Savor the flavor, cut the carbs: 17 Irresistible low carb dinner ideas

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Looking for a delicious and easy meal that’s low in carbs but high in protein? Look no further! These tasty dishes pack a punch of flavor without being a lot of work, and they’re lower in carbs, so you can feel great about what you’re eating!

Pizza Casserole in two serving dishes.
Pizza Casserole. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Grilled Steak Skewers with Mojo Rojo

Grilled Steak skewers on a white plate with chilis nearby.
Grilled Steak with Mojo Rojo. Photo credit: Cook What You Love

Lean steak is marinated in chilis and spices to create a flavor-packed explosion in every bite! Super easy and pretty lean, this is a great meal when you want flavor without the carbs.
Get the Recipe: Grilled steak skewers with mojo rojo

Bacon-Wrapped Whole Smoked Pork Tenderloin

There’s nothing tastier than pork on pork so when you’re craving flavor, wrap up a pork tenderloin and slow-cook it to meaty perfection!
Get the recipe: Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Baked Salmon & Pesto Sauce

Baked Pesto Salmon on a white plate with pesto sauce.
Baked Pesto Salmon. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins

Flaky and delicious salmon bakes up quickly and easily in a rich, creamy pesto sauce that’s so good you’ll want to lick your plate clean!
Get the Recipe: Baked salmon & pesto sauce

Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Deliciously low-carb and ready in a jiffy, this lazy Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is just about as tasty as tasty can get!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Salisbury Steak on a bed of mashed potatoes.
Salisbury Steak. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

This is a hearty and meaty low-carb meal that’s easy, quick, and affordable! Ready in a jiffy, feast on flavor tonight!
Get the Recipe: Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy

Korean Beef Bowl

Big beefy flavors have never been easier than in this low-carb wonder. Ready in minutes, grab your chopsticks and dig in!
Get the Recipe: Korean beef bowl

Chicken Salad with Cranberries & Walnuts

Chicken Salad with Walnuts & Cranberries in a bowl.
Chicken Salad with Walnuts & Cranberries. Photo credit; Cook What You Love.

Tender chunks of chicken are tossed with a tangy dressing, and with a sweet pop from cranberries and a crunch from the nuts, this low-carb salad is always a winner!
Get the Recipe: Chicken salad with cranberries & walnuts

Cubano Casserole

Loaded with pork, cheese, ham, and more, this amazing casserole is big on flavor and protein! It’s an easy casserole to make, and once you get a bite, you’ll be hooked! Don’t forget the pickles!
Get the recipe: Cubano Casserole

Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus

Hands holding a baking dish with Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus.
Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Gourmet meets quick in this lemon dill salmon and asparagus. Flaky salmon, tender asparagus, and a restaurant-quality lemon dill sauce. All on the table in thirty minutes.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus

Pizza Casserole

Pizza casserole in a square baking dish.
Pizza Casserole. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

With all the big and fabulous flavors of your favorite pizza in a casserole, this meaty wonder is quick and easy and crazy good!
Get the Recipe: Pizza casserole

Grilled Maple Mustard Chicken

Maple mustard chicken is marinated in a sweet tangy maple mustard sauce. Hot off the grill it packs lots of flavor and is perfect for summer.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Maple Mustard Chicken

Carolina BBQ Chicken Salad

Carolina BBQ Chicken Salad. With mustard BBQ grilled chicken, garden fresh veggies, bacon, feta, and a homemade dressing this dish proves that summer salads make the best main course salads.
Get the Recipe: Carolina BBQ Chicken Salad

Grilled Hanger Steak with Chimichurri

Sliced Grilled Hanger Steak with Chimichurri on a white plate.
Grilled Hanger Steak with Chimichurri. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Hanger steak is the steak no one wants you to know about! Second in tenderness only to a filet mignon, this amazing steak cooks fast over a hot grill. Amp up the flavor with tangy and herbaceous chimichurri to add even more flavor to this low carb wonder.
Get the recipe: Grilled Hanger Steak with Chimichurri

Bacon-Wrapped Whole Pork Tenderloin

Fire up your smoker and add some flavor! This easy-peasy pork dish is rubbed in flavor, wrapped in bacon, and then slow-cooked to infuse flavor into every bite.
Get the recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Whole Pork Tenderloin

Grilled Pork Chop Surf and Turf

Bone in pork chop topped with hollandaise sauce and shrimp, on a white plate next to green beans.
Tomato Burrata Salad. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Bone-in pork chops and succulent shrimp pair with an amped-up hollandaise sauce for a fun spin on summer grilling in this Grilled Pork Chop Surf and Turf.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Chop Surf and Turf

Citrus Glazed Pork Chops

Tender, tangy, and subtly sweet, these citrus-glazed pork chops are a great solution for your weeknight dinner dilemma.
Get the Recipe: Citrus Glazed Pork Chops

Chicken Tikka Masala

Thick, rich, and delicious, Chicken Tikka Masala an amazing dish. The sauce is thick, rich, and brimming with authentic spices. The best part? It’s low carb so you can splurge on dinner! Serve this meaty dish with cauliflower rice to soak up all that amazing sauce!
Get the recipe: Chicken Tikka Masala

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