Keto Side Dishes

Do you need a delicious and easy keto side dish to pair with your main?

These more than 50 keto side dishes are all easy to make, delicious for everyone and most people won’t even notice that they are low in carbs!

What Are Keto Side Dishes?

Keto Side Dishes are a collection of simple low-carb preparations to serve as a side to your mains.

While most fish and meat-based mains are keto-friendly, it’s very frequent that side dishes are rich in carbs.

Therefore, it’s recommended to cook low-carb side dishes if you are on a ketogenic or low-carb diet.

The best Keto Side Dishes typically include the following low-carb veggies:

• Cauliflower: Cauliflower can be used to make rice, potato salad, or many other casserole and steamed side dishes.
• Cucumber: Cucumber is perfect for salads as it’s fresh and very low in carbs.
• Brussels Sprouts: While Brussels sprouts are often disliked by kids, they can be delicious when cooked with the right sauce and method.
• Cabbage: Cabbage, like many leafy vegetable is an excellent choice on a keto diet.
• Spaghetti Squash: Spaghetti Squash is one of my favorite winter veggies to make keto-friendly sides.

And of course, once you’ve made your keto side dish, try one of my keto desserts!

How To Make Keto Side Dishes

Making keto side dishes is just as simple as making regular side dishes. It’s just about knowing which ingredients to include and which not to.

Ingredients

To make a recipe like my loaded cauliflower casserole, the keto side dish by excellence, you would use:

• Cauliflower – Cauliflower is one of the lowest carb vegetables and yet it’s very filling and super versatile.
• Cream Cheese – Cream cheese is a keto-friendly dairy product that adds a welcomed thickness and texture to sauces to low carb side dish recipes.
• Heavy Cream – Heavy cream is just as keto-friendly as other cream options.
• Garlic Powder – Keto side dishes can easily be enhanced by a touch of garlic.
• Onion Powder – Onion always makes sides taste better.
• Salt
• Shredded Cheddar – All cheeses are keto-friendly.
• Chopped Dill
• Bacon Slices – There’s nothing wrong with adding a touch of meat to side dishes!

Instructions

Making a side dish like my cauliflower casserole is very straightforward.

First, you have to cut the cauliflower.

Then continue by pre-cooking the cauliflower with one of my options:

• Steamed Cauliflower
• Roasted Cauliflower
• Smoked Cauliflower

Once the cauliflower is pre-cooked, you can make the cheese sauce by combining the ingredients in a saucepan and simmering the mixture.

Finally, you just have to assemble the casserole in a large baking dish and cooking it in the oven for 20 minutes.

Storage Instructions

Keto Side Dish leftovers can always be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

You can also freeze them in freezer bags. I recommend storing them in individual portions so you don’t have to defrost an entire batch.

Reheat them in the oven for about 10 minutes, or if you prefer, for a couple of minutes in a microwave.

50+ Keto Side Dishes

Steamed Cauliflower

5 from 207 votes

This 15-minute Steamed Cauliflower recipe is the perfect light side dish for low-carb keto food lovers.

3g

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Cauliflower Potato Salad

4.93 from 267 votes

A Healthy Cauliflower Mock Potato Salad using steamed cauliflower as a low-carb swap to potatoes and a creamy yogurt sauce perfect as a keto dinner.

6g

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Keto Cucumber Salad

4.97 from 271 votes

An easy keto summer salad with crunchy cucumber slices and creamy sour cream dill lemon dressing.

4.2g

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Keto Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

4.94 from 418 votes

A creamy keto cauliflower side dish or light dinner with 5.7g of net carbs per serving

5.3g

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Keto Caprese Salad

5 from 205 votes

This Keto Caprese Salad is an easy side dish for a light keto dinner or with grilled meat.

4.9g

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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

4.99 from 255 votes

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara is a keto pasta meal made with a handful of simple ingredients for a flavorsome keto dinner with only 4.5 grams of net carbs.

4.5g

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Keto Roasted Cauliflower

5 from 56 votes

Keto Roasted Cauliflower is one of the easiest side dishes that delivers fantastic taste and flavors. You can roast cauliflower florets in under 20 minutes, so it's a quick, easy, and healthy dinner to add to your weekly meal rotation.

3.8g

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Keto Rice

4.99 from 265 votes

An easy 3-ingredient Keto Rice recipe perfect as a keto side dish to meat, fish, or curry.

2.3g

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Keto Cauliflower Fritters

4.91 from 98 votes

Healthy Gluten-Free Keto Cauliflower Fritters. An easy and tasty 4-ingredient crispy fritter recipe perfect as a clean eating meal on its own or to fill keto burger buns.

1.3g

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Air Fryer Green Beans

5 from 149 votes

This Air Fryer Green Beans are crispy delicious side dish ready in less than 15 minutes!

4.9g

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Keto Zucchini Casserole

4.91 from 583 votes

This Keto Zucchini Casserole is a cheesy keto dinner or side dish full of healthy low-carb vegetables and sour cream for only 6.6g of net carbs.

6.6g

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Keto Pizza Bites

4.99 from 251 votes

Keto Pizza Bites are easy keto appetizers for game food night or a delicious savory snack for a quick pizza fix!

1.4g

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Roasted Rutabaga Recipe

5 from 77 votes

This Roasted Rutabaga Recipe is an easy low-carb side dish that tastes like real potatoes minus the carbs. Plus, these crispy rutabaga cubes are also gluten-free and vegan.

7.5g

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Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

4.98 from 258 votes

This Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is a low-carb version of the popular Mac and cheese pasta made with cauliflower florets.

5.2g

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Roasted Zucchini

5 from 22 votes

This Roasted Zucchini recipe is an easy side dish recipe packed with summer flavors. Plus, it's low-carb, vegan, and gluten-free, so the whole family can enjoy it.

3.8g

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Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Sauce

4.99 from 369 votes

Roasted Brussels sprouts with mustard sauce. Crispy baked Brussels sprouts covered with a creamy shallots mustard sauce.

6.5g

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Keto Buffalo Cauliflower

5 from 274 votes

A low-carb version of the traditional Buffalo cauliflower recipe made with almond flour.

4.9g

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Spinach Omelette

5 from 182 votes

An easy cheesy Spinach Omelette recipe, perfect as a high-protein breakfast.

1.2g

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Keto French Fries with Rutabaga

4.97 from 278 votes

Oven-baked keto French Fries with Rutabaga. A low-carb healthy French fries alternative recipe to regular fries.

6.2g

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Coconut Cauliflower Rice

4.99 from 257 votes

An easy 4-ingredient Coconut Cauliflower rice for a low-carb Asian style side dish.

2.8g

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Oven-Roasted Brussel Sprouts

5 from 185 votes

These Oven-Roasted Brussel Sprouts are a 30-minute recipe for a delicious side dish to any meal.

7.8g

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Deviled Egg Salad

4.99 from 180 votes

This Deviled Egg Salad is a high-protein egg salad with crunchy vegetables and a creamy mayonnaise paprika dressing.

2.4g

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French Green Beans

4.97 from 320 votes

Authentic French Green Bean recipe from sauteed in olive oils with almonds, shallots, garlic, and deglazed with lemon juice. An easy side dish for any occasion. Dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and low-carb.

4.7g

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Smoked Cauliflower

4.94 from 290 votes

A tender smoked whole cauliflower with a crusty smoked layer and soft cauliflower flesh, perfect as a healthy low-carb side dish or light dinner. This smoked cauliflower recipe works with charcoal barbecues, electric barbecues, and even in your oven! It's also vegan, gluten-free, and keto-approved.

3.7g

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Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

5 from 64 votes

This Mashed Cauliflower Recipe is perfect than mashed potatoes, it's truly creamy and a perfect healthy side dish.

1.8g

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Greek Salad Recipe

4.98 from 38 votes

This Greek Salad Recipe is the easiest refreshing Mediterranean salad with crunchy vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and tangy red wine salad dressing. You only need 15 minutes to make this salad recipe!

4.3g

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Oven-Roasted Whole Cauliflower Head

5 from 29 votes

This Whole Roasted Cauliflower recipe is an easy, healthy side dish. Plus, this cauliflower recipe is low-carb and vegan-friendly, so you can share it with the whole family.

7.4g

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Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts

4.99 from 155 votes

This Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts are crispy Brussel sprouts served with a sweet and sour sticky Chinese sauce famous in Chinese restaurant

12.6g

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Egg White Omelette

5 from 2 votes

This Egg White Omelette is a delicious high-protein breakfast for refueling after a workout or simply feeling full for the day. Plus, this egg white omelette takes under 10 minutes to prepare, so you can easily whip up this healthy breakfast every morning.

7.8g

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Keto Caprese Salad

5 from 205 votes

This Keto Caprese Salad is an easy side dish for a light keto dinner or with grilled meat.

4.9g

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Air Fryer Zucchini

5 from 185 votes

This Air Fryer Zucchini recipe is the easiest healthy side dish for any meal. Plus, it's ready in 15 minutes and it's vegan-friendly.

9g

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Ratatouille Recipe

5 from 174 votes

This easy Ratatouille recipe is the easiest French dinner. A delicious summer vegetable stew with Mediterranean flavors, perfect as a vegetarian side dish or light dinner.

5.6g

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Cottage Cheese Salad

5 from 159 votes

This healthy high protein Cottage Cheese Salad is a delicious low-carb side dish for a summer barbecue.

5.7g

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Omelette Recipe

5 from 21 votes

This classic omelette recipe is an easy 3-egg omelette for an easy, high-protein single-serve breakfast ready in 10 minutes. If you love eggs for breakfast, this is the best omelette to start the day and feel full for hours.

22g

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Sauteed Eggplant

5 from 20 votes

Learn how to turn eggplant into the best side dish this summer with this sauteed eggplant recipe. You will make everyone fall in love with these soft, tender, and caramelized pieces of pan-fried eggplant at your next BBQ party.

7.7g

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Bok Choy Stir fry

5 from 28 votes

This Bok Choy Stir Fry recipe is an easy 10-minute veggie stir fry, perfect as a side dish to any Asian meal. Plus, this recipe is also low-carb, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly.

6.1g

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Asian Brussel Sprouts

5 from 218 votes

This Asian Brussel Sprouts recipe is made with roasted brussels sprouts and covered with a sticky sweet Asian soy sauce.

4.7g

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Zucchini Noodles With Pesto

4.99 from 342 votes

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto are delicious low-carb pesto zoodles made of spiralized zucchini in a creamy almond milk pesto sauce.

4.2g

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Zaalouk (Moroccan Eggplant Dip)

5 from 23 votes

This one-pan Zaalouk recipe is the most easy flavorsome Moroccan eggplant dip for bread or a side to a Moroccan dish.

5.3g

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Soufflé Omelette

5 from 13 votes

This Soufflé Omelette is the perfect weekend breakfast, a light, fluffy omelette with crispy edges and filled with herbs and cheese. This healthy breakfast is packed with protein to keep you full for hours and takes under 15 minutes to make.

2.5g

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Cucumber Yogurt Salad

4.93 from 27 votes

This Cucumber Yogurt Salad is a refreshing, healthy summer salad perfect as a side or light meal or to fill pita bread for a tasty sandwich

4.2g

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Asian Cucumber Salad

5 from 64 votes

This Asian Cucumber Salad is an easy 15-minute crunchy cucumber salad with a spicy soy dressing. It's the perfect side dish for any Chinese or Asian dinner.

2.8g

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Cranberry Chicken Salad

4.98 from 81 votes

This Cranberry Chicken Salad is an easy low-carb chicken salad perfect as a light lunch or to fill sandwiches or wraps.

3.3g

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Cucumber Avocado Salad

5 from 231 votes

This healthy Cucumber Avocado Salad is ready in 15 minutes and that is also vegan-friendly.

4.2g

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Keto Green Bean Casserole

4.93 from 467 votes

A delicious keto holiday casserole with crunchy green beans, creamy mushroom sauce and crispy onions.

7.2g

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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

5 from 271 votes

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus is an easy side dish baked in the oven to share with friends and family.

0.5g

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Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

4.97 from 414 votes

This Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole with broccoli is the easiest comforting family keto dinner for chicken lovers with only 2.8 grams of net carbs.

2.8g

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Keto Zucchini Fries

4.96 from 413 votes

These Keto Zucchini Fries are crispy fries made with zucchinis, rolled in keto-friendly batter, and cooked in the oven.

3.3g

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Zucchini Pizza Casserole

4.93 from 479 votes

This delicious Zucchini Pizza Casserole with no crust, ground beef, and zucchini slices is a simple pizza bake that can feed the whole family in under 30 minutes.

6.5g

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Keto Chicken Salad with Avocado

4.99 from 363 votes

A delicious summer keto chicken salad with melt-in-your-mouth avocado, crunchy bacon, and moist shredded chicken.

3g

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Keto Zucchini Casserole

4.91 from 583 votes

This Keto Zucchini Casserole is a cheesy keto dinner or side dish full of healthy low-carb vegetables and sour cream for only 6.6g of net carbs.

6.6g

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Keto Pumpkin Soup

4.99 from 255 votes

An easy creamy keto pumpkin soup recipe to enjoy all the fall pumpkin flavors with minimal carbs.

6.8g

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50+ Delicious Keto Side Dish Recipes

5.3gNet Carbs

Do you need an easy, healthy keto side dish to accompany your keto main or BBQ meat? The more than 50 delicious side dishes in this post will definitely save you! Make the best keto side dish!

Author: Carine Claudepierre

Prep: 20 minutes mins

Cook: 35 minutes mins

Total: 55 minutes mins

Yield: 8 servings (1/2 cup)

Serving Size: 1 serve

Nutrition Snapshot

Net Carbs 5.3g

Fat 26.1g

Protein 17.6g

Calories 326.8kcal

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Ingredients

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• ▢ 1 large Cauliflower Head cut into bite size florets

Cheese Sauce

• ▢ 9 oz Cream Cheese
• ▢ ½ cup Heavy Cream
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or 3 fresh garlic cloves, crushed
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Salt
• ▢ 2 cups Shredded Cheddar divided
• ▢ ¼ cup Chopped Dill
• ▢ 9 oz Bacon Slices chopped into bite size pieces, about 6 slices

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) Grease a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
• Cut the cauliflower head into bite-size florets, you should have about 1.8 lb/800g of small florets.
• Place the cauliflower florets into a steamer basket and place the basket into a large pot with 2 inches of water at the bottom. Steam the cauliflower for 8 minutes until fork tender.
• Drain the cooked cauliflower florets and set aside 10 minutes to steam out.
• Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce.
• In a large pot (can be the one you used to steam the cauliflower), fry the bacon pieces for 2-3 minutes. Set aside 1/3 cup of cooked bacon in a bowl (you will use this to add on top of the casserole later).
• Stir in heavy cream, cubes of cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, and simmer the sauce over low/medium heat until cream cheese is melted and sauce is thick and creamy.
• Remove from heat, stir in fresh chopped dill, half shredded cheddar (1 cup).
• Stir in the cooked cauliflower florets until evenly coated with the cheese sauce.
• Transfer the cheesy cauliflower florets into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
• Top the casserole with the remaining crispy bacon and shredded cheese.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, switching to grill mode for 3-4 minutes if needed to grill cheese on top.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with extra fresh dill if desired.
• Serve immediately as a main dish or low carb side dish to grilled meat/fish.

Storage

• Store up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
• Can be frozen in an airtight container. Defrost in the fridge the day before and rewarm in the microwave or saucepan.

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Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serve

Yield: 8 servings (1/2 cup)

Serving: 1serveCalories: 326.8kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 7.3g (2%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Net Carbs: 5.3gProtein: 17.6g (35%)Fat: 26.1g (40%)Saturated Fat: 15.5g (97%)Cholesterol: 81.2mg (27%)Sodium: 1085.6mg (47%)Potassium: 381.4mg (11%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 936.9IU (19%)Vitamin C: 48.9mg (59%)Calcium: 263.1mg (26%)Iron: 0.7mg (4%)