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Healthy Keto Dinner Recipes Under 5 Net Carbs Easy Low Carb Meals

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A collection of quick, easy, and flavorful keto dinner recipes that keep net carbs under 5 grams per serving, perfect for busy weeknights and low-carb lifestyles.

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs or breasts (skin-on, bone-in optional)
  • Fresh salmon fillets (wild-caught preferred)
  • Ground beef or turkey (85% lean)
  • Eggs (large, free-range if possible)
  • Spinach (fresh or frozen)
  • Cauliflower
  • Zucchini
  • Bell peppers
  • Garlic (fresh cloves)
  • Onions (yellow or sweet, used sparingly)
  • Unsalted butter
  • Heavy cream
  • Full-fat cream cheese
  • Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • Avocado oil or olive oil
  • Fresh basil, thyme, or rosemary
  • Dried oregano or Italian seasoning blend
  • Smoked paprika
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Almond flour (optional)
  • Shirataki noodles (optional)
  • Greek yogurt (full-fat, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by washing and drying vegetables, chopping garlic finely, slicing onions thinly, and pulsing cauliflower florets into rice-sized pieces if using.
  2. Pat chicken or salmon dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, pepper, and herbs or spices like smoked paprika or thyme.
  3. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of avocado or olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-8 minutes until golden, then flip and cook through. Cook salmon fillets 4-5 minutes per side until done.
  4. Remove cooked protein and set aside. In the same pan, add more oil or butter and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add bell peppers first, then spinach last.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream or cream cheese. Add seasoning, salt, and pepper. For thicker sauce, whisk in a teaspoon of almond flour.
  6. Return protein to the pan, nestle into sauce, and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan or chopped fresh herbs before serving.
  7. Plate and serve hot, optionally with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles to keep the meal under 5 net carbs.

Notes

Pat protein dry before cooking for a crispy crust. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper browning. Add delicate herbs at the end for fresh flavor. Use coconut cream and olive oil for dairy-free versions. Reduce sauce over low heat if too thin. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.

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