If you've found success through the Keto diet, you want to stick with it as long as you can. No one wants to go through keto flu more than they have to. And yet, during the holidays, it's impossible to celebrate without compromising on carbs.
Or is it?
Below, find our favorite low-carb, keto-friendly Christmas recipes. These delicious recipes are all either naturally near zero net carbs, or we've found ways to help make them lower carb. And the best part is: they're delicious. So you can enjoy the holidays, feast alongside the family, with recipes you'll all love, and still stick to your weight-management goals. It's a Christmas miracle!
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1
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
These flavorful ribs are broiled, then braised until they're supremely tender.
Get the recipe for Red Wine Braised Short Ribs.
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2
Roast Pork Loin with Fennel
If you're looking for something carve-able, this pork loin makes a decadent centerpiece dish. Use a keto-friendly bread to make the croutons, or skip them and use a keto-friendly vegetable, such as cauliflower.
Get the recipe for Roast Pork Loin with Fennel.
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3
Sweet-and-Sour Onions
Baby onions are a classic Christmas Dinner side dish. This version skips the flour in a cream sauce, for a simple glaze. The recipe calls for just 2 tablespoons of sugar, divided into 8 servings, so it's not much. But a keto alternative, such as monk fruit, will ensure you stay in ketosis, if you're worried.
Get the recipe for Sweet-and-Sour Onions.
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4
Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Dressing
This salad is packed with flavor from pecans, warm bacon, and plenty of shaved Brussels sprouts.
There are about 7 grams of carbs in the called-for apple cider, which divided into at least 4 servings, shouldn't threaten your ketosis. But you can also make a cider alternative out of apple-flavored tea.
Get the recipe for Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Dressing.
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5
Baked Fresh Ham with Herbes de Provence
Typical cured Christmas hams are far too sugary-sweet to be keto-friendly, but this fresh ham packs in tons of savory flavor thanks to a combo of thyme, tarragon, rosemary, and lavender. It'll perfume the house with delicious aromas!
Get the recipe.
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6
Little Gem Lettuce with Mixed Seed Sprinkle
Lest you think everything on the table has to be super heavy, give this crunchy salad a try! The rich dressing is made from full-fat yogurt and mayo, and a crunchy topping of mixed seeds makes it extra tasty!
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7
Braised Beef with Tomatoes and Onions
If beef is more to your liking, skip the roast, which can turn out dry, and try this saucy braised number. Keto-friendly tomatoes and onions, as well as plenty of herbs keep it low-carb and delicious.
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8
Steamed Artichokes with Smoked Paprika Aioli
Is there anything more elegant than steamed artichokes? Here, an absolutely to-die-for garlic sauce adds a ton of flavor, and keeps the carbs at bay.
Get the recipe.
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9
Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin
Yes, you'll want to include vegetables in your dinner spread—but be careful which ones you choose. Broccoli and cauliflower are both keto friendly, especially when you load them up with cheesy, creamy goodness. Just be sure to use a keto-friendly flour substitute, like almond flour.
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10
Herbed Cheese Ball
Your appetizer table needs this cheese ball packed with flavorful herbs and coated in crunchy pine nuts.
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11
Easiest Salt-and-Pepper Turkey
If you're the kind of household that loves a good Christmas turkey, then you're in luck: The holiday's centerpiece dish is keto-friendly as-is! This simple recipe gets plenty of flavor—and extra crispy skin—from lots of butter and a generous dash of salt.
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12
Salt-and-Pepper Charred Green Beans
You won't believe how flavorful these green beans are with just a little bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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13
Garlic Butter Mushrooms
This rich, garlicky side dish is an easy addition to the holiday table. And it's so packed with flavor that you may want to make extra—so your non-keto family and friends won't take it all.
Get the recipe at Sweet Tea and Thyme.
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14
Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Parmesan
This is one of two different Brussels sprouts recipes we're recommending, because they're both so different, and both so good! Here, generously crisped sprouts are paired with bacon and cheese, then dressed in a delicious aioli sauce.
Get the recipe at Cooks with Soul.
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15
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
This cheesy, creamy casserole-like dish is even ooier, and even more packed with fat and protein, keeping it squarely keto-friendly. You may need extra helpings of both dishes to decide which one is better.
Get the recipe at Cafe Delites.
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16
Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic, Sour Cream, and Parmesan
Mashed potatoes may be off the table, but that doesn't mean you need to miss out! This mashed cauliflower is packed with butter, Parm, and sour cream, so it's got all the flavors you love most.
Get the recipe at Cafe Delites.
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17
Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
These three-ingredient spears are elegant, delicious, and a great low-carb way to round out your Christmas plate.
Get the recipe at SkinnyTaste.
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18
Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic and Oil
Flavorful and nutritious, this high-fiber green adds lots of flavor without the carbs.
Get the recipe at SkinnyTaste.
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19
Ratatouille
This rich stewed veggie dish is an ideal Christmas side: It can be made easily ahead of time, and easily brightens any plate.
Get the recipe at Belly Full.
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20
Keto Chocolate Fat Bomb
No, you don't have to skip dessert. This rich, creamy, chocolate dessert is similar to ice cream, but not quite as sweet. Enjoy it as a post-dinner treat, and celebrate keeping to your plan!
Get the recipe at Simply LaKita.