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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
KAsoon
Gegrilde Postelein met Spekjes en Knoflookolie
Grilled Purslane with Bacon Bits and Garlic Oil
Fresh purslane, lightly grilled or sautéed, served with crispy bacon bits and drizzled with a flavorful garlic…
3 net5 total2 fibre8 protein25 fat280 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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Gegrilde Zeekraal met Lookboter
Grilled Samphire with Garlic Butter
Fresh, crisp samphire (zeekraal), lightly grilled to retain its bite and natural salinity, generously tossed i…
3 net5 total2 fibre4 protein28 fat280 kcal
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Geroosterde Merg in het Been
Roasted Bone Marrow with Parsley Salad
Beef marrow bones, roasted until soft and gelatinous, served directly in the bone. Traditionally accompanied b…
3 net4 total1 fibre20 protein75 fat750 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
KAsoon
Omelet met Boschampignons en Gerookt Spek
Omelette with Wild Mushrooms and Smoked Bacon
A satisfying and simple omelette, generously filled with earthy wild mushrooms (such as chanterelles or porcin…
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Omelet met Kaas en Spek
Cheese and Bacon Omelette
A classic, fluffy Belgian-style omelette, generously filled with melted cheese (such as Gouda or Emmental) and…
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Poché Noordzeekrab met Mayonaise en Hardgekookt Ei
Poached North Sea Crab with Mayonnaise and Hard-boiled Egg
Freshly poached North Sea crab meat, typically served cold with a dollop of rich mayonnaise and slices of hard…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein45 fat520 kcal
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Salade van Kalfsmuil (Keto-Vriendelijk)
Veal Snout Salad (Keto-Friendly)
A traditional and rustic cold salad made from carefully prepared and cooked veal snout, thinly sliced and dres…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein40 fat550 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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Varkensgebraad met Kruidenkorst (Keto-Vriendelijk)
Herb-Crusted Pork Roast (Keto-Friendly)
A succulent roasted pork loin or tenderloin generously coated with a savory crust of mixed herbs and spices, s…
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
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Waterkers met Roerei en Spek
Watercress with Scrambled Eggs and Bacon
A simple and nutritious Belgian breakfast or light meal, combining peppery fresh watercress with creamy scramb…
3 net4 total1 fibre28 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Ardeense Ham met Keto Bijgerechten
Ardennes Cured Ham with Keto Sides
Thinly sliced, air-dried cured ham from the Ardennes region, known for its distinct smoky and savory flavor. S…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
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Ardeense Worst met Augurk en Zilveruitjes
Ardennes Dry Sausage with Pickles and Pearl Onions
Thinly sliced, air-dried sausage from the Ardennes region, a flavorful charcuterie item, typically served as a…
4 net5 total1 fibre15 protein25 fat300 kcal
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Chicons Braisés
Braised Endives with Butter and Bacon
Tender Belgian endives slowly braised in butter until caramelized and soft, served with crispy bacon bits. A c…
4 net8 total4 fibre8 protein22 fat250 kcal
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Escavèche van Forel (Keto Aangepast)
Marinated Trout Escavèche (Keto Adapted)
A classic dish from the Walloon region, featuring pan-fried trout fillets marinated in a vibrant, spiced vineg…
4 net6 total2 fibre40 protein30 fat450 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 Fazant met Spek en Zuurkool
Roasted Pheasant with Bacon and Sauerkraut
Succulent roasted pheasant, often wrapped in bacon for added moisture and flavor, served alongside hearty brai…
4 net8 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Gebraden Patrijs met Spek en Jeneverbessen met Keto Groenten
Roasted Partridge with Bacon and Juniper Berries, served with Keto Vegetables
A whole partridge, a popular game bird in Belgium, roasted until golden and tender. It's often wrapped in baco…
4 net7 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Gegratineerde Oesters met Kruidenboter
Gratinated Oysters with Herb Butter
Fresh oysters, nestled in their shells, topped with a generous dollop of rich garlic and herb butter, then bak…
4 net4 total0 fibre10 protein32 fat350 kcal
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Gegrilde Eendenmaagjes met Rode Wijn Azijn en Spekjes
Grilled Duck Gizzards with Red Wine Vinegar and Lardons
Tender, grilled duck gizzards, tossed with crispy lardons (bacon bits) and a tangy red wine vinegar dressing, …
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
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Gegrilde Houtduif met Rozemarijn en Keto Groenten
Grilled Wood Pigeon with Rosemary and Keto Vegetables
Whole wood pigeon grilled to perfection, seasoned with fresh rosemary, served alongside a generous portion of …
4 net8 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Gegrilde Kreeft met Kruidenboter en Keto Groenten
Grilled Lobster with Herb Butter and Keto Vegetables
A whole fresh lobster, expertly grilled to bring out its natural sweetness and served with a generous dollop o…
4 net8 total4 fibre42 protein65.4 fat786 kcal
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Gegrilde Makreel met Kruiden en Citroen
Grilled Mackerel with Herbs and Lemon
A simple yet flavorful preparation of fresh mackerel, grilled to perfection, seasoned with a blend of fresh he…
4 net7 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Gegrilde Paling met Spek en Salie
Grilled Eel with Bacon and Sage
Fresh eel fillets, expertly grilled until the skin is crisp, served with savory pan-fried bacon lardons and ar…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein60 fat720 kcal