Low-carb & keto
side dishes

Vibrant veggies take center stage on your plate as you cut way back on ordinary starches like rice, potatoes and pasta. Savor these flavorful side dishes, each with added fat. So tasty. So satisfying. Discover low-carb classics like coleslaw and buttery cabbage. Or, look for edgier gourmet options like creamy lemon green beans. Deliciousness awaits!

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Baked Cauliflower Parmesan - Delicious Low-Carb Side Dish

Our top recipes with the #1 keto veggie — cauliflower

Recipe collection Here you’ll find the inspiration you need to prepare a healthy and heavenly side dish with cauliflower. This super veggie is exceptionally versatile and can be turned into everything from a pizza crust to a creamy, buttery caulimash.

Broc’n’cheese: a healthy green favorite for the whole family

Recipe Vintage broccoli wisdom: the kids will ask for seconds if your recipe includes plenty of butter and cheese! Sign on for melt-in-your-mouth tasty when you serve up this time-tested side dish.

Are you on keto?

Then you might be a little bit confused with the fact that most of our side dishes are marked as moderate or liberal low carb (yellow or orange ball).

The answer is that the strictness of the recipe is not only defined by the amount of carbs but also by the balance between fat and protein. So, in practice, a “moderate” side dish, together with a “normal” portion of protein of your liking and a generous dollop of sauce or flavored butter (fat) will most likely become a delicious keto meal.

So feel free to indulge in all of our side dishes and combine them with your favorite meats and condiments for the perfect keto meal.

Top 30 side dishes

Top 5 must-have keto ingredients for savory sides

“Cole crops”: Cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens and kale are all high in nutrients (especially vitamin C) and low in carbs. Incredible versatile veggies that every low-carber should have in their fridge.
Zucchini: Also very versatile. Cut it in half, spoon out the seeds and fill with your favorite toppings or spiralize the zucchini to turn it into “zoodles“. Or why not cut it into cubes to make a low-carb “potato salad“?
Mushrooms: Great flavor and meat-like consistency. Delicious to fill with cheese and bake in the oven or fry together with butter and garlic. Also add protein and are high in potassium.
Cheese: Takes veggies to another level. Use a strong and salty cheese like goat cheese, parmesan or blue cheese to give the side dish a punch of flavour and richness.
Butter: Definitely a must-have. Everything gets better with butter, right?

Fried Cabbage with Crispy Bacon and Butter

Recipes that will make you love cabbage

Recipe collection Cabbage is King and we will prove it to you. You can use it instead of rice, pasta and potatoes in a number of ways and it’s usually cheap, too. These recipes will inspire you to be creative with your cabbage.

Vegetables – the best and the worst

Guide What low-carb vegetables are good to eat on a low-carb or keto diet? There’s a very simple rule but like any rule it is not perfect, so have a look at this visual food guide to learn more.

Our favorite sauces, dips and dressings

Recipe collection A really great keto condiment will add both fat and flavor to your dish. We offer you everything from flavored butters to ranch dressing, guacamole, sugar-free BBQ sauce and more.

Videos

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By – Updated January 9, 2021

Low-carb & keto
side dishes

Our top recipes with the #1 keto veggie — cauliflower

Broc’n’cheese: a healthy green favorite for the whole family

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