7 tasty low-carb dinners
Eating low-carb meals doesn’t have to mean sacrificing heartiness or flavor. Here we’ve rounded up delicious, healthy dinner recipes with under 30 grams of carbohydrates per serving. And we still managed to include burger and pizza recipes!
A burger night upgrade that leans bold and flavorful, with delicious and cheesy parmesan zucchini wedges on the side.
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- Mix ground turkey and blue cheese together. Form into a patty.
- Cook on a grill or grill pan 4 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Serve on sandwich thin with romaine lettuce.
- Preheat broiler.
- Cut zucchini into wedges. Sprinkle Parmesan on wedges and broil on baking sheet 8 minutes, until cheese is melted and zucchini is tender-crisp.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 451 Calories
- 21g Total Fat
- 10g Saturated Fat
- 395mg Sodium
- 91mg Cholesterol
- 29g Total Carbs
- 7g Fiber
- 5g Sugars
- 33g Protein
- 673mg Potassium
This light, herb‑forward fish on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes is elegant, simple and low in carbs.
Tip: Serve with 1-2 cups of your choice of non-starchy vegetables to help complete a balanced meal.
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- Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water.
- Bring to a boil, and cook 20 minutes or until very tender; drain. Cool, uncovered, 5 minutes.
- Return potatoes to pan, adding olive oil, ¾ tsp salt, and pepper; mash to desired consistency. Keep warm.
- Combine remaining ¼ tsp salt, lemon zest, and rosemary in a small bowl; grind together with the back of a spoon until very well combined.
- Preheat grill or grill pan.
- Brush fillets with remaining olive oil; rub evenly on all sides with salt mixture.
- Grill 2 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and potatoes.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 273 Calories
- 11g Total Fat
- 1g Saturated Fat
- 70mg Sodium
- 20mg Cholesterol
- 27g Total Carbs
- 3g Fiber
- 3g Sugars
- 20g Protein
- 970mg Potassium
This tasty sandwich is bold with flavor and packs plant based power instead of overwhelming carbs.
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- In a skillet coated with cooking spray, heat tofu until golden. Brush with sriracha.
- Place tofu, avocado, cucumber slices, carrots, and cilantro on a whole grain roll and serve.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 326 Calories
- 18g Total Fat
- 3g Saturated Fat
- 24mg Sodium
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 26g Total Carbs
- 6g Fiber
- 5g Sugars
- 20g Protein
- 496mg Potassium
Creamy, earthy and bright, this pasta recipe is a weeknight winner with less carbs and more delicious flavor!
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- Cook noodles and drain.
- In the same pot, add drained noodles, ricotta cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, and parsley. Heat through.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 173 Calories
- 5g Total Fat
- 3g Saturated Fat
- 200mg Sodium
- 19mg Cholesterol
- 22g Total Carbs
- 3g Fiber
- 3g Sugars
- 11g Protein
- 398mg Potassium
All the pizza flavor you want, reworked into a lower‑carb option that still feels fun and satisfying.
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- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spread pesto on pita and top with spinach, chicken, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Bake 12 minutes until pita is crisp.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 312 Calories
- 14g Total Fat
- 3g Saturated Fat
- 454mg Sodium
- 60mg Cholesterol
- 21g Total Carbs
- 4g Fiber
- 2g Sugars
- 22g Protein
- 465mg Potassium
Seared steak, sweet grapes, and bold blue cheese layer flavor and texture into a salad that skips heavy carbs but still feels complete.
Tip: Serve with a small whole grain roll or sliced pita to help complete a balanced meal.
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- Grill steak for 4-5 minutes per side (until 145°F) and slice into strips.
- Whisk together vinegar, mustard, olive oil, and salt and pepper.
- Toss vinaigrette with arugula, onion, grapes, blue cheese, and walnuts.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 428 Calories
- 23g Total Fat
- 7g Saturated Fat
- 491mg Sodium
- 101mg Cholesterol
- 16g Total Carbs
- 3g Fiber
- 11g Sugars
- 34g Protein
- 784mg Potassium
Savory eggs and ricotta with spinach make for a soft, balanced frittata served with a refreshing salad side.
Tip: Serve with a small whole grain roll or pita slices to complete a balanced meal.
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- Spray skillet with cooking spray and sauté spinach for 2 minutes, until wilted. Stir in eggs, ricotta, and salt and pepper.
- Cook over medium heat without stirring for 4 minutes; then flip frittata and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve with lettuce tossed with pine nuts and dressing.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 327 Calories
- 17g Total Fat
- 7g Saturated Fat
- 523mg Sodium
- 355mg Cholesterol
- 12g Total Carbs
- 3g Fiber
- 4g Sugars
- 30g Protein
- 985mg Potassium
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