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
The classic Tunisian dish shakshuka is a humble, satisfying one-pot meal of eggs in a long-simmered tomato and pepper sauce. We swapped out the red sauce for a fresh, vibrant mix of greens. For an easy one-pot keto meal, we chose savory Swiss chard and tender baby spinach. First, we cooked the sliced chard stems;
Grilled portobello burgers are a great vegetarian alternative to traditional meats, but they can easily fall flat. Though the grill adds delicious char, plain grilled mushrooms can be boring. We wanted boldly flavored grilled portobello burgers that were easy to make. The first thing to do was marinate our mushrooms in olive oil and red
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
