Low carb recipes

28 blood-sugar-friendly low carb and keto recipes with estimated net carbs per serving — for metabolic health, insulin resistance, PCOS, and fasting refeeds. Use our calculators to check label values on packaged ingredients. See our break-fast guide for refeeding after fasts, or PCOS and fatty liver guides for condition-specific context.

Estimates only — not medical or dietary advice. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your diet.

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Baked Salmon with Broccoli

Dinner

Baked Salmon with Broccoli

Simple sheet-pan style dinner rich in omega-3s and protein with about 6g net carbs per plate.

~6g net carbsStrict ketoInsulin resistance
Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry

Dinner

Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry

Low-carb stir-fry using riced cauliflower instead of grains — fills the plate without spiking carbs.

~8g net carbsStrict ketoInsulin resistance
Taco Bowl (No Tortilla)

Dinner

Taco Bowl (No Tortilla)

All the taco flavor in a bowl — seasoned beef, avocado, cheese, and salsa without the wrap.

~9g net carbsInsulin resistance
Zucchini Noodles with Meat Sauce

Dinner

Zucchini Noodles with Meat Sauce

Classic meat sauce over zoodles — comfort food with a fraction of the pasta carbs.

~9g net carbsStrict ketoInsulin resistance
Sheet Pan Sausage & Peppers

Dinner

Sheet Pan Sausage & Peppers

One-pan dinner with minimal cleanup — hearty, low carb, and easy to scale for meal prep.

~7g net carbsStrict ketoInsulin resistance
Steak Salad with Arugula & Parmesan

Dinner

Steak Salad with Arugula & Parmesan

Satisfying dinner salad with sliced sirloin, peppery greens, and olive oil dressing.

~5g net carbsStrict ketoInsulin resistance
Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

Dinner

Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

Crispy skin chicken thighs with a bright lemon pan sauce — family-friendly low carb dinner.

~3g net carbsStrict ketoInsulin resistance
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Green Beans

Dinner

Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Green Beans

Classic protein-and-vegetable plate with about 6g net carbs — easy weeknight dinner.

~6g net carbsInsulin resistance
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini

Dinner

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini

Fast 20-minute dinner — shrimp scampi style over sautéed zucchini instead of pasta.

~5g net carbsStrict ketoInsulin resistance
Salmon Avocado Poke Bowl

Dinner

Salmon Avocado Poke Bowl

Omega-3-rich salmon with avocado and cucumber — about 7g net carbs. A PCOS- and fatty-liver-friendly dinner with steady protein and healthy fats.

~7g net carbsStrict ketoInsulin resistance
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs & Cabbage

Dinner

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs & Cabbage

One-pan OMAD-friendly dinner with crispy thighs and roasted cabbage — about 6g net carbs per serving, makes 4 portions for meal prep.

~6g net carbsStrict ketoInsulin resistance

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