Dutch keto guide
Navigable
189 dishes37 keto as served117 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Adapting Dutch cuisine to a keto diet requires deliberate choices, focusing on individual components rather than traditional plated meals.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include aged cheeses (Gouda, Edam), various smoked meats and sausages, herring, and lean cuts of beef or pork.
Danger zones
Major carb traps are potatoes in all forms (stamppot, patat), bread, thick pea soups, sugary pastries, and flour-thickened gravies or sauces.
Best for
This cuisine works best for an experienced keto dieter willing to customize extensively, focus on simple grilled meats or cheese boards, and avoid most traditional preparations.
30 matching dishes
Rookvlees Platter (Zonder Brood)
Smoked Beef Platter (Without Bread)
A Dutch delicacy of thinly sliced, lean smoked beef (cured beef loin), often served as a cold appetizer. Prese…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein15 fat300 kcal
Runderbouillon met Gehaktballetjes
Beef Broth with Small Meatballs
A classic clear beef broth starter, comforting and savory, featuring small, tender meatballs. The keto version…
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein35 fat420 kcal
Ossenworst met Mosterd (Keto-Stijl)
Amsterdam Cured Beef Sausage with Mustard (Keto-Style)
Thinly sliced, cold, Amsterdam-style cured beef sausage, typically served with strong Dutch mustard. This keto…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein35 fat450 kcal
Panklaar Schol (met Citroen-Dille Boter, Keto Groenten)
Pan-fried Plaice with Lemon-Dill Butter (No Potatoes/Fries)
Fresh plaice fillet, pan-fried until golden and flaky, then served with a fragrant lemon-dill butter sauce. Th…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Rollmops
Rolled Pickled Herring
A classic Dutch delicacy featuring a filleted pickled herring, rolled around a piece of pickled gherkin and so…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein18 fat280 kcal
Gebakken Kalfszwezerik met Keto Groenten
Pan-fried Veal Sweetbreads with Keto Vegetables
Delicately pan-fried veal sweetbreads, a prized offal for its creamy texture and rich flavor. Served with a li…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein42 fat580 kcal
Gebakken Zeeduivel met Keto Groenten
Pan-fried Monkfish with Keto Vegetables
Succulent pan-fried monkfish, known for its firm, meaty texture, served with a selection of keto-friendly vege…
4 net7 total3 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
Gegrilde Rosbief met Kruidenboter en Keto Groenten
Grilled Roast Beef with Herb Butter and Keto Vegetables
Succulent slices of perfectly grilled roast beef, served with a dollop of rich herb butter. Accompanied by a g…
4 net8 total4 fibre75 protein50 fat800 kcal
Groene Asperges met Beenham en Gebakken Ei
Green Asparagus with Cured Ham and Fried Egg
Tender green asparagus spears, lightly cooked, served with slices of savory cured ham (beenham) and topped wit…
4 net8 total4 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Kabeljauw uit de Oven (met Keto Groenten)
Baked Cod with Lemon-Dill Sauce and Keto Vegetables
A simple yet elegant dish of cod fillet baked in the oven, often with butter, lemon, and fresh dill. Typically…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Steak Tartaar (met Keto Toppings, zonder brood)
Steak Tartare (with Keto Toppings, no bread)
Finely minced raw beef tenderloin, typically seasoned and mixed with ingredients like capers, cornichons, shal…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein35 fat480 kcal
Gebakken Kabeljauw (Ongepaneerd, met Keto Remouladesaus)
Pan-fried Cod Fillet (Unbattered, with Keto Remoulade)
A substantial fillet of cod, pan-fried without batter, showcasing its delicate flavor and flaky texture. Serve…
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
Gebakken Kippenlevers met Spek en Champignons
Pan-fried Chicken Livers with Bacon and Mushrooms
A hearty and flavorful dish of pan-fried chicken livers, served with crispy bacon bits and sautéed mushrooms. …
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
Gebakken Rogvleugel met Keto Groenten
Pan-fried Skate Wing with Keto Vegetables
Tender pan-fried skate wing, a delicate white fish, typically prepared "à la meunière" (lightly floured and pa…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Oesters
Oysters
Fresh, raw Dutch oysters, a naturally low-carb and protein-rich delicacy often served chilled on a bed of ice …
5 net5 total0 fibre15 protein5 fat150 kcal
Panklaar Forel (met Amandelbotersaus, Keto Groenten)
Pan-fried Trout with Almond Butter Sauce (No Potatoes/Fries)
A whole pan-fried trout, crispy on the outside and tender within, served with a rich almond butter sauce. This…
5 net8 total3 fibre48 protein45 fat620 kcal
Roerei met Spek en Kaas
Scrambled Eggs with Bacon and Cheese (without Bread)
A classic and satisfying breakfast or lunch item, featuring creamy scrambled eggs cooked with crispy bacon pie…
5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Runderrollade met Keto Groenten
Rolled Beef Roast with Keto Vegetables
A traditional Dutch beef roast, often made from flank or topside, rolled and tied, typically filled with a sav…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Zoute Hamschijf (Keto-Stijl)
Salted Ham Hock (Keto-Style)
A hearty, traditional Dutch dish featuring a slow-braised salted ham hock, known for its rich flavor and tende…
5 net8 total3 fibre80 protein55 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Gerookte Forel Filet met Romige Dille Mayonaise
Smoked Trout Fillet with Creamy Dill Mayonnaise
Delicately smoked trout fillet, flaked and served with a rich, creamy mayonnaise infused with fresh dill and a…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Gebakken Hollandse Garnalen met Knoflook en Kruidenboter
Pan-fried Dutch Shrimp with Garlic and Herb Butter and Keto Vegetables
Small, delicate Dutch grey shrimp pan-fried in generous garlic and herb butter, served with a selection of low…
3 net5 total2 fibre48 protein45 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilde Gamba's
Grilled Prawns (Garlic Butter)
Succulent large prawns, perfectly grilled and often tossed in aromatic garlic butter with fresh herbs. A popul…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Plankje Gebraden Rosbief
Roast Beef Platter (cold slices)
A popular 'borrel' (snack) or light lunch platter featuring thinly sliced, cold roasted beef. Often served wit…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein25 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Spek en Eieren
Bacon and Eggs
A classic and straightforward Dutch breakfast or lunch dish featuring crispy fried bacon served alongside perf…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Champignon Omelet met Kaas
Mushroom Omelette with Cheese
A fluffy omelette filled with sautéed mushrooms and melted cheese, cooked to a perfect golden brown. This is a…
4 net6 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Gebakken Forel met Keto Groenten en Kruidenboter
Pan-fried Trout with Keto Vegetables and Herb Butter
Fresh trout, pan-fried until golden and flaky, served with a generous dollop of herb butter and a selection of…
5 net10 total5 fibre50 protein70 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilde Coquilles met Knoflookboter en Verse Peterselie
Grilled Scallops with Garlic Butter and Fresh Parsley
Plump, sweet scallops perfectly grilled to a golden finish, bathed in a rich garlic-infused butter sauce and g…
5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilde Snoekbaarsfilet met Kruidenboter en Keto Groenten
Grilled Pike-Perch Fillet with Herb Butter and Keto Vegetables
A delicate grilled fillet of snoekbaars (pike-perch), a popular Dutch freshwater fish, served with a generous …
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Hollandse Kreeft (Gegrild of Gestoofd)
Dutch Lobster (Grilled or Steamed, with Keto Butter Sauce)
A whole Dutch lobster, either grilled for a smoky flavor or steamed for tenderness, typically served with melt…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Verse Krabsalade (Keto-Stijl)
Fresh Crab Salad (Keto-Style)
A light and refreshing salad prepared with succulent fresh crab meat (often North Sea crab), mixed with a crea…
5 net7 total2 fibre48 protein52 fat650 kcal