Keto & Low-Carb Recipes
Find Keto and low-carb recipes for everyday meals, from easy breakfasts and comforting dinners to desserts and homemade sauces. Browse by what you want to cook, explore my Carnivore & Keto Carnivore recipes, or start with my beginner guide.
My Keto recipes offer options you can fit into your own approach. Portions, ingredient choices, and your overall eating pattern matter. Read how I approach Keto recipes.
Keto, Low-Carb & Carnivore: What’s the Difference?
| Style | Main focus |
|---|---|
| Low-carb | Reducing carbohydrates, with flexibility in food choices and amounts. Ketosis isn’t necessarily the goal. |
| Keto | An eating pattern that supports nutritional ketosis. Individual carbohydrate tolerance varies, and people may track total or net carbs. |
| Carnivore | Focusing on animal foods. Approaches vary in whether they include dairy, seasonings, and other extras. It can overlap with Keto, but the terms aren’t interchangeable. |
These collections overlap. Choose recipes, portions, and ingredients that fit your individual approach. For more on individual carb ranges and total versus net carbs, read my Keto beginner guide.
Start Here
Baking with almond or coconut flour? My grain-free flour substitutes guide explains how these flours behave. Grain-free does not always mean low-carb: cassava and tapioca are starch-rich, so choose ingredients and portions that fit your approach.
Keto Diet for Beginners — A practical starting point, including individual carb ranges and total versus net carbs.
Keto Flu Symptoms — What the early days may feel like, how long symptoms may last, and when to get medical advice.
Keto Meal Prep Ideas — Plan meals that fit your week.
Keto Baking Substitutes — Get to know low-carb flour and sweetener swaps.
Keto Grocery List on a Budget — Everyday staples, a shopping checklist, and ways to compare prices and reduce waste.
Keto Diet Mistakes Beginners Make — Practical checks for hidden carbs, protein worries, portions, and early symptoms.
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Breakfast · Main dishes · Carnivore · Fish & seafood · Sides & salads · Soups · Appetizers & snacks · Breads & wraps · Desserts · Sauces & dressings · Drinks
Breakfast
More Low-Carb breakfast
Main dishes
More Low-Carb main dishes
- Low-Carb Greek Lamb Burger Bowls
- Low Carb Spinach and Feta Quesadilla
- Super Gyro Lamb Meatballs {Paleo, Low-Carb & Whole 30}
- Mexican Braised Beef {Oven, Pressure Cooker or Slow Cooker}
- Delicious Crispy Chicken Breasts {Paleo, Low-Carb & Grain/Gluten-Free}
- Low Carb {Pressure Cooker} Pork Roast with Mushroom Gravy
- Pork, Shrimp, Shiitake & Napa Cabbage Bowl
- Crispy Chicken Thighs with Morel Mushrooms & Wild Ramps
- {2 Ingredient} Slow Cooker Peperoncini Beef Roast
- Sun Dried Tomato and Artichoke Chicken {Primal & Low-Carb}
- Turkey, Bacon, Swiss Lettuce Wraps
- Grilled Pork Shoulder Steak
Carnivore & Keto Carnivore
Looking for meat-focused ideas? Start with these recipes from my Carnivore and Keto Carnivore collection. Choose the seasonings, dairy, and optional extras that fit the way you eat.
Crispy beef or venison bites. For the Carnivore version, skip the chipotle ranch dip as noted in the recipe.
A meat-focused cooking method. Choose cooking fats, seasonings, and optional sauce to suit your approach.
More from the collection: Keto & Low-Carb Summer Cookout Tips, including ideas for Carnivore guests, and my Keto Coffee Creamer for those who include coffee and dairy.
Fish & seafood
More Low-Carb fish & seafood
- Maryland Crab Cakes with Homemade Tarter Sauce {Paleo, Gluten-Free & Low-Carb)
- The World’s Best Paleo Breaded Shrimp {Made with TigerNut Flour}
- Southwest Shrimp Ceviche
- Shrimp Scampi Skewers
Sides & salads
More Low-Carb sides & salads
- The Best Low Carb Coleslaw Recipe
- Southwest Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad
- Parmesan Garlic Roasted Sugar Snap Peas
- Low-Carb Creamy Cucumber Salad
- Asian Chicken Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
- Cauliflower Rice
Soups
More Low-Carb soups
- 15 Minute Sausage Kale Soup {Low-Carb & Primal}
- 30 Minute Cheesy Hatch Chile Soup {Primal & Low-Carb}
- Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup {Paleo, Low-Carb & Vegan}
- Meatball Noodle Soup
- Paleo Creamy Broccoli Soup
Appetizers & snacks
More Low-Carb appetizers & snacks
- How to make Zucchini Chips
- The Original Crispy Artichoke Hearts Recipe (oven + air fryer)
- Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant Baba Ganoush Dip Recipe {Low-Carb & Paleo}
- Easy Spicy Pickled Dilly Beans Recipe
- Low-Carb Turkey Wrapped Avocado Wedges with Sriracha Mayo Dip
- Baked Chicken Dippers and Ranch {Low-Carb & Primal}
- Napa Cabbage Wrapped Shiitake Pork Rolls
- Radishes and Ranch Dirt Dip {Primal & Low-Carb}
- Easy Queso Fundido with Chorizo {Low-Carb & Primal}
- Roasted Nacho Cauliflower
- Nacho Kale Chips
Breads & wraps
More Low-Carb breads & wraps
- Extraordinary Cloud Bread {Grain-Free, Primal & Low-Carb}
- Low Carb Garlic Cheddar Biscuits {Grain-Free & Gluten-Free}
Desserts
More Low-Carb desserts
- Pressure Cooker Low Carb Cake with Raspberry Buttercream {Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo & Primal}
- Maple Pumpkin Pie Fudge {Paleo, Low-Carb & Vegan}
- Chocolate Truffle Pudding
- Crockpot Cheesecake in a Jar
- Raw Cacao Whipped Cream
- Coconut Whipped Cream
Sauces & dressings
More Low-Carb sauces & dressings
- Easy Banana Pepper Pasta Sauce with Hot Italian Sausage
- Low-Carb Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- Chipotle Remoulade Sauce {Low-Carb & Paleo}
- Everyday Creamy Italian Dressing
- 3 Ingredient, Low-Carb, Blender Alfredo Sauce
- Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
Drinks
More Keto & Low-Carb Inspiration
Looking for more ideas? Browse the Keto recipe archive, explore the broader low-carb collection, or find additional recipes and guides in the Keto tag archive.