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Carbohydrates are essential nutrients—we need them to live. But sometimes we overdo it and end up feeling bloated, gassy and tired. While youshouldn’t cut carbscompletely out of your diet—remember, they are essential—reducing your carb intake for a day or two after you’ve eaten too many of them can help you feel like yourself again.With14 grams of carbohydrates or less per serving, these low-carb dishes fit the bill. Plus, they’re delicious, satisfying and on the lighter side. Recipes like our Pesto Salmon and Tandoori Grilled Tofu with Red Peppers & Broccolini are delicious additions to your dinner rotation.
Carbohydrates are essential nutrients—we need them to live. But sometimes we overdo it and end up feeling bloated, gassy and tired. While youshouldn’t cut carbscompletely out of your diet—remember, they are essential—reducing your carb intake for a day or two after you’ve eaten too many of them can help you feel like yourself again.
With14 grams of carbohydrates or less per serving, these low-carb dishes fit the bill. Plus, they’re delicious, satisfying and on the lighter side. Recipes like our Pesto Salmon and Tandoori Grilled Tofu with Red Peppers & Broccolini are delicious additions to your dinner rotation.
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Pesto Salmon
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Will Dickey
02of 23One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & BroccoliView RecipePhotography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg LunaShrimp cooks quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve over cauliflower rice for an all-around low-carb meal.
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One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna
Shrimp cooks quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve over cauliflower rice for an all-around low-carb meal.
03of 23Tandoori Grilled Tofu with Red Peppers & BroccoliniView RecipeSpiced yogurt does two jobs here as both the marinade and the sauce for this grilled tofu recipe. Serve with grilled vegetables to round this meal out.
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Tandoori Grilled Tofu with Red Peppers & Broccolini
Spiced yogurt does two jobs here as both the marinade and the sauce for this grilled tofu recipe. Serve with grilled vegetables to round this meal out.
04of 2320-Minute Creamy Tomato Salmon SkilletView RecipeJamie VespaSalmon fillets cook quickly and are coated with a delicious creamy sauce made with tomatoes, zucchini and Italian seasoning. This easy salmon dinner is sure to become a new weeknight favorite the whole family will love. The best news: You can get this meal on the table in 20 minutes flat.
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20-Minute Creamy Tomato Salmon Skillet
Jamie Vespa
Salmon fillets cook quickly and are coated with a delicious creamy sauce made with tomatoes, zucchini and Italian seasoning. This easy salmon dinner is sure to become a new weeknight favorite the whole family will love. The best news: You can get this meal on the table in 20 minutes flat.
05of 23Slow-Cooker Balsamic Short RibsView RecipeThese healthy fall-off-the-bone ribs are a great low-carb dish. To keep the carb levels low, serve with low-carb vegetables, likeLemon-Garlic Green Beans,Mashed Celeriac with HerbsorBalsamic & Parmesan Roasted Broccoli.
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Slow-Cooker Balsamic Short Ribs
These healthy fall-off-the-bone ribs are a great low-carb dish. To keep the carb levels low, serve with low-carb vegetables, likeLemon-Garlic Green Beans,Mashed Celeriac with HerbsorBalsamic & Parmesan Roasted Broccoli.
06of 23Spinach & Artichoke-Stuffed Portobello MushroomsView RecipeStuffed mushrooms and spinach-artichoke dip come together in this quick vegetarian recipe. Serve these cheesy stuffed mushrooms with a big salad for a satisfying and healthy dinner.
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Spinach & Artichoke-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms and spinach-artichoke dip come together in this quick vegetarian recipe. Serve these cheesy stuffed mushrooms with a big salad for a satisfying and healthy dinner.
07of 23Spicy Tomato-Braised Pot RoastView RecipeJacob FoxThis tomato sauce gets its heat from Calabrian chiles. Find them whole or chopped packed in jars near the pickles in well-stocked grocery stores. If you don’t have any, just a bit of crushed red pepper will do the trick.
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Spicy Tomato-Braised Pot Roast
Jacob Fox
This tomato sauce gets its heat from Calabrian chiles. Find them whole or chopped packed in jars near the pickles in well-stocked grocery stores. If you don’t have any, just a bit of crushed red pepper will do the trick.
08of 23Honey-Soy Broiled SalmonView RecipeJennifer CauseyA sweet, tangy and salty mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar and honey does double-duty as marinade and sauce. Toasted sesame seeds provide a nutty and attractive accent. Make it a complete low-carb meal: Serve it withCauliflower Fried Riceand sautéed red peppers and zucchini slices.
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Honey-Soy Broiled Salmon
Jennifer Causey
A sweet, tangy and salty mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar and honey does double-duty as marinade and sauce. Toasted sesame seeds provide a nutty and attractive accent. Make it a complete low-carb meal: Serve it withCauliflower Fried Riceand sautéed red peppers and zucchini slices.
09of 23Mushroom & Tofu Stir-FryView RecipeThis tofu veggie stir-fry is quick and easy, making it a great go-to weeknight meal. Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan. You can find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here. Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor. Serve over cauliflower rice.
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Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry
This tofu veggie stir-fry is quick and easy, making it a great go-to weeknight meal. Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan. You can find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here. Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor. Serve over cauliflower rice.
10of 23Pesto Chicken BakeView RecipeThis pesto chicken bake is easy to make as well as delicious! The chicken stays moist while the cheese on top gets bubbly and crispy. The pesto, mozzarella and tomato combination is a home run every time. Serve the chicken over whole-grain pasta or, to keep it low-carb, over a bed of grilled veggies, spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles.
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Pesto Chicken Bake
This pesto chicken bake is easy to make as well as delicious! The chicken stays moist while the cheese on top gets bubbly and crispy. The pesto, mozzarella and tomato combination is a home run every time. Serve the chicken over whole-grain pasta or, to keep it low-carb, over a bed of grilled veggies, spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles.
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This healthy fish recipe makes a tasty and easy weeknight meal. Serve with a baked sweet potato.
12of 23Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Red Pepper & Arugula RelishView RecipeGreg DuPreeCurrants add a pop of sweetness to the roasted red pepper and arugula topping on this easy chicken cutlet recipe. Serve with a green salad and citrusy dressing.
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Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Red Pepper & Arugula Relish
Greg DuPree
Currants add a pop of sweetness to the roasted red pepper and arugula topping on this easy chicken cutlet recipe. Serve with a green salad and citrusy dressing.
13of 23Low-Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice with ShrimpView RecipeJacob FoxThis fried rice variation uses riced cauliflower instead of traditional rice to lower the calories and carbs. You can adjust the amount of chile-garlic sauce according to taste.
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Low-Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice with Shrimp
This fried rice variation uses riced cauliflower instead of traditional rice to lower the calories and carbs. You can adjust the amount of chile-garlic sauce according to taste.
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Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps
15of 23Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower CasseroleView RecipeJason DonnellyGround beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with sour cream and a side salad.
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Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole
Jason Donnelly
Ground beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with sour cream and a side salad.
16of 23Spinach & Herb Turkey Burgers with Portobello “Buns"View RecipeThis low-carb burger replaces the typical bun with roasted portobello mushroom caps. Creamy tzatziki and crisp sliced red onion add texture and flavor to this easy Greek-inspired burger recipe.
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Spinach & Herb Turkey Burgers with Portobello “Buns”
This low-carb burger replaces the typical bun with roasted portobello mushroom caps. Creamy tzatziki and crisp sliced red onion add texture and flavor to this easy Greek-inspired burger recipe.
17of 23Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper SauceView RecipeServe these saucy, ultra-quick chicken cutlets over zucchini noodles or mashed cauliflower. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new weeknight favorite.
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Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Serve these saucy, ultra-quick chicken cutlets over zucchini noodles or mashed cauliflower. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new weeknight favorite.
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All the ingredients for this easy beef stir-fry recipe are cooked in one wok (or skillet), so not only is the meal-prep fast for this healthy dinner, but cleanup is quick too. Look for Lee Kum Kee Premium oyster-flavored sauce in the international aisle of your grocery store in the section with Asian-style foods. It has the most concentrated oyster flavor. Serve this dish as is or over riced cauliflower or quinoa.
19of 23Shrimp Scampi ZoodlesView RecipeClassic garlicky shrimp scampi gets a low-carb makeover in this easy dinner recipe. Zucchini noodles, also known as “zoodles,” are a healthier alternative to traditional pasta—they mimic the texture of pasta while taking on the flavor of whatever sauce you serve them with. Make sure you salt and drain the zoodles, otherwise, your final dish will be soupy and the flavor will be diluted.
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Shrimp Scampi Zoodles
Classic garlicky shrimp scampi gets a low-carb makeover in this easy dinner recipe. Zucchini noodles, also known as “zoodles,” are a healthier alternative to traditional pasta—they mimic the texture of pasta while taking on the flavor of whatever sauce you serve them with. Make sure you salt and drain the zoodles, otherwise, your final dish will be soupy and the flavor will be diluted.
20of 23Sheet-Pan Chicken with Roasted Spring Vegetables & Lemon VinaigretteView RecipeThis Greek-inspired chicken and vegetable sheet-pan meal is bursting with flavor. The chicken is coated in a mayonnaise and breadcrumb mixture, roasted alongside asparagus, cremini mushrooms and grape tomatoes and then served with a lemon-feta vinaigrette.
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Sheet-Pan Chicken with Roasted Spring Vegetables & Lemon Vinaigrette
This Greek-inspired chicken and vegetable sheet-pan meal is bursting with flavor. The chicken is coated in a mayonnaise and breadcrumb mixture, roasted alongside asparagus, cremini mushrooms and grape tomatoes and then served with a lemon-feta vinaigrette.
21of 23Caprese Stuffed Portobello MushroomsView RecipeWe’ve taken the key ingredients of the popular Caprese salad—tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil—and piled them into portobello mushroom caps to make a delicious and satisfying vegetarian main dish.
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Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
We’ve taken the key ingredients of the popular Caprese salad—tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil—and piled them into portobello mushroom caps to make a delicious and satisfying vegetarian main dish.
22of 23Grilled Salmon with Sweet PeppersView RecipeIt may seem counterintuitive to start the fish skin-side up. But when you flip it, the fish skin captures the juices as it finishes cooking for extra-flavorful results. Serve with chimichurri sauce.
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Grilled Salmon with Sweet Peppers
It may seem counterintuitive to start the fish skin-side up. But when you flip it, the fish skin captures the juices as it finishes cooking for extra-flavorful results. Serve with chimichurri sauce.
23of 23Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cauliflower “Rice” TabboulehView RecipeChicken breasts on the grill have a smoky flavor that’s enhanced with an easy spice rub. We chose flat-leaf parsley in this salad because it has a stronger herbal taste than its sometimes bitter curly counterpart.
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Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cauliflower “Rice” Tabbouleh
Chicken breasts on the grill have a smoky flavor that’s enhanced with an easy spice rub. We chose flat-leaf parsley in this salad because it has a stronger herbal taste than its sometimes bitter curly counterpart.
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