Everyone is looking for the best way to lose weight. Low-carb diets are one option that many people turn to in order to reach their weight loss goals. If you’re looking for a low-carb diet plan, here are some recipes that will give you the best results.
These salads are great for lunch or dinner and each recipe has less than 20 grams of carbs per serving.
- Low Carb Cucumber Salad (2.5 g)
- Low Carb Keto Tuna Salad (5 g)
- Low Carb Black Bean Soup (6 g)
- Loaded Kale salad with avocado dressing ( 6g )
- Bacon Cabbage Coleslaw (11 g )
- Grilled Chicken Kabobs ( 12g )
- Mediterranean Zoodle Bowls with Greek Yogurt Dressing (12 g )
- 8 ) Quinoa Taco Meatless Tacos ( 13g ).
Low-Carb Recipes That Will Give You the Best Results
If you’re looking for a low-carb diet plan, here are some recipes that will give you the best results. These salads are great for lunch or dinner and each recipe has less than 20 grams of carbs per serving.
- Low Carb Cucumber Salad (2.5 g)
- Low Carb Keto Tuna Salad (5 g)
- Low Carb Black Bean Soup (6 g)
- Loaded Kale salad with avocado dressing ( 6g )
- Bacon Cabbage Coleslaw (11 g )
- Grilled Chicken Kabobs ( 12g )
- Mediterranean Zoodle Bowls with Greek Yogurt Dressing (12 g )
- 8 ) Quinoa Taco Meatless Tacos ( 13g ).
Recipe One: Low Carb Cucumber Salad
This recipe is perfect for people on a low-carb diet because it only has 2.5 grams of carbs per serving. It’s also easy to make with five ingredients, which you most likely already have in your fridge or pantry. This salad is refreshing and satisfying at the same time. Ingredients:
- 4 cups cucumbers (sliced thin)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (seeded)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (green part only)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions: Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl, set aside. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, parsley and dressing. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Two: Low Carb Keto Tuna Salad
This recipe is a great option for lunch. You can make a big batch and it will last all week!
- 8 oz of canned tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, celery, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve on your favorite salad greens or enjoy by itself!
Recipe Three: Low Carb Black Bean Soup
If you’re looking for a delicious soup that has less than 20 grams of carbs per serving, then this is the recipe for you. This soup is packed with protein and fiber which will keep you feeling full.
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 16oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Recipe Four: Loaded Kale salad with avocado dressing
This salad is loaded with healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
Ingredients:
- Kale (1/2 bunch)
- Avocado (1/2)
- Pine nuts (1 tbsp)
- Red onion (1/4 cup chopped)
- Olive oil (2 tbsp)
- Sea salt (1 tsp )
- -Black pepper (to taste)
- Lemon juice or Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp).
Recipe Five: Bacon Cabbage Coleslaw
This recipe is not only low-carb, but also has a lot of protein.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp. bacon, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 Tbsp. Thai sweet chili sauce
- 8 oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
- 8 oz. package coleslaw mix or slaw mix
- 8 oz. package bacon cheddar cheese blend (about 2 cups)
Instructions: In a large bowl, mix together the first six ingredients and toss well to combine. In a small bowl, mix together the last four ingredients and toss well to combine. Add to the large bowl with the other ingredients and toss gently until combined. Chill for at least two hours before serving.
Recipe Six Grilled Chicken Kabobs
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Recipe Seven Mediterranean Zoodle Bowls with Greek Yogurt Dressing
When looking for a low-carb diet plan, it can be difficult to find a meal that tastes good and is healthy.
One of the most common concerns with a low-carb diet is how they can’t have pasta or bread.
However, this Mediterranean Zoodle Bowl recipe contains quinoa noodles in addition to Greek yogurt dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese. It contains 12 grams of carbs per serving and makes for an easy weeknight meal when you’re craving something delicious but want to stay on track.
Recipe Eight Quinoa Taco Meatless Tacos.
If you’re looking to lose weight, these recipes will give you the results you want.
Recipe Eight: Quinoa Taco Meatless Tacos.
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning mix (or make your own)
- 1/4 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 packet of taco seasoning (or more if desired ) -14 oz can of tomato sauce or 1 jar of salsa (28 oz) -1 tsp salt for seasoning for veggies and meatless ground beef
- Optional: cilantro and crushed peanuts on top
This recipe is simple and packed with flavor. It’s a great way to eat healthier without sacrificing taste. This recipe calls for two cups of cooked quinoa which makes it perfect as a side dish as well as the main dish. The vegetables are boiled until soft before being seasoned with taco seasoning mix or seasonings to your liking. Next, the vegan ground beef is browned in a pan before being added to the pot with tomato sauce or salsa along with beans if desired. The final step is adding the cooked quinoa to the mixture along with salt to taste before cooking on medium heat until all ingredients are warm and mixed together. The tacos are then topped off with cilantro and crushed peanuts for an extra kick of flavor.
Takeaway
There are many low-carb recipes that will help you lose weight, but you’ll need to select the recipes that work for your diet and lifestyle. However, these salads are great for lunch or dinner and each recipe has less than 20 grams of carbs per serving.
