The 33 Best Keto Lunches For People Following A Low-Carb Plan

Who said salads can't be satisfying? Packed with flavor from punchy Gorgonzola, roasted tomatoes and red onion, and a shallot-Dijon dressing, this is a lunch worth savoring.

Recipe: Steak Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Simple and elegant, sometimes a classic omelette hits the spot. Made with just a handful of basic ingredients, it's easy to pull together whenever the hunger pangs hit.

Recipe: French Omelette

It's everyone's favorite Costco food court flavor combo, minus the carbs. Bake up a batch at the beginning of the week for several days of easy lunches.

Recipe: Bacon Ranch Chicken Bake

We aren't kidding about loaded–this salad is packed with all of your high-protein, low-carb faves, like bacon, hard-boiled eggs, cheddar cheese, and roasted cauliflower. A creamy lemon-mustard dressing ties everything together. The best part? With no lettuce, this salad won't be wilted come lunch time. 

Recipe: Loaded Summer Cauliflower Salad

No wrap? No problem! Tender beef is loaded with sautéed peppers and onions and melty Provolone for a flavorful and filling lunch.

Recipe: Cheesesteak Roll-Ups

This three-ingredient "bread" couldn't be easier to make. Load it up with your favorite deli meats, cheeses, and sauces for the sandwich of your dreams.

Recipe: Cloud Bread

You can make this with pre-riced cauliflower, but I personally love chopping up my own so I can toss a few chunkier pieces into my "mac" and cheese. Warning: You can easily eat a whole head of cauliflower with this recipe. 

Recipe: Keto Bacon Cauliflower “Mac” ‘N’ Cheese

Cancel your lunch plans — this is the most delicious flatbread I've ever tried, and there's no way it won't seduce you, too. Even better, the recipe can be adapted to serve as a pizza crust, chips, or breadsticks. With this recipe bookmarked, you'll never want to go back to normal flatbread again. 

Recipe: Keto-Friendly Flatbread

This recipe is as easy as adding salsa verde to browned chicken thighs and topping it with sliced avocados. Serve with sour cream and a few spoonfuls of salsa for even more flavor.

Recipe: Salsa-Braised Chicken with Avocado

This recipe combines almond flour, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, and a large egg to create a soft and fluffy bread that's flavorful, moist, and low-carb. The best part is, it cooks in just 90 seconds in your microwave. 

Recipe: 90-Second Keto Bread

Every time I make pesto, I always think, why don't I do that more often? It's easy, comes together with few ingredients, and makes everything taste amazing. Try it in this chicken and zucchini noodles recipe for a start.

Recipe: Chicken Pesto and Zucchini “Pasta”

Who knew that one of my favorite go-to dishes is actually keto-friendly? Pro tip: Make extra and save it for lunch tomorrow. You'll be glad you did.

Recipe: Pan-Fried Salmon

To achieve the ultimate fluffy omelet, make sure to really pull your sleeves up and whisk the egg whites until they look like gentle, fluffy white clouds. To speed up the process, you can also use a hand mixer on low speed. 

Recipe: Super Fluffy Omelet

I love spaghetti squash because it's mildly nutty but not overpowering in flavor. It's also got a fun and stringy texture that makes me feel like I'm carving out a pumpkin. 

Recipe: Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash 

This cheesy chicken bake is smothered in pesto and topped with fresh tomato slices. If you're particularly hungry, try pairing it with a keto-friendly side dish like a bacon Brussels sprouts salad, creamed kale, or stuffed mushrooms.

Recipe: Pesto Chicken Bake

For many people who are trying out a more keto-friendly nutritional plan, eating gourmet cuts of meat is one of the biggest perks. Eat as-is, or slice it up for a hearty salad topping or a steak sandwich (with keto-friendly flatbread, of course).

Recipe: Gourmet Rib Eye Steak

It's crunchy, it's nutty, it's filled with protein, and it's absolutely delicious! I love this recipe because it reminds me there are a thousand and one ways to make and enjoy tofu. To ensure that yours remains low-carb, remember to use a low-carb panko (breadcrumb) substitute, like almond meal or pork rinds. And instead of noodles, use zoodles or your favorite noodle substitute.

Recipe: Pumpkin-Seed-Crusted Tofu with Poached Eggs 

This scrumptious dish is called "shaking beef" because of how vigorously chefs shake their woks to ensure each cube of beef is cooked to perfection. For even better results, don't overcrowd the wok with too much meat at one time. Serve with cauliflower rice for a perfect low-carb meal. 

Recipe: Vietnamese Shaking Beef

Make sure to use a spoon — not a knife — to dig out the avocado pits!

Recipe: Keto Caprese Avocado Bowls

This airtight storage method means you get to mix your cobb salad without lettuce flying all over your kitchen. 

Recipe: Chicken Cobb Salad

Ninety-nine percent of the reason I eat pizza is so I can have a crunchy, filling base to eat loads of cheese. This cauliflower crust — made with cauliflower, Parmesan cheese, and eggs — gets the job done pretty perfectly. 

Recipe: Cauliflower Pizza with Greek Yogurt Pesto & Grilled Veggies 

Refrigerate for the full 30 minutes, or even longer, to make sure the shape holds up in the oven. Trust me, the wait will be worth it when you're in cheesy biscuit heaven. 

Recipe: Low-Carb Gluten-Free Cheese Bread

These jerk chicken wings get the job done. Anytime I make this recipe, I make sure to make a double batch of the dry ingredient mix to use as a quick rub on chicken later. 

Recipe: Jerk Chicken Wings

If you like eggs as much as I do, you'll be thrilled by this sandwich, which basically replaces English muffins with eggs. All you need are five more ingredients to complete the recipe. 

Recipe: Keto Breakfast Sandwiches

This recipe has it all: protein, vegetables, and a killer seasoning mix you can make with spices you have at home. Plus, it's all cooked in a piece of parchment paper that keeps the flavor (and mess) in. 

Recipe: One-Pan Chicken Fajita

This stir-fry provides the perfect sauce and base for a personalizable lunch. Want more crunch? Add some sliced bell peppers or sliced almonds. Some more spice? Add chili flakes or chili oil. More umami flavor? Add a few drops of fish sauce. And the list goes on and on. What would I do without you, humble stir-fry?

Recipe: Ginger Mushroom Shrimp Stir-fry

For proof that roasting any vegetable makes it taste 100 times better, you need look no further than Brussels sprouts. Here, they're roasted using fatty bacon, not olive oil, and the result really is as delicious as it sounds. 

Recipe: Bacon-wrapped Brussels Sprouts

You'll be on island time with this flavorful recipe.

Recipe: Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowls

With eight net carbohydrates per cup, spaghetti squash fits into a keto diet in moderation. So squash those cravings!

Recipe: Spaghetti Squash Boats with Spicy Sausage

The secret ingredient in this creative vegan chili recipe? Dark chocolate.

Recipe: No Bean Chili

Basically a grown-up Lunchables. More fun box ideas here.

Recipe: Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups