30+ Best Healthy Dinner Recipes for Family Low Carb

 

Low-carb recipes are wonderful because they serve up a mix of heart-healthy fats, protein, and healthy carbs (like veggies) that may help lower your risk for certain conditions like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Got too much on your plate to cook those healthy low-carb meals that take literal hours? We got you. Just set aside an hour tops, and you can have a balanced meal on the table (and leftovers for lunch!) all week long. It really doesn't get much better than that!

Here are some of our favorite low-carb recipes that may just inspire you to toss those delivery menus out for good. They'll inspire you and remind you that being healthy doesn't mean skimping on flavor or variety.

Brown Butter Salmon with Capers and Tomatoes

Simple, clean, and *so* tasty! Opt for quick sautéed wild salmon with just a few basic ingredients and enjoy big time flavor with your low-carb diet. (via Brit + Co.)

Lemon Miso Spring Green Soup

Make this recipe for a very healthy, veggie-packed soup. This spring medley is as delicious as it is nutritious, plus it's quick and low in carbs. (via Brit + Co.)

Whole30 Animal Style In-N-Out Burger

You can indeed transform an In-N-Out Animal-Style burger into a Whole30 masterpiece, down to a low-sugar special sauce and crunchy lettuce wrap. Make the caramelized onions ahead of time to cut down on the total cook time for this easy low-carb dinner idea. (via Brit + Co.)

Mexican-Style Hot Dogs in Lettuce Wraps

Instead of a bun, this recipe uses lettuce wraps to keep things low-carb. The beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado add some fresh and oh-so delicious flavors. (via Brit + Co.)

Steamed Sea Bass with Broccoli, Mushrooms, and Summer Squash

With lemons, squash, and other veggies, this easy recipe is a great option for summer dinners. If you're watching your saturated fats intake, just swap butter for EVOO. (via Brit + Co.)

Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts

When you need a bowl of mac and cheese, this bacon-y Brussels sprouts in a thick cheese sauce will curb your noodle cravings. This low-carb recipe yields a big, casserole-sized batch, so you can munch on leftovers all week long. (via Brit + Co.)

Instant Pot Chinese Sesame Chicken

Eat this versatile chicken with a side of veggies for dinner, and simply reheat the next day for a salad or lettuce wrap. (via The Whole30 Slow Cookerfor Brit + Co.; photo via Ghazalle Badiozamani)

Keto Ricotta Chicken Meatballs

Rich dark-meat chicken forms stellar meatballs with almond flour, heavy cream, and Parmesan and ricotta cheeses. Serve them with roasted vegetables or your favorite low-carb pasta substitute! (via Brit + Co.)

Healthy Egg Muffins

Easy egg breakfast for dinner? We say "yes, please!" These bites go well as a savory app to snack on before your main dish! (via Brit + Co.)

Keto Churro Cloud Bread

If you're avoiding cinnamon sugar cookies and churros after dinner, this cloud bread dessert is the next best thing. Plus it'll take you less than 30 minutes to make! (via Brit + Co.)

Keto Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs

It's amazing how far a little almond meal and zucchini can go in place of bread and… well, more bread. This recipe is quick, low-carb, and oh-so filling for a weeknight dinner win. (via Brit + Co.)

Halibut en Papillote with Lemon, Mushrooms, and Toasted Sesame Oil

This healthy (and quite fancy) fish dish fills your kitchen with the aromas of ginger and toasted sesame oil— and it even makes halibut taste glamorous. (via The Clean Plate: Eat, Reset, Heal for Brit + Co.; photo via Ditte Isager)

Fennel Salad with Blood Orange, Thyme, and Toasted Walnuts

Say hello to one of the most creative salads you've probably ever seen. With oranges, fennel, thyme, and roasted walnuts, this meal is full of winter's bounty, but if it's hard to find some of the ingredients once the weather warms up, swap for some in-season toppings (like peaches) instead. (via Brit + Co.)

Paleo Shepherd's Pie

Don't let the cauliflower-mash topping turn you skeptical. This healthier take on a classic savory pie remains just as comforting with hearty ground beef and tender veggies. It's also flavored well with onion, cumin, coriander, and red pepper. (via Brit + Co.)

From Pizza To Salmon, We Have Plenty Of Low-Carb Recipe Ideas To Share

Keto Cauliflower Rice Bowl

Make these customizable “rice" bowls when you need to clear your fridge of odds and ends like leftover meat, vegetables, and condiments. (via Brit + Co.)

Keto Matcha Cheesecake

Low-carb recipes don't have to be boring, and this keto dessert proves it! Matcha and sugar-free chocolate chips are a true delight here. (via The Essential Instant Pot Keto Cookbookby Casey Thaler for Brit + Co.)

Bacon and Gruyère Sous Vide Egg Bites

Enjoy this Starbuckscopycat recipe as a new breakfast fave without all the carbs. Don't worry though, this recipe still has all the bacon-y, cheesy goodness you could ever want! (via Brit + Co.)

Low-Carb Egg in a Basket

You won't miss the bread in this low-carb version of eggs in a hole, as its cauliflower-crust base tastes *just* like crisped cheese. (via Cali'Flour Kitchen for Brit + Co.)

Chocho Carrot Muffins

Chocho flour — which has been eaten in South American Andean communities for generations — is a great way to get in some of your favorite baked goods, without the same levels of carbs that you might find in more mainstream flours. (via Brit + Co.)

Mini Cloud Bread Pepperoni Pizzas

Cloud bread, a miracle mixture of baked eggs, cheese, and cream of tartar, satisfies the carb-y cravings of keto dieters everywhere. We like it best topped with pizza sauce, more cheese, and plenty of pepperoni. (via Brit + Co.)

Keto Ramen Zoodles

Swapping traditional noodles for zucchini noodles allows you to enjoy richly flavored ramen, crispy pork belly, jammy egg, and all, without the dreaded carb bloat. (via Brit + Co.)

Pan-Seared Fish with Buttery Caper Sauce

Use a pan-searing technique to cook your favorite lean fish, such as tilapia or striped bass. When a quick pan sauce of butter, capers, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs is involved, you really can't go wrong. (via Brit + Co.)

Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus

When you're craving garlic bread, whip up this insanely cheesy side dish instead. It gives you both a dose of greens and a ton of garlicky flavor. (via Cafe Delites for Brit + Co.)

Spaghetti Squash Pasta

Make three different pasta sauces — sugo, arugula pesto, and lemon ricotta — and you'll be excited to eat spaghetti squash all week. (via Brit + Co.)

Image via Rachel Mansfield

Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl

Make a healthy lunch and save some cash when you make this yummy Sweetgreen copycat recipe. That's two thumb's up from us! (via Brit + Co.)

Blackened Chicken and Avocado Salad

This popular Pinterest salad gained fame for many reasons, but the tender 20-minute chicken on top might be the most compelling part. Indulge in this low-carb recipe for dinner any night of the week, since it's super easy to prepare. (via North South Blonde for Brit + Co.)