Low-Carb Recipes
Dishes categorized as low-carb recipes on this website have no (or minimal) grains, starchy vegetables, or fruits that are high in carbohydrates. On the other hand, I have included non-starchy vegetables (here’s a list), animal-based proteins, nuts, seeds, and low-carb fruits.
These recipes may or may not be appropriate for you, depending on how low your carbohydrate intake is. (Technically, any sort of food could fit into a low-carb diet, though you’d have to cut extremely tiny portions for higher-carb options.)
Those following a very low carbohydrate diet (20-50 g of net carbohydrate per day) will need to modify some of the recipes. This dietary pattern is often referred to as a keto diet. Some of the recipes below that fit this way of eating have “keto” in the title, though not all do.
One of the biggest areas of confusion I encounter when talking low-carb with people is which veggies are high in carbs. Some vegetables, like rutabaga, have moderate carb content and fall into a gray area. To make things simple, here are some common high-carb veggies that don’t align well with this way of eating:
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes and yams
- Peas
- Corn
- Winter squashes (including pumpkin)
- Parsnips
IMVHO, one of the biggest benefits of low-carb for weight loss over calorie-focused approaches is that you don’t have to count! Some people have great success with this approach simply by refraining from certain foods. Though it’s not how I lost weight, low-carb is considered one of the evidence-based strategies for weight management.
My family enjoys many meals that happen to be low-carb.
Here are a few of our favorite low-carb recipes:
- Frozen Chicken Wings in Air Fryer (Buffalo Wings!)
- Keto Zucchini Boats with Chorizo
- Keto Deviled Eggs
And here are the most recent recipes in this category:
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Chorizo Recipe (Fresh, Homemade Mexican Chorizo Sausage!)
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Keto Zucchini Boats with Chorizo (Chorizo Stuffed Zucchini)
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Air Fryer Rack of Lamb (Air Fryer Lamb Rack Recipe)
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Roast Lamb in Air Fryer Recipe
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How Long to Smoke Salmon at 200 Degrees (Temperature Chart)
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Fermented Red Cabbage Sauerkraut Recipe
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MyPlate Meals Examples (MyPlate Meal Planner Food Guide)
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Fermented Lemons (Preserved Lemon Slices Recipe)
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Frozen Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer Recipe (Crispy Skin!)
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Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf (Banana Leaves Recipe)
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Cod En Papillote (Cod Cooked in Parchment with Vegetables)
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Air Fryer Oysters Recipe (Time and Temp)
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Asparagus in a Can (Canned Asparagus Recipe)
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How to Smoke Tofu in a Smoker (Smoked Tofu Recipe)
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Keto Berry Smoothie (Vegan Keto Smoothie Recipe)
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Air Fryer Sea Bass Recipe (How Long to Air Fry Branzino)
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Keto Cincinnati Chili (Low Carb Keto Skyline Chili Recipe)
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Healthy Ice Cream Alternatives (Ice Cream Substitute Ideas!)
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Low Calorie Lasagna Recipe for Weight Loss (Keto, Low Carb)
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Marinated Chicken in Air Fryer (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Air Fryer Roast Beef (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Air Fryer Calamari without Breading (Keto, Low Carb Squid Rings)
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Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin (Air Fryer Pork Fillet Recipe)
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High Volume Low Calorie Meals (High Volume Eating Salad Recipes)
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Cilantro Chimichurri No Parsley (Chimichurri without Parsley)
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Air Fryer Tuna Steak (Frozen or Fresh Ahi Tuna Steaks Air Fryer Recipe)
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Dalgona Coffee without Sugar (Whipped Coffee without Sugar)
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La Choy Chow Mein in a Can (Chicken or Beef)
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Smoked Burgers (Stovetop Smoker Recipe | Indoor Smoker Recipes)
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Costco Pork Belly Recipe (How to Cook Kirkland Pork Belly)
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Baby Vegetable Stock (Veggie Broth for Babies Recipe)
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Chicken Hearts (Chicken Heart Recipe)
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Air Fryer Jicama Fries with Dipping Sauce Recipe (Keto, Low Carb, Vegan)
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Air Fryer Radishes (Low-Carb, Keto Air Fried Radishes)
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Air Fryer Flank Steak (Time and Temp)
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Orange Roughy Recipes (Pan Fried, Baked, or Broiled Fish Fillet)
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Beef Chuck Riblets Recipe (BBQ Beef Riblet in Oven)
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Sugar Free Strawberry Shortcake (Diabetic Strawberry Shortcake)
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Lebanese Pickles Recipe (Middle Eastern Pink Pickled Turnips!)
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Polish Sausage in Air Fryer (Kielbasa Recipe with Time and Temp)
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Air Fryer Canadian Bacon (Back Bacon or Peameal Bacon in Air Fryer)
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How Long to Bake Chicken Breast at 400