7 Quick & Easy Low-Carb Dinners

Low carb your way to a slimmer body.

southwestern spaghetti sauce

Change isn’t easy, especially if you’re working to transform after years – maybe a lifetime -of unhealthy eating habits. We’re here to help you with 7 Quick & Easy Low-Carb Dinners that also taste delicious.

Including low-carb dinners in a healthy diet will help you slim down. Carbohydrates provide fuel for the body. Bad carbs (refined breads, processed sweets and snacks, etc.) are converted into glucose for energy. Cells use the glucose they need to function, and any excess glucose eventually turns into jiggly fat in areas like the belly, hips, and thighs. The recipes below focus on good carbohydrates that provide fiber and nutrients without nudging up the scale.

As you work to create a slimmer you with these low-carb dinners, remember to make regular exercise part of your routine. Working out burns excess calories and increases metabolism so you burn more calories even after the workout stops. Visit Skinny Ms. Fitness to discover exercise resources for every fitness level.

1. Southwestern Spaghetti Squash | 20 grams of carbs per serving
Use spaghetti squash as a healthy pasta stand-in for this delicious recipe loaded with tasty spices and superfood power.

2. Slow Cooker Beef Curry | 5 grams of carbs per serving
Prep this hearty recipe in the morning to have a warm meal ready when you get home.

3. Stuffed Philly Chicken Peppers | 9 grams of carbs per serving


Indulge in Philly cheesesteak flavor with this lower-carb recipe.

4. Slow Cooker Texas Chili | 8 grams of carbs per serving
This bean-free chili offers loads of nutritional punch. With zero effort, it’s ready in 7-8 hours.

5. Simply Sautéed Lemon Tilapia | 0 grams of carbs per serving
Enjoy the no-hassle prep of this recipe with only five ingredients. Pair low-carb dinners like this one with Skillet Green Beans with Caramelized Onions (12 grams of carbs per serving).

6. Open-Face Grilled Turkey Burgers | 5 grams of carbs per serving
Whether you cook outside or use an indoor grilling machine, this low-carb burger dinner is easy to make and family friendly. Enjoy the burgers with our simple Sweet Potato Fries (13 grams of carbs per serving).

7. Slow Cooker Lower-Carb Cabbage Roll Stew | 14 grams of carbs per serving
Low-carb dinners like this one treat you to comfort food taste with extra lean ground beef, stewed tomatoes, and cabbage.

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Amy Wagner

Amy is a writer specializing in health & wellness, business, and entrepreneurship. She's a long-time martial arts teacher who has earned a 4th degree black belt in tae kwon do. When Amy's not writing or kicking, she's wrangling sons, reading fiction, or crushing on BBC actors.

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