Belgian keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Adapting Belgian cuisine to keto is challenging due to its heavy reliance on prominent carb-dense staples like fries, waffles, and bread.
Top ingredients
Mussels, various cuts of beef, pork, and chicken, eggs, hard cheeses, and non-starchy vegetables such as Brussels sprouts and endive offer keto-friendly starting points.
Danger zones
Major carb traps include frites (fries), waffles, bread, beer, stoemp (mashed potatoes), sugary sauces, and roux-thickened stews like Carbonnade Flamande.
Best for
Best for highly disciplined keto dieters willing to strictly modify orders, prioritize unadulterated proteins, and bypass most traditional sides and preparations.
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Gegrilde Sardienen
Grilled Sardines with Lemon and Herbs
Whole sardines grilled or pan-fried until crispy, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, a squeeze of lemon, and f…
1 net2 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Escargots in Lookboter
Snails in Garlic Butter
A classic appetizer of snails baked in abundant garlic-parsley butter, typically served bubbling hot. Naturall…
2 net3 total1 fibre15 protein38 fat400 kcal
Filet d'Anvers met Rucola en Parmezaan
Smoked Antwerp Beef with Arugula and Parmesan
Thinly sliced, air-dried, and lightly smoked beef from Antwerp, known for its delicate, savory flavor. It's ty…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein25 fat380 kcal
Filet Pur
Beef Tenderloin with Keto Sides and Butter Sauce
A prime cut of beef tenderloin, grilled or pan-fried to perfection. Typically served with frites and a choice …
2 net5 total3 fibre80 protein47 fat750 kcal
Gebakken Pladijs
Pan-fried Plaice with Lemon-Parsley Butter and Keto Greens
A popular North Sea flatfish, plaice is pan-fried to a delicate crisp and often served simply with lemon and p…
2 net5 total3 fibre43 protein51 fat650 kcal
Gerookte Zalm met Keto Bijgerechten
Smoked Salmon with Keto Sides (e.g., capers, red onion, lemon, leafy greens)
Thin slices of premium smoked salmon, a common offering in Belgian brasseries. Keto version served without toa…
2 net3 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Roggevleugel met kappertjesboter
Skate Wing with Caper Butter and Keto Greens
A classic Belgian dish featuring pan-fried skate wing, known for its delicate texture, served with a rich lemo…
2 net5 total3 fibre45 protein51 fat650 kcal
Cote à l'Os
Grilled Bone-in Ribeye with Keto Sides and Compound Butter
A generous bone-in ribeye steak, grilled to your preference. This large cut of beef is known for its marbling …
3 net6 total3 fibre105 protein131 fat1700 kcal
Zeeuwen
Whelks (Sea Snails) with Keto Vinaigrette
Boiled whelks, a traditional Belgian seafood snack, typically served cold with a sharp vinaigrette. They offer…
3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein18 fat280 kcal
Carpaccio van Rund met Parmezaan en Rucola
Beef Carpaccio with Parmesan and Arugula
Thinly sliced raw beef fillet, artfully arranged and topped with fresh arugula, shaved Parmesan cheese, capers…
4 net6 total2 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
Gegrilde Merguez met Salade
Grilled Merguez Sausage with Salad
Spicy, grilled North African-style lamb and beef sausages, very popular in Belgium. Served with a simple green…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Gegrilde Scampi met lookboter
Grilled Scampi with Garlic Butter
Succulent large shrimp (scampi) grilled to perfection, generously coated in a rich and fragrant garlic butter …
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
Kikkerbilletjes in Lookboter
Frogs' Legs in Garlic Butter
A popular delicacy in Belgium, frogs' legs are typically pan-fried or baked in a generous amount of rich garli…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein60 fat700 kcal
Omelet met Garnaaltjes
Omelette with Shrimp
A classic fluffy omelet, often prepared with butter, filled with a generous portion of small, savory North Sea…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
Rundsconsommé met Fijne Groenten (Koolhydraatarm)
Beef Consommé with Fine Vegetables (Low Carb)
A clear, deeply flavorful beef broth, meticulously clarified to remove impurities, creating a pristine consomm…
4 net5 total1 fibre20 protein8 fat150 kcal
Salade de Chèvre Chaud (zonder honing of croutons)
Warm Goat Cheese Salad (without honey or croutons)
A popular salad featuring slices of warm, often slightly melted, goat cheese served over mixed greens. Keto ve…
4 net8 total4 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Terrine de Jambon Persillé met Keto Bijgerechten
Parsleyed Ham Terrine with Keto Sides
A traditional cold terrine made from pieces of ham, bound with gelatin and copious amounts of fresh parsley, s…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
Champignons à la Grecque (Koolhydraatarm)
Marinated Mushrooms (Low Carb Greek Style)
Whole button mushrooms marinated and slowly cooked in olive oil, lemon juice, herbs (such as parsley, thyme, b…
5 net8 total3 fibre5 protein18 fat200 kcal
Garnaaltjes met Selder en Mayonaise
Shrimp with Celery and Mayonnaise Salad
A simple yet delicious salad consisting of small grey North Sea shrimp mixed with finely chopped celery and bo…
5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
Gebakken Schol met Peterselieboter en Groene groenten
Fried Plaice with Parsley Butter and Green Vegetables
Pan-fried fresh plaice fillet, simply prepared with clarified butter and fresh parsley, highlighting the delic…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
Gegrilde Lamskoteletten met Groenten
Grilled Lamb Chops with Sautéed Low-Carb Vegetables
Succulent grilled lamb chops, a staple in Belgian and Ardennes cuisine, known for their rich flavor. A natural…
5 net10 total5 fibre55 protein80 fat900 kcal
Gegrilde Paling met Keto Bijgerechten
Grilled Eel with Keto Sides
Fresh eel, a delicacy often found along the Belgian coast, grilled to perfection and typically served simply w…
5 net10 total5 fibre45 protein60 fat720 kcal
Gegrilde Sint-Jacobsschelpen met Kruidenboter en Keto-Groenten
Grilled Scallops with Herb Butter and Keto Vegetables
Succulent large sea scallops, expertly grilled to perfection, then generously drizzled with a rich herb butter…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Gegrilde Tarbot met Kruidenboter en Groene Groenten
Grilled Turbot with Herb Butter and Green Vegetables
A highly prized flatfish, turbot, grilled or pan-fried to perfection and served with a rich, aromatic herb but…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
Gestoomd/Gebakken Witloof met Garnaaltjes
Braised/Pan-Fried Endive with Grey Shrimp
A quintessential Belgian dish combining tender braised or pan-fried Belgian endive (witloof) with delicate Nor…
5 net10 total5 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
Gevulde Champignons (Keto)
Stuffed Mushrooms (Keto)
Mushroom caps typically filled with a savory mixture of herbs, cheese, and sometimes minced meat, then baked. …
5 net7 total2 fibre18 protein28 fat350 kcal
Oesters
Fresh Oysters with Mignonette
Freshly shucked raw oysters, typically served on a bed of ice with lemon wedges and a red wine vinegar mignone…
5 net5 total0 fibre15 protein8 fat150 kcal
Pâté Ardennais / Gibier
Ardennes Pâté / Game Pâté
A rich, coarse-textured pâté made from pork, sometimes game meats (like wild boar or venison), liver, herbs, a…
5 net6 total1 fibre30 protein45 fat555 kcal
Potjesvlees (Terrine van Wit Vlees met Keto Groenten)
White Meat Terrine with Keto Vegetables
A traditional cold terrine from the Westhoek region, made with shredded chicken, rabbit, and veal set in a sav…
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Salade de Pissenlits aux Lardons
Dandelion Salad with Bacon Lardons
A rustic and flavorful salad featuring fresh, slightly bitter dandelion greens, typically served warm with cri…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
Steak Tartare met Keto-Bijgerechten
Steak Tartare with Side Salad and Pickles (no bread or fries)
Finely minced raw beef, typically seasoned with capers, chopped onions, parsley, mustard, and often served wit…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal
Tongrolletjes met Roomsaus
Sole Rolls with Cream Sauce and Keto Vegetables
Delicate fillets of sole, often rolled and gently poached or steamed, served with a luxurious cream sauce. Mod…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
Varkensgebraad met Mosterdroomsaus
Roast Pork with Creamy Mustard Sauce and Keto Vegetables
A tender roast pork, typically served in slices, with a rich, creamy mustard sauce. Modified for keto by ensur…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Waterkerssalade met Gerookte Eendenborst
Watercress Salad with Smoked Duck Breast
A fresh and peppery salad featuring crisp watercress leaves, often combined with slices of rich, smoky duck br…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Gebakken Baarsfilet (Keto-Aangepast)
Pan-fried Perch Fillet (Keto-Adapted)
A fresh fillet of perch, pan-fried in butter until golden and flaky, served simply with a wedge of lemon and f…
1 net2 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Ardeense Forel met spek en groene kruiden
Ardennes Trout with Bacon and Green Herbs
Fresh trout from the Ardennes region, pan-fried or grilled to perfection, generously topped with crispy bacon …
2 net3 total1 fibre48 protein52 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Gebakken Hersenen
Fried Brains
A traditional delicacy featuring veal or pork brains, often lightly pan-fried until tender, a rich and unique …
2 net2 total0 fibre18 protein70 fat710 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilde Noordzeetong met Amandelen en Citroenboter
Grilled Dover Sole with Almonds and Lemon Butter
A delicate North Sea Dover sole fillet, lightly grilled and served with a luscious brown butter sauce infused …
2 net4 total2 fibre48 protein47 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilde Rode Poon met Provençaalse Kruiden en Olijfolie
Grilled Red Mullet with Provençal Herbs and Olive Oil
Whole grilled red mullet, a delicate white fish, seasoned with a blend of Provençal herbs and drizzled with go…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein45 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Geroosterde Lamsbout met Rozemarijn en Knoflook
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic
A substantial leg of lamb, slow-roasted to perfection, deeply flavoured with fresh rosemary and garlic. The re…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Hard Gekookte Eieren met Mayonaise
Hard-boiled Eggs with Mayonnaise
A straightforward and commonly found Belgian appetizer or light meal, consisting of perfectly hard-boiled eggs…
2 net2 total0 fibre18 protein45 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Haring in het Groen (Haring met verse kruiden, zonder brood)
Herring in Green Sauce (Herring with Fresh Herbs, without Bread)
A delightful preparation of fresh herring, filleted and marinated in a vibrant green sauce made with a medley …
2 net3 total1 fibre25 protein30 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Kalfscarpaccio met Rucola, Parmezaan en Truffelolie
Veal Carpaccio with Arugula, Parmesan, and Truffle Oil
Delicately thin slices of raw veal, artfully arranged and drizzled with aromatic truffle oil and olive oil. To…
2 net3 total1 fibre30 protein32 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Kleine Grize Garnalen met Kruidenboter en Knoflook (Keto Aangepast)
Small Grey Shrimp with Herb Butter and Garlic (Keto Modified)
Delicate North Sea grey shrimp sautéed in abundant herb-garlic butter. A simple yet incredibly flavorful appet…
2 net3 total1 fibre30 protein48 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Rillettes de Porc met Augurkjes en Keto Bijgerechten
Pork Rillettes with Cornichons and Keto Sides
A traditional rich and rustic spread made from slow-cooked pork belly or shoulder, shredded and preserved in i…
2 net4 total2 fibre25.5 protein70 fat770 kcal
KAsoon
Rundscarpaccio met truffelolie en Parmezaan
Beef Carpaccio with Truffle Oil and Parmesan
Thinly sliced raw beef fillet, drizzled with aromatic truffle oil, topped with shavings of aged Parmesan chees…
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Tongfilet Meunière (Keto-Aangepast)
Pan-Seared Sole Fillet Meunière Style (Keto-Adapted)
Delicate sole fillets pan-seared in copious amounts of browned butter, traditionally with a light flour dredge…
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein28 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Zeeduivel met Spek en Salie
Monkfish with Bacon and Sage
Firm monkfish fillets pan-fried or roasted, often wrapped in crispy bacon and infused with fresh sage. This pr…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Consommé met Geklopt Ei
Consommé with Beaten Egg
A simple, yet elegant clear broth, typically beef or chicken, served with a delicate swirl of whisked egg that…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein15 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
Eieren Florentine (Keto-Vriendelijk)
Eggs Florentine (Keto-Friendly)
A classic brunch dish featuring perfectly poached eggs nestled on a bed of sautéed spinach, generously topped …
3 net5 total2 fibre25 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Escargots met Kruidenknoflookboter
Snails with Herb-Garlic Butter
A classic appetizer featuring tender snails baked in their shells (or in a ceramic dish) with an abundant, aro…
3 net3 total0 fibre12 protein45 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Ganda Ham met Witloof en Noten
Ganda Ham with Endive and Walnuts
A simple yet elegant starter featuring thin slices of delicate Ganda ham, a Belgian cured ham, paired with cri…
3 net5 total2 fibre25 protein30 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Gebakken Hersenen op Luikse Wijze (Keto Aangepast)
Pan-fried Calf's Brains Liege Style (Keto Modified)
Delicately pan-fried calf's brains, often prepared in brown butter with capers and a touch of vinegar or lemon…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein55 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Gebakken Merg met Kruidenboter en Keto Groenten
Pan-fried Bone Marrow with Herb Butter and Keto Vegetables
Rich, creamy bone marrow, carefully scooped from the bone and pan-fried, served with a flavorful herb butter a…
3 net6 total3 fibre15 protein80 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Gebakken Noordzeekrab met Lookboter en Peterselie
Pan-fried North Sea Crab with Garlic Butter and Parsley
Succulent fresh North Sea crab meat, lightly pan-fried in rich garlic butter and finished with fresh parsley. …
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein68 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Gebakken Spek met Eieren
Fried Bacon and Eggs
A classic hearty Belgian breakfast or simple meal featuring pan-fried bacon and fried eggs, often served simpl…
3 net3 total0 fibre42 protein51 fat690 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilde Ardeense Forel met Amandelen en Citroen
Grilled Ardennes Trout with Almonds and Lemon
Fresh Ardennes trout, lightly grilled and topped with toasted slivered almonds and a bright lemon butter sauce…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein32 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilde Asperges met Kruidenboter en Gekookt Ei
Grilled Asparagus with Herb Butter and Boiled Egg
Fresh green or white asparagus, grilled until tender-crisp, served with a generous dollop of aromatic herb but…
3 net6 total3 fibre12 protein28 fat320 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilde Kalfsfilet met Truffelroomsaus en Groene Asperges
Grilled Veal Fillet with Creamy Truffle Sauce and Green Asparagus
A tender grilled veal fillet served with a luxurious, rich cream sauce infused with black truffle (oil or shav…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilde Langoustines met Lookboter
Grilled Langoustines with Garlic Butter
Succulent grilled langoustines (Norway lobsters) served simply with a rich garlic butter sauce, often accompan…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein38 fat480 kcal