Hemp Hearts for Keto

Hemp hearts are my new favorite Keto staple. With a texture like couscous and a nutrition profile perfect for ketogenic eating, hemp hearts can be added to many dishes for bulk, texture, and a subtle nutty flavor. 3 tablespoons contain 10 grams of protein, 180 calories, 1 carb and 1 gram of fiber which equals ZERO NET CARBS. And they can be eaten raw over yogurt or cottage cheese, as well as sautéed in butter or added to dishes. Check out what I’ve made over the last couple weeks!

Hemp Hearts for Keto Meal Ideas

1. Hemp Hearts in Stirfry: can be added to a typical cauliflower rice stir fry for that grainy texture that some people on Keto miss. I use liquid aminos in place of soy sauce with garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to sauté in avocado oil with diced chicken and eggs.

2. Cheddar Cheesy Hemp Hearts Soup: use any soup base you want. I use chicken stock, cream cheese, cheddar cheese to my sautéed onions for a savory, creamy comfort food soup perfect for fall.

3. Steak and Hemp Hearts with Eggs: scrambled my eggs into a bit of cauliflower rice and hemp hearts with veggies. Seasoned with paprika, added a couple ounces of steak, and voila, a hearty breakfast with plenty of protein takes just a few minutes to whip up.