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Low-Carb Dinner Recipes

Find healthy, delicious low-carb dinner recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers

Chicken tenders coated with a seasoned almond and whole-wheat flour mix, and oven-fried to perfection.

Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers

Mediterranean Cauliflower Pizza

See how to make this low-carb pizza with a gluten free cauliflower crust topped with sun-dried tomatoes, olives and Meyer lemon.

Mediterranean Cauliflower Pizza

Zucchini Gratin

Fresh zucchini slices covered with a crispy Parmesan and breadcrumb topping. A delicious low-carb casserole made without any butter or cream.

Zucchini Gratin

Sesame-Orange Shrimp

These shrimp are super-easy to make--just coat them in a simple batter, cook them in a little oil and toss with a tangy sesame-orange sauce. The staff at EatingWell simply could not get enough of these delicious shrimp while we were developing this recipe. Serve with: Brown basmati rice and steamed snow peas tossed with a little toasted sesame oil.

Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Creamy Chive Sauce

Here's a sauce so delicious, it's missing only one thing: a little crunchy bread to dip in it. Make It a Meal: Serve with steamed asparagus or cauliflower, mashed potatoes or orzo pasta, and a glass of Vinho Verde.

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Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Pizza

Cauliflower rice, egg and shredded mozzarella combine to make an easy low-carb pizza crust. Top the gluten-free pizza with tangy Buffalo sauce, chicken and blue cheese for a flavorful dinner or game-day favorite. Fresh celery is added at the end for cool crunch.

Honey-Soy Broiled Salmon

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 meal: Serve with brown rice and sautéed red peppers and zucchini slices.

Mustard-Maple Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is about as lean as it comes so it's a great healthy option, but it shouldn't be overcooked as it can dry out. Maple and mustard make a sweet-and-savory mahogany-colored sauce. A delicate note of sage gives it a wintery touch. Fresh thyme or rosemary also work if you prefer. Serve with barley, roasted squash and a Pinot Noir.

Hummus-Crusted Chicken

One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach

Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables

Chicken with Tomato-Balsamic Pan Sauce

Low-Carb Dinners For Busy Weeknights

If you're watching your carbs and wondering what to make for dinner when you don't have a lot of time, these quick and healthy recipes are all ready in about 30 minutes These easy dinners have no more than 15 grams of carbs, and include high-protein Chicken Piccata, Shrimp Scampi Zoodles and Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice.

Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Spinach & Artichoke-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Spanakopita Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa & Beans

22 Low-Carb Vegetarian Recipes Perfect for Weeknight Dinners

Make a delicious and healthy dinner with these low-carb vegetarian recipes. These delectable dishes use low-carb vegetables like cauliflower and peppers to create well rounded meals with 15 grams or less of carbohydrates per serving. You’ll get a filling meal with fewer carbohydrates and more servings of veggies. Recipes like Spanakopita Stuffed Peppers and Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry are tasty, satisfying and veggie packed.

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Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Pizza

Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Greek Turkey Burgers with Portobello "Buns"

27 Low-Carb Sunday Dinners

Make one of these delicious, low-carb recipes for Sunday dinner this week. We cut back on carbohydrates by using ingredients like portobello mushrooms, cauliflower and zucchini in place of pasta or rice, so each recipe has 15 grams of carbs or less per serving. We also pack these recipes with proteins like chicken and shrimp so you’ll feel satisfied. Dinners like Easy Salmon Cakes with Arugula Salad and Pepperoni Pizza Portobello Mushrooms are filling, nutritious and a great way to end you

Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice

Antipasto Baked Smothered Chicken

Greek Turkey Burgers with Portobello "Buns"

19 Easy Low-Carb Dinners for Fall

Celebrate the fall season with these easy dinner recipes. These recipes take just 25 minutes of active cooking time and have tons of seasonal vegetables. Plus, to keep it low-carb, each dish has no more than 15 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Recipes like Pistachio-Crusted Baked Trout and Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce are delicious, healthy and the perfect choice for tonight’s menu.

No-Peel Slow-Cooker Marinara Sauce

Store-bought pasta sauce just can't compare to homemade marinara--and the slow cooker makes marinara from scratch much easier. This fresh tomato recipe was developed to preserve the summer bounty from your garden or farmers' market; it freezes well for up to 6 months so you can pull out pasta or pizza sauce anytime. Keeping the skins on makes it even easier, plus they contain pectin, which helps thicken the sauce.

Slow-Roasted Tomatoes

Slowly cooking summer-ripe tomatoes in a low oven makes them candy-sweet. Turn to this recipe to preserve the summer bounty from your garden or farmers' market; it freezes well for up to 6 months. Tuck these tasty bites into sandwiches; stir them into risotto; or chop them and mix with Kalamata olives, olive oil and fresh herbs to scoop up with pita chips.

Grilled Peach & Brie Smothered Chicken

This super-fast and healthy smothered chicken tastes best on the deck with a chilled glass of gewürztraminer. The fruity white pairs nicely with the peaches here.

Salmon with Chopped Tomatillo Salad

We made this chopped salad with pico de gallo in mind. Tangy tomatillos add fresh crunch to the classic mixture of tomatoes, cilantro and onion to brighten up this broiled salmon recipe.

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Low-Carb Eggplant Pizzas

These eggplant pizzas have all the classic flavors of a real pizza without all the carbs. Opt for spicy Italian sausage if you like the heat! Serve these mini pizzas with a green salad on the side to complete the meal.

Crispy Walleye with Pickled Fennel & Dill Tartar Sauce

One of chef Kippy Kuboy's most popular dishes at the Poplar Haus in Grand Marais, Minnesota, is his walleye po'boy. Here we serve the walleye recipe deconstructed, but go ahead and pile everything on a soft roll if you like.

Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato Salad

Cutting the steak immediately after cooking breaks all the rules on meat cookery, but in this recipe we do it intentionally in order to capture the juices and incorporate them into the dressing. Serve this grilled flank steak recipe with crusty bread to soak up the deliciousness.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherries

Grilling pork tenderloin is a delicious, smoky way to bring out the flavor of the meat. While you have the grill on, cook some green beans in a grill basket to serve alongside this juicy dish.

Easy Salmon Cakes with Arugula Salad

After making the salmon cakes, we firm them up for 5 minutes in the freezer before cooking so they don't fall apart when they hit the hot oil. You can also make these salmon cakes with canned salmon to make them pantry- and budget-friendly.

Grilled Chicken with Red Pepper-Pecan Romesco Sauce

Many variations of the Catalonian roasted tomato sauce, romesco sauce, add roasted red peppers for a little sweetness. Here, we scorch the peppers and tomato on the grill alongside the chicken to keep things simple.

Umami Paste

A quartet of ingredients--tomato paste, liquid aminos, dried mushrooms and nutritional yeast--makes this umami paste super-savory. Mix it into mayo for sandwiches, toss it with pasta, or try it in Umami Veggie Burgers (see Associated Recipes).

Baby Bok Choy in Vinegar Oyster Sauce

In China it's common to serve stir-fried greens with a dollop of oyster sauce often mixed with a little bit of mild vinegar. This riff doubles down on the sour by adding Zhenjiang black vinegar, which is full-bodied and pretty puckery.

Mapo Tofu

Mapo tofu is extremely popular both in and outside of China, perhaps because it was meant to be adaptable. The type and amount of both tofu and meat is often varied and even the spicy sauce can be tuned to the desired level of heat.

Red Curry Peanut Sauce

This nutty twist on traditional peanut sauce is a great way to liven up grilled chicken, fish, rice noodles and vegetables.

Pepita & Cilantro Pesto

Cilantro and pepitas make an interesting alternative to basil and pine nuts in a simple pesto. Stir this cilantro pesto into a grain bowl or serve with chicken or fish.

Ricotta-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Arugula Salad

This easy vegetarian meal gets a double hit of umami from mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Grill some crusty bread, then rub it with garlic and drizzle it with olive oil to serve alongside these stuffed portobello mushrooms.

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 whole-wheat angel hair pasta or polenta to sop up all the rich, briny sauce.

Sweet & Peppery Flank Steak with Shishitos

This flank steak recipe comes together easily on a baking sheet, but if you're itching to take it outside, fire up the grill instead. Just be sure to use a grill basket for the peppers so you don't end up chasing them around the grates, or worse, losing them to the fire.

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.

Roasted Mushrooms with Brown Butter & Parmesan

Brown butter lends a toasty note to these savory roasted mushrooms. Enjoy them as a side dish alongside steak or chicken.