101 Delicious Low Carb Dinner Recipes for Low-Carb Diet

Embarking on a journey of new eating habits can be exciting and daunting at the same time. As much as many individuals are looking forward to the changes in their health and appearance, they may find it challenging to make so many life changes at the same time.

It can also be frustrating to meet all the nutritional requirement, stay within the carbohydrate and calories quota, and yet create meals that are delicious and appeasing to the rest of the family.

To help our readers with this problem, we have researched all the amazing healthy food blogs and compiled this list of 101 low-carb dinner recipes. And in order to make it easy to navigate through the list, we have categorized the recipes according to their carbohydrate contents:

5 Grams or Less Recipes

1. Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken. This delicious chicken dish is simple to prepare and looks beautiful in presentation. Your family will think that you are the most awesome cook ever. If you wish to make it a one dish event, simply add some spiralized zucchini into the mix as noodles. But for the pasta fans in the family, you can serve this with some spaghetti, angel hair, or even penne.
2. Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy. There will be nights when we all think back to all these pre-made dinner platters we used to have as a child. But as we find out, they are loaded with undesirable ingredients and preservatives. So if you are craving for a TV dinner night, this Salisbury steak recipe will satiate your cravings without resorting to the real deal.
3. Loaded Cauliflower. Do not let the name of this recipe fool you. Loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon, chives, and sour cream, this mashed cauliflower dish will make you never look back at the plain ‘ole mash potato. And the best part is that each serving contains only 5 grams of carbs.
4. Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak. This wonderful steak only requires 5 ingredients and takes only 15 minutes to make. It is truly a fantastic stay-in date night when you want awesome food in the comfort of your home with your love one. To make it a balanced meal, try pairing the steak with some dark leafy greens or a nice bed of salad greens. If you have a little extra carb quota to play with, consider tossing some black-eyed peas, white beans, or chickpeas into the salad.
5. One Pan Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus. This awesome dinner dish only requires 15 minutes of cooking on a single sheet pan. You will not only save time cooking, you will also minimize your clean up time. So you can spend more time enjoying dinner and being around your family.
6. Keto Bread. If you truly can’t live without having some bread to go along with your dinner dish, this extremely low carb bread recipe will save the day. With about 2 grams of carbs per slice, these breads will allow you to enjoy some fresh homemade bread that is free of preservatives and high in nutrients.
7. Tasty Beef and Liver Burger. You may scrunch up your nose when you hear the word liver. But the fact is that it is loaded with chockfull of nutrients and minerals that are essential to cell growth and rejuvenation. When mixed together with beef, you will never know the difference.
8. Keto Chicken Enchilada Bowl. Just because you are on a low-carb diet doesn’t mean it is the end of enjoying your favorite Mexican food dishes. By incorporating cauliflower as the rice base, this enchilada bowl has only 2 grams of carbs in each serving. However, please note that different red enchilada sauce may have more carb contents. If you are allowed more carb intake, you may consider adding some black beans to the mix.
9. Buttered Cod in Skillet. Seafood is an excellent choice of protein, but not everyone can stand the fishy taste in seafood. If you are worried about this factor, this buttered cod will allow you to feast on this East Asian fusion dish. Serve with some homemade low-carb bread, salad, or cauliflower rice, this dish will leave your friends and family wanting for more. If you have certain family members who are sensitive to spices, you may want to tone done the paprika.
10. Garlic Parmesan Creamy Zoodles. There will be times when you just want to slurp on some noodles. If pasta is your comfort food, you will definitely want to check this zucchini noodle recipe out. Even though it is not pasta, it will hit the right spot and curb your noodle craving. Plus you will be getting lots of fibers to minimize the indigestion problem many low-carb diet followers face on a daily basis.
11. Paleo Almond Chicken. If you are a fan of crispy chicken tenders, you would definitely want to give this recipe a try. With almonds grinded into a fine breading substitute, it gives you the same crunchiness with minimal carb content. You can even use this recipe on pork chops and shrimps as well.
12. Low Carb Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast. That crispy out layer of bacon and the juicy turkey breast is simply out-of-the-world yummy. This dish will impress any meat lovers and bacon fans. Serve with a bed of vegetables, your dinner is all set.
13. Chili Roasted Chicken Thighs. This flavorful dish is super convenient idea for a busy weeknight. If you make extras, you can even set aside some for next day lunch. To keep it less redundant, just switch up your side dishes. Sweet potatoes, salad greens, and cauliflower rice are all great options to consider.
14. Keto Chicken Hash. This colorful dish is filled with so much flavor you will crave for more. Just saute the ingredients and serve with coconut Dijon sauce. A great idea for days when you have limited time to make dinner for your family and yourself.
15. BLT Lobster Roll Salad. Just because you are on a diet doesn’t mean you have to live your life on just chicken. When you feel like splurging a bit, this lobster roll salad is just what you need. And instead of wasting your carb quota on the useless bun, you can spend your quota feasting on this irresistible salad.
16. 10 Minute Tandoori Salmon. For some authentic East Indian style cuisine, this salmon dish won’t disappoint.
17. Mustard Sardines Salad. If you have gone over your carb limit for the day and still need to eat dinner, this salad is here to help. With almost no carb content, it is the answer to minimize carb consumption, and maximize protein and fiber intake.
18. Garlic Ghee Pan-Fried Cod. This is another minimal carb content dinner option to choose when you have very little carb quota to work with. With only 1 gram of carb in each serving, you can quickly create a nutritious meal by pairing the delicious pan-fried cod with some salad greens or cooked leafy greens.
19. Grilled Chicken Skewers with Garlic Sauce. The method of grilling your food can instantly enhance the flavor without needing to add a lot of salt. Instead of loading your meats with layers of barbeque sauce, try out this healthier recipe. If you wish to add more flavor to the skewers, we recommend adding some pineapple chunks to the mix.
20. Quick and Easy Bacon Burgers. Kids can be really picky eaters. This quick and easy bacon burger recipe will keep everyone at the table happily munching.
21. Pork Chops with Dijon Herb Sauce. Pork chops can be tricky to cook as they tend to become too chewy when overcooked. This fail-proof recipe will allow you to create these tender and delightful pork chops within 30 minutes.

6 to 10 Grams Recipes

1. Zucchini Pasta with Chicken & Pistachios. This is one of those dish that will come out looking like the cover of a cooking and living magazine. But instead of using pasta, the zucchini noodles will fill you up without leaving you feeling bloated and light-headed. And the other advantage is that you can save up your carb consumption for desserts.
2. 15 Minute Garlic Shrimp Zoodles. For those summer nights that are simply too hot to cook anything, this quick zesty shrimp zoodle will allow you to whip up a large batch of scrumptious noodle for your family. That fresh, light taste will make everyone asking for seconds.
3. Quick Frittata with Tomatoes and Cheese. Who says eggs are for breakfast only. This wonderful dish is perfect for a late night dinner and snack. Just whip up the tomatoes, eggs, cheese, herbs, and ghee, you are good to go. And the awesome thing is that
4. Low Carb Chedder Broccoli Chicken Casserole. The best part about low-carb diet is that you can have a good amount of cheese on a regular basis. This extra cheesy casserole dish will quickly become your new favorite comfort food. And if you make extra,
5. Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa. For a night of exotic-tasting foods, look no further. This Cajun-inspired salmon recipe is so full of flavor that it will make you wanting more. If you cannot take spicy food, try altering the recipe by omitting jalapeno peppers and Cajun seasoning. Simply use salt and pepper to season the salmon.
6. Antipasto Salad with Easy Italian Dressing. It is hard to convince some family members to start eating more salads. This antipasto salad filled with delicious salami, pepperoni, and prosciutto will guarantee to convince these picky eaters to change their views on salads.
7. Low Carb Pork Medallions. Pork chops can take a long time to cook to perfection. Instead, this pork tenderloin recipe will allow you to quickly transform this superb cut of meat into something even more wonderful and tasty. Aside from serving it as dinner, you can serve these medallions as party foods and noon time buffet affairs.
8. 5 Minute Keto Pizza. Pizza night can still be part of your family’s weekly ritual. You may wonder how is that possible? The crunchy pizza base secret lies in the psyllium husk powder. Once you create the “dough”, you can create the cheesiest meaty pizza that will fit the low-carb diet restrictions. If you have a little more carb quota to play with, you can even create your own Hawaiian pizza as long as you use fresh pineapples (canned pineapples tend to have sugar added to the canning liquid). Everyone in the family will love it.
9. Low Carb Barbecue Ranch Chicken Casserole. Craving for some barbecue? This convenient recipe will allow you and your family to quickly whip up a dinner while juggling other home duties.
10. Low Carb Spinach Cobb Salad. On nights when you want nothing more than a huge salad, this spinach cobb salad recipe is exactly what you are looking for. This protein-filled salad is a main dish that can satiate your taste buds and provide you with ample fibers to help with digestion. You can say bye bye to constipation.
11. Asparagus and Lemon and Basil Ricotta Stuffed Salmon Rolls with Lemon Sauce. If you want to impress someone to a home-cooked fancy dinner, this easy yet impressive dish will do the trick. If you are not a fan of salmon, you can swap for halibut, cod, trout, or even tilapia. For anyone who are allergic to seafood, consider using chicken breast instead (you may need to cook the meat for 30 to 40 minutes depending on the thickness of the breast meat).
12. Low Carb Jalapeno Pepper Chicken Skillet. Spicy food can help speed up your metabolism. If you are a fan of spicy food, this recipe will help you infuse some fire into your food. If you cannot take a lot of spice, we recommend using some red peppers or banana peppers in lieu of jalapeno pepper.
13. Easy Cashew Chicken. Asian foods taste so awesome but the sauce can be so loaded with sugar. This recipe will allow you to create the delicious famous cashew chicken that is even better than the Asian fast food joints.
14. 30 Minute Mozzarella Chicken in Homemade Tomato Sauce. This is a must-try for all foodies and cheese lovers. If you don’t want all that delicious sauce go to waste, consider pairing the dish with some zoodles, cauliflower rice, or some low-carb bread.
15. Low Carb Southwestern Turkey Skillet. If you need a dish to keep your kids happy, this southwest style cheesy turkey skillet dish will be a crowd pleaser. Taste just like an overloaded pizza top, it is super low in carb content. It will go nicely on a bed of salad greens, cauliflower rice, or some zoodles.
16. Low Carb Chinese Chicken Fried Rice. Chinese food is incomplete without rice. Or so you think. With the invention of cauliflower rice, you can keep enjoying fried rice without worrying about ruining your diet plans. For individuals who are tired of using chicken constantly, try swapping for pork or beef in this recipe.
17. Cuban Unwich with Slow Cooker Carnitas. This Mexican requires throwing all the ingredients into the slow cooker and cook on high temperature for 6 hours. So if you start the process in the morning, you will come home to a wonderful pot of dinner for you and your family. How awesome is that?
18. Low Carb Salmon Patties. It is hard to cook for a big crowd. If you are looking for ideas to bring to a potluck party, this salmon patties recipe is exactly what you need. No doubt these golden roundlets will be a party favorite. If you wish to make these crispier, you may want to coat the outer layer with crushed almonds to give a breading texture.
19. Low Carb Keto Chayote Chicken Noodle Soup. Soup is sometimes all you need for dinner. This clear brothy chicken noodle soup will brighten your day and help boost up your immune system without leaving you hungry within one or two hours. Packed with so much fiber, it will fill you up and minimize the bloating factor.
20. Cumin Spiced Beef Wraps. This beefy dish serves great as a dinner appetizer or party finger food. If you are tired of beef, we suggest using lamb as cumin can bring out the best of the meat yet take away that gamey taste at the same time.

11 to 15 Grams Recipes

1. 20-Minute Shrimp & Sausage Paleo Skillet Meal. This wonderful one pan dish is exactly what you need on a cold winter night with your family. Within 20 minutes, you will find yourself tucking into a colorful bed of vegetables, sausage, and shrimps. If you are looking for a side dish to go along with this scrumptious recipe, we suggest using some mash cauliflower, cauliflower rice, or low-carb almond flour bread.
2. Low Carb Cauli-Rice Scampi. For any rice lovers, this cauli-rice scampi will allow you to enjoy the dish without needing to worry about your carb intake. With about 11 grams of carbs per serving, you can eat healthy and stay happy.
3. Avocado Greek Salad and Greek Salad Dressing. On hot summer nights when you don’t feel like turning on the stove or eating something hot, this Greek Salad is the perfect solution. If you wish to lower the carbs content in this recipe, you may want to swap a lower carb vinegar instead.
4. Fresh Tuna Salad. Everyone can use a convenient tuna salad on nights when you are too busy to cook or go grocery shopping. Throw in some tomatoes, cucumbers, purple onion, tuna, and mayo, you are all set.
5. 30 Minute Turkey Meatball and Kale Soup. This soup is the perfect way to chase away the chills and boost up your immune system. Made with bone broth, this soup is a great way to get in some collagen to boost cell rejuvenation and repair. For all the hardcore exercise fans, this soup is also a great after-exercise meal.
6. Vegan Sesame Tofu and Eggplant. If you are tired of eating zucchini noodles, you may want to consider using eggplants as a substitute. Once cooked, it will transform into a soft egg noodle consistency to pair perfectly with the tofu. An absolute must-try for all the vegetarians and vegans.
7. Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps. On nights when you want a light dinner, this thai chicken lettuce wrap may just do the trick. If your guest or family members are sensitive to spicy food, you may want to forego the red curry paste. And on hot summer nights, you may want to experiment with adding some mango to the chicken. The sweet flavor goes insanely well with the curry paste.
8. Low Carb Tuscan Chicken Pasta. Zucchini noodles are healthy but usually lack in taste. If you are looking for a recipe that doesn’t use cream and cheese to flavor the dish, this lighter Tuscan style recipe may just be what you are looking for. A word of warning for the recipe, do go easy on the sun dried tomatoes as these guys pack in quite a bit of carbs.
9. Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps. For Thai food lovers, this is a super healthy and convenient way to feed a full table of hungry mouths. For those who love spicy foods, a little bit of chili sauce or Sriracha hot sauce can take the lettuce wraps to another yummy level. And for those who have more carb quota to play with, consider cutting up some Vietnamese rice spring roll wrappings as noodle strips (or simply use some pad thai noodle) and mix them into the beef.
10. Pollo in Potacchio (Braised Chicken with Tomatoes and Rosemary). This colorful dish is so insanely tender and full of incredible flavor that your whole family will absolutely love it. Depending on your choice of weapon, you can prepare this dish with the Instant Pot, a slow cooker, your usual pressure cooker, or even a Dutch oven. A word of warning, don’t wear white when you eat this dish as the sauce is truly vibrant.
11. Seared Scallops with Almond-Parsnip Mash and Blackberry Beurre Rouge. The name says it all. Fancy dinner alert. If you are looking for ways to woo someone’s heart, this is it. Beautiful presentation, burst of flavor, yet exceptionally easy to prepare, this dish will make you look like a professional chef while sparing you plenty of time to prepare for the dinner.
12. Easy Paleo Broccoli Beef. A common Chinese dish that curbs your Asian food craving the right way. An interesting thing about this recipe is that coconut aminos and tamari sauce are used instead of soy sauce. These two ingredients are often regarded as better alternatives as they do not contain MSG and are lower in sodium content. If you haven’t use them before, maybe it is time to give these two ingredients a try. Another way you may want to experiment with this dish is to use some Korean soy paste (it is similar to the Japanese miso paste) or hot paste to flavor the dish.
13. Zucchini Pasta with Chicken & Pistachios. This pasta dish serves well as a summery dinner dish. The pistachios and lemon juice turn this into a scrumptious salad dish that you can slurp. So for all the noodle fans out there, this zoodle dish will hit you in the right spot.
14. Instant Pot Butter Chicken. The real butter chicken requires constant stirring and making sure the sauce does not burn at the bottom. That task can be eliminated if you own an Instant Pot. Once you try this recipe at home, you will never need to go out and pay a ridiculous amount of money for a small portion of butter chicken.
15. Creamy Chicken Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Casserole. If you are into cheese and cream sauce, this recipe is just the right thing for you. Along with ground beef and bacon, this dish is perfect comfort food for the family. And if you make extra, you can pack it up as tomorrow’s lunch. It is also a great dish to portion out throughout the week.
16. Spaghetti Squash Quiche with Kale and Mushrooms. Who says quiche are only for breakfast? This heavenly crustless zucchini quiche is perfect for dinner. If you want to make this a late night diner meal, simply add some bacon to the mix. No need to drive to your nearest Denny’s.
17. Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats. It may be hard to convince kids and husbands to take a bite of zucchini. This recipe may help you get your foot in the door by loading the zucchini with chicken enchilada and cheese. And if you want to make this dish a sure win, you may even want to use ground beef to ramp up the yummy goodness factor. You will be amazed how quickly the zucchini boats disappear off the casserole dish.
18. Heart-Shaped Roasted Beet Salad. Looking for a way to show your love? This heart-shaped beet salad will make your significant other feel extra special the moment they see the dish.
19. Italian Turkey, Quinoa & Zucchini Meatballs. Need another way to mask zucchinis from your family, these juicy meatballs are here to save the day.
20. Seared Scallops with Pancetta and Brussels Sprouts. This is a finer way of doing bacon wrapped-scallops. The pancetta has a much more delicate taste that melts into the scallop and Brussel sprouts to create a delicate balance. A must-try for foodies.

16 to 20 Grams Recipes

1. Easy Baked Shrimp Foil Packets. This is one of those dishes that you can prep, throw into the oven, and come back to a large meal for your family. The best part is that you can swap and substitute other foods for this recipe. You can even add clams, crabs, and cod fillets into the mix for a full-on seafood bake. And if you want to lower the carb content, you may want to use sweet potatoes instead of potatoes instead.
2. Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce. Who can resist some tasty meat on a stick. You can use this convenient recipe for pork, beef, and lamb. Do be careful about how much soy sauce and sugar that goes into the marinade and peanut sauce. Even though soy sauce is salty, it sneaks in quite a few carbs in the liquid.
3. Keto Salmon Curry. Curry is an extremely versatile way to bring a lot of flavor to any type of meat and seafood. If you have trouble dealing with the fishiness of salmon but still wanting to incorporate it into your diet, you may want to try out this salmon curry. However, you can always substitute with a more delicate fish or seafood such as halibut, cod, squid, octopus, or shrimp.
4. Cashew Chicken Stir Fry. A simple stir fry is sometimes all you need for a dinner. The little bit of crunchiness from the cashew and all the vegetables will fill up your tummy without leaving you bloated for the whole night.
5. Ground Beef Stir Fry with Wilted Napa Cabbage. Asian fast food tend to have a lot of MSG, salt, and sugar added to make food taste better. If you are craving for some Asian style stir fry, this recipe will hit all the right spot of your taste buds while staying within your diet restrictions. If beef is not your thing, don’t hesitate to use other choices of meat or seafood. For vegetarians, using extra firm tofu or tempeh will also work with this recipe. A word of caution, water chestnuts can pack in quite a bit of carbs. If you want to lower the amount of carb contents in this dish, you may want to lessen the amount to half a cup or even eliminate it altogether.
6. Spaghetti Squash Casserole. If you haven’t try spaghetti squash before, this is the time to take the plunge. The stringy consistency of the squash and the cheesy tomato topping make it feel like eating a baked spaghetti casserole. It is one of those comfort food dish your kids will love.
7. Zucchini Lasagna. Let’s face it, do you truly love the pasta in the lasagna? In many cases, those layers taste almost too chewy after the baking process. Instead of eating all those carbs and not loving it, use zucchini as the layering ingredient instead. This way, you can enjoy the dish and save up your carb quota for dessert.
8. Kimchi Braised Crispy Chicken Thighs. This recipe is for all the Korean food fans who love the Korean style crispy fried chickens and kimchi. But unlike the original recipe, this oven braised chicken is equally crispy and so much healthier. A word of warning about the carb contents, each kimchi brand may have different amount of carbs added. Please double check to make sure you are purchasing a low-carb brand. If you are a full-on kimchi fanatic, we highly recommend making your own kimchi from scratch. This way, you and ensure your kimchi is low-carb as well as MSG and preservative-free.
9. Tuna Zucchini Fritters. If you are looking for dinner party finger food idea, do try out this affordable and easy tuna zucchini fritter recipe. To make this recipe truly low-carb, trade out the whole wheat or spelt flour with almond or coconut flour.
10. Miso Marinated Chicken. If you love Japanese food but are looking for an alternative way to prepare chicken other than teriyaki, this miso marinate will give you a new way to marinade meat. The miso will give the chicken a more creamy rich flavor that soy sauce can’t achieve.
11. Thai Red Curry with Sweet Potato Noodles. By now you probably have tried zucchini noodles. But what about sweet potato noodles? That little bit of sweetness and starchiness in the sweet potato noodles juxtapose exceptionally well with the spicy red curry and bitter kale. Once you dig in, you won’t want to stop. For individuals who are sensitive to spicy food, you may want to adjust the curry paste and red pepper flakes amount to your comfort level. If you are unsure, always start with less.
12. Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup. If you are looking for a vegetarian creamy soup recipe that is good to the last drop, this is it. Aside from being a great dinner soup, it is also an awesome after workout snack. Full of fiber, minerals, and vitamins, it will quickly help supply your body with a boost of energy.
13. Southwest-Style Baked Sweet Potatoes. We all crave for a delicious, piping hot baked potato every now and then. The thing is that potatoes are loaded with carbs. If you are on a low-carb diet, substitute the equally scrumptious yet lower carb sweet potatoes instead. Check out this Southwest-style baked sweet potatoes. For those who wants to go off the deep end, you may even want to add in some bacon bits and shredded cheese on top.
14. Pizza Frittata. This dish brings pizza and frittata together to create your new family favorite. The best thing is that you no longer need to eat large amount of crust and replace it with nutritious eggs. So you can save your carb quotas for dessert.
15. Grain-Free Puffy Tacos. If you are a taco fans, you will like this airy yet crunchy taco. When eaten straight out of the fryer, these toasty hot tacos layered with your favorite meat and cheese toppings will make you automatically sigh with happiness.
16. Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Spinach. On days when you simply want to stay away from the hot stove, this refreshing chicken salad is just what you need. That little bit of sour and sweet taste from the strawberry along with the creamy feta cheese make this salad so wonderfully awesome. It is almost like eating dessert as your main dish.
17. Tex-Mex Steak with Chipotle Sweet Potato Wedges. When you feel like having an all American dinner, you can’t miss this Rachael Ray recipe.
18. Butter-Basted Cod with Carrot Mash. Quick, simple, and delicious. Carrot mash may sound a little like baby food. But when pair with the buttery cod, the combination turns into an incredible sensation.
19. California Spicy Crab Stuffed Avocado. If you are craving for a California roll, you are in luck. This spicy crab stuffed avocado taste just like the sushi without the rice. If you are sensitive to spicy foods, we recommend skipping the Sriracha. Instead, you may want to try adding a little horse radish or wasabi to the mayo to give it the ultimate California roll taste.
20. Julia Child’s Eggplant Pizzas. Two words. Julia Child. That is the ultimate seal of approval for all foodies.

21 to 25 Grams Recipes

1. Creamy Cauliflower Chowder. Chowder is one of those comfort foods that go down easy but make you regret how much carbs you have just ingested. This creamy cauliflower chowder recipe will allow you to enjoy a bowl of comforting soup that is good to the last slurp.
2. Chicken Noodle Vegetable Soup. When you feel that your immune system is low, this soup is exactly what you need. To keep the recipe within 25 grams of carbs, you may want to eliminate potatoes from the recipe. If you truly want a starchy consistency, consider either using tapioca flour to thicken the soup instead.
3. Chili Lime Steak Fajitas. This incredibly easy one pan recipe presents well and tastes extremely addictive. It is a wonderful casual weekend dig-in dinner affair with your family members. If you wish to lower the carb intake, you may want to substitute the flour tortillas with an almond flour tortillas.
4. Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash. If you are looking for an Autumn-friendly dish that presents well, this acorn squash recipe won’t disappoint. These small golden-color acorn squashes can be easily split up into small bowls you can’t wait to dig into. Along with the minced turkey stuffing and cheese topping, this dish can be used as a Thanksgiving or even Christmas season dish.
5. Instant Pot Wendy’s Copycat Chili. If you own an Instant Pot, you probably already see it as your best cooking buddy. This recipe will make you love the little gadget even more as you can now whip up the best chili in the comfort of your home.
6. Baked Halibut with Lemon & Thai Chili. This is a wonderful dish to prepare for an at-home fancy dinner affair. But don’t let that fool you. It is absolutely simple to cook. The only thing you may need to watch out is the carb content from the cherry tomatoes and the lemon juice. If you wish to lower your sugar intake, we highly suggest adding less cherry tomatoes and lemon juice into the dish.
7. Instant Pot Chili. For all Instant Pot owners, you have to try out this amazing chili recipe. For individuals who wish to lower the carb contents in this recipe, please eliminate the corn from the dish. This is where most of the carbs come from.
8. Slow Cooker Asian-Style Short Ribs. If you love Asian foods, you would definitely want to give this recipe a try. The juicy short ribs in a sweet ginger sauce pairs wonderfully with a bed of dark leafy greens such as bok choy, chard, kale, and broccoli. For those who want some rice to go with this dish, you may want to look into making some cauliflower rice. If not, turning the short ribs into a lettuce wrap can instantly transform this recipe into a party appetizer or potluck fingerfood.
9. Low Carb Chicken Enchilada Casserole. Everyone loves a great enchilada every now and then. And to combine it into a casserole dish, it almost sounds too good to be true. One thing to watch out for in this recipe is the enchilada sauce. Depending on the brand, some sauces may pack a much higher carb content than others.
10. Healthy Pasta. If you truly crave for the real pasta, this recipe will allow you to enjoy it in moderation. Please note that sun dried tomatoes pack in a lot of carbs. If you want to lessen the carb content in this dish, we highly suggest lessening the amount of sun dried tomatoes or even totally eliminate the ingredient from the dish.
11. Instant Pot Beef Stew. Nothing gets better than coming home to a hot steaming pot of tender beef stew on a wintery night. Unlike a slow cooker, the Instant Pot only requires an hour to create the best meat dishes. And best of all is that you can preset your pot to start at a certain time and keep the dish warm until you come home from work. To lower the carb content of this dish, we recommend swapping out potatoes for sweet potatoes.
12. Low-Carb Italian Sausage Soup with Tomatoes and Zucchini Noodles. A bowl of hearty soup can be the best reward for the end of the day.
13. One Pan Salmon in Honey Garlic Sauce. For all the busy individuals who need to feed a whole family after they come home from work, this recipe will allow you to pop everything onto one pan, bake for 30 minutes, and voila! And you only have one pan to clean after dinner. What’s not to love about this recipe?
14. Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein. This recipe will make you think that you are eating the Chinese rice noodle. To keep the carb content below 25 grams, swap out the cornstarch and honey from the recipe. Instead, consider using tapioca flour and agave syrup.
15. World’s Greatest paleo Pizza Crust. If you truly love pizza crust and can’t take any flourless substitute, this recipe will be your savior. Made with Arrowroot flour and palm shortening, this low-carb flour crust will be one of the best pizza crust you have ever tasted. As a matter of fact, you can even you this crust recipe for pizza pops or pie crusts.
16. Instant Pot Low-Carb Ground Beef Olive Lover’s Chili. A hearty bowl of beef chili can instant warm your body and soul on a wintery night.
17. Stephanie Izard’s Slow-Cooker Coconut Beef Cheeks. For all the food reality fanatics and foodies out there, you got to try out this amazing recipe. Not only do you get to first-hand try out the awesome dish created by the Bravo Top Chef winner, you can also win a round of cheers from your friends and family about your incredible cooking skills.
18. Baked Spaghetti Squash and Cheese. The stringy and starchy consistency of the spaghetti squash will make you think that you are slurping on the most scrumptious bowl of cheesy pasta. This is the new way of doing “Mac” and cheese.
19. Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken. When you are in the mood for some exotic food, this Moroccan style chicken is a great alternative to curries. The combination of spice aroma will welcome you the moment you step through your door after work. If you wish to lower the carb content of this recipe, you may want to reduce the dried apricots to half a cup or even less. Although they are super tasty, these little pieces of dried fruits can pack in quite a bit of sugar.
20. Greek Chicken Spaghetti Squash Skillet. Greek foods are always infused with so much wholesome flavors. This dish is no exception.

Conclusion

We hope this extensive list of recipes have recharged your enthusiasm towards your meal-planning. Make sure to share these recipes with your friends as well. For whatever reason if a recipe sounds interesting but doesn’t fit your diet requirements, do not hesitate to customize it to your needs. Reduce sugar content, swap out one ingredient for another low-carb option, increase nutritional ingredients. Everything is possible as long as you are willing to experiment. If you have a personal favorite recipe you would like to share with other readers, feel free to leave it in the comment section. We look forward to hearing from you and your cooking adventures.

TheDiabetesCouncil Article | Reviewed by Dr. Sergii Vasyliuk MD on June 01, 2020