LUNCH
Thai Skillet Chicken
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 30 minutesJust a few simple ingredients is all it takes to throw together this creamy, one-pot Thai curry. (Make sure you have a batch of homemade such as the Thai Curry Paste, at the ready!) Serve it with a...
Thai Pork Lettuce Cups
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesThis recipe’s a savior when it comes to super-busy weeknights. Just stir-fry minced pork with homemade curry paste and a couple of Thai-style condiments, then spoon the mixture into lettuce cups for...
Quick Italian Shrimp Pasta
MAKES: 2 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 15 minutesSince it takes just a couple of minutes to cook, protein-rich shrimp comes in handy when you needed to have dinner on the table ten minutes ago. And it’s a great match for fragrant, homemade Red...
Pork Lo Mein
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...
One-Pot Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
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...
Italian Sausage Frittata
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...
Halloumi Jalfrezi
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...
Filipino Chicken Adobo
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,...
Egg Fried Cauli-Rice
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...
Crispy Chicken with Olives and Lemon
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,...
