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10 Keto Recipes That Make Awesome Weight Loss Dinners

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Last Updated on April 11, 2022 by Latrice

What makes these recipes ideal for weight loss is they’re low-carb, high-fat, dairy-free, gluten-free, won’t raise your insulin high, and should keep you satisfied until your next meal.

And if you’re ready to try new dishes without complicating your routine, and compromising your weight loss progress, this list might have some goodies for you.

I’ve also included calories and macro info so you can quickly scroll through and find something closer to your macro needs.

Below are 10 really tasty keto recipes that make great weight loss dinners.

Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Pasta – Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Primal

Per serving – 231 calories; 20 g Fat; 6.5 g Protein; 6.5 g Carbs

Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Pasta – Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Primal recipe from PeaceLoveandLowCarb.com. Image source: PeaceLoveandLowCarb.com

A super flavorful and simple recipe that’ll fulfill your taste for something pasta-ish. The recipe does include Parmesan and feta cheese. Remove to keep it dairy-free and I’m sure it’ll still be scrumptious.

Check out: Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Pasta

Easy Keto Swedish Meatballs

Per serving (3 meatballs) – 544 calories; 46 g Fat; 28 g Protein; 1 g Carbs 

Easy Keto Swedish Meatballs [Low Carb, Gluten Free] from ketogasm.com. Image source: ketogasm.com
Inspired by Ikea’s Swedish meatballs, this recipe is said to be just as good but without all the carbs. What I like is it includes a sauce and cauliflower mash.

The recipe does include dairy, but I believe you might be able to get away with substituting the cream for full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream.

But, heads up, if you do sub with the coconut milk or cream, you might add a coconut taste to your Swedish meatballs.

Check out: Easy Keto Swedish Meatballs

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

Per serving – 238 calories; 21 g Fat; 5 g Protein; 1.5 g Carbs (net)

Low Carb Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya from tasteaholics.com. Image source: tasteaholics.com

Missing jambalaya and rice? Give this easy recipe a try. Thanks to cauliflower rice, this soulful dish can make its way back onto the keto menu.

Check out: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

Sesame Almond Zoodle Bowl

Per serving – 238 calories; 16 g Fat; 8.43 g Protein; 11.9 g Carbs

Sesame Almond Zoodle Bowl from ruled.me. Image source: ruled.me

Ruled.me has PLENTY of delicious recipes. Many of them include dairy (cheese), but you can also find some great recipes that are dairy-free. Like this good looking Sesame Almond Zoodle Bowl.

Couple this recipe with some beef or chicken for more protein and you’ll be good to go although it’s also super good alone, I’m sure.

Check out: Sesame Almond Zoodle Bowl

Keto Grilled Chicken & Peanut Sauce

Per service (1 chicken thigh & 2 tbsp of sauce) – 492 calories; 33 g Fat; 41 g Protein; 3 g Carbs 

Keto Grilled Chicken & Peanut Sauce by IBreathImHungry.com. Image source: IBreathImHungry.com

Summer starts this week! This is a ready for the summer type of recipe right here. Fresh, crispy red cabbage salad with warm grilled chicken and a peanut sauce sounds like BBQ party tastiness. Get into it. 

Check it out: Keto Grilled Chicken & Peanut Sauce


Other goodies:

10 Simple Paleo Breakfast Recipes for Weight Loss

How to break stalled weight loss on the ketogenic diet

How I lost 45 pounds in 4 months on effortless intermittent fasting


Keto Slow-Cooker Beef & Broccoli

Per serving – 430 calories; 19 g Fat; 54 g Protein; 3 g Carbs (net)

Keto Slow-Cooker Beef & Broccoli from WickedStuffed.com. Image source: WickedStuffed.com

Got a taste for some Chinese food, but don’t want the added sugars, bad fats, MSG, and whatever else might be added to Chinese food these days?

Give this Keto Slow-Cooker Beef & Broccoli recipe from WickedStuffed.com a try. You can get this recipe started in the morning and have it ready for you by lunch.

Check out: Keto Slow-Cooker Beef & Broccoli 

Easy Low-Carb Chicken Stir-Fry

Per serving – 396 calories; 26.9 g Fat; 27.6 g Protein; 11.1 g Carbs 

Easy Low-Carb Chicken Stir-Fry from KetoDietApp.com. Image source: KetoDietApp.com

Quick and simple one-pan dinners are the best when it’s the end of the day, you’re ready to eat, and you don’t want to put a lot of energy into making dinner.

This Easy Low-Carb Chicken Stir Fry from KetoDietApp.com is quick, easy, includes fresh vegetables, and is straight to the point.

Check it out: Easy Low-Carb Chicken Stir Fry

Paleo Beef with Broccoli

Per serving – 273 calories; 17 g Fat; 24 g Protein; 3 g Carbs 

Paleo Beef with Broccoli by IHeartUmami.com. Image source: IHeartUmami.com

Dinner in under 30 minutes? Yes ma’am! If you’re not feeling the slow-cooker beef and broccoli recipe above, this is another healthy take on the tasty, classic combo.

ChihYu of IHeartUmami.com shows how quick and easy this recipe can be put together in a helpful video.

With this Paleo Beef and Broccoli recipe you can get in, cook, and get back to the summer fun.

Check it out: Paleo Beef with Broccoli 

Keto Pork Chops al Pastor

Per serving (1 pork chop, 2 tbsp butter) – 495 calories; 47 g Fat; 25 g Protein; 1 g Carb 

Keto Pork Chops al Pastor from IBreathImHungry.com. Image source: IBreathImHungry.com

Need a good pork chop recipe in your life? How about topping that pork chop with a butter loaded with fresh herbs, red onions, and chopped pineapple?

And don’t worry about the pineapple. It’s not enough to kick you out of your keto stride.

Another delicious recipe out of IBreathImHungry.com. They have a load of goodies over there. This is one of their latest.

For sides, I’m thinking cauliflower mash, a green salad, or a raw kale salad.

Check it out: Keto Pork Chops al Pastor 

Keto Shrimp Scampi

Per serving – 366 calories; 15 g Fat; 49 g Protein; 7 g Carbs 

Keto Shrimp Scampi by ketogasm.com. Image source: ketogasm.com

Since going paleo 5 years ago, I haven’t had a good shrimp scampi in a while. This shrimp scampi calls for summer squash noodles and tips on how to make them.

Now, there are stores that sell spiralized vegetables so all you’ll need to do is grab a box instead of a spiralizer. Unless you’d rather make your own.

Shrimp tossed in white wine or chicken broth coupled with butter over summer squash noodles? Um, yum! 

Another tasty one from ketogasm.com.

Check it out: Keto Shrimp Scampi 


Other posts you may like:

10 Simple Paleo Breakfast Recipes for Weight Loss

How to break stalled weight loss on the ketogenic diet

How I lost 45 pounds in 4 months on effortless intermittent fasting


About Latrice

I was sitting at the edge of my bed in tears. My weight had crept up to 235 lbs again and the hunt for something to wear got overwhelming. But it was about more than the outfit. I just didn’t feel good and I was tired of trying to lose weight and live healthier. What did I do to lose 75 lbs after trying “everything”? Find out here.

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