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10 Delicious Keto Lunch Ideas

People who are on the keto diet can tell you that it isn’t just a diet… it’s a lifestyle. Therefore, sticking to a low-carb diet without munching monotonous meals and facing incessant flavor fatigue seems impossible. However, there are loads of delicious keto-friendly meals and lunch ideas to try and enjoy.

Let’s break down some of the yummiest keto lunch ideas that won’t even make you miss those days of grabbing a pepperoni pizza slice or meatball sub during lunch hour.

1. Keto Shrimp with Cilantro

This recipe infuses the shrimp with the flavor of zesty cilantro. You can also prepare some garlic lemon (or lime) butter to generously drizzle over the shrimp for an extra citrus profile.

The recipe also contains a substantial amount of protein, which will keep you satisfied until dinner time. The fat content is also appropriate for a keto diet.

This dish also doubles as a meal-prep option. The shrimp can be marinated for a few days before grilling. A keto meal planner is just what you need to succeed with your keto lunches, whether you are on a weight loss diet plan or just a keto meal lover.

2. Cinnamon Pork Chops

If you love juxtaposing flavors in one dish, you’ll love cinnamon pork chops. You can simply cook up some pork chops in a skillet and pour a warm butter, brown sugar, and nutmeg glaze over the chops. This keto-friendly recipe is sure to be one of the more unique lunch ideas that bring joy to your taste buds.

3. Low-Carb “Meatza”

Although traditional pizza isn’t allowed on the keto diet, here’s a mantra to live by: living without pizza isn’t an option. So, you can substitute the standard pepperoni pizza for a meat-crust pizza, or a “meatza.”

For this keto pizza, the crust can be made with ground beef (a great source of protein!) and cauliflower. You can also top the meatza off with avocado and goat cheese, which are high in healthy fats.

4. Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast

Even if bagels aren’t a part of the keto diet, you can still eat lox on toasted keto-friendly bread (almond flour bread is a good choice). This smoked salmon and avocado prove that a tasty, filling meal doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. Plus, salmon is high in sodium, so eating it can combat electrolyte imbalance and keto flu symptoms.

5. Keto Broccoli Salad

This quick broccoli salad recipe is ideal for meal prep. It is even better the next day, in addition to being well-rounded and healthy. Therefore, you will not only enjoy the incredible taste of a broccoli salad, but you’ll also benefit from the numerous benefits of a nutritious salad. Additives for this salad can be diced red onions, bacon bits, and a keto blue cheese dressing.

6. Keto Creamy Avocado Zoodles

Zucchini noodles are one of humanity’s most outstanding achievements. They’re so versatile and easy to make that I don’t think the keto diet would be the same without them. This recipe only takes about 20 minutes to prepare all you need is a hot skillet.

Since these zoodles are made with avocado, pesto, and parmesan, they are packed with flavor. Not to mention, this recipe is perfect if you want to up your healthy fats for the day.

7. Keto Caesar Salad

Only a few ingredients are needed for this recipe, and it takes less than 20 minutes to prepare! You can use parmesan cheese (or goat cheese for creamy tartness) to add a rich and savory flavor to the dish. 

And, although caesar dressing works well, you can use your favorite low-carb, keto-friendly salad dressing or vinaigrette instead. You can add shredded chicken or even tuna to the mix if you want more protein.

8. Keto “Potato” Salad

Want to know something interesting about this keto potato salad? There are no potatoes in this salad! Instead, this low-carb, keto salad contains a secret substitute for potatoes: cauliflower, which I’m sure you’ve tried before.

The salad proves that a potato-free salad can still taste potato-y, thanks to a keto-friendly mayo, hard-boiled eggs for added protein, and parsley and pickles for extra flavor.

9. Butter Lettuce-Wrapped Shrimp Tacos

Instead of going out to eat tacos, make them at home with these little butter lettuce wraps.

Avocado, keto mayo, and cabbage are slathered on top of the shrimp, then wrapped in butter lettuce. This keto recipe will undoubtedly become your new lunchtime go-to.

10. Stuffed Avocados

If you once enjoyed potato skins, you love stuffed avocados! This recipe is super versatile, as you can pretty much stuff the avocado with anything you like. Want a light stuffed avocado? Pit and hollow out a raw avocado and add diced tomato, pomegranate (just a small amount), cheese, and some black pepper and sea salt for seasoning. 

For a more filling stuffed avocado, try a Mexican-style taco stuffed avocado! You can pit and hollow the avocado and add some taco-seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and jalapeno peppers. Yum!

Conclusion: Try These Keto Lunch Ideas!

Lunch is an important meal, and you deserve to eat good food to provide a much-needed energy boost and to combat hunger. And being on a keto diet should not make lunchtime, or any mealtime, a dreadful time of eating boring, bland foods. 

Consider these flavorful, tasty keto-friendly lunch ideas to make lunchtime the highlight of your day.

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