Let’s face it: Eating bacon, chicken and cheese at every meal sounds great in theory, but in reality, it gets old. So we’re loving the ketotarian diet, a glorious fusion between keto and vegetarian—it focuses on low-carb veggies while allowing meat and cheese in moderation. And the best news? It’s not as tough to pull off as you’d think. Here, 14 side dishes that fit the bill.
14 Ketotarian Side Dishes That Are Totally on Your Diet
Slow-cooker Garlic-herb Mashed Cauliflower
Yeah, we’re having seconds.
Whole30 Broccoli Salad
One word: yum.
Korean-style Popcorn Cauliflower
…Or just make it the main and eat the whole pot.
Keto Dinner Rolls
Best news: You can still eat bread.
Zucchini With Greek Yogurt Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce
Pull out that spiralizer.
Easy Cold Roast Vegetable Salad With Feta And Balsamic Dressing
Make this ahead for simple weeknight sides.
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Game day-ready.
Gluten-free Cheese And Cauliflower ‘breadsticks’
Dipped in marinara sauce, of course.
Cacio E Pepe Brussels Sprouts
We don’t want to play favorites, but…OK, we’re playing favorites.
Easy Avocado Caprese Salad
Aren’t these adorable?
Easy Garlic Roasted Bok Choy
This low-maintenance side roasts in the oven while you prep your main dish.
Keto Guacamole Burger Bites
Cool if we have fourths?
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
Crunchy, sweet, salty…basically everything we love. (Thanks, Coterie member Liz Falcigno.)
Chrissy Teigen’s Garlicky Cauliflower ‘rice’
Throw out the takeout menu.