5 Quick & Easy Keto Lunch Recipes for Busy Work Days

Everyone will agree with the fact that lunch is the most challenging meal to prepare, especially if you are a working professional. Matters can then get worse when you are on a ketogenic diet and can’t go grab keto-friendly food at a local cafe. Not to mention the hassle of keeping a constant check on the macro goals for weight loss to stay within the permissible carb limits.

To make your life easier and help you hit your health goals, here are 5 easy to prep and pack keto-friendly recipes. These keto recipes will stay good throughout your workweek and include all the macros, so you know exactly how many carbs, calories, proteins, and fats you’re consuming.

Shrimp Salad with Spinach and Avocado

Shrimps are rich in nutrients but low in calories, and so they make a perfect meal when you are missing seafood on your keto diet!

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 8 min

Nutrition facts per serving (half of the recipe)
- Protein: 23.0g
- Total Carbs: 10.7g
- Fats: 28.1g
- Calories: 370.9
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoon Chives (cut into pieces)
- 2 cups Arugula (cut into pieces)
- 2 cups Baby Spinach (cut into pieces)
- 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 1 cup sliced Cucumber
- 1 tablespoon Capers (whole pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Avocado
- ? cup Shrimp (cooked)
- ? teaspoon Sea Salt
- ? teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Add the spinach and arugula to a salad bowl
- Dice the cucumber and avocado and toss to combine
- Add the roughly chopped capers to the bowl along with the cooked shrimp
- Drizzle some olive oil and toss again
- Mix some lemon juice, finely chopped chives, mayonnaise, salt and pepper until everything is well combined
Low Carb Santa Fe Chicken

If you like chicken, then you will love this low carb keto diet recipe. It is loaded with wholesome ingredients and spices that will leave you feeling full and satisfied while helping you reduce your carb intake.

Serving: 1 lunch bowl

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Nutrition facts per serving (1 bowl)
- Protein: 28g
- Total Carbs: 11g
- Fats: 19g
- Calories: 303kcal
Ingredients

Chicken
- 2 horizontally sliced large chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cauliflower Rice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lime (zested)
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 4 cups cauliflower (riced)
Veggies
- 1/2 sliced red onion
- 2 sliced bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
To Serve
- 2 avocados (optional)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- On medium heat, add some olive oil to a non-stick pan
- Add the riced cauliflower to the pan with garlic powder, lime zest, and salt
- Cook for 5 minutes and add a tablespoon of olive oil
- Now add the half onion and bell peppers and cook until all the ingredients are slightly softened
- Remove the pan from the heat and divide the cooked ingredients between two containers
- Slice 2 thin pieces from each chicken breast and brush them with olive oil. Sprinkle them with some taco seasoning
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 5 minutes
- Divide them between the two prep containers with 1 tablespoon of cheese per container
- Serve steaming hot with melted cheese!
- Add freshly sliced avocado (optional)
Baked Salmon

This oven-baked keto recipe can be prepared while you are chatting with your friends or reading a book! You can team it up with cherry tomatoes and a green salad if you want a more fancy meal.

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Nutrition facts per serving (1 bowl)
- Protein: 35.45g
- Total Carbs: 1.94g
- Fats: 19.1g
- Calories: 330
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper