If you’re trying to cut carbs while feeding a family, these quick low carb recipes are the answer! From garlic butter steak bites and zucchini noodles to sausage and cauliflower rice skillet, these are all ready in 30 minutes or less. Cooking low-carb meals doesn’t have to be a chore because low-carbohydrate ingredients such as zucchini noodles, asparagus, or cauliflower cook as quickly as regular pasta or potatoes. If you’re considering a low-carb diet lifestyle, just check this huge selection of recipes and pick your favorite to add to your weekly meal rotation. Enjoy!
180 Quick Low Carb Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

1. Greek Chickpea Chicken Bowl

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Cheesy Bacon Frittata

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3. Easy Beef Stir-Fry

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4. Lemon Grilled Chicken

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5. Sauteed Zucchini Recipe

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6. Baked Halibut Tomato

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Easy Air Fryer Salmon

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8. Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs and Asparagus

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9. Tuscan Garlic Salmon with Spinach and Tomato

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10. Cajun Sausage Shrimp Foil Packs

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11. One Pan Shrimp and Asparagus

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12. Sauteed Green Peas and Bacon

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13. Creamy Spinach Chicken Casserole Recipe

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14. Air Fryer Chicken Breast and Vegetables

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15. Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Casserole {Keto, Low-Carb}

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16. Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe

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17. Creamy Bacon Chicken

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18. Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs

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19. Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Butter Sauce

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20. Blackened Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet (20 Minutes)

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21. Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

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22. Instant Pot Keto Tuscan Soup (Warm and Comforting)

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23. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans

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24. Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake

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25. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Asparagus

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26. Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet

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27. Meal Prep Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice

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28. Meal-Prep Salmon and Asparagus in Garlic Lemon Sauce (15-Minute )

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29. Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

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30. Bacon Cabbage Recipe

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31. Cheesy Chicken Fritters

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32. Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps

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33. Garlic Butter Air Fryer Salmon

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34. Pan-Seared Halibut with Browned Butter

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35. Garlic Grilled Shrimp

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36. Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Garlic

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37. Lemon Garlic Steak and Broccoli Skillet

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38. Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts in Pepper Parmesan Sauce

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39. Baked Fish with Lemon Butter

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40. Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake

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41. One-Pan Sausage Veggies

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42. Easy Oven Baked Chicken Bites

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43. Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Lemon Zucchini Noodles

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44. 15-Minute Lemon Garlic Butter Steak with Zucchini Noodles

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45. Quick Collard Greens with Bacon

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46. Loaded Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole with Bacon

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47. Baked Red Snapper with Salsa Fresca

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48. Sea Scallops Recipe with Butter Sauce

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49. Baked Pesto Chicken (3-Ingredient)

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50. Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet

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51. Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

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52. Grilled Chicken Salad

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53. Fajita Chicken Breasts Casserole

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54. Garlic Butter Cod with Lemon Asparagus Skillet

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55. Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach and Bacon

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56. Asparagus Scrambled Eggs

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57. Grilled Shrimp and Shallots

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58. Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

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59. Air fryer Asparagus and Tomatoes

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60. Asado Chicken Breast with Sauteed Lemon Zucchini

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
61. Instant Pot Crack Chicken Spinach Soup

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62. Shrimp Avocado Salad

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63. Pork Bites with Creamy Bell Pepper Sauce

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64. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Zucchini Noodles

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65. Pepper Chicken Stir Fry (15 Minutes)

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66. Grilled Napa Cabbage with Lemon Garlic Dressing

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67. Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts

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68. Cajun Shrimp Skillet

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69. Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

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70. Easy Turkey Patties

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71. Creamy Cajun Shrimp with Sausage

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72. Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice

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73. Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower

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74. Garlic Butter Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

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75. Garlic Butter Pork Bites with Lemon Green Beans

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76. Garlic Butter Salmon with Lemon Asparagus

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77. Lemon Garlic Baked Cod

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78. Garlic Chicken and Zucchini

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79. Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Zucchini Noodles

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80. Broccoli Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella

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81. Sausage Parmesan Cream Cheese Soup

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82. Pan-Seared Steak in Butter Sauce

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83. 15-Minute Pepper Steak Stir Fry Meal Prep

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84. Lemon Garlic Butter Steak with Spinach

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85. Creamy Garlic Chicken Breast with Crispy Bacon

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86. Garlic Shrimp Skillet

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87. Pan-Fried Garlic Bacon Broccoli

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88. Grilled Salmon Fillet with Creamy Spinach

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89. Spinach Salmon Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella

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90. Baked Chicken in Foil with Asparagus and Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

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91. The Ultimate Grilled Chicken Thighs

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92. Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe (10-Minute)

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93. Cowboy Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles (15-Minute)

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94. Flaky Oven-Baked Cod Fish

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95. Garlic Herb Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus

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96. Garlic Sautéed Cabbage Kale Skillet

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97. Garlic Butter Spinach Shrimp

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98. Easy Chicken Fajitas

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
99. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli with Bacon

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100. Sautéed Spinach Mushroom Recipe

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101. Baked Teriyaki Salmon (15-Minute )

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102. Garlic Chicken Thighs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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103. Creamy Garlic Mushrooms with Bacon Spinach

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104. Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

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105. Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Stir-Fry with Sun-dried Tomatoes

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106. Healthy Tomato Zucchini Soup {Vegan + Gluten-Free}

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107. Easy Cajun Pork Chops with Lemon Garlic Zucchini

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108. 5-Minute Sauteed Lemon Garlic Spinach

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109. Cajun Chicken Bites (10-Minute)

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110. Creamy Spinach Chicken Meal Prep with Zucchini Noodles

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111. Garlic Butter Sautéed Mushrooms

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112. Creamy Fajita Chicken Breasts Skillet

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113. Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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114. Pan-Seared Cabbage Steaks

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115. Creamy Tuscan Chicken Meal Prep

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116. Baked Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

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117. Salmon Salad

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118. Garlic Butter Sausages and Broccoli Skillet

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119. Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice with Kale

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120. Garlic Butter Pork with Lemon Asparagus

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121. Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans

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122. Instant Pot Enchilada Chicken Soup

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123. Instant Pot Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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124. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Zucchini Noodles Skillet

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125. Crispy Parmesan Chicken

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126. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms

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127. Instant Pot Green Chile Chicken

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128. Creamy Baked Fajita Chicken Casserole

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129. 10-Minute Sheet Pan Steak with Lemon Zucchini

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130. Cajun Sausage Mushrooms

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131. Cajun Sausage Mushrooms with Spaghetti Squash Mash

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132. Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Spinach (10-Minute)

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133. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders Recipe

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134. Skillet Chicken Thighs in Sundried Tomato Parmesan Cream Sauce

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135. Meal Prep Chicken Patties & Veggie Salad

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136. Creamy Ground Beef and Cauliflower Rice Casserole

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137. Asado Chicken Thighs and Sauteed Lemon Asparagus

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138. Creamy Cauliflower Ground Beef Soup

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139. 15-Minute Broccoli Chicken in Cream Cheese Sundried Tomato Sauce

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140. Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Skillet

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141. Chicken Burrito Bowls with Cauliflower

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142. Italian Sausage with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

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143. Blackened Chicken Salad

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144. Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

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145. Best Oven-Baked Chicken

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146. Meal Prep Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

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147. Instant Pot Creamy Beef with Mushroom, Cream Cheese and Broccoli

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148. 15 Minute Meal Prep Garlic Butter Steak with Zucchini Noodles

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149. Chicken Casserole with Asparagus and Mozzarella

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150. Chicken Casserole with Pickled Chili, Mozzarella & Pepper Jack

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151. 10-Minute Pizza Zucchini Noodles with Marinara Sauce & Pepperoni

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152. Egg Roll Bowls with Chicken and Cabbage

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153. Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella

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154. Crispy Chicken Parmesan Casserole

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155. Garlic Butter Sausages with Lemon Green Beans

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156. Sausage Taco Cauliflower Rice Skillet

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157. Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers

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158. Lemon Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles

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159. Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken and Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice

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160. Garlic Butter Steak and Green Beans

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161. Taco Chicken Tenders with Lemon Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles

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162. Garlic Butter Herb Pork Chops with Zucchini

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163. Creamy Shrimp and Salmon Foil Packs

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164. Brown Butter Garlic Cauliflower Foil Packets

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165. Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce

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166. Beef and Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl

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167. Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli Mash

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168. One-Pot Smoked Sausage and Zucchini Noodles

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169. Stuffed Chicken Breast with Mozzarella and Spinach

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170. Mini Zucchini Pizzas

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171. Baked Shrimp in Foil Packets

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172. Sausage, Pepper and Cauliflower Fried Rice

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173. Grilled Asparagus & Steak Fajita Roll-Ups

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174. Creamy Pesto Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

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175. Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Asparagus

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177. Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp Sauce

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178. Garlic Lemon Chicken Breasts with Green Beans

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179. Skillet Creamy Chicken with Garlic Mozzarella Sun-Dried Tomato

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181. 15-Minute Green Beans with Bacon Mushroom Sauce

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182. Grilled Salmon Steaks with Citrusy Jalapeño Salsa

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183. Zucchini Noodles in Creamy Tomato Sauce

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Tips for Cooking Quick Low-Carb Meals
If you’d like to convert a specific recipe for a low-carb diet, substituting the high-carb food ingredients for low-carb or no-carb foods is the main point to reduce your carb intake. Once you master some of these basic substitutions, cooking a low-carb meal becomes easy!
Some easy low-carb ingredient substitutions include:
- Use lettuce leaves instead of regular taco shells
- Make baked butternut squash fries instead of potato fries
- Use eggplant slices to make low-carb lasagna
- Cook zucchini ribbons or noodles instead of pasta
- Large portobello mushroom caps make fantastic buns, instead of regular bread
- Make your own low-carb pizza crust with cauliflower
- Spaghetti squash is a fantastic low-carb substitution for noodles
Where to find low-carb dinner ideas?
This list of quick low-carb meal recipes is a good place to start of course! If you’re looking for more options, check our low-carb tag regularly for new weekly additions. Also, most cooking websites and blogs feature a low-carb section or category.
Is it expensive to cook low-carb dinners in the long run?
Absolutely not! Such low-carb vegetables like zucchini are super cheap. Cauliflower might be a little more expensive, depending on the season, but a whole cauliflower head feeds a crowd, believe us! Overall, cooking low-carb meals isn’t more expensive.
How many carbs are considered low-carb?
There isn’t a specific number of carbs that is considered low-carb, as it can vary based on individual goals and dietary preferences. However, generally speaking, a low-carb diet typically consists of consuming around 50-150 grams of carbs per day according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. It may also depend on factors such as age, activity level, and overall health. It is essential to consult with a healthcare professional and do research before starting any new diet.


