This collection of 31 beginner-friendly recipes is ideal for those who are following a low-carb diet. These recipes are easy to make, contain minimal net carbs per serving, and are filling and flavorful!
Cheesy Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice and Spinach
This recipe is a great choice for low-carb beginners because it can be prepared in just 30 minutes. With ground beef, cauliflower rice, spinach, and cheddar cheese, it’s a filling and flavorful casserole that provides an easy and satisfying low-carb meal option for weeknight dinners.
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Creamy Dijon Chicken
This Creamy Dijon Chicken is perfect for low-carb beginners as it can be on the table in just 30 minutes. Seasoned chicken is cooked to perfection and topped with a creamy Dijon mustard sauce, fresh spinach, and crumbled bacon. It’s a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Salad
This Bacon Cheeseburger Salad is an ideal choice for weeknight meals because it requires minimal preparation and offers the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a convenient salad form. With simple ingredients and easy meal prepping, it’s a delicious and convenient option for low-carb lunches.
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Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats
These Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats are a quick and easy snack or lunch option for low-carb beginners. Made with canned chicken, bacon, and cheese, the chicken salad is scooped into hollowed-out cucumber halves, providing a satisfying and flavorful low-carb meal.
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Loaded Zucchini Boats
These Loaded Zucchini Boats are a fantastic appetizer or side dish choice. They can be prepped, baked, and ready to eat in under an hour, making them perfect for parties, game days, or summer meals. These zucchini boats are packed with flavor and offer a delicious low-carb option.
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Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
This Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole is an excellent choice for low-carb beginners looking for an easy recipe. With frozen broccoli and cauliflower, a creamy cheese sauce, and bacon, this casserole can be baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes. It’s a delicious option for weeknight dinners or as a side dish for holiday meals.
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Keto Chicken Nuggets
These Keto Chicken Nuggets are a great option because they are quick to make, using canned chicken and a breading made with crushed pork rinds. These nuggets offer a flavorful and healthier alternative to traditional chicken nuggets, making them a perfect low-carb snack or meal option.
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Bell Pepper Sandwich
This Bell Pepper Sandwich is an excellent choice for low-carb beginners seeking a unique twist on a traditional sandwich. By using a bell pepper instead of bread, this sandwich offers a quick, satiating, and low-carb meal option that can be prepared in just 10 minutes.
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Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Bacon Soup
This Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Bacon Soup is a cozy and delicious choice. It combines steamed cauliflower, chicken broth, butter, heavy cream, and cheese to create a creamy and flavorful dish. Topped with crispy bacon, it’s a family favorite that’s easy to prepare.
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Cauliflower Risotto with Mushrooms
This Cauliflower Risotto with Mushrooms is a one-pot dish that low-carb beginners can easily make in just 30 minutes. It offers a creamy, flavorful, and low-carb side dish option for weeknight family dinners.
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Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Spinach
This Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Spinach dish is perfect for low-carb beginners who want a quick and impressive meal. With perfectly cooked shrimp in a dairy-free garlic sauce, accompanied by fresh grape tomatoes and spinach, it’s a flavorful and satisfying option.
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Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
This Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is an excellent choice for those looking for easy recipes. Prepared in just 30 minutes with one pot, this soup combines Italian sausage, cream cheese, canned tomatoes, and heavy whipping cream to create a flavorful and creamy low-carb soup.
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Creamy Bacon Asparagus Pasta
For anyone seeking an innovative dish, this Creamy Bacon Asparagus Pasta is a great choice. Prepared in just 30 minutes, this recipe incorporates asparagus into a creamy, gluten-free pasta dish, providing a nutrient-dense and filling low-carb meal option.
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Lemon Garlic Scallops
These Lemon Garlic Scallops are surprisingly perfect for low-carb beginners looking for a quick and impressive meal. With a cooking time of under 30 minutes, these scallops require minimal ingredients and can be prepared in just one pan, offering a delightful low-carb seafood option.
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Tajin Cucumber Boats with Lime Juice
These Tajin Cucumber Boats with Lime Juice are a low-carb, light, refreshing, and flavorful snack that low-carb beginners can make in just 5 minutes. They provide a fun twist on traditional cucumber snacks and are perfect for satisfying cravings.
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Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner
This Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner is flavorful and easy to make, making it a great option for low-carb beginners. With perfectly roasted sausage and vegetables, it can be part of a meal prep menu or serve as an easy family dinner. The best part is that it requires only one pan and less time spent in the kitchen.
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Fried Cabbage With Bacon
This Fried Cabbage With Bacon is a simple and delicious low-carb recipe that low-carb beginners can prepare and serve in just 25 minutes. With cabbage, bacon, and onion, it offers a dish with perfectly balanced flavors and textures.
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken
This Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken is a perfect one-pan skillet dish. With boneless skinless chicken thighs cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce made with heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, it’s a flavorful and satisfying low-carb meal option.
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Green Chile Chicken With Leftover Shredded Chicken Thighs
This Green Chile Chicken With Leftover Shredded Chicken Thighs is a one-skillet recipe that is easy to make and takes only 20 minutes. It’s a delicious option for utilizing leftover shredded chicken and offers a flavorful low-carb meal.
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Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts
This recipe for Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts highlights tender chicken thighs coated with spices and seared until golden brown. The creamy sauce made with garlic, butter, heavy cream, and chicken stock complements the dish perfectly, while the addition of artichokes and lemon juice adds a distinctive taste.
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Coconut Curry Thai Turkey Meatballs
These Coconut Curry Thai Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and quick low-carb dinner option for beginners. Made with ground turkey, coconut aminos, canned coconut milk, curry powder, and red curry paste, these meatballs can be ready to serve in just 30 minutes.
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Sticky Sauce Chicken
This Sticky Sauce Chicken is surprisingly easy to prepare and offers a sweet and tangy flavor. The chicken thighs are coated with a delicious sauce made with garlic and ginger, providing a delightful low-carb meal option.
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Creamy Garlic Chicken
This Creamy Garlic Chicken is a one-pan meal that low-carb beginners can easily make. The chicken breasts are cooked in a creamy white sauce made with Parmesan cheese, garlic, and heavy cream. Served on top of cauliflower rice, it creates a delicious and filling low-carb meal.
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
This Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice is a flavorful and low-carb side dish that can be prepared quickly and easily. With straightforward ingredients, it offers a delicious option for low-carb beginners.
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Canned Chicken Patties
These Canned Chicken Patties are gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly. They can be made in just 20 minutes and served on their own, alongside steamed vegetables, or as a sandwich, providing a quick and convenient low-carb meal option.
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Creamy Broccoli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This Creamy Broccoli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a stovetop broccoli side dish that can be made in just 25 minutes. It combines broccoli florets, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices with an easy cream sauce, resulting in a delicious low-carb side dish.
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Keto Zuppa Toscana
This Keto Zuppa Toscana is a low-carb copycat recipe that is full of flavor. Made with radishes instead of potatoes, it can be prepared in just 1 hour and provides a delicious low-carb dinner option.
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Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
This Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a flavorful and easy one-pan skillet dish that low-carb beginners can make. Prepared in just 30 minutes, it combines seasoned chicken breasts with a creamy mushroom sauce, creating a delicious low-carb meal.
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Zucchini Bites
These Zucchini Bites are a quick and easy recipe that can be made in just 30 minutes. With shredded zucchini, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, and Italian seasoning, these bites offer a flavorful and low-carb option for beginners.
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Taco Dip with Cream Cheese
This Taco Dip with Cream Cheese is an easy meatless appetizer that can be made in just 15 minutes. It’s perfect for parties, holiday events, or game-day gatherings, providing a delicious and low-carb option.
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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad
This Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad is a flavorful twist on traditional jalapeño poppers. It can be made in advance and included in low-carb lunch menus, offering a delicious and convenient meal option.
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