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Photo:Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Carbohydrates are one of the essential macronutrients necessary for overall good health (the other two are protein and fat). Carbs provide your body with energy and fuel for your brain. And while protein tends to get the spotlight regarding muscle, carbs are alsonecessary for optimal muscle growthand performance.Because every body is different, how many carbs you need might be less than someone else. And with recipes like these—most of which have14 or fewer grams of carbs per serving—you can quickly have a healthy low-carb dinner on the table any night of the week. Recipes like our Cheesy Portobello Chicken Cutlets with Broccoli and Easy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles are tasty and so simple that you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time.
Carbohydrates are one of the essential macronutrients necessary for overall good health (the other two are protein and fat). Carbs provide your body with energy and fuel for your brain. And while protein tends to get the spotlight regarding muscle, carbs are alsonecessary for optimal muscle growthand performance.
Because every body is different, how many carbs you need might be less than someone else. And with recipes like these—most of which have14 or fewer grams of carbs per serving—you can quickly have a healthy low-carb dinner on the table any night of the week. Recipes like our Cheesy Portobello Chicken Cutlets with Broccoli and Easy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles are tasty and so simple that you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time.
01of 30Horseradish-Crusted Salmon with Crispy LeeksView RecipeJacob FoxHere, we coat leeks in a bit of cornstarch then pan-fry for a crispy topping for the salmon. Spreading horseradish-spiked mayonnaise over the fish before baking keeps it moist and gives it a peppery bite.
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Horseradish-Crusted Salmon with Crispy Leeks
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Jacob Fox
Here, we coat leeks in a bit of cornstarch then pan-fry for a crispy topping for the salmon. Spreading horseradish-spiked mayonnaise over the fish before baking keeps it moist and gives it a peppery bite.
02of 30Cheesy Portobello Chicken Cutlets with BroccoliView RecipeJacob FoxAdding nutty Gruyère atop the chicken at the very end and popping it under the broiler takes this dish from delicious to heavenly. If you can’t find Gruyère, Jarlsberg or Emmentaler cheese makes a good substitute.
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Cheesy Portobello Chicken Cutlets with Broccoli
Adding nutty Gruyère atop the chicken at the very end and popping it under the broiler takes this dish from delicious to heavenly. If you can’t find Gruyère, Jarlsberg or Emmentaler cheese makes a good substitute.
03of 30Easy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini NoodlesView RecipeDiana ChistrugaEnjoy classic shrimp scampi lightened up with a white wine butter sauce and zucchini noodles in place of pasta. The tomatoes add some sweetness and color, while the cheese contributes nuttiness and richness.
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Easy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Diana Chistruga
Enjoy classic shrimp scampi lightened up with a white wine butter sauce and zucchini noodles in place of pasta. The tomatoes add some sweetness and color, while the cheese contributes nuttiness and richness.
04of 30Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Red Pepper & Arugula RelishView RecipeGreg DuPreeCurrants add a pop of sweetness to the roasted red pepper and arugula topping in this easy chicken cutlet recipe.
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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 in this easy chicken cutlet recipe.
05of 30One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & BroccoliView RecipePhotography: Kelsey Hansen; Food Styling: Greg LunaShrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.
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One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli
Photography: Kelsey Hansen; Food Styling: Greg Luna
Shrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.
06of 30Chopped Power Salad with ChickenView RecipePhotographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekEnjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner. The dressing gets made in the same bowl that the salad is tossed in, so the greens absorb every bit of flavor.
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Chopped Power Salad with Chicken
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
Enjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner. The dressing gets made in the same bowl that the salad is tossed in, so the greens absorb every bit of flavor.
07of 30Chicken SaladView RecipeJason DonnellyThis chicken salad recipe combines Greek-style yogurt and mayonnaise for a creamy dressing. Sweet apple, toasty hazelnuts and crunchy celery balance the flavors and texture. Serve atop lightly dressed greens.
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Chicken Salad
Jason Donnelly
This chicken salad recipe combines Greek-style yogurt and mayonnaise for a creamy dressing. Sweet apple, toasty hazelnuts and crunchy celery balance the flavors and texture. Serve atop lightly dressed greens.
08of 3020-Minute Creamy Tomato Salmon SkilletView RecipePhotographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoSalmon 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
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.
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Pesto Salmon
Will Dickey
10of 30Arugula, Chicken & Melon Salad with Sumac DressingView RecipeJason DonnellySweet and savory find harmony in this salad dotted with ripe melon and tossed in a lemony dressing. Melon balls are so adorable, but making them leaves some fruit behind—whir up those leftovers into a smoothie.
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Arugula, Chicken & Melon Salad with Sumac Dressing
Sweet and savory find harmony in this salad dotted with ripe melon and tossed in a lemony dressing. Melon balls are so adorable, but making them leaves some fruit behind—whir up those leftovers into a smoothie.
11of 30Crispy Salmon Cakes with Creamy Cucumber SaladView RecipeCarolyn HodgesIn this easy dinner recipe, convenient canned salmon is transformed into satisfying pan-seared salmon patties that are flavored with Old Bay seasoning. To round out the meal, these tasty patties get served alongside a refreshing creamy cucumber and red onion salad.
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Crispy Salmon Cakes with Creamy Cucumber Salad
Carolyn Hodges
In this easy dinner recipe, convenient canned salmon is transformed into satisfying pan-seared salmon patties that are flavored with Old Bay seasoning. To round out the meal, these tasty patties get served alongside a refreshing creamy cucumber and red onion salad.
12of 30Broiled Cauliflower ‘Mac’ & CheeseView RecipeJason DonnellyWe replaced pasta with cauliflower in this creamy low-carb “mac” and cheese. A sprinkle of Parmesan on top and a quick trip under the broiler gives this cheesy side dish a savory, crispy crust.
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Broiled Cauliflower ‘Mac’ & Cheese
We replaced pasta with cauliflower in this creamy low-carb “mac” and cheese. A sprinkle of Parmesan on top and a quick trip under the broiler gives this cheesy side dish a savory, crispy crust.
13of 30Lemon-Garlic Steak & Green BeansView RecipeJason DonnellyFor a steak that’s deliciously tender, flavorful and not too fatty, we reach for strip (also known as New York strip or shell steak). It has less than half the saturated fat of a rib-eye but is more tender than leaner sirloin. Here, we cook green beans in the same pan used to sear the spiced steak. All those delicious drippings add richness to the beans—plus there’s one less pan to wash!
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Lemon-Garlic Steak & Green Beans
For a steak that’s deliciously tender, flavorful and not too fatty, we reach for strip (also known as New York strip or shell steak). It has less than half the saturated fat of a rib-eye but is more tender than leaner sirloin. Here, we cook green beans in the same pan used to sear the spiced steak. All those delicious drippings add richness to the beans—plus there’s one less pan to wash!
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Blackened Chicken with Chopped Salad
15of 30Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower CasseroleView RecipePhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoGround beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.
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Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Ground beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.
16of 30Caesar Salad with Grilled SteakView RecipeJason DonnellyTraditional Caesar salad dressing uses egg yolk to make it creamy. Here we use mayo instead for the same rich results without the raw egg.
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Caesar Salad with Grilled Steak
Traditional Caesar salad dressing uses egg yolk to make it creamy. Here we use mayo instead for the same rich results without the raw egg.
17of 30Zucchini Noodle Cacio e PepeView RecipeCheese and pepper star in this simple Italian dish. While the combo is traditionally tossed with pasta, we toss Parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper with zucchini noodles instead for a lower-carb dish that helps you get in an extra serving of veggies. To simplify the recipe, look for prepackaged zucchini noodles in the produce section of your supermarket.
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Zucchini Noodle Cacio e Pepe
Cheese and pepper star in this simple Italian dish. While the combo is traditionally tossed with pasta, we toss Parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper with zucchini noodles instead for a lower-carb dish that helps you get in an extra serving of veggies. To simplify the recipe, look for prepackaged zucchini noodles in the produce section of your supermarket.
18of 30Tofu & Watercress Salad with Mango & AvocadoView RecipeEva KolenkoThis tofu-topped watercress salad is a fresh, plant-based meal perfect for when you want something hearty but are looking to eat less meat. Salad ingredients like mango and avocado add tangy flavor and creamy texture to bring the dish together and level up your green salad or vegetable salad repertoire.
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Tofu & Watercress Salad with Mango & Avocado
Eva Kolenko
This tofu-topped watercress salad is a fresh, plant-based meal perfect for when you want something hearty but are looking to eat less meat. Salad ingredients like mango and avocado add tangy flavor and creamy texture to bring the dish together and level up your green salad or vegetable salad repertoire.
19of 30Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with PeppersView RecipeJacob FoxThis vibrant, colorful dish is great for those who love a little heat. Adjust the amount of chile-garlic sauce according to your preferred heat level. To smash ginger, use the side of a chef’s knife or the flat bottom of a sturdy mug. Serve with cauliflower rice, if desired.
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Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Peppers
This vibrant, colorful dish is great for those who love a little heat. Adjust the amount of chile-garlic sauce according to your preferred heat level. To smash ginger, use the side of a chef’s knife or the flat bottom of a sturdy mug. Serve with cauliflower rice, if desired.
20of 30Shrimp Cauliflower Fried RiceView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe DickeyAmp up your veggie servings with this healthy cauliflower fried rice for a quick low-carb dinner.
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Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey
Amp up your veggie servings with this healthy cauliflower fried rice for a quick low-carb dinner.
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Spinach & Artichoke Chicken
Dera Burreson
22of 30Spicy Coconut, Chicken & Mushroom SoupView RecipeAntonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Missie CrawfordCoconut milk tames the heat and combines deliciously with shredded chicken breast in this spicy Thai-inspired coconut chicken soup.
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Spicy Coconut, Chicken & Mushroom Soup
Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford
Coconut milk tames the heat and combines deliciously with shredded chicken breast in this spicy Thai-inspired coconut chicken soup.
23of 3015-Minute Sheet-Pan Chicken Tenders & Broccoli with Everything Bagel SeasoningView RecipeJacob FoxDinner is ready in only 15 minutes and cleanup is a breeze with these easy broiled chicken tenders coated in everything bagel seasoning with fresh broccoli on the side. The three-ingredient dipping sauce adds just a hint of sweetness and spice.
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15-Minute Sheet-Pan Chicken Tenders & Broccoli with Everything Bagel Seasoning
Dinner is ready in only 15 minutes and cleanup is a breeze with these easy broiled chicken tenders coated in everything bagel seasoning with fresh broccoli on the side. The three-ingredient dipping sauce adds just a hint of sweetness and spice.
24of 30Salmon & Avocado SaladView RecipeTender salmon tops a hearty salad of red cabbage, carrots and avocados tossed with a creamy dill vinaigrette in this quick, easy dinner.
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Salmon & Avocado Salad
Tender salmon tops a hearty salad of red cabbage, carrots and avocados tossed with a creamy dill vinaigrette in this quick, easy dinner.
25of 30Scallops & Cherry Tomatoes with Caper-Butter SauceView RecipeThese pan-seared scallops come together in just 20 minutes for a delicious, easy dinner. You’ll want some zucchini noodles or mashed cauliflower to sop up all the rich, briny sauce.
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Scallops & Cherry Tomatoes with Caper-Butter Sauce
These pan-seared scallops come together in just 20 minutes for a delicious, easy dinner. You’ll want some zucchini noodles or mashed cauliflower to sop up all the rich, briny sauce.
26of 30Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Grilled ChickenView RecipeThese healthy Greek-inspired cauliflower rice bowls topped with feta, olives, veggies and grilled chicken are impressive yet take just 30 minutes to make.
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Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Grilled Chicken
These healthy Greek-inspired cauliflower rice bowls topped with feta, olives, veggies and grilled chicken are impressive yet take just 30 minutes to make.
27of 30Skillet Buffalo ChickenView RecipeIf you like Buffalo wings, you’ll love this quick skillet Buffalo chicken recipe. Chicken cutlets are sautéed, then smothered in a creamy-spicy sauce. A side-salad garnish of carrots, celery and blue cheese pulls it all together.
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Skillet Buffalo Chicken
If you like Buffalo wings, you’ll love this quick skillet Buffalo chicken recipe. Chicken cutlets are sautéed, then smothered in a creamy-spicy sauce. A side-salad garnish of carrots, celery and blue cheese pulls it all together.
28of 30Crispy Cod with Charred Snow Peas & Creamy Herb SauceView RecipeThis crispy cod recipe shows you how to make golden fish that’s not deep-fried, to put a healthy twist on a classic. And it’s super simple—pat it dry and dredge it with a bit of flour before sautéing in a hot pan.
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Crispy Cod with Charred Snow Peas & Creamy Herb Sauce
This crispy cod recipe shows you how to make golden fish that’s not deep-fried, to put a healthy twist on a classic. And it’s super simple—pat it dry and dredge it with a bit of flour before sautéing in a hot pan.
29of 3020-Minute Chicken Cutlets & Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Tomato SauceView RecipeThis low-carb chicken dinner whips up in only 20 minutes, thanks to thin-cut chicken breast and packaged zucchini noodles. If you have a spiralizer and want to make your own zucchini noodles, use two medium zucchini.
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20-Minute Chicken Cutlets & Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Tomato Sauce
This low-carb chicken dinner whips up in only 20 minutes, thanks to thin-cut chicken breast and packaged zucchini noodles. If you have a spiralizer and want to make your own zucchini noodles, use two medium zucchini.
30of 30Vegan Burrito Bowls with Cauliflower RiceView RecipeThese meal-prep vegan burrito bowls are healthier and more flavorful than takeout. Make them early in the week for grab-and-go meals when days are busy. We use frozen cauliflower rice, a low-carb substitute for white or brown rice, to cut down on prep time.
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Vegan Burrito Bowls with Cauliflower Rice
These meal-prep vegan burrito bowls are healthier and more flavorful than takeout. Make them early in the week for grab-and-go meals when days are busy. We use frozen cauliflower rice, a low-carb substitute for white or brown rice, to cut down on prep time.
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