10 Quick & Easy Low-Carb Meal Ideas

It’s so tempting to just grab anything from the fridge/pantry or buy any takeout meal when we’re in a rush, or when we’re hungry and tired after a long day’s work, but we also have to look after ourselves and make conscious choices.

So here are some super-simple low-carb meal ideas that are not only easy to prepare, but can also help provide the health benefits that low-carb diets have been claimed to offer (i.e., reduce calories, regulate blood sugar levels, etc).

Make home cooking a breeze and healthy any day!

#1: Mini Eggplant Pizza

Eggplant (sliced in 1/2 inch strips or whatever thickness that suits you, crosswise)
Olive oil & salt
Low-carb pizza sauce (with no added sugar; preferably low-sodium)
Shredded mozzarella/cheddar cheese
Toppings: pitted olives (sliced), cherry tomato halved (or any tomato), fresh basil leaves (chopped), Italian seasoning/dried herbs (freshly ground black pepper/ chili flakes/oregano/parsley/garlic flakes)
(Lightly spray oil and sprinkle salt on the eggplant strips, then bake on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a pre-heated oven at 200°C for 15-20mins until golden brown. Top the eggplant slices with the rest of the ingredients, then bake for another 5-10mins. Yummy low-carb meal!)

#2: Broccoli-Cauliflower Rice

*With Pan-Cooked Shrimp:

Broccoli (finely chopped)
Cauliflower (finely chopped)
Bell pepper (finely chopped)
Garlic and onion
Olive oil
Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
Butter (can be substituted with dairy-free butter)
Pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic/onion powder
(Lightly stir fry the vegetables with garlic and onion, and a spray of olive/coconut oil. Then pan-cook the shrimp on melted butter and season with pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic/onion powder and other seasonings you like. Stir for 3-5mins until pink and opaque. Enjoy!)

*With Mackerel:

Broccoli (finely chopped)
Cauliflower (finely chopped)
Bell pepper (finely chopped)
Garlic and onion
Ready-to-eat mackerel (season with dill & ground pepper/chili flakes)
(Lightly stir fry the vegetables with garlic and onion, and a spray of olive/coconut oil. Simple but delicious!)

#3: Omelet

*Mushroom Omelet:

Olive oil/coconut oil
Eggs
Dried chives/ground pepper/tarragon
Mushroom
Shredded mozzarella/cheddar cheese
Watercress as side dish

*Fish Omelet:

Olive oil/coconut oil
Eggs
Dried chives/ground pepper/tarragon
Ready-to-eat tuna/sardines (drained)
Shredded mozzarella/cheddar cheese
Asparagus and mushroom as side dish

*Arugula & Cheese Omelet:

Olive oil/coconut oil
Eggs
Dried chives/ground pepper/tarragon
Arugula
Shredded mozzarella/cheddar cheese

(photo credit: dietdoctor.com/low-carb/foods)

#4: Vegetable & Chicken Stir Fry

Coconut oil
Lean chicken breast (chopped or thinly sliced)
Garlic (minced)
Ginger (grated)
Onion
Coconut aminos or tamari sauce
Broccoli or Spinach/kale
Bell pepper
Celery
Zucchini
Dried herbs: freshly ground black pepper/ chili flakes
(More low-carb veggies may be added as desired ü)

#5: Salmon Salad

Ready-to-eat salmon or baked salmon
Lettuce
Cucumber
Tomato
Avocado
Feta cheese
Dill
Vinaigrette: apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ground black pepper (or any low-carb dressing you like)