Staying in ketosis is challenging. These keto recipes have under 5g of carbs which will make the keto diet an easier endeavor.
We (myself included!) have all had bad days when we took a bite of the forbidden fruit, whether it be a banana, doughnut, or non-keto bread.
When this happens, what do you do?
Eat meals that have under 5g of net carbs.
Today, I am sharing 20 keto meals with under 5g of net carbs.
1. Creamy Dijon Pork Chops
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This pork comes smothered in a dreamy, creamy sauce.
If you like it spicy, Dijon mustard adds a hint of spiciness and graininess to the sauce.
Baby spinach provides vitamins, minerals, and cancer-fighting antioxidants as well.
Naturally low in net carbs, 2 cups of baby spinach provide 80% of your daily vitamin A needs.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 590
- Fats: 49g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Protein: 32g
2. Keto Breakfast Sandwich
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Melted cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese make this meal flavorful, extra-gooey and cheesy. What’s more, avocado adds freshness and loads of healthy fat.
Avocados are also high in fiber. One avocado alone provides 40% of your daily fiber needs.
Interested in finding more keto breakfast recipes? Check these out then.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 603
- Fats: 54g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Protein: 22g
3. Super Easy and Delicious Keto Pulled Pork
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Smoked paprika will give your meat an intense smoky flavor.
Simply add chicken broth and let your Instant Pot do the work. Here is a good quality and low budget instant pot I recommend. For those who prefer crockpots, here is one that anyone can afford.
Also, feel free to check out more of these ketogenic crockpot meals!
Per Serving (Calculated by Me):
- Calories: 486
- Fats: 31.37g
- Protein: 45g
- Net Carbs: 2.3g
4. Grilled Keto Chicken Thighs With Maple Dijon Marinade
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The secret to keeping the net carbs so low is this keto-friendly syrup, Maple Flavored Sugar-Free Syrup.
The chicken is marinated in maple syrup, Dijon mustard, liquid aminos, garlic cloves, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme.
You will want to have some good quality marinating bags to marinate your chicken in.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 195
- Fats: 6g
- Net Carbs: 0.4g
- Protein: 28g
5. Cheesy Mexican Chicken Skillet
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Instead of rice, we use cauliflower rice in this meal.
Buying rice all the time can get expensive. Therefore, buy a low budget food processor and a vegetable steamer to make it yourself.
Check out more ketogenic casserole ideas here!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 295
- Fats: 20g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Protein: 22g
6. Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa
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Chicken breasts are marinated in a combination of spices and lime juice, making the chicken breasts extra juicy, and tangy with just the right amount of kick.
The avocado salsa adds freshness, heat, and zing making this a go-to salsa that tastes amazing just by itself.
Overall, it’s a great keto lunch meal.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 468
- Fats: 29g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 39g
7. Paleo & Keto Carnitas
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You will need an instant pot to make this mea. Here’s an amazing deal on an instant pot.
To make carnitas, simply cut pork shoulder in large cubes, sear them in your instant pot using olive oil, and then allow to cook for 30 minutes.
These are good as a keto meal prep idea.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 272
- Fats: 15g
- Net Carbs: 2g
- Protein: 30g
8. Ground Beef Casserole
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Made with ground beef, and two kinds of cheese- cream cheese and shredded cheddar, this dish is extra yummy. Add in a few spices including sea salt and cayenne pepper, and you are good to go.
Love a casserole? Give this keto broccoli casserole a chance!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 265
- Fats: 15g
- Net Carbs: 1.9g
- Protein: 28g
9. Oven Grilled Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers
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Cube and season your chicken with your favorite spices. Wrap them in bacon, place them on these natural skewers, and cook on a baking rack for about 30 minutes.
These go great as appetizers or make a meal out of them. Just make some cauliflower rice and a garden salad.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 117
- Fats: 3g
- Net Carbs: 0g
- Protein: 19g
10. Keto Cheeseburger Casserole with Bacon
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To make this meal, add garlic and onion powder to some browned beef. Then place some cooked bacon pieces in the beef mixture.
The cheese sauce which is made of eggs, heavy cream and cheddar cheese add extra gooeyness to this meal.
If you need more quick keto dinner recipe ideas, check this article here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 587
- Fats: 49g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Protein: 29g
11. Oven-Baked Garlic Parmesan Ribs
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Instead of bread, we use grated Parmesan cheese to crust the ribs. The garlic parmesan cheese adds just the right amount of crust, without drying out the ribs.
We rub the ribs with the perfect amount of dried oregano, ground black pepper, salt, and olive oil, adding even more flavor to the ribs.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 349
- Fats: 33.1g
- Net Carbs: 3.9g
- Protein: 10g
12. Egg Salad
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Hard-boiled eggs are quick to cook, taste amazing and are nutritious. One hard-boiled egg provides 22% of your daily selenium needs and 15% of your vitamin B2 needs.
What makes this egg salad extra special is that you add Dijon mustard to it.
Here is another keto egg salad you might like.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 197
- Fats: 16g
- Net Carbs: 1g
- Protein: 8g
13. Avocado Deviled Eggs
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You will love this spin on traditional deviled eggs.
In addition to mayonnaise, we add a bit of avocado to eggs to give them extra creaminess and freshness.
Lime juice, red onions and an assortment of seasonings give the deviled eggs zing and sweetness. Topped with paprika, they are a feast for the eyes.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 72.1
- Fats: 6.1g
- Net Carbs: 0.6g
- Protein: 3g
14. Salmon Patties with Canned Meat
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These salmon patties have 0 grams of net carbs per serving!
This is because we use crushed pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs to make them crispy. You can get them here since they’re hard to find sometimes.
Get good-quality food storage containers like these ones here, and bring them to work!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 121
- Fats: 6g
- Net Carbs: 0g
- Protein: 15g
15. Meatloaf Bursting with Flavor
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Our meatloaf has only 1.7 grams of net carbs per serving.
This is because we use ground pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs to bind the meat. Organic tomato sauce and parmesan cheese add moistness and flavor.
For extra fat and flavor, top with bacon slices.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 311
- Fats: 18.7g
- Net Carbs: 1.7g
- Protein: 32.8g
16. Easy Chicken Green Chili Casserole
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If you are looking for a new spin on your keto casserole, you need to try this Mexican inspired casserole.
Taco seasoning, chunky chili Verde salsa, and mild green chilis top the shredded chicken, giving it a mildly spicy Mexican-inspired taste.
This is a perfect keto comfort meal for one of those lazy evenings.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 399
- Fats: 20g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 44g
17. Instant Pot Butter Chicken
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For this recipe we use turmeric, cayenne, ground cumin, minced ginger, and of course garam masala.
The great thing that I love about this recipe is that you let your Instant Pot do most of the work.
This is the instant pot I usually recommend. For more instant pot recipes, just check out this article here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 300
- Fats: 20g
- Net Carbs: 2g
- Protein: 25g
18. 5-Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast
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The great thing that I love about this recipe is that it uses only 5 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes of prep time.
Simply rub a few chicken breasts with seasoning rub made of paprika, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Top with bacon, and place in the oven.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 345
- Fats: 23g
- Net Carbs: 1g
- Protein: 29g
19. Pork Chops with Super Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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Butter and olive oil are used to cook the pork chops giving them a buttery, tender taste.
Mushrooms, parsley, garlic, and thyme are then sautéed in the pork chop fat.
Then, heavy cream is added creating a mushroomy, heavenly, creamy sauce.
These pork chops go great with mashed cauliflower or some freshly toasted keto bread.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 432
- Fats: 32g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Protein: 30g
20. Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon
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If you’re using an air fryer this meal takes only 7 minutes of cook time. Here is a good quality one.
This meal is also very nutritious because of the salmon.
For example, ½ fillet of baked wild Atlantic salmon provides a whopping 103% of your selenium needs.
Here is another keto salmon recipe.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 306
- Fats: 18g
- Net Carbs: 2g
- Protein: 34g
