Finding keto-friendly recipes at HelloFresh isn’t easy, as there’s no specific keto label. So, how do you know which meals are the best HelloFresh keto recipes? Discover some of my favorite picks in this article. Find the best meals with 30 g of carbs or fewer.
I’ve taken a close look at HelloFresh to come up with 5 solid keto-friendly options. Whether you prefer meat, seafood, or plant-based meals, there’s something for everyone. I’ve looked at the macronutrients of each dish (protein, carbs, and fat) to come up with my picks.
Overall, my favorite keto-friendly HelloFresh meal is the Beef Ragú Zucchini “Lasagna”, as it contains only 23 g of carbs and 670 calories. However, there are a few more excellent options you can pick from.
Beef Ragú Zucchini “Lasagna” – Best keto meal with 23 g of carbs
Creamy Tex-Mex Chicken Salad – Best salad with 14 g of carbs
Spicy Tex-Mex Chicken Soup – Best keto-friendly soup with 26 g of carbs
Greek Salad with Spiced Beef Patties – Best Mediterranean keto recipe
Greek Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps – Best keto-friendly wraps
Contains 23 g of carbs and 670 calories per serving
48 g of fat in total
Ready in around 60 minutes
This recipe is a keto-friendly gem. It skips the carb-heavy stuff like pasta and bread. Instead, thin slices of zucchini step in for the usual lasagna noodles, cutting down carbs while still giving you that lasagna feel. It’s a clever way to enjoy a favorite dish but keep it keto-friendly.
The main stars are yellow onion, zucchini, and ground beef. There's a bit of flour, but just a touch, so the carbs stay low. Garlic powder and Italian seasoning bring all those classic flavors you love, making it taste like the real deal.
Nutrition | Calories: 670 cal |
Ingredients | Yellow onion, zucchini, flour, ground beef, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, crushed tomatoes, beef stock concentrate, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian cheese blend |
Essentials | Cooking oil, olive oil, salt, pepper |
Utensils | Large pan, medium bowl, baking dish |
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Contains 14 g of carbs and 400 calories per serving
26 g of fat in total
Ready in 15 minutes
This keto-friendly recipe has just 14 g of carbs making it a dream for those on a keto diet. It offers a nutritious and satisfying meal without the carb overload. The low calorie count is a bonus, making it a guilt-free choice for a healthy, delicious lunch or dinner.
Salads are often low in carbs, and this is no exception. It achieves its low-carb profile by focusing on whole-food ingredients that are naturally low in carbs and high in fat. This makes it not just tasty but also perfect for your keto dietary needs. The avocado-based guac adds a rich, creamy texture and fat, enhancing the taste factor!
Nutrition | Calories: 400 cal |
Ingredients | Baby lettuce, tomato, lime, fully cooked chicken breasts, fajita spice blend, buttermilk ranch dressing, guacamole |
Essentials | Cooking oil, olive oil, salt, pepper |
Utensils | Large pan, small bowl, large bowl |
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Contains 26 g of carbs and 390 calories per serving
18 g of fat in total
Ready in 15 minutes
This soup stands out as a keto-friendly option that's light on carbs without sacrificing flavor. Its calorie count makes it an excellent choice for those watching their intake, fitting neatly into a diverse range of diet plans.
The soup achieves its low-carb count by limiting high-carb ingredients. Aside from a few tortilla chips for garnish, it smartly avoids carb-heavy additions. This strategic approach keeps the carb content in check, making it ideal for keto dieters.
Nutrition | Calories: 390 cal |
Ingredients | Scallions, tomato, lime, fully cooked chicken breasts, tex-mex paste, chicken stock concentrate, sour cream, blue corn tortilla chips |
Essentials | Cooking oil, olive oil, salt, pepper |
Utensils | Paper towel, medium pot |
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Contains 20 g of carbs and 850 calories per serving
69 g of fat in total
Ready in 30 minutes
This meal keeps carbs low and fat high. It fits right into the keto diet because you need more fat and fewer carbs. Only a small amount of hummus adds carbs. There are just 4 tablespoons of hummus in the entire recipe.
I found the ingredients list to be full of variety. You'll find tomato, mini cucumber, scallions, baby lettuce, and ground beef. There's also a Turkish spice blend, feta cheese, and Greek vinaigrette. These ingredients come together for a flavorful and keto-friendly dish.
It also has 165 mg of cholesterol and 1,490 mg of sodium per serving. The sodium content is a bit high, but for a healthy diet overall, this shouldn't be a problem.
Nutrition | Calories: 850 cal |
Ingredients | Tomato, mini cucumber, scallions, baby lettuce, ground beef, Turkish spice blend, feta cheese, greek vinaigrette, sour cream, roasted red pepper hummus |
Essentials | Cooking oil, olive oil, salt, pepper |
Utensils | Medium bowl, large pan, small bowl, whisk, large bowl |
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Contains 14 g of carbs and 490 calories per serving
33 g of fat in total
Ready in just 10 minutes
This recipe keeps the carbs very low and each serving stays within a keto-friendly range. This balance is ideal for those on a strict keto diet, offering a satisfying meal without compromising on your carb limits.
This dish cleverly avoids carb-heavy elements, while still featuring a mix of nutritious and flavorful ingredients. By carefully selecting ingredients that align with keto dietary restrictions, this recipe successfully keeps the carb count minimal. This approach is especially beneficial for those who are keen on maintaining their ketosis state.
Nutrition | Calories: 490 cal |
Ingredients | Fully cooked chicken breasts, tomato, long green pepper, baby lettuce, greek vinaigrette, mayonnaise, garlic powder, parmesan cheese |
Essentials | Olive oil, salt, pepper |
Utensils | Paper towel, large bowl |
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60 mins | 670 calories | Keto, high-protein, high-fat, low-carb | Medium | |
15 mins | 400 calories | Keto, high-protein, high-fat, low-carb | Easy | |
15 mins | 390 calories | Keto, high-protein, low-carb | Easy | |
30 mins | 850 calories | Keto, high-protein, low-carb | Easy | |
10 mins | 490 calories | Keto, high-protein, low-carb | Easy |
Yes, it does! Simply look out for the Carb Smart label on the menu. Here, you’ll find different options to suit your needs. Open up each recipe card by clicking on a meal that you like. Then, take a look at the ingredients list and nutritional data to see if it works for your low-carb goal.
For instance, one of my favorite low-carb HelloFresh meals is the Beef Ragú Zucchini “Lasagna”. It only contains 23 g of carbs.
This label denotes meals that contain fewer carbs than any of the other meals. Though there’s no set minimum, I’ve found that most of these meals contain at least fewer than 50 g of carbs, if not much less. For example, a top meal right now is the Creamy Tex-Mex Chicken Salad with only 14 g of carbs.
Absolutely – you can use any food for weight loss, technically speaking. However, HelloFresh makes it easy by portion-controlling your meal kits. Each meal kit displays the calories you’ll be consuming per serving.
One of my favorite low-carb, low-calorie meals right now is the Greek Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps, which has only 14 g of carbs and 490 calories. These numbers make it easy to stick to your weight loss goal.