15 Keto Side Dishes That Keep the Flavor and Cut the Carbs

Recipe creator Carol Castellucci Miller says, "You will never miss eating mashed potatoes again now that you can have this deliciously creamy, bacon-cheese flavored mashed cauliflower instead!"

By sautéing the Brussels sprouts before giving them a quick cook in the Instant Pot, the exterior gains a caramelized taste that's irresistible. 

Can't decide between a salad or pasta for your side? This low-carb option satisfies cravings for both! Zucchini is spiralized into veggie-based noodles and tossed with tangy feta, briny olives, and fresh tomatoes.

This comforting casserole dresses up cauliflower with a rich Cheddar cheese sauce. The ingredients list is kept simple, so home cooks can dress it up with their favorite seasoning blends. 

Move aside potatoes. Zucchini are the base for these super savory fries. Parmesan cheese, seasonings, and egg create a crispy coating, but these get soggy quickly according to reviewers, so eat them right out of the oven.

"This recipe is delicious," says SUZYKAZOO. "I am not crazy about the cauliflower taste of cauliflower rice but the carbs are so much better than rice. I don’t taste the cauliflower in this."

The perfect summery side dish, this roasted ratatouille is bursting with fresh flavor. Zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and more all roast to perfection on a single baking sheet for easy clean up.

Crunchy, creamy, and tangy, this easy side salad has it all. It makes just enough for two servings, so you don't have to worry about soggy leftover cucumber.

Almond flour is key to creating these fluffy yet keto-friendly biscuits. If you're craving garlic bread, reviewer Ana Cawthon suggests adding a dash of garlic powder to spice things up.

Great for breakfast or dinner, this savory hash has all the flavor you've come to expect from the traditional potato version, but none of the carbs.

Cauliflower stands in for macaroni in this irresistibly cheesy recipe. "Great for the Keto diet! Even my kids liked it," says reviewer emmypowers.

Jazz up asparagus with a salty wrapping of bacon and side of creamy sauce. Don't skip the lemon in the aioli, it pairs perfectly with the asparagus' earthy taste.

Even picky eaters will enjoy this roasted version of eggplant. Smoked paprika adds a deep savory flavor, while the olive oil helps the veggies bake to golden brown perfection. 

This recipe magically transforms a whole head of cauliflower into this Middle Eastern-inspired side dish. Parsley and mint add a fresh flavor, while lemon and olive oil create a tangy dressing. 

"These garlic-seasoned green beans are sautéed until crisp-tender, then topped with cheese and bacon for a delicious keto side dish," says recipe creator France C. "I like to shred my own cheese as I find it melts better than the bagged variety."