Ideas For An Easy And Delicious Keto Lunch

2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29

Most people would agree that lunch is the most difficult meal to plan with a low-carb ketogenic diet.

Nowadays, we do not have enough time to prepare food during the busy work week. So it's time to learn the secrets to no problem preparing keto lunch and eat delicious.

In this article we will share 2 super easy and delicious ideas for keto lunchthat will help you achieve your goals.

Balsamic chicken with lemon

Necessary products: 8 boneless chicken legs; 3 tbsp. melted butter; 200 g chopped onion; 240 g grated red cabbage; 2 tbsp. ground lemon peel; 2 bay leaves; 2 tsp pink Himalayan salt; 1 tsp dried Italian spice; 1 tsp pepper; 1.5 tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 5 tbsp. olive oil

Method of preparation:

1. In a heated saucepan add 2 tbsp. butter;

2. While the butter is melting, peel and chop the onion. Prepare the lemon peel and red cabbage;

3. Add onion, cabbage and lemon peel. Stir until soft;

4. Add the chicken legs, spices and bay leaves. Stir well and cook until the chicken is browned;

5. Add the vinegar. Close the lid of the pot. Cook over high heat for 20 minutes;

6. Open the lid and stir. Add the last tablespoon of butter;

7. Sprinkle with olive oil or avocado oil.

Nutrition values: Calories: 325; Carbohydrates: 6.9 g; Protein: 29; Fat: 17.8 g;

Low carb lasagna

Necessary products: 1 tbsp. butter, coconut oil or lard; 400 g spicy Italian sausage; 425 g ricotta cheese; 2 tbsp. coconut flour; 1 whole egg; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 large clove of garlic (finely chopped); 100 g mozzarella cheese; 75 g parmesan cheese; 4 large zucchini, cut into long pieces; 470 g Marinara sauce; 1 tbsp. Italian spice; 30 g of basil.

Method of preparation:

1. Cut the zucchini and then sprinkle with sea salt. Place the salted zucchini on baking paper for 30 minutes. Then move the zucchini on new paper to get the most moisture;

2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp. oil or fat of choice at medium-high temperature. Add the sausage. After browning, remove from the heat and allow to cool;

3. Preheat the oven to 190 ° C and grease the baking tray with cooking spray or oil;

4. Add the ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, coconut flour, salt, garlic, garlic powder and black pepper in a small bowl and mix until smooth. Set aside. Add Italian spice and Marinara sauce. Mix well and set aside;

5. Arrange the sliced zucchini on the bottom of a pre-greased pan. Sprinkle the zucchini with the cheese mixture, add the Italian sausage and then add a layer of sauce. Add the remaining mozzarella and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese;

6. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and leave for 5-10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition values: Calories: 364; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Protein: 32 g; Fat: 21 g;

Have a good time!