Cutting down carb intake is one of the ways to lose weight, however you don’t want to do away with carbs entirely as this would make you malnourished, there are low-carb diets that can offer you many health benefits and make you lose healthy weight at the same time. Here are five low-carb recipes you can try without stressing.
1. Egg and Vegetables; this makes a great breakfast idea, it is rich in protein and vegetables, and the carb content varies based on the vegetables you put in.
Ingredients;
- ½ tablespoon of coconut oil
- 1 cup of fresh vegetables of your choice
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper
How to Make;
- Add coconut oil to a pan, and turn the heat to medium
- Add vegetables and cook until done
- Add eggs, salt, and pepper, and stir continuously so that the eggs scramble and do not burn
- Remove from frying pan and serve
2. Bacon and Eggs; this is also a great breakfast idea, although bacon may not be appropriate for everyday breakfast, it is an excellent treat every once in a while. It contains roughly 1 gram of carbs for two slices of bacon and two eggs.
Ingredients;
- 2 slices of bacon
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper
How to Make
- Add bacon to a pan and fry until it reaches the crispiness level you want
- Transfer the bacon to a plate, crack both eggs into a pan, and then add salt and pepper. Cook the eggs in the bacon fat
3. Grilled Chicken Salad; this is low in carbs, with most of the carbs coming from the vegetables. It might have 10-15 grams of carbs per serving.
Ingredients;
- Chicken breast
- Mixed vegetables of your choice
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper
How to Make;
- Grill chicken breast, slice it, and serve over a bed of mixed grains
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper
4. Cauliflower Rice Stir-fry; this dish contains approximately 10-15 grams of carb per serving.
Ingredients;
- Cauliflower rice
- Mixed vegetables
- Tofu or chicken
- Soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ginger
How to Make;
- Stir fry cauliflower rice with your choice of protein and mixed vegetables
- Add minced garlic and ginger
- Season with soy sauce and sesame oil, allow to cook for some meats, and serve
5. Chicken Wings; these unbreaded chicken wings are carb-free and very easy to make.
Ingredients;
- 1 pound raw, unbreaded chicken wins
- Seasoning blend of your choice.
How to Make;
- Rub chicken wings with your seasoning
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until cooked
- Broil the wings so it becomes brown and crunchy as needed
- Serve with ranch dressing, celery sticks, and carrot sticks.
These recipes are not just low in carbs, but quick to prepare, feel free to customize them with your favorite ingredients to suit your taste.