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Low Carb Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weeknights: Cozy Meals Made Simple

Low Carb Healthy Dinner Recipes for Weeknights

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  • Author: Marilyn Recipes
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Bake and Sauté
  • Cuisine: Healthy

Description

These low carb healthy dinner recipes for weeknights are simple, flavorful, and family-friendly. Perfect for busy evenings, they combine fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats to make quick and delicious meals that everyone will love.


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Toss chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked.
  3. Meanwhile, sauté garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil, add bell pepper and broccoli, cook 5–7 minutes until tender.
  4. Add zucchini noodles to the pan, cook 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Combine chicken with vegetables, drizzle lemon juice, and toss gently.
  6. Serve immediately, garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Swap chicken for salmon or turkey for variety. Roast veggies for deeper flavor if preferred. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 220
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 12
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 38
  • Cholesterol: 85