The ketogenic diet (aka the keto diet) is a low-carb diet that has become very popular over the last decade.

It’s a diet many people use as a tool for losing weight, but also for health reasons.

So many people think that going low carb or going on the keto diet means eating bland and tasteless foods.

However, you can actually incorporate different layers of flavors into your low-carb dishes. In fact, there are plenty of condiment and sauce options that can help make low-carb dishes taste incredible.

Some of them can make your low-carb dishes healthier, too.

So, here are low-carb sauces and condiments you can eat on your low-carb diet, while still making your meal plans tasty.

12 Low Carb Condiments And Sauces

Mustard

Mustard is one of the best keto-friendly condiments, and it’s also great for losing weight as it’s very low-calorie.

It’s tangy, savory, and a bit spicy, and it goes so well with many foods.

Here’s a great way to incorporate mustard into your next lunch or dinner.

Easy Salmon Sheet Pan with Rainbow Veg

540 calories

Ingredients

• 4 oz Salmon fillet – 200 calories

• 1½ cups Squash, butternut, chunks, fresh (uncooked) – 94.5 calories

• 1½ cups Brussels sprouts – 84 calories

• ½ Onion, red – 27.5 calories

• 1 Tbsp Mustard, regular (brown, deli, etc.) – 15 calories

• 1 Tbsp Olive oil (Tbsp) – 119 calories

• 1 Pepper, dash – 0 calories

• 1 Garlic salt, dash – 0 calories

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil & spray it with an oil spray.

3. Chop the ends off the Brussels sprouts and halve each one. Chop up the squash, and onion into medium sized chunks. Add all ingredients to a large bowl.

4. Add oil, mustard, pepper, and garlic salt to the bowl. Mix contents so that all is coated.

5. Add the bowl’s contents to the baking sheet in a single layer. Also add salmon, and top salmon with additional pepper and garlic salt.

6. Bake ~40 minutes, mixing contents halfway through.

When you’re busy, you just want to eat something super quickly. These mini sandwiches would be perfect for that!

Quick Pepper Sandwich with Cheese

222 calories

Ingredients:

• 1 Bell pepper, red – 37 calories

• 2 oz Deli slices, turkey – 60 calories

• 1 oz Cheese, sliced cheese, full fat/ regular – 110 calories

• 1 Tbsp Mustard, regular (brown, deli, etc.) – 15 calories

Instructions:

1. Slice pepper into four pieces.

2. Layer with turkey and cheese.

3. Top with mustard.

4. No dairy? Use a dairy-free cheese or avocado.

Sour Cream

Sour cream makes every dish taste amazing! It’s not usually included in weight-loss diets as it’s not low-calorie, but it’s great for the keto diet – it has a very small amount of net carbs, and it’s higher in fats.

You can put it in tons of dishes – sandwiches, dips, soups, sauces, etc.

Here’s a snack idea with sour cream you’ll definitely want to try out.

Bacon-Wrapped Cabbage

213 calories

Ingredients:

• 3 slices Cabbage – 51 calories

• 3 Uncured bacon, slice – 132 calories

• 1 Tbsp Sour cream – 30 calories

• 1 Garlic salt, dash – 0 calories

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. If not already, cut cabbage into 3 strips (seen in picture).

3. Wrap 1 strip bacon around each cabbage slice.

4. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping over midway through.

5. Top with sour cream & spices.

6. No dairy? Use more bacon. No meat? Use turkey or soy bacon.

Avocado Oil Mayo

Mayo is a delicious condiment that can be used in tons of meals. It’s high-fat and low-carb, but it’s even better when it’s made from avocado oil. Avocado is known as one of the main healthy fats, so mayo made with avocado oil is a healthier and more nutritious option you shouldn’t miss out on.

Here’s a healthy egg salad with mayo you’ll want to try.

Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps

350 calories

Ingredients:

• 3 Egg, large – 216 calories

• 4 tsp Mayonnaise (tsp) – 128 calories

• 3 Lettuce leaves for lettuce wraps – 6 calories

• 1 Salt, dash – 0 calories

• 1 Pepper, dash – 0 calories

Instructions:

1. Hard boil eggs by bring a pot of water to boil (with eggs in the pot) and letting eggs boil for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and peel when cooled.

2. Chop eg
   gs into small pieces.

3. Mix eggs with mayo, salt & pepper.

4. Add to lettuce wraps.

Sugar-free Ketchup

Most of the store-bought ketchup has added sugar, nor is it keto and low-carb. However, there are tons of sugarless options out there nowadays that you can get. So, find a keto version of ketchup, and enjoy this amazing condiment like you normally would.

Keto Marinara Sauce

If you’re craving spaghetti & meatballs – don’t worry. There are keto marinara sauces out there you can get, and still enjoy your favorite meals while on the low-carb diet.

Keto Salad Dressing

Store-bought salad dressings often have added sugar, but there are many keto-friendly ones to get. You can also make your own by mixing olive oil, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, herbs & spices, and any other additions you like.

Hot Sauce

Hot sauce is made with peppers, vinegar, and salt, which makes it keto-friendly! When you’re grocery shopping, just make sure to check the label, just to check if they didn’t add any additional sugars to it.

Here’s a breakfast idea on how to use it:

Spicy Scrambled Eggs

278 calories

Ingredients:

• 2 Egg, large – 144 calories

• 1 Uncured bacon, slice – 44 calories

• ¼ Bell pepper, red – 9.25 calories

• ¼ Avocado, medium – 80.5 calories

• 1 Garlic salt, dash – 0 calories

• 1 Pepper, dash – 0 calories

• 1 tsp Hot sauce (tsp) – 0 calories

Instructions:

1. Cut bacon into small pieces with kitchen shears.

2. Dice red pepper.

3. Spray a pan with an oil spray. Cook peppers & bacon on low heat for ~5 minutes, until cooked through.

4. Crack in eggs, into the pan.

5. Scramble until cooked through.

6. Transfer to a plate. Top with seasonings.

7. Slice avocado & add on the side.

8. No bacon? Use turkey or soy bacon.

Coconut Aminos

Coconut aminos is a gluten-free version of soy sauce. You can use it in so many Asian meals – and that’s always delicious.

Olive Oil

While it’s not technically a condiment or a sauce, I had to include olive oil on this list. It’s so versatile, a great source of healthy fats, and can be used in so many meals. You can use it for salad dressing, and more.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Just like with olive oil, ACV deserved a spot on this list. Put it into salad dressings, your morning detox, or anything else.

Guacamole

One of everyone’s favorites – guacamole. It’s made with avocados, and they are a great source of healthy fats.

Here’s a great breakfast idea with guacamole:

Scrambled Eggs With Feta, Guacamole, And Spinach

356 calories

Ingredients:

• 2 Egg, large – 144 calories

• 1 cup Leafy greens, spinach, raw – 7 calories

• ¼ cup Guacamole – 105 calories

• ¼ cup Cheese, crumbled, feta – 99.75 calories

• 1 tsp Red pepper flakes, dash – 0 calories

• 1 Salt, dash – 0 calories

Directions:

1. Spray a pan with an oil spray

2. Crack eggs in a bowl, add cheese, spinach, seasoning

3. Cook on low heat ~6 minutes, until cooked through

4. Have guacamole on the side

Keto Ranch

If ranch is your favorite condiment, don’t worry. There are quite a few keto ranch options to buy in the store, so next time you go shopping – get that.

Here’s how to use ranch (and hot sauce) to create an amazing meal.

Spicy Tuna Buddha Bowl

478 calories

 Ingredients:

• 1 Tuna, canned (1 can) – 120 calories

• 1 Cucumber, medium – 42 calories

• 1½ cups Cabbage, shredded – 33 calories

• ½ Avocado, small – 116.5 calories

• 2 Tbsp Creamy dressing (e.g. ranch), regular (more than 50 calories per 2 tbsp) – 148 calories

• 1 tsp Hot sauce (tsp) – 0 calories

• 1 Tbsp Sesame seeds (Tbsp) – 18 calories

Instructions

1. Slice cucumber into coin shapes.

2. Arrange all foods in a bowl.

3. Mix ranch and hot sauce. Drizzle over your bowl. Also top with sesame seeds.

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