105 Dishes You Won't Believe Are Low-Carb

If the way to a person’s heart is really through their stomach, then Delish’s own Marry Me Chicken is a must-cook for pretty much everyone. This one-pan wonder has it all: plenty of luscious creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavor for days. Honestly, we get all starry-eyed just thinking about it. But what if we want a little extra protein with our Marry Me moment? Because this recipe is so good and the sauce is so magical, it’s easy to make protein-boosting adjustments.

Get the High-Protein Marry Me Chicken recipe.

Making beef stew keto-friendly only means a few simple swaps. It's still just as silky and deeply comforting as the original.

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Cheesy broccoli in any form is the ultimate comfort food, and this broccoli cheddar spaghetti squash does not disappoint. Creamy spaghetti squash and broccoli are topped with cheese and broiled until browned and bubbling for a satisfying dinner that hits every comfort note.

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With tender spiced meat, crunchy fresh veggies, tzatziki, and chewy pita, it's not hard to see why gyros are so globally beloved. Inspired by this popular sandwich, we created this healthy but hearty bowl that's perfect for a light dinner.

Get the Low-Carb Turkey Gyro Bowls recipe.

Fried rice is a classic and comforting recipe that everyone loves…except maybe those who are trying to eat less rice. So, we created this spin on the fave that subs cauliflower for rice, while still crushing the flavor game. Whether you’re skipping carbs, trying to eat more vegetables, or are just looking for a lighter side dish so you can eat more orange chicken (relatable!), this cauliflower fried rice is for you.

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The ranch seasoning is optional... but how could you not?

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We love our classic baked salmon recipe, but sometimes we want to jazz things up. To do so, we created a Greek-salad inspired topping of marinated feta, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, red onion, and dill. Put it all together, and the result is an under-an-hour dinner that’s special-occasion worthy.

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We stuffed this salad to the gills with some of our go-to toppings. Cucumbers, tomato, feta, olives, and avocado combine to create a Mediterranean-inspired salad that may just be your go-to light summer dinner from here on out.

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This recipe combines well-seasoned shrimp with red bell peppers, broccoli, and onions for a quick and easy dinner ready in a little more than 30 minutes. Not only is it so simple to throw together, it's extremely versatile. This dinner is all about ease—make it work for you.

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Giving cold hard cash to Starbucks seems far-fetched in this economy. Even if that cash is in exchange for their fluffy, cheesy, protein-packed egg bites. Lucky for you (and your wallet), we've figured out a perfect dupe for the iconic breakfast bites that will make you swear you shelled out $5 for a serving.

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We won't say no to grilled burgers or hot dogs, but we think grilled fish is a pretty unbeatable summertime dinner too. Our romesco yields a generous 1 1/2 cups sauce, enough to serve with the cod and still have leftovers to toss with grilled vegetables or spread on grilled chicken.

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We love carbonara in just about any form (deviled eggs? Breakfast ramen?!), but this spaghetti squash carbonara is something special. Roasted spaghetti squash is tossed in a creamy rich sauce with crispy pancetta bits for a new spin on the classic Italian staple. Yes, it’s low-carb and gluten-free—and it’s also just plain delicious.

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Thanks to a magical combination of brown sugar, cumin, paprika, and lemon zest, this grilled tenderloin is one of our all-time favorite pork recipes. Round out the meal with some grilled vegetables like asparagus or zucchini to create a dynamite dinner.

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We're BIG fans of low-carb burgers. (Hellooo, bunless burger bites.) We love how sturdy cabbage is as a bun replacement—just make sure you buy a large cabbage so your leaves are big enough to wrap around the entire burger. Then you can make bacon wrapped cabbage with the core!

Get the Cheeseburger Cabbage Wraps recipe.

Bunches of zucchini jamming up your crisper drawer? These cheesy garlic zucchini “steaks” are calling your name. Slathered with garlic oil and showered with mozzarella and parmesan, this showstopping vegetarian side might just upstage the actual steaks at the grill-out.

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No hot dog buns? No problem! Serve them in h0llowed out zucchini for an extra summery alternative.

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Cacio e pepe is one of our all time FAVORITE pasta dishes. This lightened-up version calls for making your pasta from scratch—the good news is it's SO much easier than it sounds. All you need is a good nonstick pan. It's so simple and yet so fun to make and, of course, absolutely delicious.

Get the Cacio E Pepe Egg Noodles recipe.

The best way to upgrade your salmon? Stuff it (with plenty of cheese). We're big fans of packing our salmon full of flavor (we're looking at you, creamy Cajun-stuffed salmon), but this recipe is a classic one we return to again and again.

Get the Creamed Spinach Stuffed Salmon recipe.

You won't even miss the potatoes.

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Forget all the rumors you've heard about chicken burgers being dry and boring. Thanks to fresh basil, salty Parm, and balsamic vinegar, these have SO. MUCH. FLAVOR. And they are low-carb—it just doesn't get much better than that.

Get the No-Bun Bruschetta Burgers recipe.