30 Easy Low-Carb Dinners You Can Make Tonight
These healthy mains are big on flavour, but light on carbs.
Low Carb Recipes For a Month’s Worth of Delicious Dinners
Garlic-Butter Steak
We’ve got your healthy meal plan covered with these tasty low carb recipes. “This quick-and-easy skillet entree is definitely restaurant-quality and sure to become a staple at your house, too!” —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
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Filipino Chicken Adobo
“My mom always makes her saucy Chicken Adobo recipe when I come home to visit. I think it’s even better the next day as leftovers—she says it’s because of the vinegar.” —Michael Moya, Taste of Home Senior Marketing Manager.
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Cast-Iron Skillet Steak
“If you’ve never cooked steak at home before, it can be a little intimidating. That’s why I came up with this simple steak recipe that’s so easy, you could make it any day of the week.” —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
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Crustless Spinach Quiche
“I served this quiche recipe at a church lunch, and I had to laugh when one guy told me how much he disliked vegetables. Many people were surprised by how much they loved this veggie-filled crustless quiche—and he was one of them!” —Melinda Calverley, Janesville, Wisconsin
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Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast
“Try this wonderfully flavoured, easy-to-fix slow-cooker turkey breast when you’re craving something delicious. It makes a great holiday dish for smaller families, too.” —Maria Juco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Herbed Slow-Cooker Chicken
“I use my slow cooker to prepare these well-seasoned chicken breasts that cook up moist and tender. My daughter, who has two young sons to keep up with, shared this great recipe with me several years ago. I now rely on cooking chicken in a Crock Pot many days a week.” —Sundra Hauck, Bogalusa, Louisiana
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Seasoned Tilapia Fillets
“If you need a healthy, keep-it-simple solution to dinner tonight, you just found it. This restaurant-quality tilapia fillet recipe relies on spices you’re likely to have on hand to deliver big flavour. This is how to make tilapia.” —Dana Alexander, Lebanon, Missouri
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Speedy Salmon Patties
“I combine seven easy ingredients for this salmon patty recipe. When I was a girl growing up on the farm, my mom often fixed these when we were late in the field. These salmon cakes are also tasty with chopped green peppers added to the mixture.” —Bonnie Evans, Cameron, North Carolina
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Herb-Roasted Salmon Fillets
“My roasted salmon is so simple but elegant enough to serve to company. I make it on days when I have less than an hour to cook.” —Luanne Asta, Hampton Bays, New York
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Crumb-Coated Red Snapper
“I reel in compliments with this moist, crispy red snapper recipe. Heart-healthy omega-3 oils are an added bonus with my simple but delicious entree that’s done in mere minutes. It’s one of the best red snapper recipes I’ve found.” —Charlotte Elliott, Neenah, Wisconsin
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Zucchini Pizza Casserole
“My husband has a hearty appetite, our two kids never tire of pizza and I grow lots of zucchini, so this tasty tomato casserole is absolutely tops with us throughout the entire year. Once you’ve tried the recipe, you may even decide to grow more zucchini in your own garden next summer!” —Lynn Bernstetter, White Bear Lake, Minnesota
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Grilled Mahi Mahi
“Instead of grilling out the usual hamburgers or chicken breasts, prepare this grilled mahi mahi and reel in raves!” —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Oven Denver Omelet
“I like omelets but don’t always have time to stand by the stove. That’s why I favour this oven-baked variety that I can quickly pop into the oven at a moment’s notice. My family frequently requests this for Sunday brunch. They always empty the dish.” —Ellen Bower, Taneytown, Maryland
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Spinach-Mushroom Scrambled Eggs
“My husband and I had breakfast at a hotel and enjoyed an amazing mushroom and egg dish. As soon as I got home, I made my own rendition.” —Rachelle McCalla, Batesville, Arkansas
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Parsley-Crusted Cod
“Struggling to increase your family’s fish servings? You’ll appreciate this easy cod with staple ingredients. The flavours are mild and delicious, so even picky eaters won’t complain.” —Judy Grebetz, Racine, Wisconsin
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Grilled Lemon-Garlic Salmon
“A lot of people fish here on the shore of Lake Michigan, so I’ve developed quite a few recipes for it, including this grilled salmon recipe. I love it, and so do my friends and family.” —Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan
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White Wine Garlic Chicken
“This garlic chicken is great over cooked brown rice or your favourite pasta. Don’t forget a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, too.” —Heather Esposito, Rome, New York
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Grilled Broccoli
“I started using this grilled broccoli recipe in 1987 when I began cooking light. It’s been a favourite side dish ever since. With its lemon and Parmesan flavors, it once took second place in a cooking contest.” —Alice Nulle, Woodstock, Illinois
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Bacon and Eggs Casserole
“Because it’s fast to fix and such a great hit with family and friends, this bacon and eggs dish is a favourite of mine to make for brunches. Served with a fruit salad, hot muffins and croissants, this bacon and eggs casserole is excellent for an after-church brunch.” —Deanna Durward-Orr, Windsor, Ontario
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Turkey Cutlets with Pan Gravy
“Using cutlets or any boneless meat speeds up cooking time for this quick entree. You can use thin boneless, skinless chicken breast as well.” —Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California
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Scrambled Egg Muffins
“After enjoying scrambled egg muffins at a local restaurant, I came up with this version that my husband likes even better. They’re pretty, hearty and fun to serve, too.” —Cathy Larkins, Marshfield, Missouri
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Blackened Halibut
“Try serving this spicy halibut recipe with garlic mashed potatoes, hot, crusty bread and a crisp salad to lure in your crew. After trying a few halibut recipes, this one is my family’s favourite.” —Brenda Williams, Santa Maria, California
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Parmesan Baked Cod
You’ll need just five ingredients for this goof-proof way to keep oven-baked fish moist. “My mom is one of the best cooks in the world, and she shared this recipe with me,” writes Mary Hoppe of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. “It’s a favourite.”
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Colorful Brunch Frittata
“A friend called and asked me for a special recipe that he could serve at his daughter’s wedding brunch. I created this recipe for the special day.” —Kristin Arnett, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
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Flavourful Pot Roast
“On hectic days, this is so quick and easy to prep! Convenient packages of dressing and gravy combine to create a sauce worthy of a fall-apart roast. For a filling meal-in-one, serve with mashed potatoes and ladle the juices over top.” —Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah
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Chiles Rellenos Squares
“My family requests this chile relleno regularly—it’s easy to prepare and makes a nice hors d’oeuvre or complement to a Mexican or Spanish meal. A friend I worked with shared the recipe with me several years ago.” —Fran Carll, Long Beach, California
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Chicken Thighs with Shallots and Spinach
“This moist and tender chicken comes complete with its own creamy spinach side dish! It makes a pretty presentation and comes together in no time flat for a nutritious weeknight meal.” —Genna Johannes, Wrightstown, Wisconsin
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Spice-Rubbed Chicken Thighs
“For our must-have meal, we roast chicken using bone-in, skin-on thighs. This version without skin and bones has a zesty rub of turmeric, paprika and chili powder.” —Bill Staley, Monroeville, Pennsylvania
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Spinach and Mushroom Smothered Chicken
“Chicken breasts stay nice and moist tucked under a blanket of melted cheese. It’s extra special to serve but is not tricky to make.” —Katrina Wagner, Grain Valley, Missouri
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Keto Meatballs and Sauce
“I have been following a keto diet for a year and a half and have lost 130 pounds. I took several recipes and tweaked them to create this recipe for keto meatballs. You won’t miss the breadcrumbs at all! I like to eat these on their own, but they are also great over zucchini noodles.” —Holly Balzer-Harz, Malone, New York
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Next, check out the recipes for healthy winter soups that’ll fill you right up.
