Four Keto-Friendly Recipes That You Should Absolutely Try
The ketogenic diet has been one of the most intriguing diets today. The keto diet is a diet that’s incredibly low in carbs while still being high in fat and moderate in protein. You could say that this diet is similar to low-carb and grain-free diets. Interestingly, it’s a diet that will require an individual to consume meats, eggs, dairy, fish, nuts, butter, oils, and vegetables containing a minimal degree of starch.
This diet aims to reach a metabolic state called ketosis, where the body burns the stored fat instead. However, the keto diet is more than a weight-loss process, and who says you won’t be able to satiate your taste buds even during ketosis? We’ve prepared some of the best dishes that’ll be perfect for anyone who’s currently on a keto diet. Add these incredibly delicious dishes to your keto routine today!
Low-Carb Sesame Chicken
The sesame chicken recipe that you often see in Chinese takeout dishes often has a delicious batter. With this fact, it can be a poor and unhealthy option for those who are currently on a low-carb diet. Luckily, Tasteaholics were able to recreate the tasty popular dish without all the nasty carbs. This keto-friendly dish involves the use of arrowroot in order to help the sauce stick!
All you’ll need is an egg, chicken, sesame oil, and a delicious and healthy sesame sauce made out of soy sauce, toasted sesame seed oil, ginger, and garlic. Once you prepare this meal, you can expect around 520 calories, 45 grams of protein, 36 grams of fat, and a minimal degree of net carbs. These macros should be the ideal numbers for anyone who’s on a low-carb diet. Moreover, you’re not just hitting your macros, but you’re also satiating your craving for great Chinese food in the process!
Low-Carb Tacos with Cheese Taco Shells
You could say that Tuesday’s not the only day to enjoy tacos. However, tacos can be quite a challenge to consume to anyone who’s on a strict diet. In turn, the creative people behind Home.Made.Interest managed to make an incredibly healthy yet still delicious taco recipe. You could say that you’ll stay true to your diet while still being able to hit that certain degree of taco satiation that you have been looking for.
This recipe also uses a cheese taco shell that’s made out of cheddar cheese as the taco shell. The cheddar cheese taco shell should be able to replace the classic tortilla. You could say that you won’t miss the taste of tortilla and its carbs with this healthy yet very tasty alternative! Of course, this taco recipe also has all the delicious meat containing all the protein you’ll need.
Grilled Pesto Shrimp
We’ve figured that you might be tired of eating chicken and meat skewers time and time again. In turn, this pesto grilled shrimp recipe from the people at Closet Cooking should be the perfect seafood treat to mix up your diet. Moreover, it’s an excellent keto-friendly alternative to your grilling season recipes. You could say that this shrimp recipe can bring the electricity that your taste buds need!
The pesto in this recipe is made out of fresh basil. Not only will you be hitting your macros, but you’ll also be eating a fresh meal. Moreover, you’ll be using the pesto as a marinade for your shrimp. So, you better expect your shrimp to contain all the tastiest flavors. Besides the flavor and macros, this recipe is also incredibly easy to prepare, and it’s also easy to clean up!
Salmon Wasabi Burgers
Who says you can’t enjoy and double down on a burger while on a keto diet? This burger is the salmon wasabi burger, and it’s the best burger for anyone who’s on a low-carb diet. Elana Amsterdam and the people behind Elana’s Pantry deserve all the credit for this recipe and for introducing the “burger” that’s fit for the keto diet.
If you’re expecting meat on a bun, then this isn’t the burger that you’re looking for. Remember that you want a burger that does not have nasty carbs in it! In turn, you’ll be using a pound of skinless salmon filet mixed together with ginger, cilantro, lime, and wasabi. You could say that this burger may not have carbs in it, but it sure is packing a flavorful punch! It’s also worth noting to use coconut oil for frying!