celery Archives - The Best Keto Recipes Low Carb Made Easy Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:05:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 158091747 Cauliflower Soup https://thebestketorecipes.com/cauliflower-soup/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://thebestketorecipes.com/?p=9706 Indulge in this warm, comforting Cauliflower Soup for a wholesome, satisfying meal. It balances health and flavor perfectly in just a few simple steps! It can be difficult to balance between a healthy meal and comfort food with a rich, creamy flavor. This Cauliflower Soup walks that line perfectly! A delicious, comforting soup that isContinue Reading

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Indulge in this warm, comforting Cauliflower Soup for a wholesome, satisfying meal. It balances health and flavor perfectly in just a few simple steps!

close up of cauliflower soup in black dutch oven

It can be difficult to balance between a healthy meal and comfort food with a rich, creamy flavor. This Cauliflower Soup walks that line perfectly! A delicious, comforting soup that is packed full of flavorful veggies, the roasted garlic and onion provides a hint of sweet and savory flavor that pairs really well with the flavor and creaminess of the soup base.

With 6 servings, this recipe is perfect for a large family dinner. It freezes well so it is great for you meal preppers too. Make it ahead of time and store in the fridge to serve later in the week or freeze it for up to 3 months!

What You Will Love About this Recipe

  • Easy. This recipe requires common, pantry staples that are relatively inexpensive. It only requires a few simple steps and the step-by-step instructions below make it even easier!
  • Healthy. Packed full of vegetables, this delicious soup is perfect when in need of a comfort food that is healthy too!
  • Great for Meal Prep. This recipe freezes well and provides 6 servings. Make it ahead of time and freeze it for up to 3 months.

Recipe Ingredients

cauliflower soup ingredients on a white background

Here is a quick overview of what you’ll need for this recipe. Find exact measurements at the bottom of the page in the printable recipe card.

  • Vegetables: cauliflower florets or large head cauliflower, yellow onion (sliced), garlic (peeled), carrots (shredded), celery stalks (diced)
  • Avocado oil: any neutral oil, such as olive oil will work but we like the rich flavor of avocado oil for this recipe
  • Unsalted butter: Part of the base for the soup. If you only have salted butter, you may not need to add any additional salt
  • Low-sodium vegetable broth: choosing a high-quality vegetable stock makes a noticeable difference in the flavor quality
  • Fresh thyme leaves: this will be used in the recipe and for garnish so be sure to save a bit for the garnish
  • Spices: salt and black pepper
  • Shredded cheddar cheese: A good sharp cheese is delicious, but something like Colby jack will also work well if you don’t like cheddar cheese
  • Heavy cream: Gives the soup a smooth, creamy texture

How to Make Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Aside from the ingredients listed above, you will need a baking sheet, Dutch oven or large pot, as well as a cutting board and knife. I’ve documented each step so you can easily make this at home! Follow this step-by-step guide to easily make this Cauliflower Soup! Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page for the exact measurements. 

Roast the vegetables

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Then place the cauliflower florets, sliced onion, and peeled garlic in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and toss with the avocado oil. Roast the vegetables for 30-35 minutes, until the cauliflower is becoming golden brown and softened. Set aside. 

Saute the carrots and celery

When the vegetables are just about done roasting, heat the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the shredded carrots and diced celery and saute until tender, about 2-3 minutes.

Simmer

Add the roasted vegetables, vegetable broth, fresh thyme, salt and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then allow to simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. You may need to reduce the heat as it cooks.

Blend the soup

Remove the pot from heat and blend the soup with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. 

Add the cheese and heavy cream

Return the soup back to the pot and stir in the cheese and heavy cream. Heat again over medium heat until warmed through. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with more thyme leaves, salt and pepper to taste and serve!

Serve

You could serve this Cauliflower Soup as a stand alone dish. However, there are several great side dish options that pair perfectly with this soup recipe. Here are some of our favorites:

  • Keto Dinner Rolls– This homemade low carb dinner roll recipe is the perfect addition to your dinner table and only takes 30 minutes.
  • Cranberry Apple Kale Salad– The ultimate Fall salad! Packed with crisp apples, sweet dried cranberries and salty nuts this is the perfect healthy salad recipe! 
  • Keto Cheddar Garlic Biscuits– A delicious low carb Red Lobster Biscuit copycat! Only 2 net carbs each and loaded with flavor! 
  • Broccoli Salad with Bacon– This Broccoli Salad with Bacon is the perfect quick and easy side dish! This keto salad has about 4 net carbs per serving and is always a crowd pleaser!
  • Rosemary Garlic Dinner Rolls– These rolls are great for keto, gluten free holiday dinners and addictive enough you will want them all year long!
cauliflower soup being spooned out of dutch oven

Storage and Reheating Instructions

  • Reheating Instructions: To reheat, my preferred choice is heating on low on the stovetop. Stirring intermittently. To reheat from frozen, allow to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. 
  • Refrigerator Storage: Allow to cool completely. Then, you can store this soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. We like to store leftovers in single serving containers so we can just grab and go!
  • Freezer Storage: This cauliflower soup freezes well. After allowing to cool completely, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. This recipe provides 6 servings so we prefer to store in multiple containers so we don’t have to thaw it all at once.

Cauliflower Soup FAQ

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, this recipe is gluten free if prepared as described. Ensure your choice of broth is gluten free.

Can I freeze this recipe?

Yes! First, allow to cool completely. Then place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Do I have to roast the onion and garlic?

No, roasting the onion and garlic isn’t a necessity. However, we do believe it creates a more flavorful soup.

Can I add protein?

Sure, this recipe would be great with cooked, chopped bacon or ham.

Is this recipe low carb?

Yes, you can find the complete nutrition information below the recipe including calories, carbohydrates, protein and fiber.

Other Low Carb Soup Recipes

Yield: 6

Cauliflower Soup

close up of cauliflower soup in black dutch oven

Indulge in this warm, comforting Cauliflower Soup for a wholesome, satisfying meal. It balances health and flavor perfectly in just a few simple steps!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs cauliflower florets
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper 
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • More fresh thyme for garnish 

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 
    2. Place the cauliflower florets, sliced onion, and peeled garlic in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and toss with the avocado oil. Roast the vegetables for 30-35 minutes, until the cauliflower is becoming golden brown and softened. Set aside. 
    3. When the vegetables are just about done roasting, heat the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the shredded carrots and diced celery and saute until tender, about 2-3 minutes.
    4. Add the roasted vegetables, vegetable broth, fresh thyme, salt and pepper to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then allow to simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. 
    5. Remove the pot from heat, and blend the soup with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. 
    6. Return the soup back to the pot and stir in the cheese and heavy cream. Heat again over medium heat until warmed through. Garnish with more thyme leaves, and serve!

Notes

  • This soup is creamy and really delicious! It pairs great with sandwiches, wraps, and salads. 
  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
  • The roasted onion and garlic make for a slightly sweet and savory soup! You don’t have to roast them but I think it makes the flavor better. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1 1/4 cup

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 302Total Fat: 22.6gCholesterol: 40.7mgSodium: 657.9mgCarbohydrates: 15.9gNet Carbohydrates: 11.8gFiber: 4.1gSugar: 5.3gProtein: 13.1g

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Turkey Soup https://thebestketorecipes.com/turkey-soup/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://thebestketorecipes.com/?p=9516 This delicious Turkey Soup is healthy, easy, and low-carb comfort food you’ll love! This soup recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey or chicken for a light dinner that is easy to freeze for later! Turkey Soup Recipe Well, folks, the Thanksgiving feast is over, and you’re left with a fridge fullContinue Reading

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This delicious Turkey Soup is healthy, easy, and low-carb comfort food you’ll love! This soup recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey or chicken for a light dinner that is easy to freeze for later!

dairy-free turkey soup in a bowl with a lemon wedge

Turkey Soup Recipe

Well, folks, the Thanksgiving feast is over, and you’re left with a fridge full of leftovers that’s starting to resemble a culinary jigsaw puzzle. What’s a turkey-loving hero to do? Fear not, for the answer lies in the unsung hero of post-Thanksgiving meals: turkey soup! It’s the soup that’s so good; even the turkey wishes it could be in it.

Think of it as the turkey’s encore performance, a star-studded sequel that takes those leftover turkey bits and turns them into a belly-warming masterpiece. It’s like a cozy hug in a bowl, and it’s here to save you from the dreaded turkey fatigue. So, grab your ladle and prepare for a journey into the land of comfort food, where leftovers become legends and flavor is the name of the game!

Why you’ll love it:

  • Easy – This recipe comes together in just __ minutes, and it’s a good soup for beginners! You do temper the eggs (a neat skill to learn), but it’s not a complicated process.
  • Healthy – This recipe is low in calories, fat, and carbs for a delicious, healthy meal! Even though it’s incredibly creamy, it includes no dairy, gluten, or nuts. It works with the keto, low-carb, whole30, and paleo diets.
  • Uses leftover turkey – We love having this soup after holidays to use up the leftover turkey in the fridge! It’s an easy, inexpensive way to reduce waste and make the most of holiday sales.
a spoonful of keto turkey soup over a full bowl

Leftover Turkey Soup Ingredients

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need for this recipe. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the printable recipe card with exact measurements.

  • Olive oil – Feel free to swap this with your preferred cooking oil of choice.
  • Onion, Celery, Carrots, and Garlic – You can chop your onion, celery, and carrots up to a week in advance to help cut down your prep time! Jarred minced garlic can speed things up as well. Feel free to use frozen chopped veggies–Just add a minute or so to the first step.
  • Cooked turkey – This can be holiday leftovers or freshly cooked. You can use smoked, air fried, roasted, or slow cooker turkey. Dark meat adds a bit more fat but stays nice and juicy.
  • Broth or stock – Store-bought chicken broth is fine, but feel free to make your own stock to save money and add more flavor. If you cooked a full turkey for the holidays, use that carcass to create your own broth! It’s a great way to reduce waste that also adds loads of flavor.
  • Eggs – These are used to thicken the soup and add a delicious creaminess. I’ve not tried any egg substitutes in this recipe.
  • Lemon juice – This brightens the flavor and shouldn’t be skipped! Store-bought is fine, though freshly squeezed has more flavor.
  • Fresh dill, Salt, and Pepper – Added for flavor, feel free to adjust for your own taste preferences.

For this recipe, you’ll also need a large pot or Dutch oven, a mixing bowl, a whisk, and a stovetop or hot plate.

How to Make Turkey Soup with Leftovers

This wholesome, delicious soup comes together easily. Here’s a quick step-by-step guide for this easy keto dinner.

Saute veggies

Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, then add in olive oil. Pour in the chopped onion, celery, carrots, and garlic, then saute for 4-5 minutes. Stir occasionally until the vegetables have softened and the garlic is fragrant.

Simmer

Add the cooked, seasoned turkey and the broth into the pot and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

Temper eggs

In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and lemon juice together. Scoop 1/2 cup of the hot broth out of the soup and very slowly pour it into the egg and lemon mixture while you continue whisking. This process allows the eggs to slowly warm up, preventing them from cooking too quickly and turning into scrambled eggs. Repeat this two more times until you have 1 1/2 cups of broth mixed into the lemon and egg mixture.

Stir together

Once the eggs have been tempered, slowly pour them into the soup pot with the chicken and veggies, stirring as you pour. Serve the soup immediately with fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Add lemon wedges for a nice additional hit of acidity.

a full ladle of turkey soup with carrots, celery, onions, and tempered eggs

How to serve turkey soup

I love garnishing this soup with some fresh chopped dill and cracked pepper. You can add croutons (to stay keto, cut and toast a chaffle) if you love a little crunch. See this post for more keto soup toppers and garnishes! We love to stretch the meal further by starting with an Instant Pot Artichoke appetizer, then serving salad and keto dinner rolls with the soup.

More keto sides to serve with soup:

Store

Allow soup to cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days. Pouring leftovers into individual-sized containers is great for grab-and-go lunch packing! If you don’t have time or access for reheating, pack some in this thermos, and it’ll stay hot all day long! For offices, this little electric lunch box is super convenient!

Freeze

Allow soup to completely cool, then transfer to a freezer bag or container. Make sure to leave enough room for the soup to expand as it freezes, or your container may burst! This soup is best eaten within 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Reheat

You can easily reheat this soup in the microwave or in a pot on the stove.

  • Microwave – Reheat in 1-minute increments at 50% power, then stir between each blast. Consider covering with a paper towel to prevent splatters.
  • Stovetop – Pour soup into a pot over medium low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed throughout.

Soup may thicken up in the fridge. You can always thin out the soup a bit with a splash of broth.

If you love this easy dinner idea, check out these soup recipes!

  • Buffalo Chicken Soup – All the great flavors of your favorite wings but with the comforting vibe of a soup! This healthy recipe is easy, quick, and still low-carb.
  • Beef & Cabbage Soup – This is a super hearty soup that will fill you up without all the carbs or dairy of other soups. Each bowl has about 6 net carbs and works great as a leftover lunch.
  • Keto Chicken Soup – This simple soup is a lot like the classic noodle soup but made low-carb. Carrots are used for that comforting vibe, but each bowl still is under 9 net carbs.
  • Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken Soup – Talk about SUPER creamy! This soup is so flavorful and will be everyone’s new favorite. It’s like a jalapeno popper in a soup!
  • Creamy Tomato Soup with Sausage and Spinach – This soup is so loaded with delicious ingredients, there’s something for everyone! It’s the perfect healthy recipe you can have ready in 30 minutes!

Want more? Check out this great list of keto soup recipes or this post for keto soup toppers and garnishes!

This delicious Turkey Soup is healthy, easy, and low-carb comfort food you'll love! This soup recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey or chicken for a light dinner that is easy to freeze for later!

Turkey Soup FAQs

How do you make soup creamy without dairy?

Adding tempered eggs to your soup is a great way to thicken it and make it creamy without a bit of dairy! Simply add small amounts of the hot broth to the eggs as you whisk, allowing their temperature to slowly rise. This helps turn them into a deliciously creamy soup instead of scrambled eggs!

Do you have to temper eggs before adding them to soup?

Yes, this is an essential step that does require patience, but it’s so worth it. If you skip this step and add the eggs directly to the soup, you will have a brothy turkey soup with bits of scrambled eggs all throughout.

What’s the best part of a turkey to use in a soup?

You can use any cooked meat from the turkey in this soup! To reduce waste, you can make a stock/broth from the turkey carcass, then use that in this soup.

Yield: 6 servings

Easy Turkey Soup Recipe

This delicious Turkey Soup is healthy, easy, and low-carb comfort food you'll love! This soup recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey or chicken for a light dinner that is easy to freeze for later!

This delicious Turkey Soup is healthy, easy, and low-carb comfort food you'll love! This soup recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey or chicken for a light dinner that is easy to freeze for later!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked turkey (usually about 1-1.25 pounds)
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill for serving
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic and saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions have softened.
  2. Add the cooked, seasoned turkey and the broth, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring the broth to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and lemon juice together. Scoop 1/2 cup of the hot broth out of the soup and very slowly pour it into the egg and lemon mixture as you whisk. This tempers the eggs and ensures you do not have tiny bits of scrambled eggs in your soup.
  4. Continue this three times until you have incorporated 1 1/2 cups of broth with the eggs.
  5. Once the eggs have been tempered, slowly pour them into the soup pot with the chicken and veggies, stirring as you do this.
  6. Serve the soup immediately with fresh dill, salt, and pepper to taste and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information:


Amount Per Serving: Calories: 243Total Fat: 9.3gCholesterol: 212.9mgSodium: 730.2mgCarbohydrates: 8.1gNet Carbohydrates: 8.4gFiber: 1.7gSugar: 3.3gProtein: 31g

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Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps https://thebestketorecipes.com/buffalo-chicken-lettuce-wraps/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://thebestketorecipes.com/?p=8217 These easy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps make the best low-carb lunch or dinner! This super flavorful recipe is naturally keto-friendly, gluten-free, healthy, and easy to make ahead of time. Keto Lettuce Wraps with Buffalo Chicken This delicious Buffalo Chicken Wrap recipe is going to be your new favorite go-to meal! It tastes as good asContinue Reading

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These easy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps make the best low-carb lunch or dinner! This super flavorful recipe is naturally keto-friendly, gluten-free, healthy, and easy to make ahead of time.

These easy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps make the best low-carb lunch! This super flavorful recipe is naturally keto-friendly, gluten-free, healthy, and easy to make ahead of time.

Keto Lettuce Wraps with Buffalo Chicken

This delicious Buffalo Chicken Wrap recipe is going to be your new favorite go-to meal! It tastes as good as a basket full of your favorite wings slathered in sauce, but it’s actually a perfectly healthy meal prep recipe you can feel good eating. You can easily double or triple this recipe to feed a crowd, and it’s a great lunchtime potluck recipe!

You can quickly make these on a busy weeknight for dinner, and they make great leftover lunches! Whether you choose to warm up the chicken or eat it cold, this is a healthy meal that satisfies all your salty, spicy food cravings.

buffalo chicken lettuce wrap ingredients

Ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need for this recipe. For exact measurements, keep scrolling down to the printable recipe card.

  • Ground chicken – You can often find ground chicken on sale, so this can be an excellent inexpensive meal! The texture keeps buffalo chicken salad nice and juicy instead of dried out. Feel free to swap with ground turkey if you prefer.
  • Celery, Carrots – These pair perfectly with the ranch and buffalo sauce! This also helps stretch the chicken further, makes the dish more filling, and adds loads of nutrients to the meal.
  • Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning packet – Such an easy way of seasoning! It also has thickening ingredients that help keep the sauce creamy and rich. Feel free to use a store brand version if you like that better.
  • Chicken broth or water, Cream cheese, Buffalo sauce – These create a deliciously flavorful sauce! Homemade chicken stock adds more flavor than water, but water will work in a pinch. Softened, room temperature cream cheese melts into a smoother consistency, so remember to take it out of the fridge ahead of time.
  • Bleu cheese crumbles – The perfect cheese to pair with buffalo sauce! The tangy flavor cuts through the sauce and works well with the ranch seasoning, too.
  • Butter lettuce – This is a natural choice for lettuce cups because they already form the perfect size cup for filling! There’s a good crunch and mild flavor that goes with everything as well.
  • Optional garnish: Green onions, celery, shredded carrots, additional ranch dressing

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These easy chicken lettuce wraps are simple to throw together. Here’s a step-by-step guide for making this chicken meal prep recipe.

Brown the chicken & sauté veggies

Heat a large, greased skillet to medium heat. Brown the ground chicken, breaking it up into bite-sized pieces as it cooks. Drain off any grease, then add in the celery and carrots. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Season & simmer

Add the ranch seasoning packet to the skillet and stir in the broth or water. Continue stirring until seasonings are well incorporated. Cook for 4-5 minutes while the liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally to prevent things from sticking.

Add creamy sauce

In a small bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese and buffalo sauce, stirring until smooth. If it’s difficult to stir out the clumps, microwave in 15-second increments to help soften and smooth it out. Pour this buffalo sauce mixture into the skillet and toss to coat. Spoon into lettuce wraps and top with bleu cheese as well as green onions, shredded carrots, and extra ranch.

Serve

These tasty Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are great with crunchy keto chips (or these Ranch Zucchini Chips to add a little more nutrition). Sides you can eat with your hands always win when pairing with lettuce wraps… Think Keto Fries, Crispy Green Bean Fries, or Baked Zucchini Fries for easy low-carb recipes you can dip. If you like ranch but want more spice, try this Jalapeno Ranch Dip instead!

More great low-carb sides you could pair with lettuce wraps:

These easy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps make the best low-carb lunch or dinner! This super flavorful recipe is naturally keto-friendly, gluten-free, healthy, and easy to make ahead of time.

Storing & Reheating

This recipe is best stored in the fridge in an airtight container WITHOUT the lettuce wraps. When kept separate, the buffalo chicken filling can last up to 4 days. If you store them together, the moisture in the filling will ruin the lettuce wraps within a day. To keep lettuce fresh, store with a few paper towels to soak up moisture that could wilt the leaves.

To reheat, transfer the chicken filling to a microwave-safe dish and heat on 50% power for 45-60 second increments, stirring between each blast. This helps ensure the center gets hot without overheating the cream cheese mixture. If you don’t have a microwave, simply transfer back to the skillet and heat (covered with lid) on low, stirring occasionally.

Can you freeze lettuce wraps?

The crisp butter lettuce leaves cannot survive the freezing and defrosting process, so it’s not recommended to freeze these. However, you could freeze the chicken filling. Simply scoop into a freezer-safe container and enjoy within 3 months for the best flavor and texture. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge and give a good stir before reheating. Sometimes the texture of cream cheese can change a bit after freezing/thawing, so make sure to stir well.

If you love these chicken lettuce wraps, you’ll love these other keto wrap ideas:

  • Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps – These are very similar but with a delicious mix of Asian inspired flavors! So easy to make ahead of time and great scooped onto celery and cucumbers slices, too!
  • Turkey Wrap – This one is super easy and no cooking necessary! Instead of wrapping everything up in lettuce, a tasty cheese wrap holds everything together.
  • Thai Chicken Collard Wrap – Blanched collard greens make durable burrito-style wraps that are super healthy! This is a big favorite in our house, and the dipping sauce is unbelievable.
  • Chicken Bacon Wrap – If you enjoy keto tortillas, this TikTok-inspired recipe will work great for you! This creative wrap is folded and seared in a skillet for a delicious twist.
  • Keto Italian Lettuce Wrap – This is another no-cook wrap, but it works best with super crunchy lettuce like Iceberg or Romaine!
These easy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps make the best low-carb lunch or dinner! This super flavorful recipe is naturally keto-friendly, gluten-free, healthy, and easy to make ahead of time.

Lettuce Wraps FAQs

What’s the best lettuce for lettuce wraps?

This depends on your personal preference and the type of wrap you want. To hold this buffalo chicken salad, butter lettuce is perfect because it’s already the correct shape! If you want a more hotdog-style meal, romaine lettuce is great. When you want to roll up fillings as if the lettuce was a tortilla, blanched collard greens are perfect.

How do you make wraps keto?

Most wraps can be made keto by simply swapping out a tortilla with a low-carb substitute like lettuce, cheese, homemade Zucchini Tortillas, or even keto-friendly store-bought tortillas. Make sure to leave out high-carb foods like beans, hummus, or sugar-filled dressings, and you should be good to go!

Is buffalo sauce keto?

Yes, MOST brands of buffalo sauce are low in carbs and don’t include added sugars! Double check the label, but this is one flavor you can generally trust to lower in carbs (versus traditional barbecue sauce that does include added sugar).

Yield: 4 servings (2 wraps each)

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These easy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps make the best low-carb lunch! This super flavorful recipe is naturally keto-friendly, gluten-free, healthy, and easy to make ahead of time.

These easy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps make the best low-carb lunch or dinner! This super flavorful recipe is naturally keto-friendly, gluten-free, healthy, and easy to make ahead of time.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 (1 ounce) Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning packet
  • 1/3 cup water or chicken broth
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/4 cup bleu cheese crumbles
  • 1 large head of butter lettuce
  • Garnish with chopped green onions, celery, shredded carrots, and
  • additional Ranch dressing if desired

Instructions

  1. Heat a large, greased skillet to medium heat. Brown the ground
    chicken and drain off any grease.
  2. Add the celery and carrots and sauté 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the Ranch seasoning and water, stir well to incorporate the seasonings. Allow the mixture to cook, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes until the liquid has evaporated.
  4. 4. In a small bowl combine the softened cream cheese and buffalo sauce and stir until smooth. (You may need to microwave the mixture in 15-second increments until the mixture is smooth)
  5. Pour the buffalo sauce mixture into the skillet and toss to coat.
  6. Serve the buffalo chicken mixture in butter lettuce wraps and sprinkle with the Bleu cheese crumbles. Garnish with chopped green onions, celery, shredded carrots, and additional ranch if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

2 wraps

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 245Total Fat: 16.1gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 227.2mgCarbohydrates: 3.2gNet Carbohydrates: 2.4gFiber: 0.8gSugar: 1.8gProtein: 22.4g

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Keto Tuna Salad https://thebestketorecipes.com/keto-tuna-salad/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:00:49 +0000 https://thebestketorecipes.com/?p=6144 This easy Keto Tuna Salad is the perfect no-cook low-carb meal! Inexpensive, quick, and just 1.8 net carbs per serving. Keto Tuna Salad This Keto Tuna Salad is the perfect low carb lunch! This recipe is quick, easy, requires no cooking and is naturally low carb. You can enjoy a generous serving for only 1.8Continue Reading

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This easy Keto Tuna Salad is the perfect no-cook low-carb meal! Inexpensive, quick, and just 1.8 net carbs per serving.

This easy Keto Tuna Salad is the perfect no-cook low-carb meal! Inexpensive, quick, and just 1.8 net carbs per serving.

Keto Tuna Salad

This Keto Tuna Salad is the perfect low carb lunch! This recipe is quick, easy, requires no cooking and is naturally low carb. You can enjoy a generous serving for only 1.8 net carbs! Tuna Salad is one of those nostalgic meals that comes together in a flash but is always still so perfectly delicious. This Keto Tuna Salad is a low carb twist on a classic! Tuna is a great option because it is naturally low calorie, low carb and full of protein- it also tends to be inexpensive, which is always a bonus!

I made this Keto Tuna Salad with a bit of a twist- I added a variety of herbs to give this salad a ton of flavor! This Tuna Salad is made with the more traditional veggies- celery and red onion- and then we add the seasoning! I love the unique flavor of this tuna- it’s got more of an Italian blend of herbs. It really compliments the fish and vegetables perfectly and makes for a meal that has a great depth of flavor but is still super simple.

This easy Keto Tuna Salad is the perfect no-cook low-carb meal! Inexpensive, quick, and just 1.8 net carbs per serving.

Ingredients in Healthy Tuna Salad

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Keto Tuna Salad. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

  • Tuna, mayonnaise
  • Celery, red onion, dill pickle relish
  • Lemon juice, mustard
  • Chives, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, thyme

This Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich is the perfect keto comfort food. Cheesy, full of protein, and under 7 net carbs! This easy Keto Tuna Salad is the perfect no-cook low-carb meal! Inexpensive, quick, and just 1.8 net carbs per serving.

How do I make this easy Tuna Salad?

All you need for this recipe is a mixing bowl! Combine your ingredients in your bowl and mix well. I recommend allowing the tuna salad to chill for at least 3o minutes before serving. And that’s it! This keto recipe comes together so quickly and easily, you’ll find yourself making it again and again!

How to Store this Keto Tuna Salad

To store this recipe, just keep in the fridge in a plastic or glass container with an airtight lid. This Tuna Salad will stay fresh for up to five days.

This easy Keto Tuna Salad is the perfect no-cook low-carb meal! Inexpensive, quick, and just 1.8 net carbs per serving.

What should I serve with this healthy Tuna Salad recipe?

There are so many great things you could pair with this tuna! Try Keto Lunch Skewers, Keto Stuffed Peppers, Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Peppers, Pizza Pinwheels or Italian Pinwheels! This would also go great served over a Simple Arugula Salad or just over a bed of simple greens. Pack Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, Lemon Poppyseed Bars or Keto Cake Mix Cookies for dessert!

Is this easy Tuna Salad good for keto meal prep?

Yes, this is a great recipe for keto meal prep! Since tuna contains so much protein, it’s always a great choice for any meal. But I especially enjoy it for lunch! Prepare your keto Tuna Salad over your weekend and store in your favorite meal prep containers. Pack with Air Fryer Green Beans or Air Fryer Asparagus for an easy, healthy and delicious meal that will keep you full!

This easy Keto Tuna Salad is the perfect no-cook low-carb meal! Inexpensive, quick, and just 1.8 net carbs per serving. This easy Keto Tuna Salad is the perfect no-cook low-carb meal! Inexpensive, quick, and just 1.8 net carbs per serving.

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Yield: 4 servings (about 1/3 cup each)

Keto Tuna Salad

This easy Keto Tuna Salad is the perfect no-cook low-carb meal! Inexpensive, quick, and just 1.8 net carbs per serving.

This easy Keto Tuna Salad is the perfect no-cook low-carb meal! Inexpensive, quick, and just 1.8 net carbs per serving.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 11-ounce package of tuna
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1/2 tablespoon chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients until well combined. For the best texture, chill for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

about 1/3 cup

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 237Total Fat: 16.1gCholesterol: 40.4mgSodium: 699.7mgCarbohydrates: 2.2gNet Carbohydrates: 1.8gFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.4gProtein: 18.8g
 

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Cabbage and Sausage Soup https://thebestketorecipes.com/cabbage-and-sausage-soup/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:00:06 +0000 https://thebestketorecipes.com/?p=6093 This Cabbage and Sausage Soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly night! This soup is rich, comforting and about 5 net carbs a bowl! Cabbage and Sausage Soup It’s starting to cool down, so that means soup season is starting! This Cabbage and Sausage Soup is going to be exactly whatContinue Reading

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This Cabbage and Sausage Soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly night! This soup is rich, comforting and about 5 net carbs a bowl!

This Cabbage and Sausage Soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly night! This soup is rich, comforting and about 5 net carbs a bowl!

Cabbage and Sausage Soup

It’s starting to cool down, so that means soup season is starting! This Cabbage and Sausage Soup is going to be exactly what you’re going to be craving all fall and winter long! Smoked sausage is combined with chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots and cabbage to make a veggie packed soup that is low in carbs but high in flavor! You’re going to add in onion and garlic powder, paprika and oregano to give this soup a rich, herby flavor with minimal effort.

This cabbage soup has a large serving of both protein and fiber, so it will keep you full. There’s a large serving of vegetables in each bowl, so you can really feel good about feeding this to your family! And the best part about this meal- it’s the perfect weeknight soup!

This meal all cooks in one pot and is ready in only 20 minutes. So you can have this on the table in no time! This recipe is also great for making ahead of time or for keto meal prep!

This Cabbage and Sausage Soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly night! This soup is rich, comforting and about 5 net carbs a bowl!

Ingredients in Cabbage Soup

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Cabbage and Sausage Soup. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

  • Smoked sausage- you could also use turkey, chicken, or andouille sausage
  • Onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots, cabbage- chopped
  • Broth- vegetable, beef or chicken
  • Minced garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano

How do I make this Cabbage Soup recipe?

This smoked sausage soup is ready in only 20 minutes with 3 simple steps!

  1. Heat a dutch oven (or large pot) to medium heat and brown your sausage.
  2. Add the minced garlic, onion, celery, bell pepper and carrots. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the broth, cabbage and spices. Simmer soup for 10-15 minutes and top with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
This Cabbage and Sausage Soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly night! This soup is rich, comforting and about 5 net carbs a bowl! This Cabbage and Sausage Soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly night! This soup is rich, comforting and about 5 net carbs a bowl!

Tips for the best Cabbage and Sausage Soup

  • To make this recipe even faster, prep everything before hand! Chop up your sausage and veggies so that when you’re ready to cook, all you need to do is pop everything into your dutch oven!
  • If you only have a large pot, that will work fine for this recipe. You may have to brown your sausage in stages, so that you can be sure you’re getting a good browning on all sides.
  • If you wanted to use a different type of sausage, that would work fine! I also think this recipe would be good with ground beef or pork.
This Cabbage and Sausage Soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly night! This soup is rich, comforting and about 5 net carbs a bowl! This Cabbage and Sausage Soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly night! This soup is rich, comforting and about 5 net carbs a bowl!

What should I serve with Sausage Soup?

One of the wonderful things about this soup is that it’s so filling- the large amount of veggies and protein will do that! But if you wanted to add some sides, I think Cheddar Garlic Keto Biscuits or Rosemary Garlic Keto Dinner Rolls would be delicious, but check out my list of Keto Bread Recipes for more yummy low carb bread recipes! You could also add a Keto Soup Topper to your sausage soup! 

How to Store and Reheat Soup

To store this soup, allow to cool and transfer to a plastic or glass container with an airtight lid and store in the fridge. This soup will stay fresh for up to five days. To reheat, you can either microwave in 30 second increments until hot enough for you, or on low heat on the stovetop.

Can I freeze this Cabbage and Sausage Soup?

Yes, you can! Allow this soup to cool completely and add to a freezer bag- I recommend using these bag rack holders to make the process much smoother. Lay on a sheet pan and allow the bags to freeze laying flat, so the bags will be easier to store. Once frozen, remove from the sheet pan. To heat from frozen, allow to thaw in the fridge overnight and then warm on the stove top. Do not refreeze.

This Cabbage and Sausage Soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly night! This soup is rich, comforting and about 5 net carbs a bowl!

Is this good for meal prep?

I love this recipe for meal prep. Simply prepare ahead of time and store in a microwave safe container so you can warm it up anywhere. This soup is hearty and filling and will keep you feeling full and satisfied!

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Yield: 8

Cabbage and Sausage Soup

This Cabbage and Sausage Soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly night! This soup is rich, comforting and about 5 net carbs a bowl!

This Cabbage and Sausage Soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly night! This soup is rich, comforting and about 5 net carbs a bowl!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 3/4 cup carrots, chopped
  • 3-4 cups cabbage, chopped
  • 32 ounces broth (vegetable, beef or chicken)
  • 2 teaspoons EACH onion and garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon EACH paprika and oregano

Instructions

  1. Heat a dutch oven or large pot to medium heat. Add the sliced sausage to the skillet, stirring occasionally until browned. (Optional: If you wish to remove some of the oil from the skillet use paper towels to blot the sausage and remove as much oil as desired.)
  2. Add the garlic, onion, celery, bell pepper and carrots. Saute the vegetables, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the broth, chopped cabbage and spices. Allow the soup to simmer (not boil) 10-15 minutes.
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1 1/4 cups

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 206Total Fat: 15.2gSodium: 482mgCarbohydrates: 7.7gNet Carbohydrates: 5.5gFiber: 2.2gSugar: 3.6gProtein: 9.4g

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