Sometimes there just isn't enough time to run out and grab a healthy low carb meal during the workday, or the options are limited and that can get really boring really quick. For those reasons, I love prepping lunches and dinners ahead of time as much as possible to save time. It's one less thing to worry about every day if you just dedicate some time once or twice a week to the task. When I prep my meals for the week, I look for delicious meals that are easy, quick and convenient. I have gathered together my favorite, easy, keto lunch recipes that you can easily make ahead of time and bring to work.
One of my favorite ways to save time during meal prep is to make casseroles because you can get more meals out of one dish. Casseroles are usually made in big 9×13 baking dishes which is enough for almost an entire week of lunches! A lot of these casserole recipes also freeze really well so, if you don't feel like eating the same lunch every day, you can freeze half of the casserole and then take it out for lunches within the next few weeks. I've included some of my favorite casseroles on this list for you to try. They are a great, make-ahead low carb option (and lots of them are perfect for dessert as well!
And what's a lunch list without some quick sandwiches? Just because you are following a keto diet does not mean that you have to rule out sandwiches completely. There are many ways that you can make great low carb sandwiches especially when you just take bread out of the equation. You can easily replace bread with things like a large lettuce leaf, making delicious and travel-friendly lettuce wraps. You can also make or buy low cab bread. There are actually lots of keto bread recipes that are fantastic for sandwiches. From cloud bread to almond flour breads, you can definitely find something great! Take a look at some of the keto lunch sandwich options we have listed here that are tried and true!
Soups or salads? Those definitely need to be on the list! There are hundreds of soup and salads that are low carb but I have chose my favorites that really help liven up the day at lunchtime. There are soups that are great for cold weather and also options that are delicious in the hotter summer months. Soup doesn't have to just be for winter! On the other hand, salad doesn't have to be just for summer. There are some great hearty salads that will definitely fill you up despite being low carb.
I know that I am always looking forward to lunchtime at work. A great lunch can help improve your day and give you the energy you need to power through the rest of your workday. I hope you will find this list of delicious 26 low carb lunches for work helpful and also delicious!
BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND BEEF “ZITI”–I had a hard time naming this because it's not really a baked ziti, since I'm not using ziti pasta, but I used a baked ziti recipe and instead of the ziti pasta used a spaghetti squash. ginnyslowcarbkitchen.blogspot.com
Creamy Chipotle Chicken Chowder – lowcarb-ology–Creamy chipotle chicken chowder is low carb, easy, and quick — which makes it just about the perfect low-carb comfort food. Rich, spicy, and lots of flavor. lowcarb-ology
Low Carb Spinach And feta Parcels – low carb and gluten free–Try these super simple low carb spinach and feta parcels. Great for lunch, dinner and sturdy enough for picnics and lunch boxes. Gluten free and healthy. Ditch The Carbs
Tropical Turkey Chili (Whole 30 Compliant) | I Breathe I'm Hungry–I can’t believe I haven’t posted this recipe before now – it’s been a staple of my Whole 30 this month! It’s delicious and so easy to throw together! The chili itself is pretty simple and works with the Whole 30 or any low carb program. I Breathe I'm Hungry
Green Chicken Enchilada Cauliflower Casserole – IBIH–A cheesy green chicken enchilada low carb cauliflower casserole that is super easy to throw together and gluten free! Keto & Atkins friendly! I Breathe I'm Hungry
Slow Cooker Kickin’ Chili – Low Carb, Gluten Free–Slow Cooker Kickin Chili – Low Carb, Gluten Free | Peace Love and Low Carb Peace Love and Low Carb
Chicken Sausage and Vegetable Skillet – Low Carb, Paleo, Gluten Free–Chicken Sausage and Vegetable Skillet – Low Carb, Paleo | Peace Love and Low Carb Peace Love and Low Carb
Low Carb Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl (Crack Slaw)–Egg roll in a bowl (Crack Slaw) as it is affectionately called is a staple in many low carb, keto and paleo diets. Quick and easy to prepare. Peace Love and Low Carb
Low-Carb Vegetarian Greek Briam | The KetoDiet Blog–Contrary to common belief, a keto diet doesn't need to be “zero-carb” and you can in fact include a large variety of non-starchy vegetables. This Greek Briam is one of the best vegetable dishes you can have on a low-carb diet. KetoDietApp
Bistro Steak Salad with Horseradish Dressing | The KetoDiet Blog–Hi friends, if you haven't seen me posting recently, it's because we've been busy working on new features for the KetoDiet App, including the fully-featured Android App. And it doesn't end there. I've been working on two new cookbooks! KetoDietApp
Low-Carb Greek Chicken Bowls | The KetoDiet Blog–These healthy low-carb Greek Chicken Bowls are the perfect quick & easy-to-prepare meal for your lunch box! KetoDietApp
Keto Mediterranean Chicken Skillet | The KetoDiet Blog–Quick and easy low-carb dish made in under 30 minutes. Packed with vegetables, tender chicken, extra virgin olive oil and plenty of garlic and basil, this is one the whole family will love low-carb or not! KetoDietApp
Keto Chicken Noodle Soup Jars | The KetoDiet Blog–These keto & paleo soup jars are quick to put together the night before, keep well in the fridge, travel easily and they taste amazing! KetoDiet
Keto Ranch BLT Lettuce Wrap | The KetoDiet Blog–This low-carb & paleo Ranch BLT Unwich is a sturdy lettuce wrap at home just like you would grab at any sandwich shop. KetoDietApp
Chicken Bok Choy Low Carb Stir Fry – Gluten Free–A delicious gluten free chicken bok choy low carb stir fry recipe. The meat is dipped in egg yolks and coconut flour instead of the traditional corn starch mix. Low Carb Yum
Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole | Low Carb Yum–An easy chicken spaghetti squash casserole that has a creamy cheese sauce. Can be made with your choice of low carb vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower. Low Carb Yum
Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad with No Mayonnaise | Low Carb Yum–A low carb cranberry walnut chicken salad made with California walnuts. You'll love this paleo friendly chicken salad without mayonnaise. Low Carb Yum
Low Carb Chicken Parmesan Pizza Casserole–A delicious eggplant stuffed low carb chicken parmesan pizza casserole recipe. It combines the flavor of three popular Italian dishes into one! Low Carb Yum
Low Carb Lettuce Wraps with Turkey & Roasted Peppers–Quick and easy low carb lettuce wraps make a perfect keto lunch on the go. Just wrap deli meat, cheese, and veggies in a large lettuce leaf. Low Carb Yum
Super Easy Sheet Pan Chicken with Vegetables–For a great weeknight dinner, give this super easy sheet pan chicken with vegetables a try. It's even easier if you use pre-cut veggies! Low Carb Yum
Creamy Chicken Avocado Salad with Sesame Sauce – FatForWeightLoss–Creamy Chicken Avocado Salad is a mix of creamy avocado and mayonnaise, with the moist texture of baked chicken packed into a nutritious ketogenic lunch. FatForWeightLoss
Brie, Ham and Green Apple Panini – Low Carb and Gluten-Free–You don't need miss out on panini on your low carb diet. Make this easy flatbread recipe and then put your favourite fillings in the middle. This low carb panini bread recipe was not actually supposed to be my post today. I have a series of other recipes I intended to post first, and this was slated for a few weeks hence. But after receiving two reader messages last week asking for a low carb bread recipe, I knew I needed to bust a move. All Day I Dream About Food
Pressed Cubano Sandwiches – Low Carb and Gluten-Free–Smoked ham and pork tenderloin together on low carb, gluten-free sandwich bread. This post is sponsored by Smithfield. My husband is a sandwich guy sandwiches are and always have been his go-to food. Back when I first met him, he used to eat 3 sandwiches for lunch every day. Mind you, this was when he was in his 20s, his metabolism was revved up and his job as an archaeologist kept him physically active all day long. Still, that floors me. 3 whole sandwiches. Even at my metabolic peak, I could hardly make it through one whole sandwich. All Day I Dream About Food
Ultimate Mexican Casserole [VIDEO]–Chipotles are Jalapeños! That's right. Chipotle peppers are actually smoke-dried red jalapeños. I was blown away by this fact when I read about it after we decided to create the Ultimate Mexican Casserole with a kick. The Process Jalapeños grow in large fields by growers and are picked green (unripe) for immediate sale. Tasteaholics
Buffalo Chicken Wraps–Hearty & Healthy! We all love a good packable lunch. These Buffalo Chicken Wraps are amazing to pack away for a lunch or snack later. We can see these being perfect for work, school, a picnic, a football game or a road trip. Tasteaholics
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