Your Go-To Low-Carb Dinner Recipe Guide

Are you looking for some fresh and tasty ideas for dinner that are also low in carbohydrates? Eating well with type 2 diabetes is important for controlling blood sugar, but it doesn't have to be boring.

5 low-carbohydrate dinner recipes

This collection of 5 dinner recipes is perfect for anyone wanting to eat fewer carbs without missing out on flavor. Each of these meals has 10 grams of carbohydrates or less per serving. Plus, they all use ingredients that are easy to find and simple to put together. Get ready to discover some new favorite dinners that are both yummy and good for you!

1. Lasagna stuffed Portobello mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 large Portobello mushroom cap
• 2 tbsp. marinara sauce
• 4 tbsp. shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
• 4 oz. lean ground beef
• 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

First, scoop out the gills from the Portobello mushroom cap. Next, rinse and clean the Portobello mushroom with water and dry with paper towel. Then, lightly coat the mushroom with olive oil. Heat the mushrooms in a skillet on medium heat for about 5- 8 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Remove the cooked mushroom and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet. Cook the ground beef on medium heat for 5-10 minutes.

Place the cooked mushroom in an oven-safe baking dish. Top the mushroom with marinara sauce, followed by ground beef and mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Enjoy!

Nutrition facts

• Calories: 562
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 36g
• Fat: 42g

2. Creamy shrimp zucchini Alfredo

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh zucchini
• 4 large cooked shrimp
• ¼ cup Alfredo sauce
• 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Make zucchini noodles by using a mandolin or vegetable peeler to cut zucchini into thin noodle strips. Season th zucchini with salt and pepper. Next, add olive oil to a skillet on medium heat. Add the zucchini and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until noodles become translucent.

Next, add the cooked shrimp and Alfredo sauce to the skillet. Cook all together for about 5-10 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition facts

• Calories: 291
• Carbohyrdates: 10g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 27g
• Fat: 16g

3. Savory stuffed bell peppers

Ingredients

• 1 medium size green bell pepper
• 4 oz. ground turkey
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

First, wash the pepper. Cut the top off of the bell pepper, and remove the seeds inside, rinsing with water if needed.

Next, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to a skillet on medium heat. Cook the ground turkey for about 10-12 minutes, until the turkey is no longer pink and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.

Place the bell pepper upright in an oven-safe baking dish. Add the cooked ground turkey, along with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition facts

• Calories: 343
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 21g

4. Golden chicken & fluffy cauliflower mash

Ingredients

• 5 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 cup crumbled cauliflower
• 1 tsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. milk
• 1 tbsp. sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Tenderize the chicken breast with a mallet, making a thin breast. In a bowl, whisk the egg and add salt and pepper. In another bowl, place Parmesan cheese. Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, then into the cheese, coating each side evenly.

Place the chicken in an oven-safe dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until there is no pink in the center of the chicken breast.

Prepare the cauliflower by steaming crumbled cauliflower in the microwave or stovetop, according to package directions. Please the steamed cauliflower into a food processor or blender. Add butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Pulse until smooth. Enjoy!

Nutrition facts

• Calories: 396
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 41g
• Fat: 19g

5. Zesty arugula salad with goat cheese & pine nuts

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups arugula
• 2 oz. crumbled goat cheese
• 1 tbsp. pine nuts
• ¼ cup sliced cherry tomatoes
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse and dry the produce. Place arugula in a medium-sized mixing bowl and massage with tongs or clean hands, to soften the arugula. Next, add diced tomatoes, goat cheese, and pine nuts.

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, to make the dressing. Add the lemon vinaigrette to the arugula and toss together well.

Nutrition facts

• Calories: 351
• Carbohydrates: 7g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 13g
• Fat: 32g

Final thoughts

We hope these five low-carb dinner recipes give you some great new meals to try! Remember, choosing meals that are lower in carbohydrates can be a helpful way to manage your health and feel your best. These recipes show that you can still enjoy satisfying meals. So, pick a recipe, head to the kitchen, and enjoy making a delicious and healthy dinner tonight!