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Ok, so you’ve already started the Keto diet or are about to start and are looking for some tips about what you need to get started on the Keto Diet?
This is where this article ‘Keto Diet Kitchen Essentials’ comes in. Why? Because everyone talks about food and what you can eat and what you can’t eat but what about making the ‘whole’ process easier?
Yes, there’s not much in the way of guidance out there.
So, here is a list of some of the things from my experience I wished I had or knew when I started Keto as they are daily essentials now and I wouldn’t be without them. Listed in order of my preference of what I would get first.
Keto Diet Kitchen Essentials No 1 – Instant Pot for cooking food
- 10 FUNCTIONS: Enjoy cooking with 10 functions like Slow Cook, Saute, Rice, Steam, Yogurt, Sous Vide, Bake, NutriBoost an…
- ENERGY-SAVING: Save up to 80% on your energy bill compared to traditional electric ovens—so you can put that extra cash …
- TIME-SAVING: Cut cooking time by up to 70% compared to traditional methods when pressure cooking —more time for the thin…
The instant pot (or any pressure cooker) I have found invaluable for cooking food. I haven’t boiled any veg in the saucepan since I purchased it. Steaming the veg is quick, easy and hassle free. Put the water and the veg in set it and forget it until it beeps to say it has finished.
- THE SIMPLEST YET MOST CUSTOMISABLE OF INSTANT POTS. Even more enhancements for optimum pressure cooking experience with …
- COOKS EVEN FASTER THAN EVER, ALLOWING YOU TIME FOR OTHER THINGS! Create tasty, healthy meals up to 70% faster than tradi…
- FULLY CUSTOMISABLE TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF YOUR FAVOURITE DISHES. 48 customisable preset options for soups, beans, rice…
The instant pot is brilliant for making your own stock for a casserole/curry/soup ensuring you get the best from your left over chicken/meat bones. I have the instant pot pro duo. It seems this model is not made any more. the nearest model is the instant pot duo evo plus. I chose this model for the steam release switch primarily over having to turn the steam valve manually wearing an oven glove.
It has a dedicated yogurt function which I use a lot for making my own Keto yogurt.
No 2 – Steamer basket for instant pot
A metal trivet or steamer basket for instant pot is essential for steaming the veg in the pressure cooker.
Easy to cook and easy to remove for serving. You will use this almost every time with your instant pot.
- Oil Filter Function – The built in oil filter allows you to easily drain excess oil from fried foods, reducing grease an…
- High Quality Material – Made from food grade stainless steel, our steaming basket is safe, ensuring long lasting perform…
- Versatile Design – This premium stainless steel steaming basket is designed for rice cooking, pressure cooking, deep fry…
No 3 – A decent Frying Pan or Sauté Pan
- 26CM SAUTÉ PAN: Suitable for 20cm induction ring. Includes oven-safe glass lid. Perfect for sauté potatoes, poached fish…
- ZERO STICK, CHIP OR FLAKE: Whereas other pans can rapidly lose their non-stick performance, Ninja ZEROSTICK is up to 20x…
- STOPS FOOD FROM STICKING, DAY AFTER DAY: Cook using little to no oil, without compromising on cooking performance. Food …
- 🥘 PERFECT FRYING PAN – Are you tired of your old frying pan scratching, sticking, or not heating up fast enough? Upgrade…
- 🥘 ANTI-SCRATCH DESIGN: The interior and exterior surfaces are built to withstand the test of time, ensuring a scratch-re…
- 🥘 EXTRA DEEP WITH LARGE CAPACITY: Boasting an extra-deep design, our frying pan offers a larger capacity than other pans…
You will find you will be cooking a decent amount of foods in the pan.
Tip:
El dente cook some broccoli steamed in the instant pot then throw into a hot oiled/buttered pan with the seasoning (salt/pepper/garlic/chilli) turn it over and then serve on the side of a nice seasoned steak!
Don’t forget if you’re eating a fair amount of eggs the pan will be used a lot for that also.
No 4 – Food Processor or Vitamix blender
There is an either/or element to this on what you prefer and what you are going to use it for on your Keto diet.
- FOOD PROCESSOR: All of your food prep needs covered in a ultra-compact footprint and unique design with Kenwood MultiPro…
- PREPARE DELICIOUS DISHES: Use this food processor for different preparations. It is great for chopping, slicing, grating…
- ULTRA COMPACT DESIGN: It is always ready to go and stores in your kitchen drawer
I’ve got both. An old Vitamix and a relatively new (18 months old) food processor.
I use the food processor more for shredding veg for salads and making my own coleslaw. You can prepare these with the Vitamix as well using water when chopping in the jug but I prefer the food processor for these tasks.
Why did I specifically say Vitamix instead of blender?
The Vitamix has a lot of power and if you are blending up a lot of tomatoes or fruits for a smoothie for a family member the Vitamix is well renowned for how it pulverises the tough fibrous skins compared to other blenders on the marked.
No 5 – Keto Seasonings
When you start wanting to experiment or if your food is not up to scratch and needs a little boost, seasonings are where its at.
- FAJITA SPICE BLEND: A hot & spicy blend inspired by Latin American cuisine – BART large jars are convenient kitchen esse…
- FLAVOUR: A hot, warming & spicy flavour – our ingredients are meticulously tested by experts to deliver on flavour & sen…
- SPICE RACK: BART jars look great in your kitchen spice rack – these seasoning blends make perfect gifts & new home essen…
- STEAK SEASONING: A warming peppery blend to rub onto steaks before cooking – BART large jars are convenient kitchen esse…
- FLAVOUR: Spicy, aromatic, onion & garlic flavour – our ingredients are meticulously tested by experts to deliver on flav…
- SPICE RACK: BART jars look great in your kitchen spice rack – these seasoning blends make perfect gifts & new home essen…
- CAJUN SPICE BLEND: A spicy Cajun style blend inspired by Southern USA – BART large jars are convenient kitchen essential…
- FLAVOUR: WIth a pungent, aromatic, sweet & savoury flavour – our ingredients are meticulously tested by experts to deliv…
- SPICE RACK: BART jars look great in your kitchen spice rack – these seasoning blends make perfect gifts & new home essen…
I prefer the Bart Spices brand but any will do. The Fajita seasoning is awesome and so is the steak seasoning. I use the large pots now as the spice rack jars don’t last too long as they’re so tasty!
Tip:
Look on the labels on the different brands as some have added sugars (that’s why I like Bart Seasoning as a lot of it is sugar free).
No 6 – Ninja Creami (For keto Ice-Cream Treats)
- 10 FUNCTIONS: Transform ingredients into delicious drinks & desserts with 10 functions: Ice Cream, Sorbet, Light Ice Cre…
- FAMILY-SIZED CAPACITY: CREAMi Deluxe includes 3x 709ml Deluxe Tubs, so you can enjoy even more delicous frozen treats wi…
- CREATE 2 FLAVOURS IN 1: Use the ‘Top’ and ‘Bottom’ processing settings to create two different ice cream flavour combina…
An ice cream maker? YES!
I felt I was missing out not having ice cream and purchasing Keto ice cream online is very expensive. The ninja cream doesn’t make the ice cream but it does turn it into the ice cream you want. Homemade has no hidden sugars and is our naughty Keto treat!
Tip:
Half double cream
Half semi skimmed (filtered) milk
1 scoop hydrolysed unflavoured protein powder
2-3 drops vanilla (or flavouring of choice)
No 7 – Kitchen Knives
- Professional Kitchen Knife Set: 1x chef’s knife, 1x bread knife, 1x cutting knife, 1x utility knife, 1x paring knife, 1x…
- X50CR15 High Carbon Stainless Steel: Each blade is precision-machined from high-carbon X50CR15 stainless steel for excel…
- 3 Rivets Construction & Ergonomic Handle: The entire knife is made from a single piece of steel, with ABS material and t…
- Push of a button – fully guided sharpener that automates the sharpening of your knives for an even angle and perfectly s…
- Professional level sharpness – designed to sharpen The highest-quality knife steels.
- Versatility – sharpens kitchen knives, serrated edges, pocket knives, scissors and shears.
Don’t forget some decent knives for your kitchen!
You will make preparation easier with a decent sharp knife. It doesn’t matter how good the knife brand is if it is blunt. Most accidents in the kitchen happen with blunt knives.
The work sharp knife sharpener is really good at sharpening the knives and is really easy to use out of the box.
THE BOTTOM LINE ON KETO ESSENTIALS
Only spend as much or as little as you want. For those things that you know you will use even if you’re not on the Keto diet I spent a little more and it’s been worth it.
Don’t purchase everything under the sun when starting the diet only to find out you won’t be using them, but everything on this list is in daily use for me and my Keto lifestyle.
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