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Top 5 Super Easy Keto Recipes for Weight Loss
Oct 2, 2018A Keto diet impacts the body into a condition of ketosis. It can be difficult to wallow through the many recipes and see which you can actually try.
Besides, you are on Keto diet where there are three main requirements that need to be met: the recipes have to be high in fat, low in carbohydrates and taste delicious. Below are five easy Keto recipes for weight loss.
Low Carb Açai Almond Butter Smoothie
Mostly, individuals go through a hard time adjusting to ketogenic diet. You might mourn the loss of your best dishes but you can enjoy your favourite smoothies, with a few simple pinches in ingredients and simple Keto smoothie recipes
Ingredients
- 1100g can sugar-free açai puree
- ¼ cup sugar-free almond milk
- ¼ of an avocado
- 3 tbsp. protein powder or collagen
- 1 tbsp. MCT oil powder or coconut oil
- ½ tsp vanilla extricate
- 1 tbsp. almond butter
- 2 drops liquid stevia
Instructions
If you are using separate 100g cans of açai puree, put the pack under lukewarm water for a three seconds until you are able to break up the puree into tiny chunks. Open the can and put the puree into the blender.
Put the other ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Add more ice cubes or water as needed.
Trickle the almond butter into the glass to make it look amazing
Enjoy and dab yourself on the back of an awesome workout smoothie.
Keto Baked Fish with Lemon Butter
For those who do not like the fish flavor, this recipe will be perfect for you. For a delicious Keto baked fish meal you can use lenient white fish like hoki, ling or grenadier. You can make this meal lively and cozy at the same time by adding fresh lemon segments and lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 150-gram white fish fillets
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lemon
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 100 grams’ butter
- 1 clump broccoli
- 1 tsp garlic paste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 220C/328F. line a baking paper into the baking dish.
Finely grind the skin of one lemon and slice half of it into tiny chunks.
Season the fish with pepper and salt Trickle with olive oil and half the grated lemon skin. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes until its falling apart and cooked.
In the microwave, steam the broccoli until it is soft for around four minutes. Drain and put aside to dry.
In the meantime, in a frying pan heat the butter over low heat until it changes golden for around four minutes. Add the remaining half lemon peel and garlic and cover for one more minute. Mix in the steamed broccoli and lemon segments.
You can now serve while hot on a bed of cauliflower mash.
Chicken Zucchini Noodle Alfredo
According to Perfect Keto, Chicken Zucchini Noodle Alfredo is a delicious low carbohydrate alternative to traditional pasta. You can add heavy cream to make it Keto friendly.
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini cut using vegetable peeler
- ½ tsp of sea salt
- 1 tbsp. avocado oil
- 15 ounces’ boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup grass-fed butter (unsalted)
- 1 tsp grated garlic
- ¾ cup organic heavy or quinoa cream
- ¼ cup fresh sliced parsley
- 7 ounces’ parmesan cheese
Instructions
Place sliced zucchini in a strainer and put the strainer over a bowl. drizzle with salt and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes.
In the meantime, heat avocado oil to medium-high heat in a big frying pan.
Place the chicken on a board and trickle on both sides with Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper and sea salt.
Add chicken to frying pan and cook over low heat until cooked through for about 10 minutes per side then remove from frying pan.
Minimize heat to medium and add butter to the pan and when it is melted scuff up the browned parts.
Add quinoa or heavy cream and bring to boil, stirring continuously. Minimize heat to medium-low.
Add parmesan and garlic and cook until the parmesan is gooey.
Stir in sliced chicken, parsley and zucchini noodles and cook for three more minutes until warmed.
You can serve after a few minutes while cool.
Garlic Herb Grilled Chicken Breast
Trimmed & toned says that you can use a few tricks and ready seasoning blend to prepare garlic herb chicken that is very delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lbs. skinless and boneless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning blend
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
Bring the chicken to room temperature by leaving it on the counter for at least 20 minutes before beginning.
Dry off the chicken breasts and coat them with olive oil.
Season them well, on both sides with pepper and salt.
Season the boneless chicken breasts with the garlic and herb seasoning blend or any other seasoning of your choice.
Turn on the grill and when it is hot, clean it and oil the grill grate.
When the grill is hot again, add the chicken and cook covered until the sides of the breasts turn white. Turn them over and rearrange them by placing the pieces that were on the hotter parts of the grill onto the cooler parts conversely.
The chicken is well cooked when the internal temperature reads 160 degrees unless the chicken was put onto the grill cold. If so, wait until the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
Let the chicken rest loosely covered by a piece of foil, for at least 15 minutes before cutting.
Artichoke Spinach Dip
You can use the recipe below and prepare your own artichoke spinach dip instead of ordering one from the restaurant.
Ingredients
- ½ cup chicken soup
- 7 ounces’ cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 9-ounce pack iced spinach
- ½ cup mayo
- 14 ounces’ pack drained and chopped artichoke hearts
- 1 teaspoon grated onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 11 ounces grated Swiss cheese
- 11 ounces grated parmesan
Instructions
Except for the Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, place all other ingredients into the instant pot.
Ensure that the outlet is covered and seal the lid. Put it on the cooker and set the time for five minutes.
Perform a manual release once the time is out.
Add the cheese into the pot and whirl until all the ingredients are gooey and melted.
You can now serve while hot with pork rinds.
Conclusion
There are so many recipes you can choose from for your Keto diet. These recipes are simple and the meals are very delicious. Keto diet requires you to stick to low carbohydrate diet for it to be successful. You can also try Keto smoothies which can be taken as breakfast or after any meal.
Sam is the medical consultant with Konscious Keto who helps healthcare and fitness businesses reach their full online potential. Sam is passionate about ketosis diet. His current focus is helping healthcare businesses create better online consulting service. He frequently writes about the latest advancements in the healthcare and fitness industry.
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