Keto Lyonnaise 'Potatoes'

This traditional French side dish is the perfect addition to your dinner. Lyonnaise potatoes are traditionally prepared with potatoes, onions, butter, salt, pepper, and parsley, but this Keto-friendly version replaces the potatoes with a low-carb vegetable. The dish is known for being golden, crispy, buttery, and absolutely addictive.

How to make Keto lyonnaise “potatoes”

First off, you need to find a suitable potato replacement. We used baby turnips, which taste starchy and slightly sweet once cooked. The secret to perfect lyonnaise “potatoes” lies in the thickness to which the turnips are cut. The ideal thickness is ¼ inch (1/2 cm), but they’re sometimes made a bit thicker. Another essential technique when making this dish is parboiling the veggie slices before frying them. This ensures that they are cooked all the way through before crisping them. In French, lyonnaise cooking refers to cooking or garnishing with onions, usually fried. The onions add sweetness and a unique flavor to these “potatoes”.

What can you serve this dish with?

You can pair this dish with a simple protein like grilled steak, chicken, or baked salmon. However, it is best served with other French Keto recipes. Consider serving it with Keto coq au vin or instead of the fries in Keto steak frites.

Can you adjust this recipe to a vegan/dairy-free diet?

Butter is the foundation of classic French cuisine. It adds a specific and unique flavor that takes dishes to another level of deliciousness. If you avoid dairy, consider swapping it for vegan butter for the closest result.