103 Things To Cook If You’re Trying To Eat Fewer Carbs

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1. Eggs in Clouds

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Egg whites, cheese, and bacon form cute little nests for perfect, soft yolks. Recipe here.

2. Instant Cinnamon “Oatmeal”

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This “oatmeal” is grain-free and made from a mixture of chia seeds, flax seeds, and coconut. Not an exact substitute for the real thing, but totally delicious in its own right. Recipe here.

3. Paleo Sausage Egg “McMuffin”

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nomnompaleo.com
A classic, reimagined. Recipe here.

4. Tomato and Avocado Egg White Omelette

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Simple and pretty. Recipe here.

5. Swiss Chard and Ricotta Pie With Sausage Crust

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Regular pie crust can’t hold a candle to one made of sausage, IMO. Recipe here.

6. Baked Eggs With Kale and Root Vegetable Mash

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Recipe here.

7. Stuffed Breakfast Bell Peppers

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If you think about it, they’re like mini quiches with pepper crusts. Recipe here.

8. Gluten-Free Protein Crepes

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You’re gonna wanna make these every morning. Recipe here.

9. Jumbo Chickpea Pancake

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It’s like hummus and crepes had a delicious, savory love child. Recipe here.

10. Perfect Scrambled Eggs

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Perfectly scrambled eggs are an art. Here’s how.

11. Gluten-Free Cinnamon and Coconut Pancakes

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nomnompaleo.com
Coconut flour makes for some pretty delicious breakfast ‘cakes. Recipe here.

12. Gluten-Free Five-Ingredient Banana Blender Muffins

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It’s probably more accurate to call these lowish-carb, thanks to ripe bananas that make the muffins delicious. But they’re gluten- and grain-free, and not nearly as high-carb as your average breakfast pastry. Plus, the batter comes together in a blender and requires no bowl or whisk! Recipe here.

13. Egg-Crust Breakfast Pizza With Pepperoni, Olives, Mozzarella, and Tomatoes

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kalynskitchen.com
FWIW, the olives are optional. Recipe here.

14. Skillet-Fried Eggs With Ground Beef and Kale

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Use whatever meat and greens you have on hand to make this fast and easy breakfast. Recipe here.

15. Cauliflower Hash

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Recipe here.

16. Avocado Green Tea Power Shake

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Even creamier than a smoothie made with…well, cream. Recipe here.

17. Tofu Scramble

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Who says eggs get to have all the fun? Recipe here.

18. No-atmeal

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1) Grind nuts, seeds, and spices in the food processor.
2) Whisk together almond milk, egg, and a mashed banana to a custard-y consistency.
3) Combine nut mixture with custard mixture, mix to combine, then heat or microwave.
You have to be careful not to heat it too much or too quickly (the egg will scramble), but this makes for a really delicious, hearty alternative for anyone who loves hot cereal. Recipe here.

19. Apples and Peanut Butter

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Yes, almond butter would work, too. No recipe, because you can figure this one out on your own.

20. Shakshuka

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Simply the best (brunch). Recipe here.

21. Bacon-Baked Eggs

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What could be bad about this? Recipe here.

22. Berries and Yogurt

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Layer a few of your favorite berries with about a cup of plain, unsweetened yogurt. Add a few nuts or seeds on top, if you want.

23. Mini Smoked Salmon Frittatas

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Never has something so cute been so classy. Recipe here.

24. No-Oat Chocolate-Hazelnut Granola

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alldayidreamaboutfood.com
Buh-bye, cereal. Recipe here.

25. Savory Egg and Cottage Cheese Breakfast Muffins

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kalynskitchen.com
Muffins can take many forms. Recipe here.

26. Green Monster Smoothie

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Monstrously healthy, equally delicious. Recipe here.

27. Paleo Breakfast Burrito

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spoonfulofsugarfree.com
No one should have to give up breakfast burritos. Recipe here.

28. Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

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A satisfying solo brunch. Recipe here.

29. Baby Kale, Mozzarella, and Egg Bake

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Recipe here.

30. Blackberry Lemon Ricotta Parfait

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alldayidreamaboutfood.com
If you’re sick of fruit and yogurt, ricotta is a pretty great way to switch it up. Recipe here.

31. Breakfast Vegetable Miso Soup With Chickpeas

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Soup makes for a pretty great breakfast when it gets chilly. Recipe here.

32. Gluten-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Waffles

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These waffles are made with hazelnut flour, chocolate protein powder, and cocoa. Which basically means they taste like Nutella. Recipe here.

33. Homemade Greek Yogurt

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Homemade yogurt is actually so easy. Recipe here.

34. Gluten-Free Strawberry Nut Bars

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Reminiscent of a PB&J. Recipe here.
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35. Tuna Salad With Feta and Olives

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You’ll look forward to it all morning. Recipe here.

36. Prosciutto-Wrapped Peach and Pistachio Salad

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Pretty, filling, and so easy to pack. Recipe here.

37. Shaved Pork and Cheddar Sandwich on a Portobello “Bun”

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Recipe here.

38. Shrimp and Cauliflower Salad With Lemon and Dill

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Quick, easy, healthy. Recipe here.

39. Mini Turkey Meatloaf Cups With Sun Dried Tomato and Mozzarella

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These are so portable, and they make for a great lunch when you pack them with some veggies or a salad. Recipe here.

40. Grilled Veggie and Steak Salad

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Recipe here.

41. Peachy Pork Lettuce Wraps and Cherry Tomatoes

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nomnompaleo.com
Finger food. Recipe here.

42. Paleo California Rolls

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theclothesmakethegirl.com
Rice who? Recipe here.

43. Shawarma Chicken Bowls With Basil-Lemon Vinaigrette

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theironyou.com
Much more reliable than street meat. Recipe here.

44. Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Pasta

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Zoodles are a great midday alternative to pasta, because there’s no risk of a carb coma. Recipe here.

45. BLT Spring Rolls

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Recipe here.

46. Skinny Omelette

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Use in place of a regular wrap or tortilla. Recipe here, but know that you can use whatever fillings you like.

47. Deconstructed Gyro Salad

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Recipe here.

48. Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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Lotta good things going on here. Recipe here.

49. Stuffed Peppers

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These stuffed peppers are just as good as the ones you grew up with. Recipe here.

50. Chicken and Avocado Salad With Lime and Cilantro

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When chicken salad is this good, it would be a shame to waste it on a sandwich. Recipe here.

51. Big Fat Vegan Nori Wrap

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Light but filling, and so packed with flavor. Recipe here.

52. Spaghetti Squash With Kale, Hazelnuts, and Chickpeas

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Just as good when it’s lukewarm. Recipe here.

53. Apple Chicken Salad

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Bright, filling, and flavor-packed. Recipe here.

54. Shrimp Salad Cabbage Cups

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kalynskitchen.com
No fork necessary. Recipe here.

55. Tuna Avocado Salad

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deliciousbydre.com
Serve it right in the avocado! Recipe here.

56. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Pack the lettuce separate from the toppings, then make your wraps at lunchtime. Recipe here.

57. Tofu Living Salad With Sesame-Lemon Dressing

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backtoherroots.com
Mason jar salads are the new sandwich (???). Recipe here.

58. BLT Avocado Salad

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BLAT. Recipe here.

59. No-Mayo Tuna Salad In Romaine Cups

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Healthy and fun. Recipe and packing directions here.

60. Cauliflower “Cous Cous” With Leeks and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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The cous cous is always the most bland part of the salad, anyway. Recipe here.

61. Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken With Roasted Leeks, Radishes, and Carrots

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Make a big batch of chicken in your slow cooker and a separate big batch of roasted vegetables. BOOM! Lunch all week. Recipe here.

62. Spaghetti Squash Quiche

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Breakfast for lunch. Recipe here.

63. Caprese Avocado Salad

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damndelicious.net
You’re drivin’ me ~caprese~. Recipe here.

64. Thai Stuffed Avocados

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Avocados are life. Recipe here.

65. One-Pan Chicken With Fennel, Tomatoes, Olives, and Spinach

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Recipe here.

66. Tempeh “Bread” Kitchen Sink Sandwich

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Really stretching the definition of “bread,” but I’m OK with it. Recipe here.

67. Crab Salad-Stuffed Tomatoes With “Lazy Devil” Eggs

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None of that scooping, mashing, and filling back up. Recipe here.
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68. Ginger Beef Lettuce Cups

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Pickled red onions make everything better. Recipe here.

69. Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry

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Some nights, you wanna keep it simple. Recipe here.

70. Mediterranean Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos

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Nobody wants to give up Taco Tuesday. Recipe here.

71. Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs

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If you don’t like spaghetti squash, you’re probably just doing it wrong. Recipe here.

72. Sheet Pan Chicken Breasts With Squash and Brussels Sprouts

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So many flavors with so little mess! Recipe here.

73. One-Pan Crispy Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

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Not too many carbs, not too many dishes! Recipe here.

74. Flank Steak Salad

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Salads are totally dinner appropriate when there’s steak involved. Recipe here.

75. Bacon-Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder

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All the flavor (read: cheese) of loaded baked potato soup, far fewer carbs. Recipe here.

76. Pizza Frittata

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rachaelraymag.com
This frittata is on the dinner list because, really, there seems like no better way to end the day. Recipe here.

77. Sheet Pan Basil Halloumi Chicken

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Halloumi cheese is great because it can stand up to really high heat, so instead of melting everywhere, it gets toasty and a little charred. Recipe here.