New to Keto? Try These 49 Beginner Recipes to Get You Started

Starting a keto journey doesn’t have to be overwhelming with this list of easy recipes makes it simple. You’ll find everything from satisfying breakfast ideas to meal prep recipes perfect for lunch and dinner. Whether you’re craving something savory or need a quick meal on the go, these recipes will help you stay on track and enjoy every bite.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Tender chicken sautéed in a flavorful creamy pink sauce made in one pan in just 20 minutes. This low carb Italian skillet is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner! Get the recipe: Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Sausage and Peppers Breakfast Casserole

This Sausage and Peppers Breakfast Casserole is a hearty, cheesy dish that's packed with bold flavors. With layers of savory sausage, tender veggies, and creamy eggs, it's perfect for a filling and satisfying healthy breakfast. Get the recipe: Sausage and Peppers Breakfast Casserole

Keto Eggs Benedict

Poached eggs and Canadian Bacon sitting atop Keto friendly bread and topped with creamy Hollandaise Sauce makes for one special breakfast! Get the recipe: Keto Eggs Benedict

Keto Buttermilk Pancakes

These easy Keto Buttermilk Pancakes are incredibly light and fluffy, with that classic tangy buttermilk flavor and absolutely perfect texture. Your low carb breakfast has never tasted so good! Get the recipe: Keto Buttermilk Pancakes

Easy Caprese Frittata

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This Easy Caprese Frittata is loaded with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and gooey mozzarella cheese that provides the fluffy egg filling with classic and delicious Italian flavors. Get the recipe: Easy Caprese Frittata

Keto Blueberry Pancakes

These Keto Blueberry Pancakes are light and fluffy, with fresh sweet juicy blueberries makes this one tasty and easy to make low carb breakfast. Serve with your favorite sugar-free maple syrup over the top and indulge without the guilt. Get the recipe: Keto Blueberry Pancakes

Smoked Salmon Frittata

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This light and fluffy Smoked Salmon Frittata is filled with tender savory salmon, fresh baby spinach, creamy goat and fontina cheeses. It's the perfect dish for a casual breakfast or special occasion brunch. Get the recipe: Smoked Salmon Frittata

Shakshuka with Italian Sausage

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This Shakshuka with Italian Sausage is loaded with robust seasoning, zesty tomatoes and a little kick from red pepper flakes. Though traditionally served for breakfast or brunch, adding sausage makes it the perfect meal for any time of the day. Get the recipe: Shakshuka with Italian Sausage

Keto Ricotta Almond Pancakes

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Creamy and fluffy ricotta pancakes with a delicate hint of almond flavor! These gluten free and Keto friendly pancakes have perfect texture. Get the recipe: Keto Ricotta Almond Pancakes

Keto Pumpkin Pancakes

Light and fluffy Keto pumpkin pancakes topped with your favorite sugar-free maple syrup or a little whipped cream are the perfect Fall breakfast. Get the recipe: Keto Pumpkin Pancakes

Keto Quiche Lorraine

This low carb quiche has a decadent bacon and gruyere cheese filling that's baked to perfection in a tender flaky Keto pie crust. Get the recipe: Keto Quiche Lorraine

Keto Blueberry Muffins

These Keto Blueberry Muffins loaded with sweet blueberries and a hint of lemon zest, are the BEST Keto muffins you'll ever try! Perfect for a delicious on the go breakfast. Get the recipe: Keto Blueberry Muffins

Keto Breakfast Casserole

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If you need a super easy Low Carb breakfast, you will love this ham and cheese casserole! Perfect for meal prep, this hearty and filling Keto breakfast casserole makes 8 servings! Get the recipe: Keto Breakfast Casserole

Mexican Breakfast Casserole

Low carb breakfast gets a twist with this flavorful and slightly spicy chorizo, poblano pepper and cheese casserole! You don't want to miss out on this one! Get the recipe: Mexican Breakfast Casserole

Keto Blueberry Lemon Scones

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These Keto Blueberry Lemon Scones are such a quick and easy treat to make! They are perfect to serve with a cup of coffee or tea for breakfast or brunch. Get the recipe: Keto Blueberry Lemon Scones

Keto Strawberry Lemonade Muffins

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Keto Strawberry Lemonade Muffins are lemony and fluffy with sweet bits of fresh strawberries throughout. It's the perfect healthy treat for mornings on the go! Get the recipe: Keto Strawberry Lemonade Muffins

Keto Cinnamon Roll Waffles

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Homemade Keto Cinnamon Roll Waffles are light, fluffy and topped with a sweet cream cheese icing. Get the recipe: Keto Cinnamon Roll Waffles

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Tender and juicy Garlic Butter Steak Bites are perfectly seared in cast iron, then topped with a glorious garlic and butter white wine reduction. They're perfect for date night or a weeknight meal. Get the recipe: Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Fried Cabbage with Sausage

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This simple, yet incredibly flavorful Fried Cabbage with Sausage is a hearty and savory one-pot meal. It's the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a quick lunch or busy weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Fried Cabbage with Sausage

Instant Pot Pot Roast with Gravy

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Mouth-watering pot roast made in your Instant Pot then smothered in gravy, so tender you can cut it with a fork! Roast isn't just for weekends anymore! Get the recipe: Instant Pot Pot Roast

Stuffed Pepper Skillet

This Stuffed Pepper Skillet is loaded with tender peppers and beef simmered in a flavorful sauce and topped with melted cheese. It's a hearty and delicious one-pan meal the whole family will love. Get the recipe: Stuffed Pepper Skillet

Roast Beef Tenderloin

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Slathered in compound butter and roasted to perfection, this Roast Beef Tenderloin is flavorful, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. It's a delicious main course for holiday or special occasion dinners. Get the recipe: Roast Beef Tenderloin

Air Fryer Turkey Breast

This buttery herbed Air Fryer Turkey Breast is the juiciest and most flavorful turkey with crispy golden skin that's sure to make you forget all about oven roasting! With minimal preparation, you can have a moist and delicious turkey in about an hour.Get the recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Big Mac Cheeseburger Salad

That famous cheeseburger everyone loves is transformed into a delicious Big Mac Cheeseburger salad without all carbs! It even has the special sauce! Get the recipe: Big Mac Cheeseburger Salad

Keto Crockpot Meatloaf

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This Keto Crockpot Meatloaf features juicy ground beef packed with flavorful herbs and spices and topped with a tangy sugar-free tomato glaze. It's a moist and tender slow-cooked meatloaf that just melts in your mouth. Get the recipe: Keto Crockpot Meatloaf

Greek Sheet Pan Chicken

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This recipe for Greek Sheet Pan Chicken features tender and juicy marinated chicken, creamy feta, and a colorful mix of fresh veggies. It's an easy and delicious meal roasted to perfection all on one pan. Get the recipe: Greek Sheet Pan Chicken

Keto Picadillo

This hearty and healthy Keto Picadillo recipe is loaded with savory, seasoned ground beef, juicy tomatoes, and classic Cuban flavors. It's a easy and delicious, dish the entire family will love. Get the recipe: Keto Picadillo

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

A popular dip turned into a delicious Keto-friendly casserole and baked with gooey mozzarella cheese on top! If you like Spinach Artichoke Dip, you are going to love this casserole! Get the recipe: Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

Egg Roll Soup

Filled with tender cabbage and pork, this Egg Roll Soup has all the traditional flavors of your favorite egg rolls. It's a healthy, hearty and delicious soup, it's the perfect comfort food! Get the recipe: Egg Roll Soup

Keto Chicken Francese

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This Keto Chicken Francese features tender juicy chicken cutlets sautéed in a garlic lemony butter sauce that's quick and easy to make. It's perfect for busy weeknights! Get the recipe: Keto Chicken Francese

Pizza Bowl

This low carb crustless Pizza Bowl recipe has all the same classic pizza flavors with layers of savory meats, tangy sauce, and bubbling cheese. It's a fun and easy twist to pizza night. Get the recipe: Pizza Bowl

Chicken Florentine Casserole

Tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms and healthy spinach baked in a rich cheesy sauce makes this Keto Chicken Florentine Casserole your new favorite easy dinner! Get the recipe: Chicken Florentine Casserole

Pizza Chicken

This recipe for Pizza Chicken features tender and juicy chicken, topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. It's a hearty and healthy one-pan dish, loaded with classic pizza flavors. Get the recipe: Pizza Chicken

Easy Taco Casserole

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This Taco Casserole is an easy low carb dinner to prepare that is packed with taco flavor! Serve with all the traditional taco toppings and you won't even miss the tortillas! Get the recipe: Easy Taco Casserole

Keto Chicken Piccata

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Keto Chicken Piccata is made with tender juicy chicken cutlets, smothered in a classic lemon caper butter sauce. It's a delicious 30-minute recipe the whole family will love! Get the recipe: Keto Chicken Piccata

Cabbage Roll Soup

This Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender cabbage and hearty ground beef, simmered to perfection in a rich and flavorful broth. Get the recipe: Cabbage Roll Soup

French Onion Chicken

This incredibly flavorful French Onion Chicken starts with perfectly seared, tender chicken breasts smothered in a savory pan sauce with sweet caramelized onions and topped with gooey melted cheese. Get the recipe: French Onion Chicken

Egg Roll in a Bowl

Satisfy your cravings for Chinese takeout with this Keto friendly version of an egg roll! It only takes 20 minutes to prepare, making it the perfect weeknight dinner! Get the recipe: Egg Roll in a Bowl

Chicken Florentine

This Chicken Florentine features tender juicy chicken sautéed with baby spinach and mushrooms in a luscious creamy garlic parmesan cheese sauce, made in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Chicken Florentine

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

This Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken with a delicious sun-dried tomato and spinach cream sauce is what comfort food is made of. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

Slow Cooker Cabbage

This easy and delicious Slow Cooker Cabbage recipe is loaded with meaty goodness from Italian sausage and smoky bacon! With just a few simple ingredients, you can just set it, forget it and the slow cooker does the rest of the work for you. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Cabbage

Chicken Caprese

This easy and delicious Chicken Caprese combines tender cutlets, juicy tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese. They're topped with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, creating a dish with all the classic caprese flavors in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Chicken Caprese

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup

Juicy chicken with tender chunks of peppers and onions simmered in a creamy broth, makes this warm and cozy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup the ultimate comfort food. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup

Greek Chicken Salad

This easy and delicious Greek Chicken Salad is packed with Mediterranean inspired flavors. Tender marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy Tzatziki based dressing come together to create an irresistible meal. Get the recipe: Greek Chicken Salad

Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Thighs

These Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Thighs are marinated in a flavorful honey mustard sauce, then baked to golden perfection. This tender and juicy mouth-watering chicken is one that the whole family will love. Get the recipe: Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Thighs

Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

Smoky kielbasa and a savory medley of juicy roasted veggies tossed with spices and herbs makes this Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies the ideal answer for a busy weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

Creamy Chicken Dijon Thighs

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Juicy and delicious pan seared chicken thighs are cooked until golden brown, then smothered in a rich and creamy Dijon sauce. This quick and easy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights! Get the recipe: Creamy Chicken Dijon Thighs

Lemon Chicken

These tender and juicy Lemon Chicken Thighs are so easy to make and are packed with incredible lemony garlic flavor! Get the recipe: Lemon Chicken Thighs

Keto Chicken Parmesan

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Indulge in these tender, juicy and crispy gluten-free breaded chicken breasts baked in a low carb marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. This Keto Chicken Parmesan can be enjoyed with zero guilt! Get the recipe: Keto Chicken Parmesan