You must have been familiar with the Keto diet, the biggest fad for weight loss, but following it precisely might be difficult due to its demanding variation of macros. Keto diet ideally consists of cutting on carbs, improving your protein intake with a high fat diet and not to forget the fibres we get from non starchy vegetables. If you are searching for simple and tasty recipes, we have few suggestions for you.
About Our Recipes:
The following recipes are low in carbohydrates, keto friendly and nutritionally dense. They do not contain more than 10-12g of carbs per serving which are considered to be keto friendly. Slight increase in the carbohydrate content can hamper the ketone production hence be strict about the quantity you choose.
1. Spinach, peas and cheese omelette
Let's make the simple home cooked omelette into a keto friendly filling meal by adding lots of greens and keto friendly ingredients but still keeping the carbs at bay.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
½ bunch of spinach chopped finely
100g of fresh peas
25g of any fresh cheese
1 tbsp freshly chopped mint
3 large eggs
1 tbsp of vinegar
Roasted tomatoes
Method:
STEP 1
Take a pan, heat the pan, add spinach, peas to the hot oil and gently toss to coat. Stir them well for 2 mins and then add the cheese in crumble or shredded form
STEP 2
Meanwhile, add the chopped mint to the beaten eggs, and season well with lots of ground black pepper. Add the eggs now to the pan and cook under low flame with a lid covered in a baking style
STEP 3
Roast the tomatoes in a pan and add the vinegar. Can serve this along with the omelette and some crisp fresh veggie sticks
2. Keto Butter Chicken:
This Keto Butter Chicken is a spin on our favourite Indian dish. It’s super easy to make, only takes about 30 minutes, and everyone at your table will love it!
Ingredients:
1.5 lbs chicken breast cubed
2 tablespoons garam masala
3 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
3 teaspoons minced garlic
4 oz whole milk plain Greek yoghurt
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Sauce:
2 tablespoons ghee or butter
1 onion
2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
2 teaspoons minced garlic
14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon ground coriander
½ tablespoon garam masala
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon chilli powder
½ cup heavy cream
Salt to taste
Method:
Cut chicken into 2-inch pieces and place in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons garam masala, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic. Add in the yoghurt, stir to combine. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill at least 30 minutes.
For the sauce, place the onion, ginger, garlic, crushed tomatoes and spices in a blender, and blend until smooth. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken along with the marinade in the skillet, browning 3 to 4 minutes per side. Once browned, pour in the sauce cook and 5 to 6 minutes longer.
Stir in the heavy cream and ghee, continue to cook another minute. Taste for salt and add additional if needed. Top with cilantro and serve with cauliflower rice if desired.
3. Keto breakfast sandwich
Skip the drive-thru line and kickstart your day with these quick and easy keto breakfast sandwiches. All you need are six ingredients to recreate the breakfast flavour combo you crave. This morning meal works great for on-the-go or gluten-free eaters, too!
Ingredients:
4 large eggs
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 sausage patties
2 slices cheddar cheese
Method:
In a liquid measuring cup, lightly beat the eggs.
Grease a 10-inch (23 cm) pan with nonstick spray. Place 2 mason jar lids in the pan and heat over medium heat. Add ¼ of the beaten eggs to each lid and season each with ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 3–4 minutes, until the eggs are fluffy and set. Repeat with the remaining eggs, salt, and pepper.
Add the sausage patties to the pan and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, flipping once, until browned and warmed through.
Trim the cheddar cheese slices to fit the size of the mason jar lid.
To assemble the sandwiches, stack the sausage and cheddar on 2 of the egg rounds. Top with the other egg rounds.
Serve warm.
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