Description
Discover healthy low carb recipes that are easy, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights. Using fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and low carb alternatives like cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles, these meals are colorful, nutritious, and guilt-free. Bring your family together with simple, wholesome, and satisfying recipes that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thin
- 1 chicken breast or 200g tofu, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or thyme)
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Prep cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Cook protein until fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Add vegetables and cook until tender-crisp.
- Combine protein, vegetables, and low carb alternatives.
- Season with fresh herbs, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Serve immediately, garnished with herbs or seeds if desired.
Notes
Substitute chicken with shrimp, salmon, or tempeh for variety. For extra crunch, sprinkle toasted nuts or seeds. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain vegetable texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg