quick-cook vegetarian keto meal.
Peanut Butter Chicken: You'll love this new, budget chicken dish. Any leftovers freeze well and make a handy lunch.
Pastrami-Style Steak & Mustard Mayo: Pair sauerkraut and mustard mayo with steak to make a sensational combination. Serve with chips or mash, or make into an amazing steak sandwich.
Tarragon, Mushroom & Sausage Frittata: Serve up this filling frittata in just 20 minutes. With tarragon and mustard to boost the flavour and asparagus to top up your greens, it's also rich in folate.
One-Pot Coconut Fish Curry: Cook our easy one-pot curry in just half an hour, with only 5 mins prep. Serve with rice and yogurt, it's ideal for feeding the family quickly, on a budget. Or serve with cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly dinner.
Cashew, Chilli & Lime-Crusted Fish: The full-flavoured crust gives a hint of heat to this Indian-style meal. Serve with sautéed greens for a keto-friendly dinner.
Crisp-Skin Fish with Asparagus: Jill Dupleix's impressive yet easy salmon dish is perfect for a dinner party or keto-friendly midweek meal.
Baked Salmon & Leek Parcel: A simple salmon dish, parcelled up to seal in the flavours. With creamy mascarpone and fresh leeks, this keto-friendly fish supper is easy and rich in omega-3.
Crustless Quiche: Make an easy crustless quiche to cut out the faff of making pastry. It's packed with cheese, smoky pancetta and green veg for a lovely lunch or picnic dish.
Ginger & Soy Salmon en Papillote: Steaming the salmon in a parcel, in its own marinade, with the spiralized veg, ensures the fish is juicy and full of flavour. Serve with cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly meal.
Summer Courgetti & Meatballs: Use a spiralizer or julienne peeler to make spaghetti-like 'noodles', then top with pork meatballs and a garlicky, creamy sauce.
Greek Bouyiourdi: Enjoy this baked feta with tomatoes, garlic and chilli as part of a meze lunch. It's perfect for scooping up with warm pitta breads alongside a Greek salad or use keto bread for a keno-friendly version.
Steak & Aubergine Salad: Rustle up this protein-packed salad in just 25 minutes.
Instant Pot Keto Beef Sancocho: This Instant Pot Keto beef Sancocho recipe is a flavorful twist on the traditional Latin American dish.
Keto Meatballs: These keto meatballs are a flavorful and gluten-free twist on the classic Italian dish.
30-Minute Keto Parmesan Chicken: Whenever you feel like something cheesy, try this 30-Minute keto parmesan chicken recipe that is sure to please the whole family. This easy keto meal is meant for a group but you can make it for one and refrigerate the rest.
Keto Beef Stew: Warm up with this hearty keto beef stew, packed with flavorful ingredients and easy to make in your Instant Pot or slow cooker.
Keto Butter Chicken: Recreate everyone’s favorite Indian dish, butter chicken, in a keto-friendly version.
Chicken and Veggie Shish Kabobs: These chicken and veggie shish kabobs offer a delightful twist on traditional grilling recipes, with a nod to the Mediterranean diet. They are packed with flavorful ingredients like chicken, bell peppers, and onions which makes them the perfect combination of savory, spicy, and sweet.
Keto Balsamic Chicken and Mushroom Skillet: The delightful combination of tender chicken, tangy balsamic vinegar, and savory mushrooms in this keto-friendly balsamic chicken and mushroom skillet will leave you craving for more.

Keto-Friendly Sauces

Keto Zhoug Sauce: Pronounced like "zoog", this exotic-sounding sauce is easier to make than you'd think! It's highly flavorful, super simple, and a perfect pairing for just about any protein. Much like chimichurri, this sauce goes incredibly well with some flat iron steak and rice.
Classic Pesto: Another Herb based sauce that's delicious on just about everything!
Tabbouleh: This refreshing almond and walnut tabbouleh recipe is a vegan, keto, paleo, and clean-eating friendly twist on the classic Lebanese tabbouleh salad.

Quick Keto Snack Recipes

These Low Carb Snacks will take little to no prep time and keep your net carbs low between meals.

Keto Fat Bombs: These fat bombs have to be some of the most popular keto snacks ever developed by our culinary team. Follow the recipe and feel free to make any version your heart desires.
Spiced Nuts: Even though you may see the recipe as a 'paleo' recipe, these spiced nuts qualify 100% as keto as well. Find a fun recipe that explains how to make any mixed nuts taste better all while making them tons more interesting. Adjust the spices to your own creativity if you so desire!
Healthy Keto Egg Salad: Whether you're just not a fan of mayo or looking for a healthy keto egg salad recipe to add to your meal prep, we've got you. This recipe is a combination as if the guacamole and egg salad had a baby, creating a delicious result.

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