Low carb meals that are filling?

Maerce
Maerce Posts: 9 Member
edited December 2024 in Recipes
I've been struggling to lose weight and friends suggested I should give low-carb a go. But I've been a carb-lover my whole life and don't have any recipes/meals that I know, so I've basically been living on eggs, yoghurt, meat and cheese (which is getting boring pretty quickly!)

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  • jessiemulvey
    jessiemulvey Posts: 2 Member
    I use cauliflower as a substitute for like pasta and stuff like that :)
  • WA_mama2
    WA_mama2 Posts: 140 Member
    Eat some fruit and vegetables.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    101 Healthy Low-Carb Recipes
    https://authoritynutrition.com/101-healthy-low-carb-recipes/
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    edited June 2016
    For me personally, "a filling low carb meal" is an oxymoron unless it's at least double the calories of a usual meal. I don't feel satisfied unless every meal has some kind of a starch. If you have been on low carb for a while but still feel hungry you may be like me, so keep that in mind.

    Now if you are looking for volume, many vegetables are good on carbs and can be fairly versatile, and many common foods can somehow be made low carb. For example: burger on lettuce instead of a bun, cauliflower crust pizza (shudder), cauliflower mash...etc.

    This website may give you some ideas:

    http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    You don't have to eat low carb to lose weight. Just eat less.
  • WindSparrow
    WindSparrow Posts: 224 Member
    For me a good deal of the satiation factor with lower carb eating comes from ingesting a lot of non-starchy vegetables. Not only do they give a lot of bulk but also they provide a wealth of nutrients that fulfill the body's needs. Aim for two to three cups of cooked vegetables - whether you do things like mashed cauliflower or spaghetti squash as direct substitutes for more traditional carby dishes or simply have a large portion of steamed, roasted, or stir-fried veggies. Raw vegetables such as salads you will want more like 4-6 cups. It will look like a lot, but you will be full and satisfied when you are done.
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    edited June 2016
    Weirdo that I am, nothing satisfies me except protein, not veggies, fruit, or fat. I make protein powder pancakes that seem kind of high carb for a low carb diet, except that most of the carbs are fiber. Protein powder bread is good too. I sometimes forget it's low carb and think I shouldn't be eating it.
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    Diced mushrooms and green onions
    Stuff into red or green peppers
    Add shredded cheese (Mozzerella or cheddar)
    Bake on 350 in oven until cooked
    (Cook on marinara sauce if you want)
    Or just spray the pan w spray oil
  • cecsav1
    cecsav1 Posts: 714 Member
    I eat a LOT of tuna (two whole cans for lunch today) and a lot of eggs...
  • ehaze52
    ehaze52 Posts: 10 Member
    Try making faux-tatoes -- use cauliflower instead of potatoes, cook it soft, then cream in a food processor with a bit of coconut or almond milk, a bit of garlic and salt, and whatever else is to your taste. If you have room in your food plan, try a little parmesan. They make a satisfying sub for mashed potatoes. One of my favorite meals is to steam salmon and baby bok choy in n Asian worth and serve it over the fauxtatoes with the poaching liquid. Totally gourmet and satisfying.
  • WindSparrow
    WindSparrow Posts: 224 Member
    ehaze52 wrote: »
    Try making faux-tatoes -- use cauliflower instead of potatoes, cook it soft, then cream in a food processor with a bit of coconut or almond milk, a bit of garlic and salt, and whatever else is to your taste. If you have room in your food plan, try a little parmesan. They make a satisfying sub for mashed potatoes. One of my favorite meals is to steam salmon and baby bok choy in n Asian worth and serve it over the fauxtatoes with the poaching liquid. Totally gourmet and satisfying.

    I like to serve Sloppy Joes (homemade, ketchup, mustard, pinch of sweetener, garlic) over mashed cauliflower. That plus a cole slaw made with balsamic vinaigrette is a very tasty and very satisfying meal.
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