28 low-carb recipes

Easy low-carb recipes

Low-carb breakfast/brunch ideas

Mediterranean frittata

This healthy breakfast, brunch or lunch recipe contains minimal carbs but plenty of protein. The salty feta works well with spinach and tomatoes.

Baked avocado with smoked salmon and egg

A protein-rich egg, salmon and avocado breakfast will keep you going for longer – with only 1.8g of carbohydrate per serving.

Super-green smoothie

Drink this healthy green smoothie in the morning for a quick, nutrient-packed pick-me-up, perfect if you're following a low-carb diet. Cucumber, spinach, lime and kiwi are a great combination, and the avocado adds a lovely creamy texture.

Vegan tofu scramble

Check out this low-calorie vegan breakfast recipe made with smoked tofu, punchy chilli and pan-fried courgette.

Tex-Mex baked avocados

Serve up this no-fuss show-off brunch, packed with juicy tomatoes, eggs and avocados, and let everyone dig in. There's only 6.3g of carbohydrate per serving.

Low-carb lunch ideas

Chorizo, roasted red pepper and pea frittata

Liven up your frittata with chorizo and a kick of chilli, then pop under the grill until puffed and golden.

Sesame-crusted tuna with miso dressing

Coat tuna steaks in sesame seeds and serve on a crunchy sugar snap pea and edamame salad for a quick, protein-rich meal.

Kimchi eggs

Kimchi is a great way to keep gut-friendly bacteria in check, we've used it to make punchy fried eggs, served on top of toasted rye bread.

Summer butter bean salad

The flavours in this lively salad made with beans, tomatoes, cucumber and a spicy harissa dressing only get better over time, so it’s a great one to meal prep.

Crab, chilli and herb omelette

This crab, chilli and herb omelette is low-calorie, gluten-free, high-protein and ready in just 20 minutes – perfect for a midweek lunch when you're working from home.

Sumac chicken and green bean salad

This sumac chicken and green bean salad is ready in just 20 minutes and comes in at under 300 calories.

Low-carb dinner ideas with meat

Keto chilli con carne

This wholesome beef chilli con carne is a satisfying meal, packed with mushrooms, pepper and tomato. It's a winner whether or not you're following a keto diet.

Spiced coconut chicken traybake

Whip up a comforting one-pan meal packed with warm spices, chicken thighs, coconut milk and a handful of fresh spinach.

Peanut beef and pepper stir-fry

Serve this speedy stir-fry without noodles or rice to keep it low in carbs. With over 40g of protein per serving, you're guaranteed to feel full and satisfied.

Lamb meatball shakshuka

Lamb meatballs and eggs are simmered in rich tomato sauce then topped with a fresh herbs and feta to make this Mediterranean-style dish that's sure to be a new favourite.

Pesto chicken

Our hasselback chicken traybake with pesto, mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes makes a quick midweek meal that's easily doubled or halved.

Paleo chicken piccata

This recipe for paleo chicken piccata is fast, healthy and easy to freeze. Serve with a green salad or cauliflower rice to keep things paleo diet-friendly and low-calorie.

Harissa lamb cutlets with tahini yogurt sauce

These harissa lamb cutlets with tahini yogurt sauce are easy to make, ready in just 30 minutes and under 500 calories.

Pork fillet with pepper stew

This recipe for pork fillet with pepper stew is easy to make and ready in under an hour, and is low in carbs but packed full of flavour.

Healthy chicken curry

This healthy chicken curry recipe bulks up on veg to keep the calories low. Freeze in portions for quick midweek meals.

Steak with mushroom cream and winter greens

This recipe for steak with garlic mushroom cream and winter greens is really quick and easy to make but feels like a real treat.

Chicken supreme

This classic dish sees chicken breast slathered in a white wine and cream sauce with smoky lardons. It's a low-carb, flavour-packed dinner for two, ready in just 25 minutes.

Low-carb dinner ideas with fish

Cod, cherry tomato and green olive tray roast

This recipe for a cod, cherry tomato and green olive tray roast is so quick and easy to prepare but looks impressive when you pull it out of the oven. Serve with salad, or orzo if you prefer.

Grilled cod with salsa rossa

Simple but packed with flavour from the garlic, chilli and cinnamon, this colourful recipe for grilled cod with salsa rossa is quick and easy to make, as well as being low in calories.

Vegetarian low-carb dinner ideas

Mushroom bhaji

The perfect midweek vegan dinner, this bhaji comes packed with chestnut mushrooms, garlic, ginger and turmeric. Serve without rice or naan, but with protein-rich yogurt.

Cauliflower mash

Serve this low-carb alternative to mashed potato alongside your favourite meat and veggie mains.

Tofu steak with beetroot noodles and dukkah

Once you’ve mastered the art of courgetti, branch out and try spiralising different vegetables. This quick and easy tofu steak with beetroot noodles and dukkah is a great vegetarian meal for one, ready in half an hour.

Vegan quinoa sushi

Using quinoa instead of rice means these rolls are higher in protein (and lower in carbs). We've kept them vegan, too, so leftovers will keep for a healthy lunchbox the next day.