Recipe Roundup

57 Easy Low-Carb Recipes

These super-satisfying recipes that won't break your diet.

August 10, 2017

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Grilled Green Bean Salad With Thai Dressing
Swap out the traditional green papaya for a summery mix of charred green and yellow wax beans in this refreshing take on Thai salad. The zesty grilled tofu and creamy avocado add filling protein and healthy fats.
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Butterflied Chicken With Herbs and Cracked Olives
Butterflying the chicken transforms a hard-to-grill round bird into a compact, flat package that is easier to crisp and cook through.
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Root Vegetable Zoodle Soup With Bacon and Basil Oil
This comforting soup doesn't have your run-of the mill noodle substitute of zucchini noodles—instead it features a trifecta of earthy spiralized vegetables: carrots, turnips, and parsnips.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
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Cauliflower “Couscous” With Dried Fruit and Almonds
We swap in richly spiced cauliflower "rice" for semolina in this nutritious and gluten-free take on couscous.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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Cloud Bread
Used for sandwiches, flatbreads, toast, or desserts, "Cloud Bread" is a simple, 3-ingredient recipe that offers a high-protein, low-carb, low-cal, gluten-free alternative to bread.
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Avocado Cups with Pomegranate Salsa Verde
For this avocado cups recipe, chopping pomegranate seeds breaks them up and releases their vivid color into the dressing.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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Zucchini "Noodles" With Eggplant and Tomatoes
This summery play on ratatouille includes a bright mix of zucchini and summer squash turned into "noodles" along with quick pan-seared cherry tomatoes and eggplant.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
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3-Ingredient Gochujang Grilled Chicken Wings With Scallion
A quick toss in sweet, not-too-spicy Korean red pepper sauce makes these wings irresistible, while sliced scallion adds a fresh finish.
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Chopped Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette, Feta, and Dill
Make this salad with whatever produce you’d like; just make sure everything is cut to roughly the same size.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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Zucchini Noodles with Anchovy Butter
Requiring just five ingredients, this rich, umami-packed pasta substitute is as easy and flavorful as low-carb recipes come.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Molly Baz
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3-Ingredient Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Ham and Cheese
This oozy, comforting dish requires just three ingredients.
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Shredded Chicken Salad With Creamy Miso Dressing
A pre-prepared rotisserie chicken makes this creamy, savory, and low-carb salad super easy to throw together.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
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3-Ingredient Chipotle-Lime Grilled Steak
Spicy chipotle and zesty lime perk up quick and easy grilled steak.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
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Cauliflower-Crust Pizza With Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Who knew pizza can be low-carb, healthy, and delicious too? This veggie-packed pizza swaps out the flour for a combo of cauliflower “rice” and ground almonds, making it nutritious and gluten-free.
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