Canadian keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Canadian cuisine offers adaptable options for keto dieters, provided they are diligent in selecting and modifying dishes.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include beef, pork, salmon, trout, various cheeses, bacon, and game meats.
Danger zones
Poutine, Tourtière, bannock, maple syrup-laden preparations, and many gravies are significant carb traps to explicitly avoid.
Best for
This cuisine works best for adaptable keto dieters comfortable with requesting modifications and focusing on high-protein, moderate-fat meals.
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Langues de Morue Poêlées au Beurre Noisette et Citron
Pan-Seared Cod Tongues with Brown Butter and Lemon
A unique Newfoundland delicacy, cod tongues are tender and meaty. Here, they are pan-seared until golden, fini…
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Bison Burger Patty with Cheese and Bacon
Bison Burger Patty (No Bun) with Keto Sides
A lean bison patty, typically served with cheese and bacon, omitting the bun and traditionally carb-heavy side…
3 net5 total2 fibre68 protein70 fat920 kcal
Roasted Bone Marrow with Keto Herbs and Greens Salad
Rich, unctuous roasted beef bone marrow served with a vibrant simple salad of fresh parsley and capers, often …
3 net5 total2 fibre20 protein58 fat600 kcal
Caviar de Corégone avec Crudités et Crème Fraîche
Lake Whitefish Caviar with Crudités and Crème Fraîche
A refined Canadian appetizer featuring delicate lake whitefish caviar, often sourced from the Great Lakes, ser…
4 net6 total2 fibre25 protein35 fat400 kcal
Cretons (Pâté de Porc Québécois)
Québécois Cretons (Pork Pâté)
A rich and savory traditional Québécois pork pâté, typically seasoned with onions, garlic, and savory spices. …
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein48 fat580 kcal
Seared Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
Seared Scallops Wrapped in Bacon (No Sweet Glaze)
Plump, pan-seared scallops elegantly wrapped in crispy bacon, offering a delightful combination of sweet and s…
4 net4 total0 fibre46 protein48 fat650 kcal
Deconstructed Lobster Roll Salad
Fresh Nova Scotia Lobster Meat with Celery and Dill Mayonnaise (Served as Salad, No Bun)
The quintessential Nova Scotia lobster roll, reimagined as a keto-friendly salad. Abundant chunks of fresh lob…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Filet Mignon de Bison avec Réduction de Baies Céto et Asperges
Bison Tenderloin with Keto Berry Reduction and Asparagus
A tender cut of lean Canadian bison tenderloin, pan-seared or grilled to perfection, accompanied by a rich, su…
5 net10 total5 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
Pacific Smoked Salmon Lox Platter
Pacific Smoked Salmon Lox Platter with Cream Cheese, Capers, and Red Onion (No Bagel or Crackers)
A generous platter of thinly sliced Pacific smoked salmon lox, served with cream cheese, briny capers, and thi…
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein38 fat500 kcal
Pan-Seared Cod with Brown Butter and Keto Vegetables
Pan-Seared Cod Fillet with Brown Butter and Green Vegetables
A flaky, succulent cod fillet pan-seared to perfection, drizzled with a rich brown butter sauce. Served with a…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Smoked Mackerel Pâté with Keto Vegetable Crudités
A creamy and savory pâté made from flaky smoked mackerel, blended with rich cream cheese, fresh lemon, and dil…
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein60 fat680 kcal
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict (Keto, No Muffin)
Two perfectly poached eggs and generous slices of smoked salmon, blanketed in a rich, buttery hollandaise sauc…
5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
AAA Sirloin Steak
A staple on Canadian restaurant menus, featuring a perfectly cooked AAA grade sirloin steak, often served with…
6 net8 total2 fibre75 protein60 fat880 kcal
Confit de Canard avec Chou Rouge Braisé et Lardons Céto
Duck Leg Confit with Braised Red Cabbage and Bacon (Keto Modified)
Slow-cooked duck leg confit, rendered in its own fat, served with rich braised red cabbage and crispy bacon la…
6 net12 total6 fibre55 protein70 fat850 kcal
Côtelette de Porc Grillée avec Sauce aux Champignons Crèmeuse et Asperges Sautées
Grilled Pork Loin Chop with Creamy Mushroom Gravy and Sautéed Asparagus
A thick, juicy grilled pork loin chop, topped with a rich, creamy mushroom gravy and served with perfectly sau…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Crispy Chicken Wings (Dry Rub or Buffalo, No Sweet Sauce)
Deep-fried or baked chicken wings, served plain with a dry rub or tossed in a classic buffalo sauce (butter an…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein68 fat900 kcal
Cuisse de Lapin Confite avec Purée de Chou-fleur et Haricots Verts
Rabbit Leg Confit with Cauliflower Puree and Green Beans
Tender and flavorful rabbit leg, slow-cooked in its own fat to create a succulent confit, served with a creamy…
6 net12 total6 fibre40 protein75 fat850 kcal
Grilled Striploin with Keto Vegetables and Compound Butter
A succulent grilled striploin steak, typically 10-12 oz, served with a rich garlic-herb compound butter. Accom…
6 net10 total4 fibre90 protein68 fat950 kcal
Pâté de Campagne avec Cornichons et Crudités Céto
Country Pâté with Cornichons and Keto Crudités
Rustic French-Canadian style country pâté (pork and liver), typically served cold, accompanied by cornichons (…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein65 fat780 kcal
Poitrine de Canard Fumé avec Champignons Sauvages et Légumes Verts Céto
Smoked Duck Breast with Wild Mushrooms and Keto Greens
Rich, succulent smoked duck breast, often from local farms, served with a medley of sautéed Canadian wild mush…
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein70 fat800 kcal
Seared Duck Breast with Savory Herbs
Seared Duck Breast with Savory Herbs (No Sweet Glaze)
Crispy-skinned, succulent duck breast seared to perfection, seasoned with savory herbs and served with keto-fr…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
Terrine de Gibier (Canard & Pistache) avec Craquelins Céto et Légumes Marinés
Wild Game Pâté/Terrine (Duck & Pistachio) with Keto Crackers and Pickled Vegetables
A rustic and rich terrine featuring a blend of wild game (such as duck), pistachios, and savory herbs, served …
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein65 fat780 kcal
Baked Cod with Cream Sauce and Cheese (No Potatoes)
Maritime Baked Cod with Cream and Cheese (No Potatoes)
A classic Maritime dish featuring tender baked cod fillets smothered in a rich, creamy, and cheesy sauce, serv…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein55 fat720 kcal
Donair Meat Platter with Salad (No Pita)
Halifax Donair Meat Platter with Salad and Keto Sauce
Thinly sliced, highly seasoned donair meat (typically beef or lamb) served as a platter alongside a crisp gree…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Morue Salée et Scrunchions de Porc de Terre-Neuve avec Chou Braisé (Version Céto)
Newfoundland Salt Cod and Pork Scrunchions with Braised Cabbage (Keto Modified)
A classic Newfoundland dish featuring rehydrated salt cod and crispy pork scrunchions (fried salt pork bits), …
7 net12 total5 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
Pan-Seared Pickerel (Walleye)
Pan-Seared Walleye
A popular freshwater fish in Canada, often pan-seared to perfection and served with a bright lemon-dill butter…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Pâté de Saumon Maison avec Accompagnements Céto
Homemade Salmon Mousse with Keto Crackers/Vegetable Sticks
A rich and creamy mousse made from cooked salmon, often blended with cream cheese, heavy cream, lemon juice, f…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein50 fat600 kcal
Plateau de Saucisses de Gibier avec Chou Braisé
Wild Game Sausage Platter with Braised Cabbage
An assortment of locally sourced wild game sausages (e.g., venison, elk, or moose) grilled or pan-fried, serve…
7 net12 total5 fibre65 protein75 fat900 kcal
Prime Rib Roast
A classic indulgent Canadian dish, featuring a slow-roasted cut of beef prime rib, known for its tenderness an…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein75 fat1000 kcal
Terrine de Sanglier Sauvage avec Légumes Marinés Céto
Wild Boar Terrine with Pickled Keto Vegetables
A rich and flavorful terrine made from wild boar meat, often combined with pork fat, liver, herbs, and spices,…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat620 kcal
Boudin Noir Québécois avec Choux Frisés Sauté
Québécois Blood Pudding with Sautéed Kale
A traditional Québécois blood sausage made from pork blood, fat, and seasonings, pan-fried until crispy. Serve…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein70 fat800 kcal
Confit de Canard avec Chou Rouge Braisé (Sans Glaçage Sucré)
Duck Confit with Braised Red Cabbage (No Sugary Glaze)
A classic French-Canadian dish featuring slow-cooked duck leg confit, tender and rich. Served with savory brai…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein75 fat850 kcal
Deconstructed Tourtière Bowl
Deconstructed Quebec Meat Pie Bowl (No Crust)
A savory bowl of traditional Quebec meat pie filling, typically a blend of ground pork, beef, and/or veal seas…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
A classic Canadian seafood dish featuring a generous portion of grilled Atlantic salmon, typically served with…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Hasenpfeffer (Keto Rabbit Stew Bowl, No Potatoes)
A rich and tangy rabbit stew, inspired by the German-Canadian classic, featuring tender rabbit braised in a fl…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat780 kcal
Jarret d'Agneau Braisé avec Purée de Céleri-Rave Céto
Braised Lamb Shank with Celery Root Puree and Keto Gravy
Tender, slow-braised lamb shank in a rich, savory gravy, served alongside a creamy celery root (celeriac) pure…
8 net15 total7 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
Longe de Caribou, Réduction Baies de Genièvre et Légumes Verts Braisés (Céto)
Caribou Loin with Juniper Berry Reduction and Braised Greens (Keto)
Tender caribou loin, seared to perfection and served with a rich, savory juniper berry reduction, accompanied …
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
Peameal Bacon & Eggs
A classic Canadian breakfast featuring thick-cut, lean, brined and cornmeal-dusted pork loin (Peameal Bacon) s…
8 net8 total0 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Québécois Ragoût de Boulettes (Keto Meatball Stew Bowl)
Quebec Meatball Stew Bowl (Keto Gravy, No Sides)
A hearty bowl of traditional Québécois pork and beef meatballs simmered in a rich, savory, and keto-friendly b…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Ragoût de Bœuf Canadien avec Céleri-Rave Rôti (Version Céto)
Canadian Beef Stew Bowl with Roasted Celeriac (Keto Modified)
A hearty bowl of slow-cooked beef stew, rich with savory broth and tender beef, served with roasted celeriac c…
8 net15 total7 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
Salade de 'Riz Sauvage' Céto aux Champignons et Noix de Pécan
Keto 'Wild Rice' Salad with Mushrooms and Pecans
A creative keto rendition of a classic Canadian wild rice salad, featuring riced cauliflower as the base, comb…
8 net14 total6 fibre12 protein35 fat400 kcal
Acadiana Chicken Fricot (No Dumplings, Low-Carb Vegetables)
Acadian Chicken Stew (No Dumplings, Low-Carb Vegetables)
A comforting Acadian-style chicken stew featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a savory, herb-infused bro…
9 net14 total5 fibre55 protein45 fat680 kcal
Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup
A rich and earthy soup, often found in Canadian establishments, featuring a blend of wild mushrooms simmered i…
9 net12 total3 fibre10 protein50 fat550 kcal
Moules Marinières (Sans Pain)
Steamed Mussels with Garlic-White Wine Broth (No Bread)
A generous bowl of fresh mussels steamed in a savory broth of white wine, garlic, butter, and herbs. Served wi…
9 net10 total1 fibre40 protein38 fat550 kcal
Poitrine de Porc Braisée au Genièvre et Sauge avec Chou Rouge Braisé
Braised Pork Belly with Juniper and Sage and Braised Red Cabbage (Keto Modified)
Slow-braised pork belly, rich and tender, flavored with juniper berries and sage, served with sweet and tangy …
9 net15 total6 fibre40 protein80 fat900 kcal
Deconstructed Tourtière des Lacs-Saint-Jean (Keto Meat and Vegetable Bowl)
A deconstructed version of the hearty Lacs-Saint-Jean Tourtière, a specific Québécois meat pie traditionally f…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein70 fat950 kcal
Grilled Bison Steak
Lean and flavourful bison steak, a Canadian game meat, typically grilled and served with accompaniments.…
10 net15 total5 fibre75 protein50 fat800 kcal
Jarret de Porc Braisé Québécois
Quebec Braised Pork Hock with Keto Root Puree (No Potatoes)
Slow-braised Quebecois pork hock, cooked until falling off the bone, served with a rich, savory gravy. Modifie…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
Joues de Bœuf Braisées, Réduction au Vin Rouge Céto et Purée de Chou-fleur
Braised Beef Cheeks with Keto Red Wine Reduction and Cauliflower Puree
Fork-tender beef cheeks, slow-braised in a rich, savory red wine reduction, served alongside a velvety smooth …
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Keto Poutine Bowl (with Roasted Radishes/Turnips)
Keto Poutine Bowl (Roasted Radishes/Turnips, Keto Gravy)
A keto-adapted version of the iconic Canadian dish, featuring roasted radishes or turnips as a substitute for …
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein65 fat800 kcal
Pâté de Foie de Lapin avec Craquelins Céto et Légumes Marinés
Rabbit Liver Pâté with Keto Crackers and Pickled Vegetables
Smooth and rich rabbit liver pâté, finely ground and seasoned with brandy and aromatic herbs, served with cris…
10 net15 total5 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Wild Boar Sausage (No Bun) with Braised Cabbage and Dijon
Hearty and flavourful wild boar sausage, grilled or pan-fried, served without a bun. Accompanied by tender bra…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Alberta Beef Carpaccio avec Roquette, Câpres et Parmesan
Alberta Beef Carpaccio with Arugula, Capers, and Parmesan
Thinly sliced, raw Alberta beef tenderloin arranged beautifully, topped with fresh arugula, briny capers, shav…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Bouchées de Saumon Fumé "Candy" Sans Sucre
Sugar-Free Smoked Salmon Candy Bites
Thick-cut, firm pieces of wild salmon, slow-smoked and glazed with a sugar-free, savory-sweet mixture, creatin…
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein28 fat420 kcal
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Tartare de Venaison avec Câpres et Roquette sur Feuilles d'Endive
Venison Tartare with Capers and Arugula served on Endive Leaves
Finely diced raw venison, seasoned and mixed with capers, shallots, and herbs, presented on crisp endive leave…
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein30 fat500 kcal
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Bifteck de Fer Plat de l'Alberta, Beurre Ail-Herbes et Asperges
Grilled Alberta Flat Iron Steak with Garlic Herb Butter and Asparagus
A tender and flavourful Alberta flat iron steak, grilled to perfection, topped with a rich garlic and herb com…
4 net7 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Brochettes de Pétoncles Poêlés et Poitrine de Porc (Frotter à Sec)
Pan-Seared Scallops and Pork Belly Skewers (Dry Rub)
Tender pan-seared sea scallops alternated with crispy chunks of pork belly on skewers, seasoned with a savory …
4 net4 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Brochettes de Viandes Sauvages Frottées au Style Montréal (Cerf, Bison) avec Asperges Rôties
Montreal Spice-Rubbed Game Meat Skewers (Venison and Bison) with Roasted Asparagus
Succulent chunks of venison and bison, generously coated in a robust, classic Montreal steak spice rub, grille…
4 net7 total3 fibre70 protein40 fat680 kcal
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Cretons Québécois (Pâté de Porc) avec Craquelins Céto et Cornichons
Québécois Pork Pâté (Cretons) with Keto Crackers and Pickles
A traditional Québécois pork pâté (cretons), seasoned with onions, spices (like nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice), a…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Éperlans Poêlés (Sans Panure) avec Aïoli Citron-Aneth
Pan-Seared Smelts (No Breading) with Lemon Dill Aioli
Delicate fresh smelts, a traditional Canadian fish especially in the Atlantic provinces, pan-seared to a golde…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein38 fat500 kcal