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13 Easy Appetizers That Are on the Ketotarian Diet

The ketotarian diet is trending in a major way. It’s a modification of the uber-popular ketogenic diet, but instead of requiring you to eat mass quantities of meat, it focuses on low-carb veggies (with the occasional meat, cheese and fish sprinkled in). It’s so easy to follow, you can even throw a dinner party with tons of tasty ketotarian dishes to share. Here, 13 appetizers that fit the bill.

The Ketotarian Diet Is Trending (and Here Are 15 Recipes to Try For Dinner)


Avocado Deviled Eggs

Sinfully delicious.

Chili Lime Steak Lettuce Wraps

Set up a “make your own wrap” station and have guests assemble their own.

The Classiest Cheese Balls In The Universe

Only two carbs per serving? We can get on board with that.

Mediterranean Low-carb Broccoli Salad

We want to pour this dressing on everything.

Gluten-free Cheesy Cauliflower Patties

You’d better make a double batch of these.

Brussels Sprouts Sliders

Aren’t these the cutest?

All-green Crudites Basket

Blanch the veggies to achieve this gorgeous color.

Sugar Snap Pea Salad With Chevre Ranch

Even people who hate salad will love this one.

Ketogenic Cherry Tomato Tulips

Gone in five minutes or less.

Gluten-free Cheese And Cauliflower ‘breadsticks’

Don’t forget some warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Whole Roasted Radishes

Grab some toothpicks, and we’re in business.

Bacon-wrapped Asparagus

Save room for three bundles, at least.

Cauliflower Tater Tots

Don’t be surprised if you polish off the whole plate before your guests arrive. That’s totally normal.



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Freelance Editor

From 2015-2020 Lindsay Champion held the role of Food and Wellness Director. She continues to write for PureWow as a Freelance Editor.

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