Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 25 minutesCOOKING TIME: 4 hoursEggplant parm is usually off-menu on a low-carb lifestyle, because the eggplant slices are often doused in breadcrumbs. Not in this version, though! Whether you follow a vegetarian keto diet year-round…
Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 4 to 5 hoursMade with low-carb Keto Tortillas, these beef fajitas are the real deal. Create a dinnertime “fajita bar” by offering toppings—like sour cream, diced avocado, tomatoes, green pepper, grated Cheddar…
Sausage & Cabbage Stew
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 3 hoursIt takes just fifteen minutes of hands-on time to prepare this simple German-style sausage stew; then you can sit back and let your slow cooker take over. A few hours later, you’ll be rewarded with a…
Sardine Bouillabaisse
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 1 hourI can’t think of a good reason not to eat sardines. They’re protein-rich and high in omega-3 fats; they’re budget-friendly; and they’re relatively sustainable, so they’re an environmentally sound choice….
Reuben Meatloaf
MAKES: 10 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 1 hourBest served with roasted Brussels sprouts or coleslaw, this slow-cooker-friendly meatloaf is basically a huge low-carb Reuben-style sandwich. Drizzle it with homemade Russian dressing, and it’s…
Ranch Chicken Casserole
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 35 minutesStarving? Never fear: twenty minutes is all it takes to pull together this hunger-slaying—and highly kid-friendly!—casserole. Just slather chicken and low-carb veggies in a two-ingredient homemade…
Quick Meatball Casserole
MAKES: 8 servings (32 meatballs)PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 30 minutesHere’s what to do if you’re craving an old-fashioned meatball sub: Make this low-fuss casserole tonight and serve it with Sourdough Keto Buns. What makes it so simple? It calls for…
Pork Pot Roast with Vegetables
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 4 hours + marinatingPot roast is traditionally made with beef, but it works just as well (if not better!) with pork: pop a juicy, spice-rubbed pork shoulder into your Dutch oven, and you’ll get perfectly…
Pork & Kohlrabi Stew
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 2 hoursMy mom used to make this stew with homegrown kohlrabi when I was a kid, and I just loved it. So I came up with this low-carb version, which has the added bonus of being exceptionally rich in potassium…
Poached Salmon With Lemon & Dill
MAKES: 4 servings PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 3 to 4 hours If you’re feeling pared-down and minimalist, all you want for dinner is a delicate, gently cooked piece of salmon. Just pop your salmon fillets into the slow cooker with rutabaga, fresh herbs,…