It’s easy to get stuck in a rut eating the same few low carb dinners. How boring is that??!
When it’s time to add some new recipes to your meal plan, I’ve got some scrumptious low carb dinners for ya! These low carb recipes are full of wholesome ingredients that come together quickly and EASY!
Best of all, you don’t need to be a chef to enjoy a myriad of low carb foods full of awesome flavors in every dish!
Come see what I mean!
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Best Low Carb Dinners
We’ve all gotta’ eat and when dinner becomes a chore you know its time for a change! The thing is that finding really yummy low carb dinners can be a bit of a challenge…
So, I’ve rounded up some of the best low carb dinner recipes and categorized them for easy scanning!
So, without further ado… Here are the best low carb dinners :
Low Carb Soup
Making low carb soup is typically pretty simple and it makes for healthy, comforting, low carb dinners, especially in the cold weather months. Nothing warms you up on a cold dreary day like a hot bowl of soup!
Throwing together healthy soup recipes is a great way to sneak in veggies, plus they’re fabulous for meal prep.
Tried and True Recipes:
Here are a few of our favorite low carb soup recipes:
- Low Carb Taco Soup. Spicy, protein-packed and delish!
- Low Carb Broccoli Cheese Soup. So cheesy you’ll forget you’re eating veggies too.
- Low Carb Chicken Soup. This one is just good for the soul.
- Low Carb Chili. You won’t miss the beans!
- Low Carb Beef Stew. Hearty and PERFECT for cold weather!
Tips for Making Your Own:
If you’re feeling creative and want to work up your own soup recipe, here are 4 easy steps:
- Chicken broth + coconut milk have virtually no carbs. There’s your soup base!
- Load up on protein. Chicken, sausage, beef, you name it!
- Low carb veggies are your friend.
- Add the goodies: herbs, spices, a dash of cream or cheese.
Low Carb Casseroles
Casseroles make fantastic low carb dinners for the entire family, especially on busy weeknights. Technically, they could be their own food group.
Tried and True Recipes:
Here are some of my best low carb casseroles recipes:
- Low Carb Mexican Casserole. One of LPLC’s most popular recipes!
- Low Carb Chicken Casserole. The classic broccoli chicken casserole just got a low carb upgrade.
- Low Carb Cheeseburger Casserole. What’s not to love about a burger you can eat with a fork?!
- Low Carb Taco Casserole. Your new taco Tuesday FAVE!
- Low Carb Pizza Casserole. Don’t want to deal with making a pizza crust? Toss it all in a pan and you’ve got the perfect casserole!
Tips for Making Your Own:
If you’d like to make your own casserole, here are a few easy steps:
- Veggies are your base! I usually go pretty heavy on the veggies in my casseroles.
- Mix in the meat.
- Sauce time: Heavy cream, chicken broth, salsa, cream cheese. Add some eggs or xanthan gum to thicken it up!
- Accoutrements. Load up on those herbs and spices!
- PILE ON THE CHEESE!
Low Carb Chicken Recipes
Finding new and fantastic ways to flavor up chicken for low carb dinners is a WIN! Because let’s be honest, chicken can be so boring and bland with the wrong recipe…
Serving super tasty low carb chicken recipes is an economical way to spice up dinner.
Tried and True Recipes:
Here are some of my best high protein low carb dinner recipes that are everything but boring and bland featuring (you guessed it) chicken!:
- Low Carb Fried Chicken. SO crunchy! SO good!
Tips for Making Your Own:
Get creative and work up your own recipe! Some things you should know:
- Chicken is crazy high in protein and low in carbs.
- Chicken thighs are higher in fat (and more flavorful) than chicken breast.
- You can bake, grill, stir fry or boil chicken and add it to your favorite recipes. You can also buy it precooked.
Chicken Marinade Recipes
As we all know, chicken often tastes best after a long soak in a DELICIOUS marinade. Luckily, we’ve got a plethora of low carb, mouthwatering chicken marinade recipes:
- Lemon Chicken Marinade. A classic for a reason.
- Yogurt Marinated Chicken. Makes the chicken extra juicy!
- Mediterranean Chicken Marinade. Great to serve with spiralized veggies and your favorite sauce.
- Asian Chicken Marinade. We love to serve this one alongside stir-fried veggies and cauli rice.
Low Carb Beef Recipes
Cows may say “Eat More Chikin” but low carb beef recipes are simply “moovelous!” Get it? Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. Check out these low carb dinners worth keeping on repeat!
Tried and True Recipes:
Here are some fabulous low carb beef recipes to choose from:
- Low Carb Meatloaf. You’ll realize how unnecessary breadcrumbs are once you try this one…
- Low Carb Goulash. Such a quick and easy yet SUPER comforting meal!
- Low Carb Dumplings. Love perogies as much as we do? This one’s for you!
Tips for Making Your Own:
On its own, beef is low in carbs. Where the carbs can add up is in the ingredients being added to the recipe. That said, making low carb beef burgers, meatballs, casseroles, etc. is easy when you’re in charge of the ingredients!
Low Carb Stuffed Peppers
Making low carb stuffed peppers is one of our favorite low carb dinners, because can literally make them hundreds of ways and they all taste fantastic!
Tried and True Recipes:
When you’re ready to add some stuffed pepper recipes to your repertoire, look no further than right here:
- Stuffed Peppers Without Rice. This combo of sour cream and salsa verde will make you forget about the rice.
- Chicken Stuffed Peppers. Veggies, cumin, lime, and cilantro make these peppers stand above the rest!
Tips for Making Your Own:
Want to whip up your own low carb dinners inside a bell pepper? Here’s what you should know:
- Bake the peppers BEFORE adding the filling! The filling doesn’t take as long to cook, and no one wants a crunchy pepper.
- Same rules as above: meat, veggies, cheese, and mix-ins are your friends here.
- Think of your favorite panini, pasta dish, or hot meal. Now stuff it in a pepper, and cover it in cheese. Lasagna, bolognese, Philly cheesesteak. Enjoy!
Low Carb Pasta
Yes, low carb pasta is a thing and it tastes incredible! Pasta was one of the things I missed most when I first went carb-conscious, and it’s the #1 low carb dinners request I receive!
Tried and True Recipes:
Here are some of my best low carb pasta dishes:
- Zucchini Lasagna. Zucchini is the perfect lasagna noodle sub!
- Almond Flour Pasta. One of the recipes I’m most proud of on LPLC! Legit pasta NOODLES! I’ll show you how to make 6 different shapes.
- Cabbage Lasagna. Same as the zucchini noodles, but even EASIER to make!
- Low Carb Gnocchi. Same almond flour pasta base, just in gnocchi form. Delish!
Tips for Making Your Own:
If you’re feeling a DIY pasta night, here are a few tips and tricks to make your life easier:
- Spiralized veggies make an awesome pasta sub. Nowadays you can usually buy these pre-spiralized at the store!
- Shirataki (“miracle”) noodles are hit or miss – Some people love them, while others can’t stand the taste/texture. You decide.
- Storebought pasta sauce is usually loaded with carbs. If you want to buy a pre-made jar, check for one with no added sugar.
Low Carb Meatballs
Who doesn’t love meatballs? They’re so savory and delicious – they just may be one of the most satisfying low carb dinners of all! Making low carb meatballs isn’t as tedious as it sounds and they’re great for meal prep, so you only need to do it once in a while.
Tried and True Recipes:
Serving baked meatballs is an easy way to get everyone to the dinner table and treat yourself at the same time! Here are some awesome low carb meatballs recipes.
- Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs. Low carb and stuffed with cheese, these puppies are addicting!
Tips for Making Your Own:
You can literally make low carb meatballs with any meat you have around, the main tip here is you’ll need to add extra eggs and cheese to bind everything together.
Low Carb Pizza
Eating low carb pizza is literally like basking in deliciousness. No longer do low carb dinners need to be a reminder of friends lost! The best part is that crustless pizza isn’t the only low carb option…
Tried and True Recipes:
Living a carb-conscious lifestyle doesn’t have to mean that pizza is taboo, and I’ve got all the tasty recipes to prove it!
- Low Carb Pizza Crust. This recipe has been perfected after years and years of pizza making! Best news is? Only 4 ingredients!
- Meatza. Pizza made from ground turkey or beef — it’s genius!
- Fathead Pizza. Popular pizza alternative in the carb-conscious community made from cream cheese and mozzarella.
- Keto Calzone. Using my pizza crust recipe (same as above!) will help you make this EPIC calzone, which you can stuff with your favorite toppings.
- Crustless Pizza. Think of this recipe as pizza and chip’s love child.
Tips for Making Your Own:
Get creative here — try using your favorite veggies as a pizza base. Mushrooms, eggplant, and zucchini are all delicious choices. Be leary of storebought pizza sauces — read the ingredient label and try to find one without added sugar.
Taco Recipes
Don’t get me wrong, I love a good taco salad, but I really like traditional tacos too. And making tacos at home means you can have them the way you like them best!
Tried and True Recipes:
Check out these low carb taco recipes for taco filling (tips on tortillas and shells below!):
- Ground Chicken Tacos. Suuuper juicy, flavor-packed and EASY to make!
- Low Carb Taco Salad. This low carb salad has got all the goodies!
Tips for Making Your Own:
Technically, you can use whatever meat you’d like for low carb tacos.
When it comes to the shell, you’ve got a few options: make cheese taco shells, make almond flour tortillas, or get creative with veggies (are you seeing a trend here??)! Lettuce is a super easy and delicious choice!
More Low Carb Recipes:
I’m throwing in these other low carb recipes because they’re great for filling in menu gaps. Here are some of my other favorite low carb recipes for you to add to your arsenal.
- Low Carb Breakfast. Most important meal of the day!
- Low Carb Lunch Ideas. Easy, portable meals.
- Low Carb Side Dishes. You’ll need these to complete your dinner!
- Low Carb Desserts. From ice cream to cookies to pie, oh my!
- Low Carb Snacks. Every cravable snack!
Conclusion
No more rut, no more same old boring low carb dinners. Incorporating variety into your low carb meal plan is as easy as pulling out this list and choosing your meals!
Hope you enjoy these low carb dinners! Drop me a comment below and let me know which one was your favorite!
