The very words mashed potatoes make you feel comforted, do they? But their high carb content, which is what makes them soothing and delicious, is also what makes them unavailable for the keto diet. No matter; you will not miss them because at the test kitchen, we’ve developed a recipe to replace mashed potatoes with […]
Cauliflower has become a popular low-carb replacement for foods like pizza crust, but this shape-shifter of a vegetable can even approximate cooked white rice surprisingly well, providing a neutral flavored companion to all sorts of dishes. Perfectly suited to the keto diet, it pairs well with recipes like our Seared Tuna Sushi Bowl (this page)
Broccoli rabe is another delicious vegetable that works well with keto eating plans because its complex, nuanced flavor makes it a great low-carb side to serve with rich, hearty meat preparations. Most recipes call for blanching and shocking the green before cooking in order to tame its bitterness—a fussy method that washes out its distinctive
Broccoli, high in fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium, is also low in carbs, making it just right for keto eating. We love this versatile vegetable in stir-fries and in salads like this one, which pairs beautifully with chicken or meat. To heighten its flavor, we roasted thick-cut broccoli, using high heat and a
Finding vegetables to eat on a keto diet can be challenging, but asparagus is a no-brainer. Low in carbs, asparagus has other healthy properties—it’s high in fiber, folate, and antioxidants and has an anti inflammatory benefits. Best of all, it tastes great in this no-fuss, quick side dish. To avoid overcooking the asparagus, we started
A richly comforting bowl of cheesy, creamy noodles oddly seemed like it might be out of the scope of the keto diet, because of the pasta. We tried subbing no-carb shirataki noodles for regular pasta to make a simple cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper) pasta; this failed spectacularly, becoming a watery, cheesy mess. We
Humble cauliflower gets a major upgrade when it’s cut into thick slabs, deeply browned, and served with a pungent, vibrant chimichurri. This is the perfect dish for anyone looking for a break from meat. The cauliflower is hearty, flavorful, and satisfying. For perfectly cooked cauliflower steaks, we opted for two cooking methods—steaming and roasting in
It’s a commonly held belief that those on the keto diet can’t enjoy are really full plate of vegetables. With this simple but mouth wateringly satisfying dish, we dispel that idea for good. The most keto-friendly of all vegetables is broccoli rabe—a full pound contains less than 2 grams of net carbs. So naturally we
We worked hard at developing a keto pizza crust that would be crisp on the outside and chewy within, truly satisfying to bite into. Then we wanted to find an easy way to turn the crust into a complete pizza or flatbread with minimal effort. Tomato sauces are often spread on pizza crusts before other
The best falafel are moist, tender, and packed with flavor, with a satisfyingly crunchy crust. They are traditionally made with chickpeas, with flour to bind everything together. This wouldn’t work for keto, naturally. Most keto versions of falafel use cauliflower but we were disappointed by the soggy, distinctly vegetal fritters cauliflower produced. Someone suggested mushrooms
