Looking for Keto Recipes? On the ketogenic diet, carbohydrate consumption is extremely reduced. As they are a source of energy, the body starts looking for another fuel. And that’s when he starts using fat in place of carbs. Therefore, foods rich in fat are plentiful on the menu. Now that you know a little about the diet, check out recipes to try at home:
Breakfast
Phony Macaroni and Cheese
1 lb. tofu, firm – well-drained *
2 cups cheddar cheese
2 eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper – to taste
onion and garlic – to taste
nutmeg – to taste
dry mustard – to taste
cayenne – to taste
*Make sure you use the firmest tofu available for this recipe. You may also want to be
generous with the spices and use some extra sharp cheese to liven up the normally bland
flavor of tofu.
Drain tofu well, making sure to squeeze out all extra moisture, and slice into small pieces
(use a French fry cutter or equivalent for consistent sizes). In a separate bowl, mix
together eggs, cream and cheese. Stir tofu pieces into mixture and add seasonings as
desired. Transfer mixture to a casserole dish or greased pie plate and bake at 375 for 30 –
45 minutes or until golden brown.
Yields 4 servings
Total Net carbs: 2.6 grams per serving
Lunch
Bacon Cheeseburger
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
4 oz. cheddar cheese
4 oz. mozzarella cheese
4 slices bacon
garlic powder, salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 350
Precook bacon in conventional oven or microwave. When cooked, crumble bacon and set
aside as toppings. In a large skillet, brown ground beef and drain remaining fat. Mix in
egg, cheddar, garlic power, salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a glass casserole dish and
top with mozzarella. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Top with bacon crumbles.
Yields 3 servings
Total net carbs : 2 grams per serving
Dinner
Low Carb Deep Dish Quiche Pizza
4 ounces cream cheese
Three eggs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 cups shredded Italian cheese (mozzarella, romano, parm mix – or your choice)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella
20 slices pepperoni
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In mixing bowl, beat together the eggs and cream cheese
until smooth. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan and spices. Pour 2 cups cheese into a
nonstick, 13×9 inch baking pan or equivalent. Add egg mixture on top of cheese and
blend together so that cheese is suspended in the mixture and not concentrated at the
bottom of the pan. Bake in oven approximately 30 minutes and then briefly remove pan
to add on layers of mozzarella and pepperoni. Return to oven for 10 more minutes or
until dish is bubbly and brown.
Yields 4 servings
Total Net carbs: 6 grams per serving
Total Net carbs for Day 1 based on a single serving per meal: 10.6 grams
