Irish keto guide
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160 dishes47 keto as served120 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Irish cuisine is challenging for keto adaptation due to its reliance on potatoes, bread, and root vegetables as primary components of authentic meals.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto options include various cuts of beef, lamb, and pork, along with cabbage, butter, and hard cheeses.
Danger zones
Potatoes in all forms (mashed, roasted, stewed, as toppings), soda bread, stout, and hidden sugars in some sauces are pervasive carb traps.
Best for
Best suited for very strict keto dieters who are prepared to extensively customize orders and forgo many iconic traditional sides and dishes.
7 matching dishes
Cál Gaelach Braite le Im
Braised Irish Kale with Butter
Fresh Irish kale, slowly braised until tender, seasoned simply with generous butter, salt, and pepper.…
4 net8 total4 fibre4 protein18 fat200 kcal
Spionáiste Uachtarach le Cnó Ime
Creamed Spinach with Nutmeg
Fresh spinach sautéed and then simmered in a rich, creamy sauce, subtly flavored with nutmeg. A classic and in…
4 net8 total4 fibre6 protein34 fat350 kcal
Brocailí le hIm agus Almóinní
Broccoli with Butter and Toasted Almonds
Steamed or roasted broccoli florets generously tossed in melted butter and topped with crunchy toasted almond …
5 net10 total5 fibre8 protein28 fat300 kcal
Champ Cóilis
Cauliflower Champ
A simple, yet flavorful keto-friendly side dish made from mashed cauliflower, generously mixed with melted but…
6 net10 total4 fibre8 protein38 fat400 kcal
Colcannon Cóilis
Cauliflower Colcannon
A keto-friendly version of the classic Irish side dish, made with creamy mashed cauliflower instead of potatoe…
7 net12 total5 fibre10 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Duileasc Friochta
Fried Dulse
A traditional Irish snack or side dish made from dried dulse (red seaweed), briefly fried until crispy, often …
2 net4 total2 fibre1 protein18 fat200 kcal
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Muisiriúin Fhiáine Sautéed le hIm agus Uachtar
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms with Butter and Cream
A selection of seasonal wild mushrooms, pan-sautéed in rich butter and finished with a swirl of heavy cream, c…
9 net12 total3 fibre8 protein61 fat600 kcal