🥦 Keto Creamed Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional topping)
Instructions:
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add Brussels sprouts, cut side down, and cook 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Lower the heat, then add heavy cream, cream cheese, and parmesan. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer 3–4 minutes until sprouts are tender.
- Top with crispy bacon bits and serve warm.
👉 Perfect as a side dish for steak or roast chicken!
🥧 Keto Pie Crust
Ingredients (1 crust):
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, and salt.
- Cut in butter with a fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg and vinegar, then mix into a dough.
- Press dough evenly into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- Bake 10–12 minutes for a pre-baked crust (perfect for quiche), or fill and bake as directed for pies.
👉 Works for both savory quiche and sweet keto pies!
🍕 Keto Pizzapohja (Finnish-Style Keto Pizza Base)
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt mozzarella and cream cheese together (about 1 minute). Stir until smooth.
- Add almond flour, baking powder, egg, and salt. Mix into a dough.
- Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll into your desired thickness.
- Transfer to a baking tray and bake 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add your favorite keto-friendly toppings (pepperoni, olives, spinach, etc.) and bake another 5–7 minutes.
👉 Crispy edges, chewy center, and totally low-carb!
✅ With these recipes, you have three evergreen keto staples that your readers can bookmark, share, and keep coming back to.