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10 Best Keto Recipes
April 13, 2020 Wellversed Health

10 Best Keto Recipes

The keto diet has been around for a long time, and has been used to treat specific medical conditions. Like in the 19th century, keto was commonly used to treat and control diabetes. In the 1920’s it was used as a means to treat epilepsy. It has also served to help treat certain types of cancers and brain related disorders.

However, the keto diet grew in popularity around the 1970’s when there was a raised craze to lose weight, and was popularized by several celebrities. Though there are similar diets out there that reduce carb intakes of the dieter, what makes the Keto diet unique is that it promotes consuming exceptionally high fat content; nearly 70%. The main idea is to deprive the body of glucose, which is the main source of energy for the body.

If you are someone who indulges in healthy cooking or diets, you would have definitely heard about the Ketogenic diet. There has been a lot of buzz around the keto diet, and it being an effective way to lose extra weight. The keto diet is a low- carbohydrate, moderate protein, and high fat diet that aim at burning fat more efficiently. It apparently has various benefits for weight loss, health, fitness and overall activity, and hence is often recommended by many dieticians. It is useful to treat various health conditions too, such as diabetes, cancer, Parkinson’s, etc.

Just because you are on a diet, that does not mean food has to come boring! We live to eat, and that should not change regardless of what diet we are on. So here are some easy keto recipes that are tasty, and promote keto weight loss. These dishes are wholesome and contain keto nutrition.

Ketogenic Diet- Tasty Keto Recipes:

1. Keto Caprese Panini

While being on Keto, eating a sandwich and enjoying the simplistic beauty of bread becomes difficult, however this Caprese Panini is a fun little sandwich made of low carb bread. It is an incredible recipe and is a vegetarian keto recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Serving Low-Carb Bread
  • ½ Sliced  Medium-Sized Tomato
  • 60 g Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
  • ½ Tbsp Prepared Basil Pesto
  • 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter

Equipment Required:

Grill or Toaster/ Panini press

Directions:

  • Firstly, take the low-carb caprese panini bread, and then chop the tomato and mozzarella. 
  • Further, slice the panini bread into two halves and create two slices. After that, place the tomatoes on the bottom slice. 
  • Subsequently, continue to add the cheese, and then spread the pesto on the top slice before placing it on top of the caprese panini.
  • In addition, melt the butter in a grill pan over medium heat. Finally, place the caprese panini in the pan, with cheese side down. Thereafter, press it down with a spatula as it cooks. 
  • In approximately 3 minutes, or once the cheese begins to melt, carefully flip it and repeat on the other side. Cut it diagonally, and serve immediately with any dip of choice or a keto suitable ketchup.
2. Roasted Cauliflower with Tomatoes and Garlic

Simple and humble, this cauliflower is a keto vegetarian dish, full of flavor and color. It the perfect wholesome meal.

Ingredients:

  • 4-6 cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cloves Garlic, smashed and peeled
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes
  • 1 medium sized cauliflower head

Directions:

  • Pre-heat the oven to at 200 dgrees.
  • In a baking dish, add the tomatoes and garlic, drizzle the olive oil, and srinkle the salt, pepper and chili flakes. Toss around to coat evenly.
  • Trim the cauliflower to remove the leafy portion. Pushing the tomatoes and garlic to the side, place the cauliflower in the center, and drizzle a little olive oil, and using a spoon drizzle the oils in the dish to coat the cauliflower. Sprinkle a little more chili and salt, according to liking.
  • Roast for an hour, or until the cauliflower is tender and can easily be pierced with a paring knife.
  • Sprinkle parsley and cut the cauliflower into wedges to serve.
3. Keto Mummy Dogs:

Craving something savory and tasty, this dish just does it. Fun and playful, this is a spin on a classic hot dog. These wrapped hot dogs are every bit cheesy and tasty.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cups almond flour
  • 4tbsp coconut flour
  • ½ salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 ½ oz butter
  • 1 bowl shredded cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • Sausages

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees
  • Mix the almond, coconut flour and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • In a pan, on low heat, melt the butter and cheese. Stir with a wooden ladle, till smooth. Remove from heat. Allow to cool
  • Stir one egg into the dry ingredients, and then add the cheese mixture. Mix till combined and makes a firm dough.
  • Flatten into a large rectangle, and cut strips around an inch wide.
  • Wrap the strips around the sausages. Break open the second egg, whisk it, and brush onto the sausage.
  • Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or till dough is golden brown.
4. Cauliflower Soup:

This minimalistic soup is packed with tons of flavor and is super filling. This soup can be stored in an air tight container for up to 4 day. This is your ideal partner if you love a good meal prep.

Ingredients:

  • 1tbsp olive oil, pus extra for garnish
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cauliflower head, cut into small florets
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Directions:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add in the onion and garlic, cook till fragrant and translucent.
  • Add in the cauliflower, stock and bayleaf, and bring to a simmer. Cook umtil the cauliflower is tender, for around 15-20 minutes.
  • Once tender, remove the bay leaf and discard it. Blend the soup with a blender, entil smooth.
  • Stir in the cream, and reheat. Garnish with olive oil and fresh thyme.
5. Keto Zucchini and Cauliflower Fritters:

Ingredients:

  • Cauliflower head
  • Zucchini
  • Egg
  • 1/3rd cup coconut flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive Oil

Directions:

  • Stream the cauliflower head, just to prep it and peel the zucchini. Grate both the zucchini and cauliflower, or simply add it into a food processor.
  • Once grated, squeeze out all the excess water. Add salt and pepper according to taste and any other seasoning of choice.
  • Create flattened cutlets, and dip into the egg and then into the almond flour, to bind the ingredients.
  • Heat a pan with olive oil, and then cook the cutlet for 2 minutes on each side, or till nice and brown.
6. Keto Stuffed Cabbage

Ingredients:

FOR THE SAUCE:

  • 1 (14-oz.) can diced tomatoe
  • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil

FOR THE CABBAGE ROLLS:

  • 12 cabbage leaves
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 3/4 lb. ground pork
  • 1 c. riced cauliflower
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 c. chopped parsley, plus more for serving
  • Freshly ground black pepper
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