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Compared to lots of other lifestyles or diets, keto is one of the easiest to follow. Thanks to its low-carb, high-fat meals, you can usually find something that’s both filling and comforting. While meat-based main courses are pretty easy to put together, side dishes can be somewhat challenging. I mean, if you think about it, most side dishes are mostly carbs. But, with a little inspiration, you quickly realize that there are so many delicious keto side dishes to make and try. In this post, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite low carb sides. You’ll find that these are packed with low carb veggies, but also cheese, bacon, and other ingredients you and your family will love.
Oven-Baked Keto Side Dishes
These oven-baked keto side dishes have come in handy for things like Keto Thanksgiving. I love that they will practically cook themselves, so you can have the time to relax or cook other dishes.
Cauliflower, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and broccoli, are all low-carb vegetables perfect for baking. Use these options to experiment a bit.
1. Keto Cauliflower Mac And Cheese
Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
2. Creamy Spinach And Mushroom Gratin
Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gratin {Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free}
3. Loaded Cauliflower
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Bake
4. Keto Parmesan Garlic Bread Bites
Easy Keto Parmesan Garlic Bread Bites
5. Keto Zucchini Rollatini
Keto Zucchini Rollatini – Low carb, gluten free, nut free
6. Keto Green Bean Casserole
Keto Green Bean Casserole
7. Easy Keto Ham And Cheese Rolls Recipe
Easy Keto Ham and Cheese Rolls Recipe
8. Keto Bang Bang Cauliflower
Keto Bang Bang Cauliflower | Peace Love and Low Carb
9. Easy Baked Ratatouille Recipe
The Best Easy Baked Ratatouille Recipe | Wholesome Yum
10. Roasted Balsamic Zucchini And Mushrooms With Feta And Thyme
Roasted Zucchini and Mushrooms with Feta
11. Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Creamy Broccoli Cheese Casserole – Easy Casserole Side Dish!
12. Cauliflower Bake With Goat Cheese
Cauliflower Bake with Goat Cheese | Food Faith Fitness
Keto Sides for Breakfast
If you opt to have breakfast (some people do intermittent fasting), these keto side dishes will make your breakfast complete!
1. Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
2. Air Fryer Bacon
Crispy Ninja Foodi Bacon
3. Homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage
Chicken Breakfast Sausage Recipe
4. Cauliflower Hash Browns
Cauliflower Hash Browns
5. Keto Cheese Cauliflower Grits
Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Rice Grits Recipe
6. Keto Grits
Keto Grits Recipe
7. Air Fryer Turkey Bacon
Air Fryer Turkey Bacon
Keto Side Dishes Without Cauliflower
While you’ll certainly find lots of creative cauliflower recipes, you might want some options without it. These keto-friendly side dishes and several others on this list do not include cauliflower.
1. Air Fryer Broccoli
Ninja Air Fryer Broccoli
2. Air Fryer Squash
Air Fryer Squash (No Breading)
Get this Recipe3. Air Fryer Eggplant
Air Fryer Eggplant
4. Pressure Cooker Cabbage
Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Cabbage
5. Air Fryer Asparagus
Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Asparagus
6. Keto Creamed Spinach
Keto Creamed Spinach Recipe
7. Keto Shrimp Scampi
Easy Keto Shrimp Scampi Recipe
8. Creamy Garlic Mushrooms With Bacon
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms with Bacon | Easy Mushroom Recipe
Quick & Easy Keto Side Dishes
These recipes have fewer than 5 ingredients and are no-fuss. They also take 15 minutes or less to make.
1. Air Fryer Sausage Patties
Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Patties
2. Air Fryer Green Beans
Crispy Air Fryer Green Beans Recipe
3. Air Fryer Radishes
Air Fryer Roasted Radishes
4. Air Fryer Cauliflower
Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
5. Frozen Broccoli in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
Stove-top Keto Side Dishes
When you’re in need of a quick and easy meal, one-pan and grilled recipes are an excellent choice. These amazing stovetop and grilled keto side dishes prove that you can make a tasty and clean meal without too much fuss. A lot of these are meat-free, so they go well with a richer meat-based main dish.
1. Keto Mashed Cauliflower
Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Mash Recipe
2. Keto Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Cauliflower Mushroom Risotto Recipe
3. Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe
4. Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
Buttery Cauliflower Rice Pilaf Recipe
5. Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice
Keto Fried Rice Recipe
6. Keto Spanish Cauliflower Rice
Keto Spanish Cauliflower Rice Recipe
7. Cabbage Rice With Indian Spices
Cabbage Rice with Indian Spices for a Keto Side Dish
8. Bacon Green Beans
Bacon Green Beans (Keto, Whole30)
9. Garlic Butter Parmesan Tuscan Mushrooms Steak House Style Side Dish
Garlic Butter Parmesan Tuscan Mushrooms Steak House Style Side Dish
10. Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Ninja Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Keto Side Dishes for Summer
These salad keto sides are all tried and tested so whether you’re looking for a more substantial side or a lighter salad, options abound.
1. Keto Coleslaw
Easy Low Carb & Keto Coleslaw Recipe
2. Keto Potato Salad
Keto Potato Salad
3. How To Make Cucumber Noodles
How To Make Cucumber Noodles (Salad Recipe) | Wholesome Yum
4. Grilled Cabbage Steaks With Blue Cheese And Bacon
Cabbage Steaks with Bacon (Fried or Grilled)
5. Keto Collard Greens With Burst Cherry Tomatoes
Keto Collard Greens with Burst Cherry Tomatoes [Recipe]
6. Fried Cabbage With Bacon
Fried Cabbage with Bacon – Keto, Low Carb Fried Cabbage Recipe
7. Easy Mediterranean Low Carb Broccoli Salad
Easy Mediterranean Low Carb Broccoli Salad | Food Faith Fitness
8. Keto Cucumber Salad
Cucumber Salad {Keto} · Seasonal Cravings
FAQs
With a little inspiration, pretty much any side dish can be made keto-friendly. You can remake some carb-rich classics using these cauliflower recipes, almond flour recipes, cauliflower rice recipes and Keto Comfort Food recipes.
Chicken is so versatile and goes well with almost any veggie-packed side dish. Some awesome keto side dishes for chicken are my keto green bean casserole and air fryer frozen broccoli.
Steak and beef are very filling so it’s a good idea to go with a lighter side dish. There are more than 20 ideas in my keto sides for steak recipe collection post. One of my favorites is my keto mushroom cauliflower risotto.
I love pairing BBQ with Southern-inspired side dishes or cold sides (like the kind you get at a summer BBQ). My Keto Coleslaw and Cauliflower Mac & Cheese are two examples of keto side dishes for bbq.
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