Dutch keto guide
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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.
39 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
Gebakken Haring met Keto Groenten
Pan-fried Herring with Keto Vegetables
Fresh herring fillets, pan-fried until crispy and golden brown. Served with keto-friendly vegetables, distingu…
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
Gebakken Tong
Pan-fried Sole with Keto Sides
A whole sole fish, pan-fried in generous butter until golden brown and flaky, typically served with a lemon we…
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Gegrilde Makreel met Kruidenboter (Keto Groenten)
Grilled Mackerel with Herb Butter (with Keto Vegetables)
Fresh mackerel fillet, grilled to perfection, served with a generous dollop of herb butter. Accompanied by ket…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat700 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
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
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
Rundercarpaccio
Beef Carpaccio (without Bread)
Delicately thin slices of raw beef tenderloin, drizzled with olive oil, topped with rocket (rucola), Parmesan …
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein45 fat500 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
Uitsmijter (Zonder Brood)
Fried Eggs with Ham & Cheese (No Bread)
A classic Dutch open-faced sandwich, typically with fried eggs, ham, and cheese. This keto version omits the b…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Bloemkoolrijst met Spekjes en Kruidenboter
Cauliflower Rice with Bacon Bits and Herb Butter
A comforting and savory dish featuring riced cauliflower sautéed and mixed with crispy fried bacon bits and a …
5 net10 total5 fibre18 protein32 fat400 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 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
Leverpostei met Augurkjes
Liver Pâté with Pickles (without Bread)
A rich and smooth liver pâté, often a blend of pork and calf's liver, seasoned and served with crunchy pickled…
5 net6 total1 fibre20 protein38 fat420 kcal
Paling in 't Groen (Keto-Stijl)
Eel in Green Sauce (Keto-Style)
Fresh eel fillets gently simmered in a vibrant green sauce made from a generous blend of fresh herbs. This cla…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein95 fat1000 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
Varkenshaas
Pork Tenderloin
Pan-fried or grilled pork tenderloin, a lean and popular cut of pork in Dutch cuisine.…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein45 fat700 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
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
Leverworst met Augurk
Dutch Liver Sausage with Pickles
A classic, rustic Dutch liver sausage, often served sliced or spreadable, accompanied by tangy pickled gherkin…
3 net4 total1 fibre20 protein30 fat375 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
Eendenlever Paté met Keto Toast of Komkommer (Terrine de Foie Gras de Canard, Keto-Style)
Duck Liver Pâté with Keto Toast or Cucumber (Terrine de Foie Gras de Canard, Keto-Style)
A luxurious and rich duck liver pâté (terrine de foie gras), often prepared with cognac or port (minimal, cook…
4 net7 total3 fibre20 protein80 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Rauwe Andijviesalade met Spekjes
Raw Endive Salad with Bacon Bits
A crisp and slightly bitter salad made from fresh raw endive leaves, traditionally tossed with savory crispy p…
4 net8 total4 fibre25 protein42 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Wildpaté met Keto Augurkjes en Mosterd (Zonder Brood)
Game Pâté with Keto Pickles and Mustard (Without Bread)
A rich and savory pâté made from various game meats (e.g., hare, deer), distinct from specific wild boar or bo…
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein40 fat500 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
Gebakken Schelvisfilet met Keto Groenten en Kruidenboter
Pan-fried Haddock Fillet with Keto Vegetables and Herb Butter
A fresh haddock fillet, pan-fried to golden perfection, served with melted herb butter and a generous side of …
5 net9 total4 fibre45 protein48 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Gebakken Speklapjes met Keto Groenten
Pan-fried Pork Belly Slices with Keto Vegetables
Crispy pan-fried slices of fatty pork belly, a beloved traditional Dutch dish, served alongside a variety of l…
5 net10 total5 fibre45 protein90 fat1000 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
Geitenkaassalade (Keto-Stijl)
Goat Cheese Salad (Keto-Style)
A fresh and vibrant salad featuring mixed greens, often with arugula or spinach, topped with warm, pan-fried o…
5 net10 total5 fibre38 protein60 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Gestoofde Groene Asperges met Beenham en Romige Kaassaus
Braised Green Asparagus with Ham and Creamy Cheese Sauce
Tender green asparagus spears, gently braised until perfectly tender-crisp, accompanied by savory slices of cu…
5 net10 total5 fibre35 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Leverkaas met Grove Mosterd en Augurkjes (Keto-Stijl)
Liver Cheese/Loaf with Grain Mustard and Pickles (Keto-Style)
Slices of traditional Dutch 'Leverkaas' (a firm, sliceable liver loaf made from pork liver and spices, similar…
5 net6 total1 fibre30 protein50 fat600 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
KAsoon
Wildzwijn Paté (met Augurkjes)
Wild Boar Pâté (with Pickles)
A rich and savory pâté made from wild boar meat, often served as an appetizer with small pickles.…
5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal