10+ Low Carb Recipes to Keep Your Meals Delicious and Healthy

If you’re trying to eat healthier or manage your weight, low carb recipes might be your best bet. These meals cut down on carbs but still keep things tasty and satisfying.

Low carb recipes help you enjoy food without relying on heavy carbs like bread, pasta, or sugar. There are plenty of simple dishes out there that can fit your lifestyle and taste buds.

1) Keto Beef Stroganoff

Keto Beef Stroganoff is one of those low-carb dishes that just feels like comfort food. You cook up tender beef in a creamy mushroom and sour cream sauce.

It’s easy enough for a weeknight but feels special enough for guests. Serve it over cauliflower rice or low-carb noodles if you want.

The sauce is simple—just mushrooms, onions, a bit of mustard, and sour cream. You can make it on the stove or toss everything in a slow cooker if you’d rather not fuss.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb sirloin or ground beef
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tbsp butter or oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Brown the beef.
3. Add onions and mushrooms; cook until soft.
4. Stir in mustard and sour cream. Warm gently—don’t let it boil.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve over low-carb noodles or cauliflower rice.

For more, see this keto beef stroganoff recipe.

2) Chicken Meatball Sheet Pan with Veggies & Romesco Sauce

This one’s a breeze—juicy chicken meatballs and fresh veggies like cauliflower and carrots, all roasted together. The romesco sauce brings a smoky kick without piling on the carbs.

Just mix ground chicken with herbs, shape into meatballs, and scatter veggies around them on a pan. Bake until golden and cooked through.

Spoon the romesco sauce over everything and you’ve got a balanced, flavorful dinner that fits a low carb plan. Cleanup’s a snap, too.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 3 large carrots, peeled and cut
• 3 cups cauliflower florets
• Romesco sauce (about 1/2 cup)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix chicken and parsley. Shape into small meatballs.
3. Arrange meatballs, carrots, and cauliflower on a sheet pan.
4. Bake 20-25 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and veggies are tender.
5. Serve with romesco sauce on top.

Find a detailed recipe for Chicken Meatball Sheet Pan with Veggies & Romesco Sauce here.

3) Lemon-Rubbed Salmon

Lemon gives salmon such a fresh, bright flavor. Just mix lemon zest and juice with garlic and olive oil for a quick rub.

Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then coat with the lemon mixture. You can bake it or cook it in a skillet—either way, it pairs well with veggies or a light salad.

The lemon keeps the salmon juicy and adds a nice tang. It’s quick, healthy, and honestly, pretty hard to mess up.

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. Mix lemon zest, juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Rub mixture on salmon fillets.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
4. Place salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet.
5. Bake 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
6. Serve warm with your favorite sides.

For more details, check Lemon-rubbed salmon recipe – BBC Good Food.

4) Mediterranean Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

These Mediterranean turkey-stuffed peppers make for a simple, healthy dinner. Lean turkey breast keeps it low in calories and high in protein.

The filling gets its flavor from classic Mediterranean herbs and spices, so you get a fresh twist without extra carbs. Peppers bring in vitamins like C and folate.

You can make these ahead for easy meal prep—they work for lunch or dinner and happen to be gluten-free, too.

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers
• 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey breast
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.
3. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
4. Add turkey, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until turkey browns.
5. Stir in diced tomatoes; cook 5 more minutes.
6. Fill peppers with turkey mixture.
7. Bake stuffed peppers 25-30 minutes.
8. Garnish with parsley before serving.

More details on Mediterranean turkey-stuffed peppers are available at BBC Good Food.

5) Keto Pancakes

Keto pancakes are perfect if you want a low-carb breakfast that still feels like a treat. They’re soft, fluffy, and come together fast.

Using almond flour and cream cheese keeps the carbs low but the taste high. Each serving usually has just 3 to 4 grams of net carbs.

You can top them with butter or sugar-free syrup. They’re a solid pick for anyone on keto who misses breakfast classics.

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
2. Mix almond flour, cream cheese, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Pour batter into small circles on the pan.
4. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
5. Serve warm with your favorite keto toppings.

6) Grilled Flank Steak with Worcestershire Butter

Grilled flank steak is always a crowd-pleaser. You marinate the steak, grill it, and then top with Worcestershire butter for a savory finish.

The butter mixes Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and thyme for a rich spread that melts over the hot steak. It’s quick to make and fits right into a low carb meal.

Grill the steak over medium-high heat for a good char. Let it rest before slicing against the grain—trust me, it’s worth it for the tenderness.

Ingredients

• 1 flank steak (about 1.5 lbs)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C).
2. Season steak with salt and pepper.
3. Combine butter, Worcestershire, garlic, and thyme.
4. Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium rare.
5. Let steak rest 5 minutes.
6. Spread Worcestershire butter on top and slice thin.

7) Zucchini Pizza Bites

Zucchini pizza bites are my go-to for a low-carb snack or appetizer. Just slice zucchini, top with pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni, and bake.

You get that cheesy, pizza vibe without the bread. Add olives or your favorite spices if you want to mix it up.

The zucchini stays a bit crisp but soft enough to enjoy. They’re a fun, healthy way to sneak in extra veggies.

Ingredients:

• 1 large zucchini
• ¼ cup pizza sauce
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 20 mini pepperoni slices
• Optional: sliced olives, Italian seasoning

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut zucchini into ½-inch rounds.
3. Arrange on a baking sheet.
4. Top each slice with sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
5. Bake 10-12 minutes until cheese melts.
6. Serve warm.

Find more recipes like this here.

8) Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Lime Chicken is quick, fresh, and super easy. The lime juice and cilantro bring a bright flavor that just works.

Marinate the chicken in lime juice, garlic, and cilantro. Then cook it in a skillet or bake it—either way, you’ll get juicy, flavorful chicken.

It pairs well with veggies or a salad. Sometimes I throw on some avocado or serve with cauliflower rice for a more filling meal.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• Juice of 2 limes
• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix lime juice, garlic, cilantro, avocado oil, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Add chicken breasts. Let them marinate for 20-30 minutes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until it’s done.
4. Or, if you’d rather bake it, set the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes until it’s cooked through.
5. Serve with your favorite low-carb sides.

For more tips, check out this Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe.

9) Baked Eggs with Spinach & Tomato

Baked eggs with spinach and tomato make a simple, low-carb meal you can enjoy any time of day. The eggs stay soft, and the spinach and tomatoes add fresh flavor and a bit of nutrition.

You can use fresh or canned tomatoes here. Fresh spinach works best, honestly.

The ingredients cook together in the oven, so you don’t have to babysit the pan. If you want, toss in some herbs or a sprinkle of cheese.

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup grape tomatoes (or diced canned tomatoes)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe dish over medium heat.
3. Add spinach and tomatoes. Cook until the spinach wilts.
4. Crack eggs over the veggies. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked just how you like them.

Find more ideas like this in this Baked Eggs with Veggies recipe.

10) Kale Salad with Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

This kale salad is a tasty, low-carb option that brings together crunchy kale, sweet cranberries, and nutty pecans. The blue cheese adds a creamy, tangy twist—honestly, it just works.

Grab some fresh kale and toss it with dried cranberries and toasted pecans. A simple balsamic vinaigrette keeps things light but still flavorful.

Ingredients

• 2 bunches kale (lacinato or curly)
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup toasted pecans
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Cooking Instructions

1. Wash the kale. Chop it into bite-size pieces.

2. Toast pecans in a dry pan over medium heat. Give them about 3-5 minutes until they smell fragrant. Let them cool off.

3. Grab a large bowl. Toss in the kale, cranberries, pecans, and blue cheese.

4. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over everything. Toss well before serving.