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.
37 matching dishes
Gerookte Makreel
Smoked Mackerel
Whole or filleted smoked mackerel, known for its rich flavor and high omega-3 content. Often served as a start…
1 net1 total0 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
Gerookte Paling
Smoked Eel
A Dutch delicacy, typically served as an appetizer. Smoked eel has a rich, very fatty flavor.…
1 net1 total0 fibre25 protein45 fat500 kcal
Gerookte Zalm
Smoked Salmon
Thinly sliced, cold smoked salmon, often served as a starter in Dutch restaurants.…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Gebraden Varkensbuik met Krokante Zwoerd
Roasted Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling and Keto Vegetables
A generous portion of slow-roasted pork belly, prized for its tender, fatty meat and incredibly crispy crackli…
3 net6 total3 fibre70 protein100 fat1200 kcal
Gerookte Eendenborst met Salade
Smoked Duck Breast with Green Salad
Thinly sliced, tender smoked duck breast, often served as a cold appetizer or light meal in Dutch restaurants.…
3 net5 total2 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal
Gevulde Eieren
Deviled Eggs
A popular cold appetizer or snack in the Netherlands, consisting of hard-boiled egg halves filled with a cream…
3 net3 total0 fibre15 protein65 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
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
Hollandse Nieuwe Haring
Dutch New Herring
Raw, brined herring, typically served with raw chopped onions. A classic Dutch delicacy, especially during her…
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein28 fat350 kcal
Zoute Haring met Rauwe Uienringen
Salted Herring with Raw Onion Rings
A classic Dutch appetizer or snack: fillets of traditional salt-cured herring, served simply with fresh, sharp…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein38 fat480 kcal
Gebakken Champignons met Knoflook en Kruiden
Pan-Fried Mushrooms with Garlic and Herbs
Fresh button mushrooms, pan-fried to perfection in butter or olive oil with fragrant garlic and a medley of Du…
5 net8 total3 fibre5 protein25 fat250 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
Kippenbout uit de Oven met Kruidenboter
Oven-Roasted Chicken Leg with Herb Butter and Keto Vegetables
A succulent whole chicken leg, slow-roasted until tender, seasoned with Dutch herbs and basted with generous h…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein65 fat850 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
Sperziebonen met Spek en Nootmuskaat
Green Beans with Bacon and Nutmeg
A classic Dutch vegetable side dish featuring tender green beans sautéed with crispy bacon bits and seasoned w…
5 net8 total3 fibre7 protein17 fat200 kcal
Geroosterde Lamsschouder (met Keto Groenten)
Roasted Lamb Shoulder (with Keto Vegetables)
Succulent roasted lamb shoulder, often slow-cooked until tender. Naturally rich in flavor and fat, served simp…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
Kippenlevertjes met Spek en Uien
Chicken Livers with Bacon and Onions
A traditional Dutch appetizer or light main, consisting of pan-fried chicken livers, crispy bacon lardons, and…
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Gebakken Spruitjes met Spek
Pan-fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
A popular Dutch side dish featuring Brussels sprouts pan-fried until tender-crisp, often tossed with crispy pi…
9 net15 total6 fibre15 protein35 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilde Mergpijp met Grof Zeezout en Verse Peterselie
Grilled Bone Marrow with Coarse Sea Salt and Fresh Parsley
Rich, buttery beef bone marrow, expertly grilled or roasted until tender, served simply with a sprinkle of coa…
0 net0 total0 fibre10 protein85 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
Zure Zult
Dutch Head Cheese
A traditional Dutch delicacy made from various cuts of pork (often from the head and feet) cooked until tender…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Droge Worst met Mosterd
Dutch Dry Sausage with Mustard
A traditional Dutch cured dry sausage, typically seasoned with cloves or other spices, served in thick slices …
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat400 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
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
Hollandse Garnaaltjes op Witlofblaadjes met Mayonaise
Dutch Shrimps on Chicory Leaves with Mayonnaise
A classic Dutch appetizer featuring small, sweet Hollandse garnalen (Dutch shrimps) served simply on crisp, sl…
4 net8 total4 fibre30 protein48 fat520 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
Gerookte Zalmrolletjes Gevuld met Kruidenroomkaas
Smoked Salmon Rolls Filled with Herb Cream Cheese
Delicate slices of premium smoked salmon are artfully rolled around a generous filling of smooth, herb-infused…
5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein55 fat700 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
Rijke Vleesbouillon met Eierdooier en Foie Gras Snippers
Rich Meat Broth with Egg Yolk and Foie Gras Shavings
A luxurious, clear and deeply flavorful meat broth, often beef or game-based, served as a sophisticated starte…
5 net5 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Augurkjes Omspekt
Gherkins Wrapped in Bacon
A classic Dutch appetizer or snack featuring tangy pickled gherkins (augurkjes) wrapped in savory slices of ba…
6 net7 total1 fibre22 protein30 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Witlof Salade met Spekjes en Hardgekookt Ei
Endive Salad with Bacon Bits and Hard-boiled Egg
A refreshing and slightly bitter salad made with fresh witlof (Belgian endive) leaves, crispy pan-fried bacon …
6 net10 total4 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Gestoofde Prei met Spekjes en Nootmuskaat
Braised Leek with Bacon Bits and Nutmeg
Tender, slow-braised leek, simmered until soft and flavorful, topped with crispy pan-fried bacon bits (spekjes…
7 net12 total5 fibre12 protein25 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Gevulde Champignons met Kruidenroomkaas en Spekjes
Stuffed Mushrooms with Herb Cream Cheese and Bacon Bits
Large mushroom caps generously filled with a creamy mixture of herb-infused cream cheese and savory bacon bits…
7 net10 total3 fibre22 protein40 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Gevulde Tomaat met Gehakt en Kaas
Stuffed Tomato with Minced Meat and Cheese
Ripe tomatoes hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned minced meat, often topped with cheese …
7 net12 total5 fibre40 protein42 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Blokjes Oude Kaas met Grove Mosterd en Augurkjes
Cubes of Aged Dutch Cheese with Coarse Mustard and Pickles
A quintessential Dutch 'borrelhapje' (snack with drinks) featuring generous cubes of sharp, aged Dutch cheese …
8 net10 total2 fibre38 protein60 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Gekookt Pekelvlees met Mosterd en Augurkjes
Boiled Salted Beef with Coarse Mustard and Pickles (Keto-style)
Thinly sliced, tender boiled salted beef (pekelvlees), typically served cold or warm as an appetizer or light …
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein32 fat510 kcal