Keto Mediterranean foods

Flavors of the mediterranean on keto

Bacon wrapped scallops

The mediterranean region, encompassing parts of europe, western asia, and northern africa, boasts one of the world's healthiest and most flavorful cuisines. Renowned for its use of fresh ingredients, wholesome fats, and a bounty of herbs, it's no wonder many dishes seamlessly fit into the keto diet framework. Here, we'll journey through the mediterranean's offerings, highlighting keto-friendly foods and providing detailed recipes for some signature dishes.

Southern European

Spiralized zucchini noodles

• Italy:
• Keto pasta: using zucchini noodles ('zoodles') or shirataki noodles in place of wheat-based pasta.
• Keto margherita pizza: with a cauliflower or almond flour crust.
• Bruschetta: tomato and basil toppings served on keto bread or as a salad.
• Recipe: keto margherita pizza

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce (sugar-free)
• Fresh basil leaves
• Sliced tomatoes

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 200°c (400°f).
• In a bowl, combine almond flour, mozzarella, and egg to form a dough.
• Spread the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, forming a thin circle.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden.
• Spread tomato sauce, then arrange tomato slices and fresh basil.
• Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes.
• Serve hot.

Greece:

Keto moussaka

Greek salad

• Greek salad: tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese dressed in olive oil.
• Keto moussaka: layers of grilled eggplant, spiced meat, and a creamy béchamel sauce without flour.
• Souvlaki: grilled meat skewers, typically served without the pita.
• Spain:

• Gazpacho: cold tomato soup, ensuring no bread is added.
• Keto paella: using cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice, sautéed with seafood or meat.

Western Asian (levantine)

Kebabs

• Lebanon and Syria:
• Keto tabouleh: using cauliflower rice instead of bulgur.
• Kebabs: grilled meat skewers.
• Keto hummus: chickpea-free hummus made from zucchini or cauliflower.
• Recipe: keto tabouleh

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cauliflower rice, raw
• 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• In a bowl, combine the cauliflower rice, parsley, mint, and tomatoes.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
• Pour the dressing over the cauliflower mixture and toss to combine. Chill before serving.

Shakshuka (Unsplash)

Israel:

• Keto shakshuka: poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce, minus any sugary ingredients.
• Grilled lamb chops: seasoned with herbs and served with a side of leafy greens.

North African

Morocco:

• Keto tagine: a stew of meat and vegetables cooked without starchy ingredients.
• Harissa chicken cooked in olive oil.

Tunisia:

• Tunisian salad: chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers dressed in olive oil.

Keto Mediterranean foods with images

• Afelia pork in coriander and wine
• Alouette crumbled feta mediterranean caponata
• Bacon wrapped scallops
• Boreks turkish pastries
• Bruschetta with tomatoes and basil
• Cauliflower with capers en vinaigrette s'il vouz plait
• Chicken kabob
• Chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and olives
• Cold lemony greens from greece
• Easy greek-seasoned steak with mushrooms and tomatoes
• Easy peasy tzatziki
• Eggplant cream with feta pesto
• Farro salad - a grain that so deserves a try!
• Fresh tuna steaks with lemon
• Greek feta and olive meatballs
• Greek summer salad
• Greek tzatziki sauce
• Grilled chicken nicoise
• Grilled zucchini tunisian-style vegan friendly
• Haloumi and pesto tomato stacks
• Huevos haminados sephardic jewish-style eggs
• Jan's pan fried chicken, bacon and feta cheese
• Lamb cutlets- mediterranean style
• Leg of lamb with garlic sauce
• Marcella hazan's pasta al limone
• Marinated mediterranean fish fillets
• Mediterranean beef stew crock pot!
• Mediterranean chicken
• Mediterranean chicken breasts
• Mediterranean chicken cracker topper
• Mediterranean chicken kabobs in the oven!
• Mediterranean chopped salad
• Mediterranean deviled eggs
• Mediterranean grilled chicken fingers #rsc
• Mediterranean lemon chicken
• Mediterranean marinated cheese
• Mediterranean nachos
• Mediterranean roast lamb
• Mediterranean salmon
• Mediterranean spice mix
• Mediterranean spinach
• Mediterranean steak salad
• Mediterranean style orange roughy
• Mediterranean tilapia pockets #rsc
• Mediterranean tuna salad
• Mediterranean vegetable pizza
• Mediterranean zucchini boats
• Mediterranean-style chicken thighs
• Mediterranean-style red snapper
• Olive marinate
• Pistou sauce or french pesto vegan
• Ralf's pretty good olive salad
• Roast asparagus with garlic and capers
• Roasted sea bream with herbs
• Spaghettini with garlic, red pepper and extra virgin olive oil
• Spanish garlic chicken
• Spicy authentic moroccan salmon - a taste of casablanca!
• Super easy mediterranean dip
• Tilapia with arugula, capers, and tomatoes
• Tilapia with capers and white wine
• Tomato garlic basil marinated chicken
• Tomato salad murcia-style - ajotomate murciano
• Tomato, goat cheese and black olive salad
• Tony's marinated halibut
• Very rustic spinach and feta tart
• White fish provencal
• Wine marinade for poultry and pork
• Zucchini marinata marinated zucchini salad
• Zucchini with basil vinaigrette