The low-carb diet has become increasingly popular in recent years and is considered a real secret weapon for losing weight. Carbohydrates are significantly reduced on the menu and foods such as rice, pasta and the like are taboo. While low-carb used to have little variety, there is now a lower-carbohydrate version of almost all of our favorite dishes that tastes just as delicious. But have you been feeling a bit clueless lately and would you like some variety on the table? Then be sure to read on! To bring excitement back into your kitchen and keep you on track, we have some great ones for youdelicious and easy low carb dinnersRecipes put together! Whether it's a cheesy tuna casserole, zero-carb bread or keto köttbullar - no culinary wishes remain unfulfilled! Have fun cooking and enjoy it!
Keto tuna casserole
This keto tuna casserole doesn't have any pasta, but it can easily keep up with the original in terms of taste! On the table in 30 minutes and with just 2 grams of net carbs per serving, this is perfect for a “carb-free” weeknight dinner!
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 600 grams of canned tuna, drained
- 140 grams of mayonnaise or sour cream
- 20 grams of Dijon mustard
- 1 medium red onion, chopped finely
- 120 grams of cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and lightly grease a baking dish with butter.
- Mix the tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, onions, spices and half of the cheese in a large bowl until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- And your keto tuna casserole is ready for a quick low-carb dinner!
Low-carb dinner: Pointed cabbage pan with minced meat
Whether cabbage soup, roulades or stew - we love cabbage recipes and this pointed cabbage pan with minced meat has undoubtedly become our absolute favorite! Full of flavor and only 6 grams of net carbs per serving – what more could you ask for?
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 700 grams of pointed cabbage, chopped small
- 650 grams of ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped finely
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 20 Gramm Butter
- 1 liter beef broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat and fry onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced meat and fry, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 6-7 minutes.
- Add the pointed cabbage to the pan and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Add beef broth and spices, reduce heat and simmer covered for 10-12 minutes.
- Garnish the pointed cabbage and minced meat pan with a salad and enjoy!
Low-Carb Gyros with Tzatziki
Yes, you can even enjoy gyros with Greek tzatziki as a low-carb dinner! Skipping the classic pita bread, the Greek classic is perfect for a low-carb diet and the following recipe only has 4 grams of net carbs per serving! Cool, right?
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 500 grams of chicken or pork slices, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 red onions, thinly sliced
- 2 EL Gyros-Gewürz
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- Salt and pepper
Tzatziki:
- 350 grams of Greek yogurt or low-fat quark
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed or finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, grated or finely diced
- 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt
Preparation:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent, 4-5 minutes.
- Add the meat and spices, mix well and fry for 6-9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix the ingredients for the tzatziki in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve the low-carb gyros with tzatziki and enjoy!
Keto Big-Mac-Salat
And here's a junk food classic with a twist! This Big Mac Salad takes 20 minutes to prepare and only has 2 grams of net carbs per serving, making it perfect for onehealthy food for workor as a carb-free weeknight dinner.
Ingredients for 5-6 servings:
- 230 grams iceberg or romaine lettuce
- 450 grams of ground beef
- 150 grams tomatoes, finely chopped
- 70 grams of pickled cucumbers, diced
- 85 grams of cheddar cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper
Dressing:
- 110 Gramm Mayonnaise
- 30 grams cucumbers, diced
- 15 grams of mustard
- 10 ml white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
- 20 Gramm Pulver-Erythrit
Preparation:
- Heat some olive oil in a pan over high heat and fry the minced meat for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In the meantime, puree all the ingredients for the dressing in a blender and dilute with a little water if desired. Place in the refrigerator until serving.
- Mix all the ingredients for the salad in a large bowl and drizzle with the dressing.
- And your low-carb Big Mac salad is ready!
Low-Carb Meatballs
Who doesn't love them - the delicious Köttbullar from Ikea! Even if you're on a diet, you don't have to miss out on this delicacy because our Keto Swedish Meatballs only have 3 grams of net carbs per serving and are perfect for a low-carb dinner!
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 500 grams of ground beef
- 1 No
- 4 green shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 20 grams of Dijon mustard
- 80 ml beef broth
- 180 ml Sahne
- 500 grams of cauliflower, steamed and roughly chopped
- 150 grams of green beans, steamed
- 1 TL Chili pepper
- A pinch of ground nutmeg
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Preparation:
- Mix the minced meat, egg, shallot and spices well in a bowl and form small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the meatballs, turning frequently, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the beef broth, half the cream and mustard to the pan and bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half.
- Add the meatballs back to the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower and remaining cream to the blender and puree until fine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the Swedish meatballs with cauliflower puree and green beans, sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!
Vegan tomato soup
And during “Veganuary” we of course have a suitable recipe for a delicious low carb dinner for everyone who doesn’t consume animal products! Quick to make, beautifully creamy and only 3 grams of net carbohydrates per serving – this vegan tomato soup tastes simply wonderful!
Ingredients for 6 servings:
- 600 grams Roma tomatoes, diced small
- 480 ml vegetable broth
- 60 ml whipped cream
- 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 30 ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp Herbs de Provence
- Fresh basil for sprinkling
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200 grams and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Mix tomatoes with olive oil and garlic in a bowl, spread on the baking tray and roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Place roasted tomatoes in a blender and puree until fine.
- Heat tomato puree in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add vegetable broth and spices and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Fold in the cream and distribute on plates.
- Garnish the vegan tomato soup with basil and enjoy!
The best low-carb bread with nuts and seeds
Whether it's a sandwich for breakfast, cheese rolls or chocolate - the Germans love bread! But even if you're on a diet, you don't have to go without it, because we have the best recipe for low-carb bread with nuts for you! Completely flourless and prepared in 10 minutes – a real dream!
Ingredients:
- 5 Owner
- 50 ml olive oil
- 500 grams of nuts and seeds of your choice - for example linseeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, etc.
- 1 tsp salt
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 160 degrees and line a bread baking pan with baking paper.
- Whisk eggs and salt in a large bowl with a whisk for 1-2 minutes.
- Add olive oil and stir in.
- Reduce the nuts and seeds as desired and add them to the bowl.
- Stir everything together until smooth and pour into the baking pan.
- Bake for 1 hour and let cool completely.
- Enjoy the low-carb bread to your heart's content!
