30 Keto Easter Recipes to Keep Your Holiday Table Light
We have brunch, dinner, and dessert ideas to keep all of your bunnies happy.
Believe it or not, Easter may be one of the easiest holidays to enjoy while working your way through the ketogenic diet — after all, it's all about those eggs! An entire egg contains less than one gram of carbohydrates, making it a perfect fit for a low-carb diet plan, so you should load up on your deviled eggs this Easter without feeling an ounce of guilt. And because so many families love to eat eggs (or at least color them!) at Easter, it's also easy to work this keto staple into other dishes, too.
Since other Easter staples aren't exactly keto-friendly options (we're looking at you, sugar-glazed ham!), you'll be happy to hear that there are many other ways to enjoy a hearty Easter feast. If you're looking for a show-stopping Easter entrée, you can serve a whole roasted chicken that you can place right among your tablescape, or any of the other six ways you can serve chicken showcased in this collection. Turkey breast, pork, beef, and lamb are also on the menu, and if you're looking for something even lighter, sheet-pan-roasted salmon is also an option. Whichever protein you choose to serve for dinner, we're also sharing a handful of rich-yet-wholesome sides to round out your keto-friendly meal. Spring-forward vegetables like fresh asparagus, green beans, and leafy spinach are all naturally low in carbs, making them a perfect addition to any Easter menu.
Serving brunch instead? We've got you covered. In addition to the generous heap of bacon you'll cook up, we're sharing a few different ideas for better-for-you eggs dishes that any guest will love.
Keep these Easter keto ideas in your back pocket to help you plan a perfect family-style meal for years to come.
Pork Chops With Rosemary Truffle Sauce
You can serve these thick, hearty pork chops directly out of your cast iron skillet. The luxe pan sauce, created with truffle butter, will perfectly cascade on top of your guest's plate.
Chicken With Creamy Spinach and Artichokes
We love how this delicious dinner plate has reinvented a sophisticated take on spinach-and-artichoke dip. If you use frozen artichokes here, be sure they're completely thawed and cook in the pan for another 2 minutes.
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Mushroom Chicken Skillet With Herbed Cream Sauce
This classic French dish gets a twist from the addition of shiitake mushrooms. If they're not in your market, you can just use cremini mushrooms instead.
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Crustless Quiche Lorraine
It might be free of a carb-heavy crust, but you'll find this über savory brunch staple to be even more satisfying than you could imagine. You'll have four to six hefty slices in just 20 minutes.
Spicy Soy-Glazed Salmon
This chile-studded roasted-celery-and-scallion relish adds a satisfying savory crunch. At under 400 calories, salmon and bok choy makes for a very light Easter dinner.
Lemony Herb Roast Chicken
Better than rotisserie, but almost just as easy as swinging by your local supermarket. A bed of sweet roasted radishes beneath the bird is almost as delicious as the meat is.
Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast
There's nothing as showstopping as carving into this roast in front of your guests at the table. It might look very complex, but this bird actually is prepped for a hot oven in just 20 minutes.
Lemony Brussels Sprout Salad
Cut through a pile of fresh romaine lettuce with the crunch of Brussels sprouts and a creamy hit of pecorino cheese. We finished this salad with cranberries and smoked almonds, but you can also dust it with crispy bacon, too.
Pimiento-Cheese Deviled Eggs
What's Easter without eggs?! You'll love this Southern spin on a classic deviled egg for a quick bite-sized snack to share with guests on Sunday.
Grilled Pork With Charred Harissa Broccoli
Pork tenderloin is a lean-protein powerhouse, making it the perfect canvas for a whole bunch of fresh flavors. The star flavor here is harissa, a spicy spice blend originating from North Africa.
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Wild-Mushroom Beef Brisket
Fresh and dried mushrooms give this brisket a super rich umami edge. If you're looking for a perfect side to catch all the au jus, try steamed cauliflower rice.
Cheesy Keto Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed potatoes are a must for most family dinners, but the carbohydrate counts are off the menu for keto dieters. Thanks to a hefty amount of butter, cream, and cheese, however, this low-carb alternative tastes like the real deal.
Seared Steak With Blistered Tomatoes
Using high heat to sear and blister veggies makes them so much more flavorful; case in point, these cherry tomatoes on the vine. Don't be afraid that you'll undercook the steak here, as you'll simply brown them for 3 minutes on each side.
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Asparagus With Eggs Mimosa
Hello, springtime on a plate! Bright green asparagus is showered with grated eggs and lemon zest, making it a light companion for any meaty entrée on this list.
Pancetta Chicken
Sheet pans are a boon to any weeknight cook and are especially keto-friendly. You can roast your protein and a veggie side at the same time with about 10 minutes of prep.
Feta & Mint Mini Meatloaves
The briny flavors of this Greek meatloaf need a fatty meat like chuck f0r balance. If you like lamb, that would also be an excellent choice.
Nutty Green Beans and Asparagus With Bacon
Shallots and lemon add a zesty note to these hearty veggies, while chopped pecans come with a punch of earthy warmth to round out your bite.
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Sautéed Spinach and Garlic
It's a classic side, and for good reason; you only need four ingredients, one of which is just a pinch of salt. Since spinach is naturally low in carbs, you can feel great loading up on seconds, too.
Deviled Eggs With Old Bay Shrimp
Protein, protein, protein. If you're looking to jazz up a classic Easter starter, try incorporating fresh shrimp dressed in Old Bay seasoning, all of which are low in carbs and sugars.
Spring Greens Matzo Frittata
It's a lean, green, healthy egg-forward breakfast! At just under 200 calories per slice, you'll have more than enough room to enjoy extra cheese or a slice of bacon or two.
Zee Krstic is a content strategy manager for Hearst Magazines, leading audience acquisition and affiliate revenue growth for Country Living, House Beautiful, ELLE Decor and VERANDA. He previously served as Health Editor for Good Housekeeping between 2019 and 2023, covering news, wellness trends and executing product reviews in conjunction with the Good Housekeeping Institute. Prior to joining Hearst, Zee fostered a background in women's lifestyle media with seven-plus years of digital editorial experience, including as a site-wide editor at Martha Stewart Living. Zee currently produces design and lifestyle service content as a contributor; he has written about food and dining for Time, among other publications.
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