Low Carb Meal Ideas

My diary is open and I make these fairly often if you want to get an idea of the calories & carb count to see if they'll work for you. I keep my carbs around 50g total so these are all definitely low carb but might not be Atkins Induction friendly -- not sure.

These are all quick & easy.

Steak & Salad
Have your meat at room temperature, rub with a bit of olive oil, season with salt & pepper and pan fry them for a few minutes each side. Finish with a tablespoon of butter. Toss a salad and you're done.

Chicken & Vegetables
Chop up a lb of chicken breast, season with salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder and pan fry in a couple tablespoons of coconut oil. Microwave a bag of Oriental Blend vegetables (broccoli, string beans, mushrooms & onion) for a few minutes and then add them to the chicken. Re-season everything and stir to coat the vegetables. Plate and top with cheese.

Serves: 2

Beef & Cabbage Goulosh
Brown a pound of ground beef (seasoned) with 1/2 a chopped onion & some garlic in a 6qt pot. Use a slotted spoon and transfer the meat to a bowl. Add 1/2 a head of chopped cabbage to the pan, season with salt, pepper & paprika, and cook for about 10 minutes and then add in about a 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar. Add the beef back in and a can of diced tomatoes. Simmer for about 15 or 20 minutes to let everything blend together and the liquid to evaporate. Top with butter, cheese or both -- I tend to need the calories.

Serves: 4

Taco Salad
Seasoning Mix:

1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

*It's a little spicy if you have kids

Mix the seasonings in a small bowl, brown a pound of ground beef and add in the seasoning mix once some fat has been rendered and finish cooking. Spoon over a salad of romaine lettuce & tomato and top with cheese or sour cream.

Serves: 2 -4

Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
Do the exact same thing as the Chicken & Vegetables except this time use broccoli instead of the Oriental Mix. Once the chicken & veg are done cover and make the Alfredo sauce. It's super quick to make the sauce but you want to give it your full attention.

Alfredo Sauce:

2 TBS butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese (get your cheese from the dairy section not the Kraft kind in a can)
2 TBS parsley

Melt the butter & garlic on a medium low heat. Add the cream and simmer for 5 minutes (it'll start to thicken) and then stir in the Parmesan & parsley. Keep stirring until the cheese melts -- should be less then a minute.

Plate the chicken & broccoli and top with the Alfredo sauce.

Serves: 2

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/alfredo-sauce-2/
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/taco-seasoning-i/

My go-to meal is usually a big salad with mixed greens, herbs, tomatoes, sprouts with meat, (steak, hamburger, chicken, sausage) on top. I find this very satisfying and fits with my low-carb style...

I'm also a big fan of cauliflower "rice" or mashed cauliflower. Gives me the comfort food kick I miss from real mashed potatoes.

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I am always looking for low-carb foods! There are a TON of replacements out that. Google will become your best friend! There is so much out there!

Chicken fajitas! Saute chicken, peppers, onions, and jalapenos with a combination of spices. Just eat them without the tortilla.

I made some tonight with the fresh veggies I get from my CSA. Delish!

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To satisfy your sweet tooth--> Cream Cheese pancakes!! Only 73 cals and 2 carbs per pancake (according to MFP with the ingredients I used). 2oz 1/3 fat cream cheese, 2 eggs, 1 packet stevia sugar, and some ground cinnamon to add extra flavor! Super easy and sounds yummy. I havent tried them yet but plan on making them in the morning. If you can find a sugar free syrup this would be a great low carb/calorie treat in the morning

great recipes

My go to is lean meat, veggie, and a big salad. Sometimes the veggie and meat are a part of the salad. If you have a slow-cooker (crock pot) I love slow cooking chicken in salsa, spaghetti sauce, etc.

12 oz peppercorn sirloin with a side of veggies.... done!

There are tons of Low-Carb cookbooks available at Barnes & Noble or Amazon. Check out some of them for great ideas.