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
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#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)
#6: Chicken With Asparagus
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#7: Broccoli & Cheddar Casserole
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#8: Baked Pesto Chicken
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#9: Avocado Tuna Bites
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#10: Pesto Zucchini Noodles
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Perfect for a busy, low-carb lifestyle! So, how’s your low-carb meal today?