You’ve been wanting to start a low carb or keto plan but figuring out what you can eat can be a challenge! Finding easy low carb recipes isn’t the issue, it’s figuring out what to cook day in and day out without getting bored with the same foods.
We’re giving you our top list of 50 free keto meals for beginners, most of are from our recipe website and some are from other food sites.
Best Keto Recipes for Beginners
We compiled 50 easy low carb recipes that can easily be a 7+ day low carb or Keto Diet meal plan, featuring a mix of breakfast, lunch, and dinners. Or just use this list as inspiration when you aren’t sure what to cook.
We sometimes double the recipes to have lunch or dinner leftovers, or you can freeze some of it to have a ready to go meal later on.
Free keto beginner recipes make life easier!
We’re a huge fan of doubling recipes when we make them so we don’t have to be in the kitchen every day. By meal prepping in advance, makes it easier to assemble meals instead of having to cook regular meals.
Whether you’re looking for meatless keto breakfast ideas that don’t involve eggs or bacon, easy lunch bento box ideas, or easy keto dinners that can be made in 30 minutes or less, we have 21 cheap AND easy keto recipes for you!
Easy Keto Dinners
Chicken green chile casserole
Simple casseroles are literally some of the easiest recipes to get started with. Not only are they quick to put together, but they’re also a favorite with families, and make delicious leftovers for lunch or another dinner.
This low carb green chili casserole is the most popular casserole recipe on our site. Just start with a rotisserie chicken and it cooks in just 20 minutes!
Crockpot Sausage and Peppers
If you’re missing the flavors of pizza and want to make our crockpot Italian sausage and peppers! It’s big on flavor, just uses a few ingredients, and is my personal favorite website recipe.
Crack Slaw (Egg Roll in a Bowl)
If you haven’t yet tried egg roll in a bowl aka crack slaw, you’re in for a huge treat. It’s basically a deconstructed egg roll in a bowl that only takes 15 minutes to cook!
Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
Making Philly cheesesteak casserole has never been more delicious and easier than this 30 minute stovetop recipe. You won’t even miss the bun.
Crack Chicken Recipe
An easy crack chicken recipe in a slow cooker that’s so delicious, it’s addictive!
Made with flavors of chicken bacon ranch, you can serve it as a casserole, a dip, or on a keto friendly bun.
Shrimp Zoodles with Pesto
When you’re craving a seafood dinner and want it on the table fast, this quick keto meal on the stovetop includes just a bag of shrimp, zucchini noodles, and store bought or homemade pesto sauce. Another 30 minute meal!
Shrimp Zucchini Noodles with Pesto by Whole Lotta Yum
Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas
Our popular baked low carb chicken enchiladas made with shredded chicken, red enchilada sauce, cheddar cheese, and low carb tortillas like Mission brand. Feel free to use any brand you prefer.
White Chicken Chili
Our white chicken chili recipe without beans is perfect comfort food in a bowl on a chilly night.
Low Carb Sausage and Veggies
Baking sausages with roasted vegetables is one of our go-to weekly easy keto meals. There are a ton of sausage varieties on the market that only have 1 net carb per serving! Our favorites are either the chicken varieties from Trader Joes or Adele’s brands at most major grocery stores.
You can easily swap a variety of low carb vegetables depending on what you have in your fridge. This is another great way to use up the odd bits and pieces of unused vegetables you have leftover from other recipes. This also works great with uncooked bratwurst.
Sheet pan sausage and veggies in the oven by Whole Lotta Yum
Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast by Whole Lotta Yum or try this crockpot keto shredded pork for variety.
Keto Taco Pie
Did anyone else grow up with the Bisquick taco pie for dinner like I did?? That was a favorite recipe as a kid and this keto taco pie recipe is a much healthier take.
You won’t even miss the crust in this delicious and easy crustless taco pie.
Crustless taco pie by Whole Lotta Yum
Keto Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Bowls
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Hamburger Green Bean Casserole
Chicken Divan Casserole
Fish Taco Bowl
Keto Stuffed Peppers
Keto Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Tuna Stuffed Peppers
Chicken Fajita Bake
3 Ingredient Mexican Shredded Chicken
Instant Pot Keto Chili
Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
