13 Low-Carb Lunch Ideas

An appealing bowl of seasoned ground beef, chopped tomatoes, black olives, and avocado, drizzled with sour cream and garnished with a lime wedge
Photo: Buckwheat Queen

Keto-friendly lunches don't have to be boring! Add a little flavor to your midday meal with these delicious, healthy, and easy low-carb lunch ideas. Whether you're in the mood for a warming wintertime soup (like this simple Low-Carb Roasted Cauliflower Soup and this Vegan Keto-Friendly Thai Yellow Curry), a light and healthy salad (this Greek Zoodle Salad is packed with Mediterranean flavors and ingredients), or a classic sandwich (try creating your deli favorites with Keto Fathead Bread, which is made with cheese, almond flour, and eggs), you'll find a new keto-friendly favorite in this collection of low-carb lunch ideas.

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Low Carb Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

Low Carb Turkey-Stuffed Peppers in a red dish
lutzflcat

Prep these low-carb stuffed peppers the night before for a wonderfully filling lunch. "Amazing," says reviewer Sasha. "My husband loved, loved, loved them. He didn't even notice he was eating KETO recipe."

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Low-Carb Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Low-Carb Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Linda T

This easy cauliflower soup is perfect for wintertime lunches. You can easily make this a vegan option by substituting vegetable broth for chicken broth.

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Low-Carb Chicken and Mushroom Soup

Low-Carb Chicken and Mushroom Soup
France C

"So delicious," raves France C. "I had leftover chicken that I didn't have any plans for and found this recipe. I eat low-carb/keto, so this was perfect! I made a half batch and the ingredient amounts were spot on ... I wouldn't change a thing!"

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Low-Carb "Tacos"

An appealing bowl of seasoned ground beef, chopped tomatoes, black olives, and avocado, drizzled with sour cream and garnished with a lime wedge
Buckwheat Queen

Looking for a low-carb option for Taco Tuesday? Try this flavorful taco salad bowl, packed with ground beef and veggies like jalapenos and avocados.

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Low-Carb Zucchini Enchiladas

Low-Carb Zucchini Enchiladas
Angela Sackett Superhotmama

Use thinly sliced zucchini instead of tortillas to make keto-friendly enchiladas. An ample amount of ancho chile powder gives this dish a smoky flavor.

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Easy Keto Korean Beef with Cauli Rice

Easy Keto Korean Beef with Cauli Rice in a brown bowl
Shawn Peters

"Try this delicious keto Korean beef with cauliflower rice," says recipe creator Fioa. "It is just so quick and easy to make and will become a family favorite! This makes the perfect weeknight meal."

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Vegan Keto-Friendly Thai Yellow Curry

Vegan Keto-Friendly Thai Yellow Curry in a blue bowl
Jennifer Ackland

What makes this delicious Thai dish — made with tofu, broccoli, and zucchini — a keto-friendly option? It's made with riced cauliflower instead of regular rice.

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Keto Fathead Bread

Keto Fathead Bread
France C

"This has been a go-to recipe for me for years," says reviewer TIFFANY. "Even people that don't follow the keto lifestyle love this bread. Highly recommend this recipe!"

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Greek Zoodle Salad

Greek Zoodle Salad
YoAdrian

Instead of eating a heavy and high-carb pasta for lunch, you can opt for this light and low-carb zoodle (zucchini noodle) salad with Greek flavors and ingredients.

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Keto Beef Egg Roll Slaw

Keto Beef Egg Roll Slaw
Big Red

This light and healthy lunch offers plenty of leeway for substitutions. For instance, you can use olive oil instead of sesame oil and ground pork instead of ground beef.

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Easy Instant Pot Keto Crack Chicken

Easy Instant Pot Keto Crack Chicken
Soup Loving Nicole

"This is one of my family's favorites," according to reviewer Diana Lomonte. "Made it once just to try, and now it's a requested staple for a special meal. Have modified it to our tastes, but is great as-is."

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Keto Fathead Pizza with Chorizo and Salsa

Keto Fathead Pizza with Chorizo and Salsa
Photo by Yoly.

Treat yourself at lunchtime with a keto-friendly personal-sized pizza. The crust is made out of cheese, which results in a surprisingly crispy and crunchy texture.

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Easy Keto Beef Tacos

Easy Keto Beef Tacos
Photo by Soup Loving Nicole.

"Plan a low-carb taco night with these irresistible, keto-friendly beef tacos made with cheese taco shells, avocados, tomatoes, and lettuce," says recipe creator Fioa.

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