11 Yummy And Easy Keto Lunch Ideas
Keto diet is not just a diet, it is a lifestyle that you have to maintain for a certain period of time. I have already shared with you keto breakfast recipes. But only eating keto breakfast will not get you the result you are looking for. When you are on a keto diet your lunch also has to be a ketogenic diet. I have a few delicious keto lunch ideas listed for you.
As you know the keto diet contains a high amount of fat with proportionate protein and low carb. So this mantra has to be in your mind every day and you have to keep your diet in check always.
If you are following the keto diet for your breakfast and for lunch you have your normal meal in some restaurant it is not going to get you the result you are looking for.
For the ketogenic diet, carbs play a very vital role so you have to make sure you are taking fewer carbs and this needs proper planning. These keto lunch ideas will give you the proper direction and you just have to follow along.
Let’s unfold the list of
Keto Lunch Recipes
1. Keto Taco Avocado Boats
This is a perfect keto lunch recipe. It is very healthy and has low carb. There is a misconception that you cannot have meat when you are on a keto diet. You certainly can have lean meat with fewer carbohydrates.
Keto taco avocado boats take only 20 minutes to prepare. With a combination of lean meat like chicken or beef or salami or turkey or ham along with olive oil, garlic, paprika, onions, avocado you can make this delicious lunch recipe.
For toppings, you can use lettuce or red onions.
2. Keto Mushroom Gravy
I know your first question. Is mushroom keto-friendly? Yes, absolutely, mushrooms are low in carbs and you can have them with roasted chicken. I love mushrooms so I am always up for it.
In fact, I have this dish once a week. With a mix of chicken wings, mushrooms, olive oil, garlic, salt you can make this amazing dish which is very keto-friendly.
I would suggest not to have food with sugar like bread, pasta, potato. Avoid them as they have high starch. Also when we have our lunch we prefer soda drinks or energy drinks so avoid them as well.
3. Keto Pizza Roll-Ups
It sounds like a salty snack but you can have a keto-friendly pizza roll-up. You need to preheat the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This low-carb keto recipe can be made with a mix of pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and marina sauce.
It is one of my favorite keto lunch recipes and I simply love it. I would also like to mention that you can have pepperoni since it is low carb.
4. Keto Broccoli Salad
Keto broccoli salad is one of my favorite food. It is healthy and has low carb. The good thing about broccoli is you can eat it raw, fried, baked and it always gives a different taste. Whenever I am in rush and want to make a quick lunch I go for broccoli salad. It just takes five minutes to make.
With a mix of broccoli, bacon, sweetener, mayonnaise, onion you are ready with this delicious dish.
5. Keto Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
I simply love the keto buffalo chicken zucchini boat recipe. It is yummy and low in carbs too. I grow zucchini in my backyard because I always use it for my recipes.
To prepare the dish you need a combination of buffalo sauce, zucchini, cheese, and chicken. Though it takes some time to prepare the dish the result is very satisfactory. My whole family loves this dish.
6. Keto Taco Casserole
If you are a taco lover you will love keto taco casserole. It is very healthy, tastes awesome, and has very low carbs. You can use toppings like avocado or lettuce or whatever topping of your choice and it will taste equally good.
You need to preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. With a mix of Mexican cheese, sugar-free tacos, and ground beef you can make this delicious recipe. It is one of my favorite keto lunch ideas.
7. Keto Teriyaki Chicken
The good thing about keto teriyaki chicken is, it is very healthy and low carb. Within half an hour you can make this lovely chicken recipe. If you are someone who likes thick sauce then you can use xanthan gum. You can make it either with chicken breasts or chicken thighs. Both will taste good.
With a mix of teriyaki sauce, chicken breasts or thigh, garlic, soy sauce you can make the delicious recipe.
8. Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breast
I am a big fan of stuffed chicken breasts. I make stuffed chicken breasts with variations at least once a week. My whole family loves chicken so it becomes convenient for me.
I really love it we bacon is crispy. It gives such a satisfying experience. This keto-friendly and healthy stuffed chicken contains low carb and enough protein to keep you full.
With a mix of chicken breasts, jalapeno, cheese, and bacon within 40 minutes you can make this delicious lunch recipe.
9. Keto Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
If you are a buffalo wing fan you will simple adore this dish. It is so fantastic. One thing you have to notice is, you don’t overcook it. So timing is very important to get the correct taste. If you will have medium shrimp it will taste better.
It is low carb and has an appropriate amount of protein. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare. With a combination of shrimp, buffalo wings, cheese, and butter, it is one of the most healthy recipes.
10. Keto Cheeseburger Meat Loaf
I think bacon and cheese make anything taste yummy. What do you think? Let me tell you in advance that it will take some time to prepare this, precisely 70 minutes. So to get that amazing taste you have to spare at least an hour.
With a mix of ground beef, bacon, cheese, onion, salt, and pepper who have one of the most delicious meals. I sometimes use it as my Sunday special recipe as well.
11. Cauliflower Grilled Cheese
This is one of my favorite veg keto diets. I mostly like non-vegetarian food but cauliflower grilled cheese is one of my very few veg favorites. In just half an hour you can make this low-carb keto recipe.
With a mix of cauliflower, Italian herb, and cheddar cheese you can make such a lovely dish.
What do you think of these keto lunch ideas? Did you like these recipes?
Which one did you try?
Let me know your feedback about healthy lunch ideas.
I would love to know your opinion.If you have some other keto lunch suggestions you are most welcome to share.