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Blueberries with Lemon Cream

Blending vanilla yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese creates a topping that's as virtuous as it is delicious. Any fresh berry can be used in this recipe.

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Vietnamese-Style Beef & Noodle Broth

Inspired by pho--traditional Vietnamese soup--this one-pot meal is garnished with crunchy mung bean sprouts and chopped fresh basil. You could also serve it with lime wedges and a bottle of Asian chile sauce, such as sriracha, on the side.

» Vietnamese-Style Beef & Noodle Broth

Tuscan-Style Tuna Salad

This streamlined version of a northern Italian idea is perfect for a summer evening: no-fuss, no-cook and big taste. You can even make it ahead and store it, covered, in the refrigerator for several days. If you do, use it as a wrap filling for the next day's lunch.

» Tuscan-Style Tuna Salad

Wasabi Salmon Burgers

Bring out the flavors of salmon with a Japanese-inspired infusion of ginger, sesame oil and wasabi. If you serve these patties on whole-wheat buns, consider reduced-fat mayonnaise and sliced cucumbers as condiments. Or skip the buns and set the patties atop a vinegary salad of greens, carrots, radishes and sprouts.

» Wasabi Salmon Burgers

Skillet-Seared Tomatoes with Melted Gruyere

Serve these as a savory side dish to chicken or steak, to complement a meatless meal or as a sandwich on toasted whole-grain bread. A pinch of sugar helps balance the tomatoes' acidity.

» Skillet-Seared Tomatoes with Melted Gruyere

Sweet Potato & Cabbage Slaw

Sweet potatoes can be eaten raw as well as cooked. Here they star in a sprightly slaw, a quick and light accompaniment for simple poached or steamed fish.

» Sweet Potato & Cabbage Slaw

Chard with Shallots, Pancetta & Walnuts

For this simple sautéed chard, flavored with rich-tasting pancetta and walnuts, we prefer the milder taste of green chard.

» Chard with Shallots, Pancetta & Walnuts

Make healthy, delicious low carb meals in minutes with these quick and ultra-quick recipe ideas.

When you're trying to stick to low carb foods and you're pressed for time, the options often look less than promising—many "convenient" foods (pasta, pizza and sandwiches come to mind) are loaded with empty carbohydrates. Excess sugar is a frequent culprit in packaged goods, sneaking into foods—such as yogurt, fruit-based products and juices, and even protein bars—that may seem like healthy choic

Next time you feel the urge to reach for a quick fix, check out these healthy low carb recipes. All of them can be made in less than 30 minutes. (Tip: If you're browsing recipes on our site, look for Low Carb in the Nutrition Profile.) EatingWell’s low carb recipes have 22 grams of carbohydrates or less.

Quick and Healthy Low Carb Main Dish Recipes (30 minutes or less)

Chicken with Tonnato Sauce in Pita Pockets

Inspired by the northern Italian dish vitello tonnato, or...

Halibut with Lemon & Caper Sauce

If using fish steaks, chill them in the freezer for 1/2 to...

Turkey Scallopini with Apricot Sauce

Nectar (juice by any other name) makes a sweet-and-sour...

Vietnamese-Style Beef & Noodle Broth

Inspired by pho--traditional Vietnamese soup--this one-pot...

Wasabi Salmon Burgers

Bring out the flavors of salmon with a Japanese-inspired...

Quick and Healthy Low Carb Sides (30 minutes or less)

Chard with Shallots, Pancetta & Walnuts

For this simple sautéed chard, flavored with rich-tasting...

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon

Maybe you've never considered cooking broccoli this...

Skillet-Seared Tomatoes with Melted Gruyere

Serve these as a savory side dish to chicken or steak, to...

Quick and Healthy Low Carb Desserts (30 minutes or less)

Broiled Pineapple

Brown sugar and fresh lime juice make broiled pineapple...

Grilled Dark Chocolate Sandwich

Both simpler and more decadent than a chocolate croissant,...

Roasted Peaches

Fill the roasted peach halves with lightly sweetened...

Strawberries with Ginger & Pine Nuts

Crystallized ginger and orange juice add zing to fresh...

Ultra-Quick and Healthy Low Carb Main Dish Recipes (15 minutes or less)

Asparagus & Canadian Bacon Omelet

An omelet is a satisfying meal to start the day, and will...

Peppered Lamb Chops

Studding lamb chops with garlic and rubbing them with...

Pork Cutlets with Cumberland Sauce

Old-fashioned, sweet and sour Cumberland Sauce, a British...

Roasted Red Pepper Subs

When the occasion calls for a sophisticated sandwich,...

Tuscan-Style Tuna Salad

This streamlined version of a northern Italian idea is...

Ultra-Quick and Healthy Low Carb Sides (15 minutes or less)

Asparagus with Fresh Tomato Garnish

This quick raw “tomato sauce” makes a beautiful, elegant...

Broccoli & Tomatoes with Rice Wine-Oyster Sauce

When stir-frying firm vegetables like broccoli, cover the...

Miso-Glazed Peas & Carrots

This sweet, salty and tangy twist on the old standby...

Sweet Potato & Cabbage Slaw

Sweet potatoes can be eaten raw as well as cooked. Here...

Zucchini & Mushroom Saute

Serve this simple side dish with grilled turkey burgers....

Ultra-Quick and Healthy Low Carb Desserts (15 minutes or less)

Blueberries with Lemon Cream

Blending vanilla yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese...

Chocolate Sauce

Rich and chocolaty, keep this sauce on hand for dipping...

This simple but elegant dessert brings a taste of the...

Strawberry Fool

Mostly berries, with a bit of cream to bind.

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