46 Keto Side Dish Recipes: The Low Carb Sides That Make Dinner A Meal

Need a little low carb inspiration for your next meal? I’ve got your back with 46 keto side dish recipes for every occasion! 

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Whether you’re planning a BBQ for two or Christmas dinner for fifteen, these are the keto side dish recipes you need in your life! Save these fabulous low carb sides so you can- as my husband says-make dinner a REAL meal tonight! 

Here’s the line-up: I’ve organized these by vegetable to make it easier to digest:)) 

• Cauliflower 
• Spaghetti Squash
• Green Beans 
• Broccoli
• Asparagus 
• Zucchini
• Brussels Sprouts 
• Spinach

Hungry? Me too! Let’s get started! 

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Healthy, low carb cauliflower mac & cheese is a perfect keto side dish recipe for busy nights from Wholesome Yum! Only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep! Get the recipe here 

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

This loaded cauliflower casserole is the ultimate healthy comfort food swap for mashed potatoes. Loads of cream cheese, cheddar, butter, and bacon combined with cauliflower create an unbelievably delicious side dish that is ready to serve in 45 minutes – with 4.7 net carbs per serving.

Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole

Cauliflower rice baked in a creamy cheese sauce topped with green chiles and cheese! Ready in 20 minutes! Find the recipe on Joy Filled Eats 

Cauliflower with Cheese & Bacon

Easy & loaded with bacon & cheese via Savory Tooth

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese & Asiago

Cauliflower Potato Salad

Perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday meals! Get the full recipe here

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

This recipe from Primavera Kitchen is an easy side dish for any occasion! Find the full recipe here 

Memphis Style Coleslaw

Perfect for summer! Recipe here

Side Dishes – Spaghetti Squash

Bacon Au Gratin Spaghetti Squash

A delicious and cheesy Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin from Crafty Morning! Get the recipe here

Spaghetti Squash Mac & Cheese – Joy Food Sunshine

Triple Cheese Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash – All Day I Dream About Food

Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin

Perfect for the holidays or any day via Cast Iron Keto

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara – Peace, Love and Low Carb

Baked Spaghetti Squash Casserole – Eat Yourself Skinny

Side Dishes – Green Beans

Supreme Green Bean Casserole

Love this low carb, gluten-free casserole that takes green beans, bacon, cream cheese and cheddar to the next level with a pork rind crust – and 4 net carbs per serving.

Sauteed Green Beans

This one’s ready in 20 minutes from start to finish! Get the recipe here 

Green Bean Casserole

Another green bean casserole? Why not – this one uses Greek Yogurt, shredded cheddar and unsweetened almond milk. The full recipe is here  

Garlic & Bacon Green Beans

Sweet & Sour German Green Beans – Low Carb Maven

Cheesy Garlic Green Beans – Cafe Delites

Green Beans with Bacon

Make fresh green beans stand out for the holidays or any day with this green beans with bacon side dish that you can make on the stove or slow cooker. 

Asian Green Beans – Cast Iron Keto

Green Bean Fries

Easy keto side dish from Tastaholic’s! These green bean fries are ready in 20 minutes & have only 2.5 net grams of carbs per serving! Get the recipe here

Side Dishes – Broccoli

Broccoli & Cheese Casserole

If you need an easy, ready in 20 minute side dish that’s loaded with cream cheese. cheddar cheese and Parmesan – here’s a fabulous one

Creamy Broccoli – Gimme Delicious

Broccoli & Cauliflower Bake – Ditch The Carbs

Magic Broccoli – Recipe Tin Eats

Lemon Roasted Spicy Broccoli

When you need an easy, oven-roasted side dish with 5 net carbs per serving – here’s a tasty spicy lemon roasted broccoli via Ruled.Me

15 Minute Roasted Broccoli with Pecorino-Romano Cheese – Kalyn’s Kitchen

Roasted Broccoli with Bacon, Pine Nuts & Parmesan – Little Broken

Broccoli Gratin with Swiss & Parmesan

This Broccoli Gratin with Swiss & Parmesan would be a great keto side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday meal. Get the details here 

Ranch Roasted Broccoli

Garlic Broccoli – Joy Filled Eats

Sweet & Sour Broccoli Salad – Kalyn’s Kitchen

Mediterranean Broccoli Salad – Food, Faith, Fitness

Broccoli Fritters

If you’ve never tried fritters this recipe from Low Carb Maven is where to start! These easy low carb broccoli fritters are a great side dish or snack! 

Side Dishes – Asparagus

Asparagus With Hollandaise

The easiest low carb asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce-ever! Get the recipe from Tastaholics 

Baked Asparagus With Lemon Butter & Parmesan

The perfect side for any occasion! Get the recipe details here

Cheesy Baked Asparagus with Bacon

Asparagus Fries – Step Away From The Carbs

Roasted Garlic Asparagus & Mushrooms – Ahead of Thyme

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Bake this keto side dish in the oven & it’s ready in 30 minutes! Easy & delicious low carb recipe from Wholesome Yum

Grilled Asparagus With Parmesan

This keto side dish recipe for the grill pairs healthy asparagus with parmesan cheese to make a flavorful side that’s low carb, gluten-free, and South Beach friendly. Get the details here 

Side Dishes – Zucchini

Zucchini Casserole

Delicious zucchini casserole from All Day I Dream About Food’s Carolyn is cheesy and easy! Get the full recipe here 

Easy Cheesy Zucchini Gratin – I Breathe I’m Hungry

Zucchini Bake with Tomatoes, Garlic and Parmesan – i Food real

Zucchini Noodles With Tomatoes

Fresh Italian cheese with garlic and zucchini spirals is a fun keto side dish that will pop on your dinner plate Find the full recipe here 

Baked Zucchini Fries

Oven baked zucchini fries that everyone loves! Made with only 5 ingredients, this low carb keto side dish recipe may become one of your family’s favorite side or appetizer. Get the recipe details here  

Side Dishes – Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Make these pan roasted Brussels Sprouts with bacon, butter, and olive oil happen in less than 40 minutes. This one is easy enough for weeknights as well as holiday meals.

Sweet & Spicy Brussels Sprouts

Sweet and spicy Brussels Sprouts recipe from Tastaholics! Get all the details here 

Easy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Gratin – Sugar-Free Mom

Baked Brussels Sprouts Casserole – i Save A to Z

Parmesan Crusted Brussels Sprouts – Ketogasm

One-Pan Pepper Jack Brussels Sprouts

Up your sprout game with this easy keto side dish recipe that comes together in minutes from Ruled.Me

Bacon, Almonds & Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad – Kalyn’s Kitchen

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This is not your average Brussels Sprouts recipe! Get the full recipe here

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Gratin

One of the easiest and kid-friendly keto side dish recipes! Get the full recipe here 

Creamed Spinach

The best keto creamed spinach recipe! Find out how to make this epic low carb side with fresh or frozen spinach, cream cheese, butter, and garlic topped with a layer of Parmesan cheese & pork rinds! Get the recipe here!

Are these 46 keto side dish recipes enough to end your struggle with the side?

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