When I started Keto I was super excited to see if it would work. My friends were raving about it and after being on some unsuccessful diets this was a last-ditch effort to lose pounds that I had piled on over time. With this came meal planning and these are my favorite keto dinner recipes that you can make in 30 minutes.
The more research I did, the simpler I wanted to keep it. Trust me you don’t want to make the process overwhelming because trying to lose weight is hard all by itself. I wanted dinners or lunches I could make in less than 30 minutes including prep.
So here are my go-to dinners that I have adopted over time. All these recipes can be cooked in the same pan, no need to wash or use multiple pans which makes them my favorite keto dinner recipes.
Salmon Dinner
This is a recipe that I go back to all the time. I make it super simple because again I do not want to be in the kitchen for hours.
Ingredients:
- Salmon Fillet wild caught
- One Egg
- Spinach
- Avocado
- Garlic – 3 crushed cloves
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Coconut oil
Method:
- Boil water and put egg in to cook to whatever hardness you like.
- Place salmon on plate. Add salt, pepper and paprika. You can be a fancy as you want with your spices. This is how I like my salmon.
- Heat up the coconut oil on a skillet. Cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes each side. I like to start with the skin side.
- Once cooked set aside.
- On the same skillet/non-stick pan add oil and the crushed garlic.
- Once the garlic cooks and it’s a wonderful smell add spinach, salt and pepper.
- Cook until wilted then put the salmon on top for 30 seconds.
- Serve immediately with the boiled egg and avocado.
For the original recipe.
Asian Chicken Salad
This is one of my favorites because my family digs in too without realizing that one they are eating a salad and two its keto friendly.
Ingredients:
- Organic Chicken Breast
- Napa Cabbage
- Purple Cabbage
- Carrot
- Onion
- Avocado
- Ginger – minced
- Garlic – 3 cloves crushed
- Cilantro
- Almonds – cut into small pieces
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- All Spice
- Coconut Oil
Method:
- Wash chicken, use a paper towel to pat it dry, add salt, pepper, paprika on both sides. Set aside for a few minutes.
- Cut up the Napa cabbage. Go for thin slices.
- Take your carrot, I either use a big carrot or two and julienne them. See here for how to julienne.
- Cut up about a quarter of the purple cabbage or less depending on size.
- Combine the Napa cabbage only and carrots.
- Heat up a skillet/non-stick pan, add coconut oil and add the chicken cooking both sides until done usually 4 – 5 minutes depending on thickness.
- Once cooked set aside. In the same pan add the coconut oil, garlic, ginger, onion, salt, pepper, all spice until fragrant.
- Add the Napa cabbage and carrot combo for a few minutes.
- Place in a bowl. Add the purple cabbage, almonds and cilantro. Mix it up.
- Serve with chicken and avocado. You can add a dressing of tour choice.
Pork in Garlic Spinach Cream Sauce
Pork has always been a protein that I don’t really eat at home and not because I don’t like it. When I got on the Keto diet, I had to be more intentional with food and this is one recipe that I loved. It is very easy and quick and so tasty.
Ingredients:
- 2 Pork Chops
- Heavy Whip Cream
- Butter
- Garlic- 3 cloves crushed
- Spinach – 2 bunches
- Salt
- Pepper
- Coconut Oil
Method:
- Make sure the pork chops are thawed, washed and paper dried.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Heat up the skillet/non-stick pan. Add coconut oil.
- Place the pork chops on the pan and cook for at least 5 minutes on each side. Check to make sure that the pork is cooked through.
- Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add butter to the same pan and after it sizzles add the garlic.
- Add the salt, pepper and the heavy cream.
- When it starts to bubble add the spinach and stir it all in. Add back the pork chops and let it cook together under low to medium heat for five minutes.
- Serve hot.
For the original recipe.
Steak with Garlic Zucchini Noodles
This has quickly become my go to dinner because I love steak. Also, its super easy to make which add to the appeal.
For this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
- Steak – 8 oz
- Zucchini
- Salt
- Pepper
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Garlic – 3 cloves crushed
- Coconut Oil
- Butter
Method:
- Cut the steak into small cubes.
- Spiralize the zucchini. I use this spiralizer from Amazon.
- Heat up the non-stick pan and add the coconut oil.
- Add the garlic and sauté until a golden brown.
- Add the steak cubes, salt and pepper. Add any other spices that you like with your steak.
- Cook until done, stirring occasionally.
- Remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the same pan, garlic and wait until the garlic is a nice golden brown.
- Add the spiralized zucchini and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in and add the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add the cooked steak cubes on top. Let it cook for 2 – 3 minutes and serve.
For the original recipe.
Sausage, Egg, Bacon Dinner
For super lazy days when I’m not feeling creative this is one of my go to meals. It’s easy and it really fills you up.
Ingredients:
- Sausage – 2
- Two Eggs
- Bacon – 3 stripes
- Avocado
- Brussel Sprouts – 6
- Salt
- Pepper
- Coconut Oil
Method:
- Wash and cut the Brussel sprouts in half. Mix the Brussel sprouts with salt, pepper and coconut oil. Air fry the Brussel sprouts for 10 – 15 minutes. I set my air fryer to roast at 370 and I turn them after 8 minutes.
- Heat up the non-stick pan and add coconut oil. Fry the sausage and set aside.
- Cook eggs in whatever style you like.
- Cook the bacon.
- Plate all the cooked food, add the avocado and voila you have dinner.
For the original recipe.
So there you have my favorite keto dinner recipes!
