Keto Seasonings

Knowing how to use seasonings is a healthy way to enhance almost all keto dishes and recipes. It’s a practical way to add flavor, color, and even excitement to otherwise boring meals. Here’s a basic list of our top twenty to get you started, along with suggestions for each one.

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• Garlic Powder:
  • Recipe Idea: Garlic Butter Shrimp – Sauté shrimp in butter, garlic powder, and herbs for a quick and flavorful dish.
• Onion Powder:
  • Recipe Idea: Low-Carb Onion Rings – Use onion powder in a seasoned almond flour coating for a keto-friendly version of onion rings.
• Cayenne Pepper:
  • Recipe Idea: Spicy Grilled Chicken – Add cayenne pepper to a marinade for a kick in your grilled chicken.
• Cumin:
  • Recipe Idea: Keto Taco Salad – Season ground beef with cumin for a delicious taco filling over a bed of greens.
• Paprika:
  • Recipe Idea: Paprika Chicken Thighs – Rub chicken thighs with paprika, salt, and pepper before baking for a flavorful and crispy skin.
• Italian Seasoning:
  • Recipe Idea: Zucchini Noodles with Pesto – Use Italian seasoning in a homemade pesto sauce to toss with zucchini noodles.
• Rosemary:
  • Recipe Idea: Lemon Rosemary Roasted Vegetables – Toss mixed vegetables with olive oil, rosemary, and lemon zest before roasting.
• Thyme:
  • Recipe Idea: Keto Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon – Season salmon fillets with thyme, lemon, and garlic before baking.
• Oregano:
  • Recipe Idea: Greek Salad – Sprinkle oregano on a refreshing Greek salad with cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and olives.
• Basil:
  • Recipe Idea: Caprese Skewers – Thread cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves onto skewers for a simple and tasty appetizer.
• Turmeric:
  • Recipe Idea: Golden Turmeric Cauliflower Rice – Add turmeric to cauliflower rice for a vibrant and anti-inflammatory side dish.
• Chili Powder:
  • Recipe Idea: Keto Chili – Season ground beef with chili powder, cumin, and paprika for a hearty and low-carb chili.
• Coriander:
  • Recipe Idea: Coriander Lime Chicken – Marinate chicken thighs in coriander, lime juice, and garlic before grilling.
• Dill:
  • Recipe Idea: Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad – Toss sliced cucumbers in a dressing of sour cream, dill, and a hint of lemon.
• Smoked Paprika:
  • Recipe Idea: Smoky Roasted Cauliflower – Roast cauliflower florets with olive oil and smoked paprika for a flavorful side dish.
• Sesame Seeds:
  • Recipe Idea: Keto Asian Stir-Fry – Sprinkle sesame seeds over a stir-fry of low-carb vegetables and your choice of protein.
• Cajun Seasoning:
  • Recipe Idea: Cajun Shrimp Skewers – Coat shrimp in Cajun seasoning before grilling for a spicy and delicious skewer.
• Celery Salt:
  • Recipe Idea: Celery Salt Avocado Boats – Sprinkle celery salt over halved avocados filled with tuna or chicken salad.
• Mustard Powder:
  • Recipe Idea: Keto Mustard Baked Chicken – Season chicken thighs with mustard powder and herbs before baking for a tangy twist.
• Fennel Seeds:
  • Recipe Idea: Grilled Fennel and Sausage – Grill fennel slices and sausage links seasoned with fennel seeds for a tasty and satisfying meal.

Remember, these seasonings can be combined to create various flavor profiles. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorite keto-friendly seasoning blends!

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