Low-carb recipes

French tapenade is a spiced olive paste that infuses beef steak with a rich array of flavors. This recipe uses tapenade both for marinating the flank steak and for serving.

What could be more delicious than a whole grilled fish, golden-crispy and with crisp grill marks? For a truly delicious fish, fill the cavities with...

Chicken breasts are a tender, lean meat that pairs well with almost any flavor. Fry them with cumin and infuse them with a rich, spicy flavor. Rub the chicken with olive oil and a dry rub of...

Rack of lamb with mint sauce is a true delicacy with an exquisite flavor, where refreshing mint perfectly complements and balances the rich meaty flavor. You'll also be delighted with...

To ensure evenly roasted Brussels sprouts that are tender inside and lightly golden brown on the outside, choose sprouts that are similar in size. Preheat them in...

Even chocolate chip cookies can be made healthier and more dietary if baked from a mixture of whole grain flour and ground oats, which also provide an additional enrichment...

Pan-fry natural lamb chops and serve them with caponata—a Sicilian stew of eggplant, tomatoes, herbs, capers, and pine nuts. Rich, slightly tart...

A simple salad of diced hard-boiled eggs. Red onion and celery add juiciness and vibrant flavor. To make the onion less bitter and more harmonious with...

A very simple dish, perfect for every day, it's quick to prepare and tastes just like a restaurant dish. Any chicken pieces are dipped in a mixture of sour milk and hot sauce, which...

Smoked salmon pairs beautifully in flavor and texture with soft, creamy cream cheese. Use these two ingredients to create delicious and healthy sandwiches that replace bread with...

A delicious and healthy breakfast of eggs and tomatoes baked in prosciutto shells. Thin slices of prosciutto are placed in muffin tins, completely covering the insides.

Make a low-calorie, dietary dessert made solely from mangoes. Add just a little water to make the fruit easier to blend. For this sorbet, choose very ripe mangoes, then...

When making a low-calorie snack, guacamole is made by replacing some of the avocado with canned pea puree. It's lower in fat, but looks and textures virtually identical to avocado. And...

A filling and delicious appetizer, perfect for a casual get-together with friends. This dipping sauce is served hot in the center of the table, with chips placed around it for everyone to enjoy.

To make this dip, use low-fat cottage cheese (about 2%) instead of cream cheese. Blend it with canned white beans in a food processor, and...

These breaded mozzarella sticks are just as delicious as the ones you'll find in bars and fast-food restaurants, but they're much healthier because they're baked in a pan instead of deep-fried.

Baba Ganoush is a simple yet delicious Middle Eastern eggplant appetizer. Oven-baked or grilled eggplant is mixed with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and sesame...

In this version, vegetables are gently sautéed in a small amount of olive oil for just a few minutes. This makes them softer and more digestible, while still retaining their...

This stunning, exotic beef and vegetable soup is infused with the flavors of Asian cuisine. The vegetables—sweet potato, radish (with its healthy greens) and onion—are simmered in a broth with a sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce.

To ensure your fried chicken breasts are juicy on the inside and golden brown on the outside, fry them in a very hot frying pan for no more than 5 minutes on each side. Any bits that stick to the bottom...

The steak used is an eye-round steak from the steer thigh. Because it's leaner, medium-rare is recommended, meaning the meat is crisp on the outside and remains a rosy-red color on the inside. Then...

This blue cheese dressing is the perfect complement to simple salad greens, making them not only healthy but also delicious. Blue cheese is mixed with yogurt, low-fat sour cream,...

Canned artichoke hearts make a delicious dish by frying them in a pan with chicken pieces in a herb-infused sauce made with lemon juice and wine vinegar. After...

A classic summer tomato and cucumber salad gets a new flavor with a few hot pepperoncini peppers and garlic, and a dressing along with olive oil...

This appetizer is a healthier version of the popular American potato croquettes, Tater Tots. Instead of potatoes, these tots are made with cauliflower, which is shredded into a smooth paste and...

By frying halibut this way, you'll preserve its tenderness and juiciness, while also giving it the sophisticated flavor and appearance of a restaurant-quality dish. The fish is first fried in oil, then poured into the pan...

To give this chicken its superb aroma and flavor, you'll need rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, and lemon. Use some of these spices to thoroughly rub the chicken's surface...

This dish requires only four ingredients, but the resulting chicken is so delicious and juicy! The chicken is cut into several pieces, pan-fried until crispy, and...

This natural yogurt-based sauce makes a great dip for vegetables and other appetizers, and is also a great alternative to greasy and unhealthy mayonnaise. Finely chopped cucumber and dill add a refreshing...

For a quick and delicious way to cook cauliflower, fry it in an Asian-inspired sauce. First, add the chopped cauliflower to the hot pan and stir quickly, then add the remaining...

Grill the zucchini on a grill pan or over a charcoal grill, seasoning it with seasoned salt. This versatile seasoning will come in handy in many other dishes. Combine the ingredients and store in...

Muhammara is a popular Middle Eastern snack made from a mixture of walnuts, peppers, breadcrumbs, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. All ingredients are mixed until...

A side dish of finely chopped green beans is much easier to eat with a spoon as a standalone dish. Fried bacon adds a rich flavor and a pleasant complement...

Shrimp cocktail is an appetizer that's always a hit with guests. It's light, delicious, and always helps brighten the wait for the main course without adding unnecessary calories.

The vibrant and interesting flavor combination of lemon pepper will transform the already rich flavor of mushrooms and take it to a whole new level. And you don't even need to buy a special seasoning...

This sauté involves sautéing asparagus with garlic in a small amount of oil, stirring frequently, for a short time. This gives it a delicious, bright green, slightly...

To make these simple American-style buns, also called biscuits, you'll need a very simple set of ingredients: flour, baking powder, a little sugar,...

These miniature mushroom caps can be quickly assembled and baked in the oven in minutes. Serve them as is, or top them with slices of pork tenderloin or grilled chicken.

Pre-roasting the zucchini under the broiler gives it a beautiful golden crust and allows it to cook further with the other ingredients. It makes a perfect complement to vegetable slices...

You can jazz up a simple green salad by adding just three interesting, yet simple, ingredients. Crumble crispy fried bacon onto the succulent leaves, sprinkle with caramelized onions, and...

The secret ingredient in this low-calorie vegetable side dish is ginger. It adds a warmer, deeper flavor to the vegetables. Kale is sautéed with pumpkin and shallots in olive oil and...

There's a super simple way to liven up the flavor of blanched green beans and turn them into a delicious side dish. Sprinkle the cooked beans with gremolata—an Italian condiment made with fresh parsley, garlic, and...

This Tex-Mex recipe for chili con carne, or chili with meat, is low-carb and, unlike most similar recipes, contains no beans. All the flavor...

This baked cauliflower appetizer is a lighter alternative to chicken wings because it tastes just like everyone's favorite Buffalo sauce: spicy, garlicky Sriracha sauce and...

Cabbage salads are found in virtually every cuisine around the world. The crisp freshness of cabbage makes it an excellent side dish for main courses, balancing their rich flavor. This salad is incredibly quick...

A simple yet incredibly delicious recipe. The herb blend pairs wonderfully with the fish without overpowering its flavor. Mint adds a touch of freshness, while salt and pepper accentuate...

Grill chicken kebabs and serve them Indian-style. The garam masala marinade and freshly made peach chutney will add the unique flavors and aromas of Indian cuisine to the meat.