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Our 19 Best Low-Carb Dinners That Are Easy to Make

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Crispy Cod with Charred Snow Peas & Creamy Herb Sauce

These four- and five-star recipes only require 25 minutes of active time in the kitchen, so you can have a delicious meal without breaking a sweat. Whether you're in the mood for a cheesy smothered chicken dish or a quick turkey burger, there's a tasty dinner in store for you. Recipes like our Sweet & Peppery Flank Steak with Shishitos and Crispy Cod with Charred Snow Peas & Creamy Herb Sauce are simple dinners with just 15 carbs per serving or less to help you meet your nutritional goals.

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Grilled Peach & Brie Smothered Chicken

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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.

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Sweet & Peppery Flank Steak with Shishitos

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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.

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Crispy Cod with Charred Snow Peas & Creamy Herb Sauce

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This crispy cod recipe shows you how to make golden fish that's not deep-fried, to put a healthy twist on a classic. Pat it dry and dredge it with a bit of flour before sautéing in a hot pan.

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Skillet Lemon Chicken with Spinach

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This simple, ultra-quick chicken dinner--packed with spinach and peppers--is delicious on its own or served over brown rice or your favorite pasta.

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Mushroom-Swiss Turkey Burgers

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In this gluten-free turkey burger recipe, lean ground turkey stands in for ground beef, and portobello mushrooms produce a juicy, flavorful alternative to the traditional bun. Melted Swiss cheese, sliced tomato and arugula top off this delicious low-carb dinner!

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Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Green Beans

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This easy lemon-garlic chicken recipe calls for cutlets, which cook in less than 10 minutes! Can't find them? Make your own from chicken breasts. Place each breast on a cutting board and, with your knife parallel to the board, slice into the skinny side of the chicken breast in a single smooth motion. The side of green beans is cooked right in the same pan as the chicken, so this 20-minute easy, healthy dinner is not just a snap to prepare--the cleanup is a cinch too.

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Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing

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We've replaced chicken with shrimp in this delicious and easy spin on the classic Cobb salad. This satisfying salad takes just 20 minutes to make, so it's perfect for weeknight dinners, but it's elegant enough to serve to guests.

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One-Pan Chicken with Basil-Anchovy Butter & Shishito Peppers

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Don't skip the anchovies in this healthy chicken thigh recipe. Their fishiness blends in, adding salty, umami flavor, so that even skeptics of the salty little fish won't protest. And this healthy skillet dinner is cooked in one pan and takes just 20 minutes to prep--in case you need more selling points for this recipe.

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Asian Tilapia with Stir-Fried Green Beans

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Tilapia fillets are served with crisp green beans in this Asian-style meal.

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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Roasted Zucchini

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We wrap tender chicken with strips of bacon that crisp up when placed under the broiler. It's a fast recipe for a satisfying, healthy meal.

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Salmon with Chopped Tomatillo Salad

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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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Easy Sesame Chicken with Green Beans

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Sweet-salty hoisin sauce and nutty sesame team up in this easy meal that's cooked on one baking sheet. Serve this sesame chicken with brown rice and sliced cucumbers, drizzled with sesame oil and rice vinegar.

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Herby Mediterranean Fish with Wilted Greens & Mushrooms

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This Mediterranean fish recipe makes a tasty and healthful weeknight meal. Serve with wild rice or roasted potatoes.

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Greek Turkey Burgers with Portobello "Buns"

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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.

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Turkey Meatballs with Green Beans & Cherry Tomatoes

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The flavor of the turkey meatballs is enhanced by the Asiago and prosciutto. We love keeping this turkey meatball recipe on hand for meal prep, since meatballs can be used in sandwiches, salads, pasta and more.

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Homemade Chicken Tenders with Everything Bagel Seasoning over Salad

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Using everything bagel spice is a quick way to season and add extra crunch to breadcrumbs for chicken tenders. If you can't find any premixed, make your own by combining equal parts dried minced onion and garlic, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, salt and ground pepper (see Associated Recipes). This healthy chicken recipe tops a simple salad for an easy dinner that's ready in 25 minutes.

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Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables

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Grilled salmon and veggies make for a colorful and balanced seafood dinner that's ready in just minutes. The grill turns the salmon flaky and moist while tenderizing the crispy pepper and onion pieces. Round out the meal with brown rice or quinoa.

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Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

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There's no pasta here, but this gluten-free and low-carb cauliflower "mac & cheese" is as comforting and creamy as your family's favorite cheesy dish.

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Grilled Fennel-Rubbed Pork Chops & Apricots

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Toasting and grinding your own spices for a flavorful rub is the quickest, easiest way to build surefire flavor in this easy pork chop recipe. Serve with a simple tossed salad and some roasted sweet potatoes to round out the meal.

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    1 of 19 Grilled Peach & Brie Smothered Chicken
    2 of 19 Sweet & Peppery Flank Steak with Shishitos
    3 of 19 Crispy Cod with Charred Snow Peas & Creamy Herb Sauce
    4 of 19 Skillet Lemon Chicken with Spinach
    5 of 19 Mushroom-Swiss Turkey Burgers
    6 of 19 Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Green Beans
    7 of 19 Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing
    8 of 19 One-Pan Chicken with Basil-Anchovy Butter & Shishito Peppers
    9 of 19 Asian Tilapia with Stir-Fried Green Beans
    10 of 19 Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Roasted Zucchini
    11 of 19 Salmon with Chopped Tomatillo Salad
    12 of 19 Easy Sesame Chicken with Green Beans
    13 of 19 Herby Mediterranean Fish with Wilted Greens & Mushrooms
    14 of 19 Greek Turkey Burgers with Portobello "Buns"
    15 of 19 Turkey Meatballs with Green Beans & Cherry Tomatoes
    16 of 19 Homemade Chicken Tenders with Everything Bagel Seasoning over Salad
    17 of 19 Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables
    18 of 19 Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
    19 of 19 Grilled Fennel-Rubbed Pork Chops & Apricots

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