If you’re following a low-carb diet, it’s important to prioritize lean proteins and fiber-rich veggies. It’s also important to make the quality of carbs count, from sources like whole grains and sweet or regular potatoes. These 25 tasty recipes do just that and feature up to 52 grams of protein per serving.
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1. INSTANT POT LOW-CARB LASAGNA STUFFED PEPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 447; Total Fat: 27g; Saturated Fat: 11g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 171mg; Sodium: 605mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 41g
2. SEARED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE FENNEL SLAW | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 586; Total Fat: 34g; Saturated Fat: 9g; Monounsaturated Fat: 16g; Cholesterol: 175mg; Sodium: 324mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 52g
3. HALIBUT IN ACQUA PAZZA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 303; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 83mg; Sodium: 426mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 33g
4. GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PEACH SALSA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 256; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 124mg; Sodium: 236mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 39g
5. KALE-EGG WHITE QUICHE WITH SWEET POTATO CRUST | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 152; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 126mg; Sodium: 207mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 13g
6. GROUND TURKEY KEEMA AND PEAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 219; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 78mg; Sodium: 360mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 23g
7. CURRIED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH RAITA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 175; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 62mg; Sodium: 204mg; Carbohydrate: 6g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 24g
8. ASPARAGUS, SCALLION AND RED PEPPER FRITTATA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 96; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 96mg; Sodium: 130mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 11g
9. LIME-CHILI CHICKEN WITH CAULIFLOWER RICE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 241; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 87mg; Sodium: 251mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 35g
10. CHICKEN AND KIMCHI-KALE STIR-FRY | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 220; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 83mg; Sodium: 147mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 29g
11. SLOW COOKER BRAISED OXTAIL AND CARROTS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 326; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 66mg; Sodium: 390mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 30g
12. ZESTY SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 130; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 115mg; Sodium: 436mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 15g
13. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN RATATOUILLE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 236; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 73mg; Sodium: 63mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 25g
14. BONE BROTH EGG DROP SOUP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 173; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 219g; Sodium: 594mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 4g; Protein 14g
15. SPAGHETTI SQUASH CHICKEN PAD THAI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 261; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 66mg; Sodium: 421mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 33g
16. TWO-PEA SALAD WITH SIMPLE SEARED SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 384; Total Fat: 21g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 348mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein 39g
17. PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 215; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 74mg; Sodium: 312mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 28g
18. CURRY-RUBBED SALMON SKEWERS WITH SPINACH RAITA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 285; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 79mg; Sodium: 99mg; Carbohydrate: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Protein: 34g
19. NORWEIGIAN SEAFOOD BURGERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 319; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 184mg; Sodium: 443mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 38g
20. SALMON CAKES ON MIXED GREENS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 215; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 74mg; Sodium: 312mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 28g
21. CAULIFLOWER PAELLA WITH SHRIMP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 178; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 265mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 17g
22. ROASTED SALMON WITH MANDARIN SALSA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 298; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 57mg; Sodium: 228mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 24g
23. TURKEY BOLOGNESE WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 278; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 78mg; Sodium: 212mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 28g
24. HASSELBACK CHICKEN CAPRESE WITH FENNEL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 337; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 105mg; Sodium: 370mg; Carbohydrates: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 41g
25. ONE-PAN STEAK WITH AVOCADO BUTTER | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 279; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 77mg; Sodium: 509mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 28g
Originally published August 2016, updated with additional recipes
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