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41 Easy Keto Recipes for Fast Dinners and Effortless Lunches

Cheap meals for anything you're craving: chicken, beef, pork, veggies and desserts.

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Mike Garten

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Keto diet newcomers may feel like eating tons of rich proteins and low-carb veggies to promote ketosis can get old pretty quick — but the secret to the best keto recipes lies in quick sauces and zesty low-carb sides to make each meal feel totally unique. Our keto-friendly recipe collection is made up of ingenious ways to prepare delicious cuts of chicken, beef and pork in new ways, as well as fast shortcuts for prepping lean seafood in delicious, fresh flavors. Plus, all of these recipes are meal-prep friendly and make for quick solutions for a keto-friendly lunch.

Our editors also touch on ways you can enjoy keto-friendly desserts and plenty of smart, sharable keto-approved snacks for hangry afternoon moments. Whether you're trying a lazy approach to keto or are sticking firm to a low-carb and sugarless diet, these recipes will help you jumpstart a healthier keto routine. You can find even more keto diet guidance in our expert-approved keto meal plan, too.

1

Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

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Anna Williams

Lean chicken will quickly become one of your dietary staples on the keto diet — and there's no easier (and healthier!) way to prepare it than on the grill. A quickie rub-down with our signature herb blend transforms this al fresco favorite into a Mediterranean dream.

Get the Chicken Souvlaki Skewers recipe.

2

Korean Pineapple Beef Lettuce Wraps

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Mike Garten

The key to our sticky sweet marinade is a dollop of honey, which in controlled amounts, is a safe way to incorporate some sweetness into your keto meals. Added bonus? Leftovers can be served over roasted peppers or salad the next day. (Don't forget to omit the rice!)

Get the Korean Pineapple Beef Lettuce Wraps recipe.

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3

Pork Chops With Mustard-Apricot Sauce

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Mike Garten

Pork is rich in B vitamins and a suite of other necessary minerals; this leaner chop cut can help power you through workouts and other big days ahead.

Get the Pork Chops with Mustard-Apricot Sauce recipe.

RELATED: Our 50 Best Pork Recipes for Savory Dinners

4

Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon With Mushrooms and Peppers

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Ryan Liebe

A bed of onions and peppers makes for a perfect pairing for this slightly sweet, totally umami salmon fillet.

Get the Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon With Mushrooms and Peppers recipe.

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5

Summer Squash Frittata

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Danielle Occhiogrosso

Did anyone say breakfast for dinner?! Eggs are perfectly acceptable for keto dieters, and when you need a break from cuts of meat, this fluffy dish will seem like a breath of fresh air.

Get the Summer Squash Frittata recipe.

6

Crispy Chicken With White Wine Pan Sauce

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Mike Garten

A dry white keto-friendly wine makes for a superb skillet sauce base for dieters. Full-bodied sour cream and chicken broth heighten pan drippings into the ultimate savory meal.

Get the Crispy Chicken With White Wine Pan Sauce recipe.

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7

Mediterranean Baked Cod

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Mike Garten

Cod, and many other cuts of white fish, are prime sources of vitamins B6 and B12. Tomatoes add an acidic edge to these flaky fillets that come together in just under 30 minutes.

Get the Mediterranean Baked Cod recipe.

RELATED: 15 Healthiest Fish to Eat, According to Registered Dietitians

8

Lamb Chops and Snap Pea Salad

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Mike Garten

Don't wait for a holiday to break this recipe out! These delectable lamb chops are deliciously fatty, and pair exceptionally with a low-carb pea salad that is snappy to the bite.

Get the Lamb Chops and Snap Pea Salad recipe.

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9

Seared Salmon With Charred Green Beans

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Mike Garten

Green beans are among the limited veggies that won't derail a keto-diet, which is why a fresh salmon pairing is perfect for any weeknight dinner rotation.

Get the Seared Salmon With Charred Green Beans recipe.

RELATED: 30+ Salmon Dinners the Whole Family Will Enjoy

10

Honey-and-Balsamic–Glazed Ham

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Mike Garten

Most prepared hams are cured with sugar; you can still enjoy this savory main by whipping up a glaze of your own at home. A bit of honey goes a long way, with balsamic vinegar and mustard rounding out any sweetness with a tang you won't soon forget.

Get the Honey-and-Balsamic–Glazed Ham recipe.

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11

Keto Chicken Parmesan

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Parker Feierbach

A weeknight hero and ultimate comfort dinner, made keto with special low-carb sauce and a smart almond flour swap. You won't even miss the pasta!

Get the Keto Chicken Parmesan recipe.

12

Good Housekeeping 14-Day Keto Meal Plan: 30+ Keto Recipes

14-Day Keto Meal Plan: 30+ Keto Recipes

Hungry for more? The food and health experts at Good Housekeeping have created the ultimate resource for new keto dieters and veterans alike: our new 14-Day Keto Meal Plan. Reviewed by experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute, it's carefully designed to be a resource for those who want keto-approved guidance in the supermarket, and the plan's recipes are delicious for any keto dieter (or for a duo on it together).

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13

Raspberry Chia Jam

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Mike Garten

Yes, dessert can be on the menu! This keto-approved jam makes use of natural sugar found in raspberries, and it transforms full-fat dairy items like yogurt or cottage cheese into a sweet treat.

Get the Raspberry Chia Jam recipe.

RELATED: 20 Easy Sugar-Free Dessert Recipes to Master Now

14

Steak Chimichurri

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MIKE GARTEN

A classic chimichurri sauce is the low-carb condiment of your dreams, robust in flavor thanks to garlic, cilantro, zesty peppers, parsley and red wine vinegar.

Get the Steak Chimichurri recipe.

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15

Spanish Chicken and Peppers

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Mike Garten

Mayo is a poster child for the keto diet given it's high in fat, low in carbs and contains no sugar; paprika and garlic create a truly irresistible dipping sauce for this ultimate chicken wing dinner.

Get the Spanish Chicken and Peppers recipe.

16

Chorizo-Stuffed Zucchini

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Mike Garten

Low in net carbs, fresh zucchini often is swapped into keto-approved recipes in place of bread and noodles — this sausage-stuffed zucchini boat is a take on a sandwich most already know and love. Try swapping in beef on occasion, too!

Get the Chorizo-Stuffed Zucchini recipe.

RELATED: 50+ Zucchini Meals That Are Easy and Totally Healthy

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17

Steak Au Poivre

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Mike Garten

Minus any fries or potatoes, you can enjoy this classic Bistro dinner any night of the week, as this crème fraîche and Dijon mustard sauce won't break any dieting rules.

Get the Steak Au Poivre recipe.

RELATED: Steak Dinners to Make Dinner at Home Feel Extra Fancy

18

Roasted Shrimp and Poblano Salad

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Mike Garten

With plenty of fatty, indulgent cuts of protein to enjoy regularly on a keto diet, this light salad does a wonderful job of switching things up. Creamy avocado cuts through the soft spice of ripe poblano peppers.

Get the Roasted Shrimp & Poblano Salad recipe.

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19

Marinated Peppers

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Mike Garten

Say goodbye to sugary ketchup and hello to this ultra-savory, almost umami blend of ultra-versatile peppers. You'll be reaching for a jar of our favorite underrated condiment to use at literally every meal.

Get the Marinated Peppers recipe.

20

Grilled Lamb Meatball and Pepper Skewers

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Danielle Occhiogrosso

Don't sleep on ground lamb! These snack-friendly skewers can be made in advance and reheated on the fly when you're feeling peckish.

Get the Grilled Lamb Meatball and Pepper Skewers recipe.

RELATED: 25+ Keto-Approved Appetizers and Snacks for the Whole Gang

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