Side Dishes For A Low Carb Diet

Finding meat-based main dishes on a keto diet is pretty easy – but it's much harder to find delicious keto side dishes to keep your keto dinners interesting over time. When you throw picky family members into the mix, it can feel downright impossible to please everyone with tasty, healthy and keto-friendly side dishes. Until now!

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To solve your what keto side dishes will my family eat dilemma, I've put together this ultimate collection of 150 of the best keto side dishes I could find across multiple blogs and recipe websites! It was no easy task I tell you, but once I started digging, there were so many amazing low carb side dish recipes to choose from, that I had no trouble getting to 150 of them!

There is a lot of confusion for people starting a keto diet regarding what vegetables are keto or not keto. Technically any vegetable can be eaten on keto if the portions are small enough and you budget your carbs for the day accordingly – even half a potato can be made to work if you're really really craving one.

That being said, there are vegetables that are lower in carbs and therefore more keto-friendly than others. The list below is not exhaustive but definitely encompasses the most popular low carbohydrate vegetables to eat on keto. You'll find keto side dishes in this collection that use all of these keto veggies – and more!

Table of Contents

  • What are the best low carb vegetables to use for keto side dishes?
  • Best Keto Side Dish Recipes using Cauliflower
  • Best Keto Side Dish Recipes using Zucchini
  • Best Spaghetti Squash Keto Side Dish Recipes
  • Best Broccoli Keto Side Dish Recipes
  • Best Green Beans Keto Side Dish Recipes
  • Best Asparagus Keto Side Dish Recipes
  • Best Greens Keto Side Dish Recipes
  • Best Other Vegetable Keto Side Dish Recipes
  • Best Non Vegetable Keto Side Dish Recipes

What are the best low carb vegetables to use for keto side dishes?

  • cauliflower
  • zucchini
  • broccoli
  • green beans
  • asparagus
  • spinach
  • cabbage
  • spaghetti squash
  • bok choy
  • radishes
  • snap peas
  • eggplant
  • brussels sprouts

To make this keto side dish recipe collection as easy to browse and use as possible, I grouped them together by the most popular keto vegetables first, and then some "other" categories afterwards.

Now you have no excuse to fall into a low carb vegetable rut – get out there and widen your horizons with some of these truly delicious and inspired keto side dish recipes!

Let's make dinner exciting again!

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes using Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a polarizing low carb vegetable that people either love (Me) or hate with a passion (Mr. Hungry.) Because cauliflower is like a blank slate for so many flavors, it's a versatile veggie that is perfect for so many low carb recipes – but especially keto side dishes.

Find some of our favorite keto side dishes using cauliflower in this first section!


Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan & Chives – Foodie Crush

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes

Rosemary Garlic Mashed Cauliflower – The Cookie Rookie

Bacon and Goat Cheese Cauliflower Bake – Food Faith Fitness

Cauliflower alla Vodka Casserole – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Keto side dishes using cauliflower - cauliflower alla vodka

Baked Cauliflower Casserole with Tomato and Goat Cheese – Cookin Canuck

Indian Spiced Cauliflower Rice – The Food Charlatan

Curry Roasted Cauliflower – Healthy Seasonal Recipes

150 Best Keto Side Dish Cauliflower recipes

Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Creamy Cauliflower Mash with Kale (Colcannon) – SkinnyTaste

Mexican Cauliflower Rice – My Food Story

150 Best Keto Side Dish Recipes with Cauliflower

Najib's Special Lebanese Cauliflower – The Endless Meal

Cauliflower & Celery Root Puree with Garlicky Greens – Gourmande in the Kitchen

Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower Casserole – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Keto Side Dish Recipes using Cauliflower - Jalapeño Popper Casserole

Mexican Cauliflower Rice – Fashionable Foods

Bubble and Squeak – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Cajun Spiced Cauliflower Steaks – Nutmeg Nanny

150 Best Keto Side Dish Recipes

Cheesy Kale & Cauliflower Fritters – All Day I Dream About Food

Cheesy Cauliflower Tots – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Roasted Cauliflower with Mustard Caper Brown Butter – From a Chef's Kitchen

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes

Mashed Cauliflower with Spinach – Low Carb Yum

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower – Rasa Malaysia

Spinach & Artichoke Dip Cauliflower Casserole – I Breathe I'm Hungry

A low carb cauliflower casserole recipe from Mellissa Sevigny of I Breathe Im Hungry

Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Tots – Sugar Free Mom

Coconut Lime Cauliflower Rice – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Cauliflower & Mushroom Risotto – All Day I Dream About Food

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes

Cheddar Cauliflower Bacon Bites – Sugar Free Mom

Cauliflower Hummus – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Loaded Mashed Cauliflower with Pancetta – Sugar Free Mom

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes Cauliflower

Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower Rice and Roasted Veggies – Sugar Free Londoner

Coconut Cauliflower Rice – Divalicious Recipes

Cauliflower Risotto with Sun-dried Tomatoes – Simply So Healthy

Better Than Potatoes Cheesy Cauliflower Puree – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Browned Butter Cauliflower Rice – Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Broccoli & Cauliflower Bake – Ditch the Carbs

Cauliflower Anti Pasta – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Cauliflower Fritters – Low Carb Maven

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes Cauliflower

Cauliflower Rice with Garlic & Green Onion – Kalyn's Kitchen

Mexican Cauliflower Rice – Little Bits Of

Cheesy Cauliflower Pesto Risotto – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Cauliflower Cheese & Onion Croquettes – Divalicous Recipes

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes with Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower & Celeriac – Low Carb Maven

Whole Roasted Cauliflower – Ditch the Carbs

Bacon & Blue Cheese Roasted Cauliflower Wedges – Joy Filled Eats

Bacon & Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Mash – I Breathe I'm Hungry

A keto, atkins and paleo friendly side dish from I Breathe I'm Hungry

Fried Cauliflower with Bacon & Mushrooms – Kalyn's Kitchen

Cauliflower Steaks with Olives and Tomatoes – Divalicious Recipes

Garlic & Chive Cauliflower Mash (Dairy Free) – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Cauliflower Mashers – Joy Filled Eats

Best Keto Cauliflower Side Dish Recipes

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes using Zucchini


Creamy Greek Zucchini Patties – The Iron You

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes Zucchini

Roasted Balsamic Zucchini & Mushrooms with Feta and Thyme – Kalyn's Kitchen

Garlic Parmesan Zucchini – Joy Filled Eats

Zucchini Noodles in Garlic Tomato Cream Sauce – Eat Well 101

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes Zucchini

Garlicky Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes and Burrata – Kalyn's Kitchen

Garlic & Parmesan Zucchini – Tone and Tighten

Zucchini & Sweet Potato Latkes – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Best Low Carb Side Dishes Zucchini

Oven Fried Parmesan Zucchini Rounds – Sugar Free Mom

Perfect Grilled Zucchini Every Time – Kalyn's Kitchen

Parmesan Zucchini Tots – Kirbie's Cravings

Best Low Carb Side Dishes Zucchini

Roasted Garlic, Parmesan, Zucchini, Squash and Tomatoes – Cooking Classy

Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries – Wholesome Yum

Cheesy Zucchini – Simply Delish Eats

Best Keto Side Dishes Zucchini

Parmesan Zucchini and Tomato Gratin – The Low Carb Diet

Fried Summer Squash – Mama Shire

Easy Cheesy Zucchini Gratin – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Easy Cheesy Zucchini Gratin - the perfect family friendly keto side dish recipe!

French Onion Zoodle Bake – Climbing Grier Mountain

Roasted Summer Squash with Lemon, Mint and Feta – Kalyn's Kitchen

Easiest Zucchini Fritters – Low Carb Maven

Best Keto Side Dishes Zucchini

Best Spaghetti Squash Keto Side Dish Recipes

Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash – Eat Well 101

Best Keto Side Dishes Spaghetti Squash

Creamy Spaghetti Squash Ricotta – Stephaniesain

Spicy Spaghetti Squash – Don't Mess With Mama

Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash – Domestic Superhero

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash with Pesto – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Spaghetti Squash with Garlic and Parsley – Low Carb Maven

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Browned Butter – Floating Kitchen

Spaghetti Squash Primavera – I Breathe I'm Hungry

This delicious keto spaghetti squash primavera is a lightened up version of the classic

Creamy Ricotta Spaghetti Squash – Slender Kitchen

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Slow Cooker or Instant Pot – Slow Cooker From Scratch

Spaghetti Squash with Bacon, Garlic and Parmesan – Buns in My Oven

Spaghetti Squash Garlic Noodles – The Joyful Foodie

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin with Bacon – Peace Love and Low Carb

Spaghetti Squash & Chard Gratin – Kalyn's Kitchen

Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash – Joy Filled Eats

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

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes with Spaghetti Squash

Best Broccoli Keto Side Dish Recipes

Spicy Sriracha Roasted Broccoli – I Breathe I'm Hungry

A low carb side dish recipe from I Breathe Im Hungry

Roasted Broccoli and Bacon Alfredo – All Day I Dream About Food

Cheesy Ranch Roasted Broccoli – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Spicy Stir Fried Broccoli Stems – Kalyn's Kitchen

Best keto Side Dish Recipes Broccoli

Broccoli Gratin with Swiss and Parmesan – Kalyn's Kitchen

Garlic Parmesan Broccoli – Homemade Hooplah

Best keto side dish recipes with broccoli

Best Green Beans Keto Side Dish Recipes


Supreme Green Bean Casserole – Low Carb Maven

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes with Green Beans

Blistered Green Beans with Spicy Aioli – All Day I Dream About Food

Garlicky String Bean Stir Fry – Kalyn's Kitchen

Moroccan Roasted Green Beans – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Garlic Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms – Kate Scott

Green Bean Casserole – Low Carbology

Oven Fried Garlic Parmesan Green Beans – Sugar Free Mom

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes with Green Beans

Best Asparagus Keto Side Dish Recipes


Grilled Asparagus with Sriracha & Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Best Keto Side Dishes with Asparagus

Extra Cheesy Baked Asparagus – Wholesome Yum

Roasted Asparagus with Garlic, Lemon and Parmesan – House of Nash Eats

Roasted Asparagus with Soy Sauce – Kalyn's Kitchen

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes Asparagus

Best Greens Keto Side Dish Recipes


Creamed Kale with Bacon & Walnuts – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Best Low Carb Side Dishes with Kale

Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Pine Nuts – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Boston Market Copycat Creamed Spinach – Sugar Free Mom

Collard Greens with Burst Tomatoes – Ketogasm

Best Low Carb Side Dishes with Collards

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Gratin – Sugar Free Mom

Broccoli Rabe, Garlic and Italian Sausage – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Bok Choy with Soy Sauce & Butter – Kalyn's Kitchen

Best Keto Side Dishes

Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan – Step Away From the Carbs

Cheesy Garlic Creamed Spinach – Peace Love and Low Carb

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts & Radicchio Gratin – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Not much in the looks department, this creamy, cheesy low carb brussels sprouts and radicchio gratin will wow your guests with its flavor!

Bacon, Orange, and Walnut Brussels Sprouts – Ditch the Carbs

Coconut Creamed Spinach (Dairy Free) – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Garlic Butter Sauteed Spinach – Rasa Malaysia

Best Keto Side Dishes with Spinach

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Wilted Beet Greens with Goat Cheese & Pine Nuts – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Awesome Sauteed Kale – My Nourished Home

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes Kale

Best Other Vegetable Keto Side Dish Recipes


Celeriac, Bacon & Parmesan Rosti – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Celery Root Rosti - a low carb side dish recipe from Mellissa Sevigny of I Breathe Im Hungry

Oven Roasted Okra – Wonderfully Made & Dearly Loved

Roasted Radishes with Soy Sauce & Sesame Seeds – Kalyn's Kitchen

Parmesan Garlic Roasted Mushrooms – My Kitchen Escapades

Keto Cranberry Relish – Low Carb Maven

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes

Oven Roasted Basil Parmesan Tomatoes – Peace Love and Low Carb

Baked Artichoke Hearts Au Gratin – Kalyn's Kitchen

Roasted Salt & Pepper Radish Chips – Sugar Free Mom

Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Onion Dijon Sauce – An Oregon Cottage

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes Cabbage

RRoasted Artichokes with Lemon Tarragon Butter – I Breathe I'm Hungry

How to Cook Artichokes in the Slow Cooker or Instant Pot – Slow Cooker From Scratch

Spicy Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas – Kalyn's Kitchen

Artichokes with Herbed Mayonnaise – The Brooklyn Cook

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes Artichokes

Crispy Eggplant Rounds – Low Carb Maven

Easy Homemade Sauerkraut – Whole New Mom

Roasted Baby Eggplants with Ricotta Cheese – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Mushrooms – DamnDelicious

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes Mushrooms

Spicy Garlic Eggplant Slices – Melanie Cooks

Low Carb Onion Rings – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Onions – The English Kitchen

Homemade Pico De Gallo – The Whole Cook

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes

Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce – Joy Filled Eats

Pan Roasted Radishes – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Grilled Eggplant, Tomato and Feta – Kalyn's Kitchen

Best Non Vegetable Keto Side Dish Recipes


Faux-tuccini Alfredo – I Breathe I'm Hungry

A keto and atkins diet friendly fettuccini alfredo recipe from Mellissa Sevigny of I Breathe Im Hungry

Sun-dried Tomato & Asiago Zucchini Bread – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Braided Garlic Breadsticks – Joy Filled Eats

Cheesy Garlic Bread Muffins – All Day I Dream About Food

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes

2 Minute Low Carb English Muffin – Sugar Free Mom

Asiago & Rosemary Cheese Crisps – Carrie's Experimental Kitchen

Keto Tortillas – Keto Connect

Best Keto Side Dish Recipes

Keto Sausage & Walnut Turkey Dressing / Stuffing – I Breathe I'm Hungry

Spicy Cheddar & Sausage Stuffing – All Day I Dream About Food

Pumpkin Bread, Sausage & Feta Stuffing – I Breathe I'm Hungry

This delicious low carb and gluten free pumpkin bread, sausage & feta stuffing / dressing recipe goes great with roasted turkey!

So was I right or was I right??? There are keto side dish recipes here for every taste and occasion, so be sure to bookmark it and refer back often to keep your keto meals fresh and fun for the whole family!

As always, if you have favorites that you think I missed, feel free to share and link up to them in the comments section!


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