Easy Keto Recipes for Beginners

Updated: Mar 23, 2026 · Published: Apr 12, 2019 by Kaeleigh Pugliese · This post may contain affiliate links ·

These Easy Keto Recipes for Beginners is a great starting place when you're trying to start a new diet and are feeling overwhelmed.

Starting a new dietary lifestyle can be intimidating. There's so much contradicting information on the internet and thousands of recipes. It can be hard to know where to begin.

A lot of the keto recipes that I've found have a long list of ingredients or specialty ingredients that really complicate things, and I know that can be difficult for a beginner. If you're just starting out and looking for something that's beginner-friendly, then these Easy Keto Recipes for Beginners is a great place to start!

1

greek shrimp salad served in bowl

Greek Shrimp Salad

This Greek Shrimp Salad is quick to prepare so it's great for a healthy and light, but also filling lunch. 10 Simple Ingredients. 15 Minutes. Low-Carb. Keto. Gluten-Free. Paleo.

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A casserole dish with chicken broccoli and rice, topped with melted cheese and stirred by hand.

Chicken Broccoli Cauliflower Rice

This ridiculously easy one pan Chicken Broccoli Cauliflower Rice recipe will become a new weeknight staple - guaranteed. 8 Ingredients. 30 Minutes. Low-Carb. Keto. Gluten-Free.

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stuffed bell peppers without rice in baking dish

Stuffed Bell Peppers Without Rice

This is our family's favorite recipe for healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers Without Rice - perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe only needs 8 fresh ingredients, along with a few herbs and spices. With a cooking time of 45 minutes in the oven, your hands-on preparation time is minimal.

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keto breakfast burrito

Keto Breakfast Burrito

This is a recipe for a simple Keto Breakfast Burrito using clean, whole foods. It only needs 7 ingredients and 10 minutes of hands-on cooking time. Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free.

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5

philly cheesesteak casserole in a baking dish

Easy Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole packs classic flavors from a traditional cheesesteak while being healthy, low-carb, and Keto friendly. Perfect to make ahead for dinner or lunch. Only 8 fresh ingredients, and ready in 40 minutes!

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Classic Green Bean Casserole with mushrooms in a white dish, ready to serve with a spoon.

Keto Green Bean Casserole

This is THE BEST easy Keto Green Bean Casserole recipe. Only 7 Fresh Ingredients and 30 Minutes needed for this healthy, made from scratch side dish. Keto. Low-Carb. Gluten-Free!

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7

avocado tomato cucumber salad in a white bowl

Avocado Tomato Cucumber Salad

A quick and easy Avocado Tomato Cucumber salad that will go with any meal. Simple ingredients, packed with flavor.

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8

Tuna Cakes stacked and plated with avocado and sriracha on top.

Tuna Cakes

Stop searching - This is the best and last Tuna Cakes recipe you'll ever need. Only 8 ingredients and 30 minutes needed. Gluten-Free. Paleo. Whole 30. Makes 12 healthy tuna patties.

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9

french onion soup in white bowl with stretchy melty cheese

French Onion Soup

A simple and easy recipe for french onion soup, which can also be used to make french dips. 10 Ingredients, 30 minutes hands-on time. Keto. Paleo.

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Avocado Tuna Melts.

Avocado Tuna Melt

Avocado Tuna Melt is a quick and simple lunch that is gluten-free and packed with flavor. A healthy twist of the classic tuna melt sandwich.

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cilantro lime cauliflower rice in bowl

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

A delicious recipe for Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice. A yummy side dish for any main meal. Only 6 ingredients and 25 minutes needed.

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12

orange chicken salad with dressing in bowl

Orange Chicken Salad

This is an easy recipe for an Orange Chicken Salad. It's very filling and perfect for a light lunch. It only needs 9 simple ingredients and you can have this salad ready in 25 minutes or less.

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Roasted Zucchini and Tomatoes

A quick and easy recipe for Roasted Zucchini and Tomatoes. A throw-together side dish that is not only healthy, but truly delicious. 8 Ingredients. 20 Minutes. Gluten-Free. Low-Carb. Keto.

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14

tandoori fish garnished and served

Tandoori Fish

This Tandoori Fish with Garlic Butter Cauliflower is a simple sheet pan recipe for an easy weeknight dinner.

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15

italian eggs in pan with wooden serving spoon

Italian Eggs

Italian Eggs are a new spin on eggs for breakfast! A quick, easy and delicious way to spruce up a low-carb keto breakfast for weekdays. 4 Ingredients. 10 Minutes. Low-Carb. Keto. Gluten-Free.

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zucchini pizza boats on baking pan

Zucchini Pizza Boats

Looking for an easy, healthy dinner that is low on carbs? These Zucchini Pizza Boats will be perfect for you! Zucchini Pizza Boats are halved zucchinis with the insides scooped out and replaced with all of your favorite pizza toppings.

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