A Low-Carb diet has numerous health benefits and greatly helps in weight loss. However, many of us find it cumbersome to adopt to a low-carb eating lifestyle. So, lets explore some mouthwatering and Healthy Low-Carb Recipes that are not only easy to make but also packed with nutrients, flavor, and culinary creativity.
Healthy Low-Carb Recipes
Chopped Power Salad with Chicken
Grilled chicken marinated in your favorite sauces and sautéed in few drops of oil has always helped make a protein rich healthy meal. You can pair the chicken fillet with your chopped vegetables, making your chicken and vegetables bowl a powerhouse of energy and healthy nutrition.
Creamy Skillet Chicken with Spinach & Mushrooms
Another combination with the protein powerhouse can be with spinach and mushrooms. You can add sautéed spinach and mushrooms to your grilled chicken. To make your meal saucy and tempting, add some cooking cream in your pan and mix them with the juicy remains of your chicken and sides, adding a pinch of few more spices to make a quick and delicious meal.
Fish with Herbs, Sautéed Greens & Mushrooms
White fish is another protein booster. You can mix it with herbs like parsley, oregano, and add garlic, salt, lemon juice and olive oil to make a juicy marinade. Grill or air fry the fish and sauté your favorite green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, or capsicum) and few diced mushrooms, to make a healthy and juicy meal.
One-Pot Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta
A healthy meal pot for all the shrimp lovers out there. Marinate jumbo size shrimps with red chili, chopped garlic, dried oregano, and some extra virgin olive oil and parsley. Place a handful of cherry tomatoes and feta cheese in a dish, and sprinkle olive oil on it. Bake the tomatoes and feta cheese until the tiny red balls pop up. Then add the shrimps in the same dish and bake for 5-7 minutes, and your dish is ready!
Shredded Saucy Chicken and Leafy Greens Wrap
Another one with some shredded chicken filled in a medium size bowl. Season it with salt, pepper, and your favorite sauce mix ~ Greek yoghurt, pepper, hot sauce is my choice. Place whole salad leaves in your plate and add your chicken mixture. Then add your favorite veggies on top ~ mines are shredded carrots, and wrap the salad leaves and chicken mixture like you make your tortilla wrap. Enjoy the low-carb, protein filled delicious meal.
Chopped Vegetables with Tuna Pasta Salad
Tuna fish is a rich source of protein. Add a small can of tuna to chopped onions, salad leaves, and cucumber. Add some black olives, corns, and pasta to make it a fuller meal. Mix it with your favorite sauce (mine is Greek yoghurt, hot sauce, and pepper mix) and enjoy your healthy salad bowl.
Butter Lemon Chicken with Rice
Slice chicken fillet into small slices and marinate it with your favorite herbs, and spices (parsley, oregano, salt, red pepper), lemon juice and chopped garlic. Place the chicken slices on skewers, alongside butter slices and put in your air fryer, cook it for 8 minutes on both sides at 180 degree. Enjoy your meal with 100 grams of rice or mashed potatoes.
Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Shredded Chicken
Tired of having the grilled and baked stuff? Try having this amazing soup with boiled and shredded chicken. Simply season two hands full of diced cauliflower in salt and pepper, sprinkle with olive oil and bake it until light brown. Then add the roasted cauliflower in boiling water, and blend it once it’s soft. Add some cooking cream and cheese to it for a creamy texture. Then add your chicken and garnish it with some parsley.
Lamb Skewers with Herbs, Capsicum, Tomato, and Onions
One of the best low-carb healthy recipes for all the lamb lovers out there. Cube cut lamb pieces and season with chopped garlic, salt, parsley, oregano, lemon juice, and olive oil. Steam cook the lamb pieces to make them tender, then place in skewers alongside cube cut tomatoes, capsicum, and onions. Cook the skewers in an air fryer at 180 degree for 10 minutes on both sides. Enjoy your meal with 100 grams of rice or mashed potatoes.
Half Grilled Chicken with Chopped Tomato, Cucumber, and Onions in Yoghurt
Marinate chicken legs and thighs with your favorite mixture ~ mine is salt, chili powder, chopped garlic, lemon juice, yoghurt, and tikka masala. Steam cook until tender, then air fry the chicken pieces on 175 degrees for 8 minutes on both sides. Enjoy it with yoghurt sauce made of salt, pepper, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and onions