46 Keto Side Dish Recipes: The Low Carb Sides That Make Dinner A Meal (2024)

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Need a little low carb inspiration for your next meal? I’ve got your back with 46 keto side dish recipes for every occasion!

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Whether you’re planning a BBQ for two or Christmas dinner for fifteen, these are the keto side dish recipes you need in your life! Save these fabulous low carb sides so you can- as my husband says-make dinner a REAL meal tonight!

Here’s the line-up: I’ve organized these by vegetable to make it easier to digest:))

Cauliflower

Spaghetti Squash

Green Beans

Broccoli

Asparagus

Zucchini

Brussels Sprouts

Spinach

Hungry? Me too. Let’s get started!

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

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Healthy, low carb cauliflower mac & cheese is a perfect keto side dish recipe for busy nights from Wholesome Yum! Only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep! Get the recipe here

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

This loaded cauliflower casserole is the ultimate healthy comfort food swap for mashed potatoes. Loads of cream cheese, cheddar, butter, and bacon combined with cauliflower create an unbelievably delicious side dish that is ready to serve in 45 minutes – with 4.7 net carbs per serving.

Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole

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Cauliflower rice baked in a creamy cheese sauce topped with green chiles and cheese! Ready in 20 minutes! Find the recipe on Joy Filled Eats

Cauliflower with Cheese & Bacon

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Easy & loaded with bacon & cheese via Savory Tooth

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

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Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese & Asiago

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Cauliflower Potato Salad

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Perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday meals! Get the full recipe here

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

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This recipe from Primavera Kitchen is an easy side dish for any occasion! Find the full recipe here

Memphis Style Coleslaw

Perfect for summer! Recipe here

Italian Chicken Skewers

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This keto-friendly chicken skewer recipe is incredibly easy to make, requires only a few ingredients, and is perfect for summer BBQ’s and lunch boxes. Check out the full recipe on Sweet & Savory Meals.

Side Dishes – Spaghetti Squash

Bacon Au Gratin Spaghetti Squash

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A delicious and cheesy Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin from Crafty Morning! Get the recipe here

Spaghetti Squash Mac & Cheese – Joy Food Sunshine

Triple Cheese Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash – All Day I Dream About Food

Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin

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Perfect for the holidays or any day via Cast Iron Keto

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara Peace, Love and Low Carb

Baked Spaghetti Squash Casserole – Eat Yourself Skinny

Side Dishes – Green Beans

Supreme Green Bean Casserole

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Love this low carb, gluten-free casserole that takes green beans, bacon, cream cheese and cheddar to the next level with a pork rind crust – and 4 net carbs per serving.

Sauteed Green Beans

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This one’s ready in 20 minutes from start to finish! Get the recipe here

Green Bean Casserole

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Another green bean casserole? Why not – this one uses Greek Yogurt, shredded cheddar and unsweetened almond milk. The full recipe is here

Garlic & Bacon Green Beans

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Sweet & Sour German Green Beans – Low Carb Maven

Cheesy Garlic Green Beans – Cafe Delites

Green Beans with Bacon

Make fresh green beans stand out for the holidays or any day with this green beans with bacon side dish that you can make on the stove or slow cooker.

Asian Green Beans – Cast Iron Keto

Green Bean Fries

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Easy keto side dish from Tastaholic’s! These green bean fries are ready in 20 minutes & have only 2.5 net grams of carbs per serving! Get the recipe here

Side Dishes – Broccoli

Broccoli & Cheese Casserole

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If you need an easy, ready in 20 minute side dish that’s loaded with cream cheese. cheddar cheese and Parmesan – here’s a fabulous one

Creamy Broccoli – Gimme Delicious

Broccoli & Cauliflower Bake – Ditch The Carbs

Magic Broccoli – Recipe Tin Eats

Lemon Roasted Spicy Broccoli

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When you need an easy, oven-roasted side dish with 5 net carbs per serving – here’s a tasty spicy lemon roasted broccoli via Ruled.Me

15 Minute Roasted Broccoli with Pecorino-Romano Cheese – Kalyn’s Kitchen

Roasted Broccoli with Bacon, Pine Nuts & Parmesan – Little Broken

Broccoli Gratin with Swiss & Parmesan

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This Broccoli Gratin with Swiss & Parmesan would be a great keto side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday meal. Get the details here

Ranch Roasted Broccoli

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Garlic Broccoli Joy Filled Eats

Sweet & Sour Broccoli Salad – Kalyn’s Kitchen

Mediterranean Broccoli Salad – Food, Faith, Fitness

Broccoli Fritters

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If you’ve never tried fritters this recipe from Low Carb Maven is where to start! These easy low carb broccoli fritters are a great side dish or snack!

Side Dishes – Asparagus

Asparagus With Hollandaise

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The easiest low carb asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce-ever! Get the recipe from Tastaholics

Baked Asparagus With Lemon Butter & Parmesan

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The perfect side for any occasion! Get the recipe details here

Cheesy Baked Asparagus with Bacon

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Asparagus Fries – Step Away From The Carbs

Roasted Garlic Asparagus & Mushrooms – Ahead of Thyme

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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Bake this keto side dish in the oven & it’s ready in 30 minutes! Easy & delicious low carb recipe from Wholesome Yum

Grilled Asparagus With Parmesan

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This keto side dish recipe for the grill pairs healthy asparagus with parmesan cheese to make a flavorful side that’s low carb, gluten-free, and South Beach friendly. Get the details here

Side Dishes – Zucchini

Zucchini Casserole

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Delicious zucchini casserole from All Day I Dream About Food’s Carolyn is cheesy and easy! Get the full recipe here

Easy Cheesy Zucchini Gratin – I Breathe I’m Hungry

Zucchini Bake with Tomatoes, Garlic and Parmesan – i Food real

Zucchini Noodles With Tomatoes

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Fresh Italian cheese with garlic and zucchini spirals is a fun keto side dish that will pop on your dinner plate Find the full recipe here

Baked Zucchini Fries

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Oven baked zucchini fries that everyone loves! Made with only 5 ingredients, this low carb keto side dish recipe may become one of your family’s favorite side or appetizer. Get the recipe details here

Side Dishes – Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

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Make these pan roasted Brussels Sprouts with bacon, butter, and olive oil happen in less than 40 minutes. This one is easy enough for weeknights as well as holiday meals.

Easy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Gratin – Sugar-Free Mom

Baked Brussels Sprouts Casserole – i Save A to Z

Parmesan Crusted Brussels Sprouts – Ketogasm

One-Pan Pepper Jack Brussels Sprouts

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Up your sprout game with this easy keto side dish recipe that comes together in minutes from Ruled.Me

Bacon, Almonds & Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad – Kalyn’s Kitchen

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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This is not your average Brussels Sprouts recipe! Get the full recipe here

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Gratin

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One of the easiest and kid-friendly keto side dish recipes! Get the full recipe here

Creamed Spinach

The best keto creamed spinach recipe! Find out how to make this epic low carb side with fresh or frozen spinach, cream cheese, butter, and garlic topped with a layer of Parmesan cheese & pork rinds! Get the recipe here!

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FAQs

What are some keto menus? ›

50 Keto Dinner Recipes That Are Familiar, Tasty, And Easy To Make
  • Easy Chicken Piccata. tasty.co. ...
  • Cheese-Stuffed Burger Bombs. tasty.co. ...
  • Easy Glazed Pork Chops. ...
  • Skirt Steak with Mustard Sauce. ...
  • Broccoli Ham & Cheddar Chicken Roll. ...
  • Red Chili Shrimp Stir-Fry. ...
  • Salsa-Braised Chicken with Avocado. ...
  • Skirt Steak with Charred Chimichurri.
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What is a lazy keto meal? ›

A lazy keto diet consists of low-carb foods like meat, fish, full-fat dairy and non-starchy vegetables, but limits high-carb foods such as bread, potatoes, sugary snacks and some fruits. If you've tried the keto before and found it too tedious, lazy keto could be a good compromise.

What would a keto dinner look like? ›

Keto Dinners

The meal can center around a hearty protein, like fish, poultry, steak or eggs. Pair with a delicious vegetable-forward side dish and a serving of healthy fat, and viola, the perfect keto dinner. Keto soups, salads, sheet-pan meals and zoodle pasta dishes all work beautifully too.

What can you eat for breakfast lunch and dinner on a keto diet? ›

A sample keto menu for 1 week
  • Breakfast: two eggs fried in butter served with sauteed greens.
  • Lunch: a bunless burger topped with cheese, mushrooms, and avocado atop a bed of greens.
  • Dinner: pork chops with green beans sauteed in olive oil.

Can you eat rice on keto? ›

Eating refined high carb foods like white bread, pasta, rice, and pastries could prevent a ketogenic state if you end up getting more than your daily carb allowance. While these are fine to eat in moderation if you're not following a low carb diet, those looking to achieve or maintain ketosis will need to limit them.

What is the simplest keto meal? ›

Olives, nuts and charcuterie plates are brilliant keto-friendly nibbles to kick off your meal. Then stick with high protein mains like a chicken Ceasar salad, steak, or grilled fish, and swap out starchy, carb-heavy sides for vegetables if possible.

What is dirty keto? ›

In essence, dirty keto is a variation of the keto diet (a high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet) that allows you to consume whatever you want as long as it meets your macro goals. While it still reduces carb intake, it does not pay attention to the nutritional value of the fats and protein consumed.

How can I eat less than 20 carbs a day? ›

To stay under 20 grams of carbs a day, fill yourself up with lots of vegetables, proteins, and healthy fats.

Is Ranch OK on keto? ›

Since most people following the diet are restricted to between 20 and 50 grams of net carbs per day, and the average ranch dressing is between 2 to 3 grams of net carbs per serving, it can be easily paired with a variety of healthy foods while on a ketogenic diet.

What alcohol can you drink on keto? ›

For instance, pure forms of alcohol like whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, and vodka are all completely free of carbs. You can drink them straight or combine them with low carb mixers for more flavor. Wine and light varieties of beer are also relatively low in carbs — usually containing under 6 grams (g) per serving.

Can I have pickles on keto? ›

Luckily, pickles are keto friendly, especially those that are of the dill pickle variety, as sugar is low. “Simply put, sweet pickles are made with sugar which will automatically push the carb count up,” says Hultin. “Dill or salt pickles don't have the added sugar and carbs, naturally,” she says.

Can I eat salads on keto? ›

You can eat a variety of salads on keto, as long as they contain healthy fats and proteins and are low in carbs. Egg salad, grilled chicken salad, shrimp salad, cauliflower salad, arugula salad, cucumber salad, antipasto salad, Greek salad, Caprese salad, and spinach salad are just a few keto-friendly salads to enjoy.

What should I eat first in the morning on keto? ›

Top your protein-packed plain yogurt with some keto-friendly granola and a small bit of fruit for a breakfast treat. Avoid carb-heavy fruits such as apples and bananas, and stick to a small sampling of low-carb choices such as blackberries, raspberries, and star fruit.

What food is not allowed in keto? ›

Foods to Limit on the Keto Diet
  • Grains.
  • Starchy vegetables and high-sugar fruits.
  • Sweetened yogurt.
  • Juices.
  • Honey, syrup or sugar in any form.
  • Chips and crackers.
  • Baked goods including gluten-free baked goods.
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What is the 30 30 30 rule for weight loss? ›

The 30-30-30 rule is a weight loss method that involves eating 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up, followed by 30 minutes of low-intensity exercise. Beyond these steps, the method doesn't involve any other rules, restrictions or counting calories.

Can I eat peanut butter on keto? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

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