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Full Course Keto Mediterranean Christmas Feast Recipes

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This Keto Mediterranean Christmas Feast is a complete low-carb menu that’s perfect for the holidays. Featuring a garlic-rosemary leg of lamb, creamy stuffed mushrooms, herbaceous cauliflower rice pilaf, roasted red peppers with goat cheese, fresh Greek salad, and keto baklava bites for dessert, it’s a festive, flavorful celebration on a plate.

Ingredients

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Appetizer: Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach and Feta

  • 12 large button mushrooms (stems removed)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Main Course: Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary

  • 4–5 lb leg of lamb (bone-in or boneless)
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced into slivers
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth (optional, for basting)

Side Dish: Cauliflower Rice Pilaf with Herbs and Almonds

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, riced (or 3 cups pre-riced cauliflower)
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Side Dish: Roasted Red Peppers with Goat Cheese

  • 4 large red bell peppers
  • 6 oz goat cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Salad: Greek Salad

  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Dessert: Keto Baklava Bites

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated erythritol
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup

Instructions

Appetizer: Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach and Feta

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, and stir in chopped spinach until wilted. Mix in feta, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stuff each mushroom cap with the mixture. Bake for 15–20 minutes.

Main Course: Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Trim excess fat from the lamb and make small slits all over. Stuff each slit with garlic and rosemary.
  3. Rub the lamb with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  4. Place on a roasting rack, add white wine or broth to the pan, and roast for about 20 minutes per pound. Use a thermometer to check doneness (130°F for medium-rare).
  5. Rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Side Dish: Cauliflower Rice Pilaf with Herbs and Almonds

  1. Sauté minced garlic in olive oil. Add riced cauliflower and cook until tender, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Stir in toasted almonds, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper. Serve warm.

Side Dish: Roasted Red Peppers with Goat Cheese

  1. Roast halved red peppers at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, until tender and slightly charred.
  2. Cool slightly, top with goat cheese, and sprinkle with fresh basil.

Salad: Greek Salad

  1. Toss diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion in a bowl.
  2. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper for the dressing. Pour over the salad.
  3. Top with crumbled feta and serve.

Dessert: Keto Baklava Bites

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix almond flour, melted butter, erythritol, and cinnamon to form dough. Press into mini muffin tins.
  3. Combine chopped nuts and sugar-free syrup; spoon onto dough. Bake for 12–15 minutes.

Notes

  • Prep as much as you can ahead of time: mushrooms, lamb, and baklava components can all be prepped the day before.
  • Adjust salt and seasonings to taste for each dish.
  • Keep salads fresh by dressing them just before serving.

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Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/full-course-keto-christmas-lamb-recipe/