MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 20 minutes + marinatingThis is my take on the much-loved Chinese favorite. And, unlike the traditional version, it won’t spike your insulin. What’s the secret? Shirataki noodles, which are very low in carbs...
MAKES: 4 servings (12 meatballs)PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 20 minutesSpaghetti and meatballs just got a low-carb makeover! Here, juicy, mozzarella-stuffed meatballs are cooked in homemade marinara sauce before being tossed over fresh “zoodles,” or...
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 30 minutesSo easy they’re practically foolproof, frittatas are the ultimate one-dish meal. This one’s especially big on flavor, thanks to savory Italian sausage, two kinds of cheese, and plenty of low-carb...
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesLike eggplant, chunks of halloumi cheese act like little sponges when they’re added to sauces; they soak up all the layers of flavor. That’s why halloumi works so well in this vegetarian (and...
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 35 minutes + marinatingThis is one of my favorite one-pot wonders: Marinating chicken in rich coconut milk and Asian-inflected condiments and spices, then simmering it on the stovetop in the same marinade,...
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 15 minutesEgg fried rice is usually a high-carb indulgence, one you’ll need to avoid if you’re eating low-carb. Not this version, though! Made with healthy cauli-rice (shown here), it’s short on starch but big...
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 45 minutesFor a taste of summer any time of year, try this Mediterranean-style crispy chicken. It’s sautéed quickly before being baked with loads of low-carb vegetables, plus sunny lemon slices, olives,...
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 1 hourThis is my low-carb version of the well-loved French classic: I just can’t say no to tender chicken cooked in fragrant spices, vegetables, and rich Burgundy wine. IngredientsBOUQUET GARNI:4 bay leaves4...
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesA staple of Creole cuisine, jambalaya is a spiced, stick-to-your-ribs dish that’s usually rice-based—but my (healthier!) version is firmly keto-friendly. It works well with both chicken and shrimp,...
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesFull of colorful, low-carb vegetables and protein-rich fish, this inventive take on fish chowder is a cheerful, one-bowl meal. If you can’t find smoked haddock fillets, use regular ones instead, and...
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesThis fragrant salmon chowder is very low in carbs—no potatoes or flour necessary!—and high in heart-healthy omega-3 fats. And it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser on snowy, wintery nights. Ingredients11/2...
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesSome soups, like this delicate version of ratatouille, are best prepared on the stovetop, with ingredients added gradually. It features pesto and fresh herbs, which contain volatile oils: to preserve...
