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.
30 matching dishes
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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Gegrilde Zalm met Bearnaisesaus en Groene Asperges
Grilled Salmon with Bearnaise Sauce and Green Asparagus
A classic preparation of fresh grilled salmon fillet, often served with a rich, buttery Béarnaise sauce. Accom…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Gevulde Eieren met Garnalen en Mayonaise
Deviled Eggs with Shrimp and Mayonnaise
A popular appetizer or light snack, featuring hard-boiled egg halves filled with a creamy, seasoned yolk mixtu…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Sint-Jacobsschelpen met Kruidenboter en Spek
Scallops with Herb Butter and Bacon
Seared or grilled scallops, tender and sweet, served with a flavorful herb butter and savory crispy bacon bits…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Gebakken Oesters met Spek en Peterselie (Keto-Aangepast)
Pan-fried Oysters with Bacon and Parsley (Keto Modified)
Fresh oysters quickly pan-fried in butter and bacon fat until lightly crispy, served with savory bacon lardons…
4 net4 total0 fibre25 protein50 fat590 kcal
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Gebraden Kipfilet met Dragon-Champignonroomsaus (Keto Aangepast)
Roasted Chicken Breast with Tarragon-Mushroom Cream Sauce (Keto Modified)
A succulent roasted or pan-fried chicken breast served with a luxurious cream sauce infused with fresh tarrago…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein42 fat620 kcal
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Gegrilde Tarbot met Beurre Blanc en Groene Asperges
Grilled Turbot with Beurre Blanc and Green Asparagus
A luxurious grilled turbot fillet, known for its firm texture and delicate flavor, served with a classic, tang…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein55 fat720 kcal
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Gegrilde Witloof met Gerookt Spek
Grilled Endives with Smoked Bacon
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring fresh Belgian endives (witloof), halved and grilled to perfection, devel…
4 net8 total4 fibre12 protein25 fat300 kcal
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Gerookte Zalm met Roerei en Bieslook
Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs and Chives
Silky smoked salmon served alongside creamy scrambled eggs, often enriched with a touch of butter or cream, an…
4 net4 total0 fibre38 protein38 fat500 kcal
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Kippenbout met Estragon
Chicken Leg with Tarragon
A succulent chicken leg, often pan-fried or roasted, served with a rich and aromatic tarragon cream sauce, a p…
4 net4 total0 fibre32 protein70 fat800 kcal
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Oesterzwammen op Ardeense Wijze
Sautéed Oyster Mushrooms Ardennes Style
Hearty oyster mushrooms sautéed with savory smoked bacon lardons, fresh garlic, and parsley. A simple yet flav…
4 net8 total4 fibre10 protein28 fat300 kcal
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Op Huid Gebakken Zalmfilet met Groene Asperges en Citroenbotersaus
Pan-Seared Salmon Fillet with Green Asparagus and Lemon Butter Sauce
A perfectly pan-seared salmon fillet, with crispy skin, accompanied by fresh, tender green asparagus and a cla…
4 net7 total3 fibre50 protein60 fat780 kcal
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Salade de Fromage de Chimay et Noix
Chimay Cheese Salad with Walnuts (Keto Modified)
A refreshing salad featuring chunks of robust Chimay cheese, crisp greens, and crunchy walnuts. This preparati…
4 net7 total3 fibre22 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Zeeuwse Oesters met Citroen en Mignonette
Zeeland Oysters with Lemon and Mignonette
Freshly shucked Zeeland oysters, known for their distinct briny flavor. Served on ice with lemon wedges and a …
4 net4 total0 fibre12 protein8 fat180 kcal
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Filet de Bar aux Asperges et Beurre Blanc (Keto-Aangepast)
Seabass Fillet with Asparagus and Beurre Blanc
Pan-seared or grilled seabass fillet, served with tender green asparagus spears and a classic, rich beurre bla…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
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Gebakken Pladijs met Kruidenboter en Gestoofde Venkel
Pan-Fried Plaice with Herb Butter and Braised Fennel
Fresh plaice fillet, delicately pan-fried to a golden crisp, served with a rich herb butter and tender braised…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein45 fat620 kcal
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Gegratineerde Andijvie met Kaas en Spek
Gratinated Curly Endive with Cheese and Bacon
A warm gratin of blanched curly endive (frisée) baked with a rich cream sauce, savory bacon lardons, and a gen…
5 net8 total3 fibre20 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Gegrilde Roodbaarsfilet met Kruidenboter en Gestoofde Groene Bonen
Grilled Red Snapper Fillet with Herb Butter and Braised Green Beans
A flavorful grilled fillet of red snapper, known for its firm, white flesh, generously topped with melted herb…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein47 fat620 kcal
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Gerookte Ganda Ham met Witte Asperges en Keto Mayonaise (Keto-Aangepast)
Smoked Ganda Ham with White Asparagus and Keto Mayonnaise (Keto Modified)
A seasonal delicacy featuring delicate steamed white asparagus stalks, served chilled with slices of artisanal…
5 net9 total4 fibre30 protein60 fat680 kcal
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Gevulde Tomaat met Verse Kruidenkaas (Keto-Aangepast)
Tomato Stuffed with Fresh Herb Cheese (Keto-Adapted)
A ripe, firm tomato hollowed out and generously filled with a creamy mixture of fresh, full-fat farmer's chees…
5 net8 total3 fibre15 protein22 fat280 kcal
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Kalfsgebraad met champignonroomsaus en keto groenten
Roasted Veal with Mushroom Cream Sauce and Keto Vegetables
Succulent roasted veal, often a lean cut, served with a luxurious and creamy mushroom sauce. Accompanied by a …
5 net9 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat670 kcal
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Salade van Witloof en Gerookte Forel met Ei
Endive and Smoked Trout Salad with Hard-Boiled Egg
A refreshing and substantial salad featuring crisp Belgian endive, flaky smoked trout, and hard-boiled eggs, t…
5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
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Salade van Witloof met Spekjes en Gekookt Ei
Chicory Salad with Bacon Lardons and Boiled Egg
A crisp and refreshing salad made with raw Belgian endive (witloof), crispy bacon lardons, and slices of hard-…
5 net9 total4 fibre22 protein40 fat460 kcal
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Zeebaarsfilet met Zeeuws Spek en Gestoofde Groene Bonen
Sea Bass Fillet with Zeeland Bacon and Stewed Green Beans
A pan-fried or grilled sea bass fillet, complemented by crispy Zeeland bacon (Zeeuws Spek) and tender stewed g…
5 net9 total4 fibre48 protein50 fat680 kcal