low-carb recipes

Browse 23 low-carb recipes from the TasteBuds community.

  • Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet with Tomatoes

    Lean ground turkey cooks down with tender zucchini, garlic, and crushed tomatoes in a single skillet, finished with oregano and basil. Simple, honest flavors, nothing sweetened, and dinner on the table in less than thirty minutes. The turkey browns nicely, the zucchini softens but keeps a little bite, and the tomatoes pull it all together into something warm and satisfying. Serve it over cauliflower rice, with a green salad, or just eat it straight from the pan.

  • Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower

    Lean pork tenderloin gets a simple rub of garlic, paprika, and thyme, then grilled until tender and juicy. Brussels sprouts and cauliflower roast alongside until their edges caramelize and turn golden, tossed with just olive oil and black pepper. Clean, straightforward flavors that let the vegetables and meat shine.

  • Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Cauliflower Rice

    Lean ground turkey teams up with crisp snap peas, earthy mushrooms, and tender bok choy in a ginger-garlic sauce that's clean and bright. Served over cauliflower rice, this stir-fry is light on carbs but heavy on flavor and texture. The turkey stays tender, the vegetables keep their snap, and the whole thing comes together in under half an hour. Perfect for a weeknight when you want something quick, satisfying, and vegetable-forward.

  • Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

    Bone-in chicken thighs get rubbed with lemon, garlic, and rosemary, then roasted alongside broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini on a single sheet pan. The chicken skin crisps up while the vegetables caramelize at the edges, and everything picks up the bright, herby flavor from the marinade. It's a straightforward weeknight dinner that keeps cleanup to a minimum and gives you protein and vegetables in one go.

  • Chicken Sausage and Pepper Skillet with Cauliflower Rice

    Sliced chicken sausage gets golden alongside sweet bell peppers and onions in a hot skillet, then goes over fluffy cauliflower rice for a bright, satisfying meal. Everything happens in one pan, and the whole thing comes together in under half an hour. The peppers soften and char at the edges, the onions turn sweet, and the sausage picks up color. It's straightforward, colorful, and feels like a real dinner without the heaviness.

  • Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles with Garlic and Chili

    Spiralized zucchini gets a quick sauté with olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes, then tossed with plump sautéed shrimp and a handful of fresh parsley. Light, fast, and naturally grain-free. This dish comes together in under 20 minutes and feels bright and fresh without being fussy. The zucchini keeps a bit of bite, the shrimp are tender, and the garlic-chili oil ties it all together. Perfect for a weeknight when you want something satisfying but not heavy.

  • Crispy-Skin Chicken Breasts with Garlic Green Beans

    Golden chicken breasts with crackling skin share a skillet with buttery green beans kissed with garlic and lemon. Everything happens in one pan, and you're eating in half an hour. The chicken stays juicy, the beans get a little char, and the lemony pan drippings tie it all together.

  • Spicy Camel Kofta with Toasted Cumin and Fresh Herbs

    Juicy, aromatic camel kofta bursting with warm spices, fresh cilantro, and a kick of chili. Grilled or pan-fried to perfection, these tender meatballs are smoky, savory, and absolutely craveable. Serve with flatbread, yogurt sauce, and a crisp salad for a stunning Middle Eastern feast.

  • Warm Salmon Niçoise

    Adapted from the recipe you sent — this is Case B, an existing recipe from your cookbook! Scaled up to serve 4, swapped the baguette croutons for air-fryer crisped bread, used margarine in a light brush on the bread instead of butter, and kept everything else faithful to the original. The original uses an air fryer which you have — perfect! No soy, no cow dairy, no beef or lamb issues here. Just gorgeous, punchy, French-ish salmon goodness.

  • Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Mash and Chimichurri

    Juicy, golden-skinned chicken thighs straight from the air fryer, perched on a cloud of creamy roasted garlic cauliflower mash (made with goat milk for that allowed dairy richness), and absolutely drowned in a punchy, herby chimichurri. This dinner hits every note — crispy, creamy, bright, and bold — and it's weeknight-fast thanks to the air fryer doing the heavy lifting.