20 Easy Keto/Low Carb Side Dishes

Perfect keto side dishes, loaded with healthy fats and low in carbs! This roundup of quick and flavorful keto side dish recipes gathers simple and delicious ideas with only a handful of ingredients. The flavors range from garlic butter zucchini noodles, sauteed butter spinach, and creamy Brussels sprouts to roasted mushrooms with garlic butter sauce. Enjoy!

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

Sidney is part of the Eatwell101 family since 2014. As an editor, she shares her enthusiasm for food, cooking tips, and entertaining across more than a thousand written articles published on Eatwell101.

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Updated Oct 10, 2025

Keto and Low Carb Side Dish Recipes

1. Bacon Mushrooms Skillet

This mushroom and bacon skillet recipe makes a hearty side dish with woodsy aromas and a savory twist - perfect for any holiday table!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Sauteed Zucchini Recipe

Our grilled zucchini recipe features a zesty marinade and a sprinkling of charred flavors. A simple and delicious grilled zucchini recipe for a lighter and healthier side dish!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Berries Spinach Salad Recipe

Simple, healthy and delicious spinach Salad Recipe with mixed berries - Perfect if you have company.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Bacon Cabbage Recipe

Fried cabbage recipe with bacon, onion, and garlic is a simple, quick, and delicious meal! You'll love the smoky, savory flavors of bacon paired with sautéed cabbage!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Cheesy Bacon Asparagus Bake

Make this cheesy bacon asparagus bake tonight and enjoy a no-stress, zero-effort side dish everyone will ask for seconds!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Baked Zucchini and Cheese

Baked zucchini and cheese is an easy side dish made in 30 minutes. If you're looking for the perfect balance of crispy and cheesy, this cheesy zucchini bake is for you!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Roasted Whole Cauliflower with BBQ Sauce

Try our whole roasted cauliflower recipe and get swooned by it smoky flavors and crisp-tender perfection! BBQ roasted cauliflower is perfect as a gluten-free side or a vegetarian main course!
Cooking time: 50 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Quick Collard Greens with Bacon

Sautéed collard greens with bacon, and garlic is the perfect side dish for any occasion. If you're in for a light lunch, these collards greens are also a must!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Cheesy Baked Cabbage Steaks

Make these baked cheesy cabbage steaks for a vegetarian meal or a versatile side for any main course!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Baked Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese and Bacon

These decadent baked stuffed mushrooms will add a rich touch to your holiday menu. Whether you serve them as appetizers or a festive side dish, this stuffed mushrooms recipe is sure to impress!
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Fried Collard Greens Recipe

Try our fried collard greens simmered with onion, garlic, and a hot sauce kick. This easy, low-carb collard greens side dish is your perfect weeknight lifesaver that pairs with any protein!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Fried Brussels Sprouts with Cider Vinaigrette and Pecan

This easy Brussels sprouts recipe is gluten-free and perfect for your holiday feasts. You'll love how the Brussels sprouts pair perfectly with the delicious sweet glaze and crunchy toasted pecans!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This Brussels sprouts recipe makes a flavorful and elegant side dish. The best roasted Brussels sprouts side, perfect for any Holiday table!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Garlic Butter Sauteed Spinach

Easy Spinach Recipe - This garlic butter sauteed spinach is a super easy and healthy recipe for a side everyone will love.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Air fryer Asparagus and Tomatoes

Air fryer tomato and asparagus is an easy side dish sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Serve the air fryer tomatoes and asparagus with your favorite protein or a light salad for a fresh and healthy meal!
Cooking time: 7 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Simple Spinach Salad

This spinach salad is topped with parmesan shavings and a zesty vinaigrette dressing. The spinach salad recipe is perfect as a side or topped with protein for a full meal.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Cheesy Zucchini Gratin

This cheesy zucchini gratin is the perfect side to any meal. Just 20 minutes in the oven and you can serve up this baked zucchini gratin bubbly and delicious!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Garlic Mushrooms with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Buttery garlic mushrooms with an incredible flavor twist! The herb garlic and sun-dried tomato butter sauce is so good, you’ll be serving these garlic mushrooms with everything!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Zucchini

Garlic Parmesan Roasted zucchini recipe is way too good to pass up as an easy zucchini side dish. Make this baked zucchini recipe a fun way to enjoy healthy veggies for dinner!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower is a delicious side dish with garlic, olive oil and parmesan cheese to add a tasty veggie touch to your dinner menu. Even the pickiest eater will love this roasted cauliflower recipe!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Butter Sauce

This roasted cauliflower is crisp on the outside, melting in the inside — Your new favorite way to eat cauliflower!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli with Bacon

This creamy broccoli and bacon recipe is simple and straightforward, perfect for quick dinners, but maximum flavor!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Sautéed Spinach Mushroom Recipe

Sautéed garlic mushrooms with huge flavor! The garlic butter sauce with spinach is so incredible, you’ll serve these garlic mushrooms with almost everything!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

24. Creamy Garlic Mushrooms with Bacon Spinach

Creamy garlic mushrooms with spinach and bacon as a side dish or main. The best low carb/keto mushroom recipe ever!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. 5-Minute Sauteed Lemon Garlic Spinach

This Sauteed Spinach recipe with Garlic and Lemon is a simple and delicious side dish everyone will love at your table.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

26. Roasted Zucchini Salad

This roasted zucchini salad is super flavorful and healthy, you’ll want to make it all summer long!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Garlic Butter Sautéed Mushrooms

Garlic mushrooms with rich deep flavor! In this easy recipe mushrooms are sautéed in herb garlic butter. These delicious mushrooms are sauté until caramelized to a deep golden brown. The sautéed mushrooms are a staple around here - They're so good, you’ll be serving these mushrooms with everything.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

28. Parmesan Mashed Spaghetti Squash

This Mashed spaghetti squash recipe is soft and velvety, and makes a perfect side dish or a filling vegetarian meal.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. Garlic Butter Mushrooms Skillet

This garlic butter mushrooms recipe is the side dish everyone will raves about at your dinners!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

30. Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Skillet

This Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Recipe is nourishing and easy to whip up - The perfect base for your low carb lunches and dinners.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

31. Lemon Garlic Butter Green Beans Skillet

Lemon Garlic Butter Green Beans Recipe - This green beans and wax beans recipe is perfect for a Holiday dinner.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

32. Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

Healthy and so delicious! An easy low carb side for a quick dinner.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

33. Lemon Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini Noodles Recipe - Delicious, easy on carbs, and takes just minutes to prepare.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

34. The Easiest Creamy Cucumber Salad

This creamy cucumber salad recipe is delicious and refreshing — Great for grilling or a light dinner!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

35. Creamy Brussels Sprouts Gratin

This Brussels sprouts gratin make for an easy and luxurious side dish that will turn everyone into Brussels sprout addicts.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

36. Fresh Herbs and Tomato Salad

Loaded with fresh herbs and takes 10 mins of prep. Simple yet packed with flavor!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

37. Bean Salad with Bacon, Tomato

Easy and healthy, full of protein and fiber!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

38. Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini & Tomatoes

Break out the summer veggies for a delectable vegetarian dinner.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

39. Baked Spaghetti Squash

This baked spaghetti squash recipe helps you cut down on carbs, not comfort!
Cooking time: 60 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

40. Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles

This Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles recipe comes together in 20 minutes or less and is 100% gluten-free! Serve it as a side dish, or add toppings to make it a full meal.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

41. Parmesan Cauliflower Fried Rice (Low-Carb)

This cauliflower fried rice is so rich and delicious, you won’t believe it’s grain-free!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

42. Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon

This sautéed green beans recipe makes an awesome addition to any holiday table or weekend feast.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

43. Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic Butter Sauce

These roasted mushrooms are an essential side dish to have in your recipe repertoire, especially when the Holidays season is coming.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

44. Cheesy Green Beans Casserole

This green beans casserole recipe is a delicious side dish to enjoy for a casual dinner.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

45. Feta Cucumber Salad Recipe

Crunchy and refreshing with a hint of Spring.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

46. Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges

This roasted cabbage recipe is about the crunchiest ever, and damn good too!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

47. Baked Garlic Parsley Mushrooms

The easiest, most flavorful mushrooms you will ever make.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

48. Fennel and Celery Salad

A light, crisp and refreshing salad that works wonder for lunch or quick dinner.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

49. Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry

Easy spaghetti squash stir fry recipe with Garlic and Chili Pepper.
Cooking time: 80 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

50. Asparagus Salad Recipe

Spiced asparagus salad with avocado, lemon & mint dressing
Cooking time: 3 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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