25 Low-Carb Dinner Ideas
It’s January and that time of the year when many of us are living that holiday detox and new year resolution life. Last year was not kind to me for a number of reasons, but I’m definitely feeling a stronger dedication to living a healthier life in 2021. Limiting heavy carbs is usually one of the first things I try to change when wanting to clean up my diet.
It’s been a while since I did a round up and since I’m always making new recipes, I thought I’d share some of my favorite lower-carb recipes that I’ve been making lately. This roundup includes both main dishes and side dishes. All of these recipes are great dinner options packed with veggies and simple, natural ingredients!
Some things to note:
- Some of the photos may have rice in them, but you can swap that out for cauli rice or veggies.
- A couple of the recipes may contain a bit of flour for thickening. If you are avoiding all flour, you can swap it out for lower-carb thickeners like arrowroot powder or leave it out.
- Depending on the specific diet, beans may not always be considered low-carb. For example, beans are not recommended in a keto diet. If you are avoiding beans, you can swap them out in these recipes for black soybeans.
- For some of the recipes photographed with tortillas, swap those out and serve over cauli rice, salad, or over veggies for low-carb burrito bowls! You can also use lower-carb tortillas, again, it just depends on your diet! Meal prep and change it up!
Twenty-Five Low-Carb Dinner ideas: simple dinner recipe ideas for entrees and side dishes that are delicious and easy to prepare for a healthy diet! Roasted spaghetti squash is stuffed with sauce, seasonings, and cheese making for the perfect meatless meal or side dish! Southwestern Chicken Lettuce Wraps - Ground chicken, black beans, and peppers tossed in southwestern spices and served in a fresh lettuce leaves! Instant Pot Loaded Cauliflower Soup - This loaded cauliflower soup cooks in just 5 minutes in the pressure cooker. So rich and creamy and the perfect lower-carb alternative to potato soup! Low-Carb Shepard's Pie - Rich and flavorful ground beef with onions, peas, and carrots topped with easy homemade cauliflower mash topping! Zucchini Pad Thai- Pad Thai with a low-carb zucchini noddle twist! Simple, fresh, and delicious made with a homemadee sauce! Cheesy Zucchini Bake - A lower-carb alternative to potatoes. Zucchini baked in a light cheese sauce. Great with any main dish or for holidays! Enjoy Spinach Artichoke with a little less guilt - stuffed into tender zucchini boats! A great side dish or appetizer! An easy and delicious low-carb meal that's also gluten-free, vegan, ,and dairy-free! Vegetable Lentil Soup - This hearty and nutritious soup is made with carrots, zucchini, potatoes, tomatos, kale and lentils! It's vegan too! These Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats are the perfect low-carb alternative and so satisfying! Zucchini noodles tossed in a homemade roasted red pepper sauce! Delicious, easy, and low-carb! Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps - The best low-carb meal! Ground chicken cooked with peppers and topped with peanut sauce served in crispy lettuce leaves! Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Spaghetti Squash - Creamy and cheesy spaghetti squash stuffed with chicken and broccoli and topped with provolone cheese! Peppers stuffed with quioa, ground chicken, tomatoes black beans, and topped with cheese! A delicious and easy low-carb dinner! This low-carb cheesy bread is made with fresh zucchini and almond flour and topped with sauce and lots of cheese! The perfect low-carb way to satisfy your pizza or bread cravings! This recipe for creamy mashed cauliflower is simple to make and the perfect low-carb replacement for potatoes! A low-carb way to enjoy enchiladas without all the calories and carbs! Thai Curry Chicken Meatballs - Low-carb and gluten-free curry chicken meatballs tossed in the creamiest coconut curry sauce! Classic French Onion Soup transformed into the perfect weeknight chicken dish! Chicken breasts marinated in honey lime dressing and topped with mango avocado salsa - the perfect summer dish! Hearty white chicken chili made in under 30 minutes in the Instant Pot. Can also be made in your slow cooker! Air Fryer Zucchini Fries - These easy and satisfying zucchini fries are low-carb and crisp up perfectly in the air fryer! This easy three ingredient creamy salsa verde chicken is perfect for tacos, enchiladas, salads, burrito bowls, and so much more! Greek Chicken Lettuce Wraps - A simple light lunch! Greek-style chicken salad made with chicken, tomatos, cucumbers, olive, and feta! Serve it with fresh lettuce leaves!Low-Carb Dinners
