This is a list of 101 nutrient-dense, low carb recipes.

All of them are made with easy-to-find ingredients and a cinch to prepare.

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1. Eggs and vegetables, fried in coconut oil

Ingredients:

  • coconut oil (or oil of choice)
  • carrots
  • cauliflower
  • broccoli
  • green beans
  • eggs
  • spinach
  • spices

2. Sausage and egg breakfast bites

Ingredients:

  • dark greens
  • 8–10 eggs
  • 1–2 cups of sausage
  • small bunch parsley or another fresh herb

3. Cowboy breakfast skillet

Ingredients:

  • breakfast sausage
  • sweet potatoes
  • eggs
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • hot sauce
  • salt and pepper

4. Broccoli and cheese mini egg omelets

Ingredients:

  • eggs
  • egg whites
  • olive oil
  • grated cheddar cheese
  • broccoli
  • salt
  • pepper
  • cooking spray

5. Tex-Mex scramble

Ingredients:

  • chorizo sausages
  • green onions
  • garlic
  • eggs
  • water
  • salt
  • pepper
  • shredded cheese
  • cilantro

6. Savory cheese chive waffles

Ingredients:

  • mozzarella cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • eggs
  • cauliflower
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • pepper
  • chives
  • parsley
  • sun-dried tomatoes

7. Oopsie bread

Ingredients:

  • eggs
  • salt
  • cream of tartar
  • cream cheese

8. Cheesy garlic bread

Ingredients:

  • almond flour
  • coconut flour
  • egg whites
  • olive oil
  • mozzarella cheese
  • baking powder
  • garlic powder
  • sugar
  • water
  • yeast
  • xanthan or guar gum (optional)
  • salt

9. Coconut and almond bread

Ingredients:

  • almond flour
  • coconut flour
  • flaxseed meal
  • apple cider vinegar
  • baking soda
  • coconut oil or oil of choice
  • eggs
  • honey
  • salt

10. Focaccia style flax bread

Ingredients:

  • flaxseed meal
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • eggs
  • sweetener
  • water
  • oil

11. Swedish breakfast buns

Ingredients:

  • almond flour
  • flax seeds
  • sunflower seeds
  • psyllium Husk
  • sour cream
  • baking powder
  • eggs
  • olive oil
  • salt

12. Flatbread with coconut and psyllium

Ingredients:

  • Coconut flour
  • husk
  • water
  • coconut oil
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • baking powder

13. Ground beef with sliced bell peppers

Ingredients:

  • ground beef
  • coconut oil
  • bell pepper
  • onions
  • spinach
  • spices

14. Bacon-wrapped mini meatloaves

Ingredients:

  • ground beef
  • bacon
  • coconut milk
  • cloves
  • black pepper
  • chives
  • parsley

15. Paleo lettuce wrap

Ingredients:

  • chicken
  • mushrooms
  • onion
  • garlic
  • green onions
  • cilantro
  • lemon
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • lettuce
  • avocado
  • fat
  • chili garlic sauce

16. Moroccan meatballs

Ingredients:

  • parsley
  • cumin
  • lamb
  • onions
  • paprika
  • tomatoes
  • pistachios
  • garlic
  • coconut oil
  • water
  • salt
  • pepper

17. Healthy Eggs Benedict

Ingredients:

  • butter
  • egg
  • lazy hollandaise sauce (mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper)
  • ham slice

18. Primal chili cheese dogs

Ingredients:

  • ground beef
  • fat
  • roasted tomatoes
  • sweet potatoes
  • chipotle peppers in adobe sauce
  • cocoa powder (optional)
  • chili powder
  • red onion
  • cheddar cheese
  • hot dogs or sausages
  • garlic
  • salt
  • pepper

19. Bacon, egg, avocado and tomato salad

Ingredients:

  • avocado
  • eggs
  • tomato
  • lemon wedge
  • bacon
  • salt
  • pepper

20. BLT chicken salad

Ingredients:

  • chicken breast
  • hard boiled egg
  • Swiss cheese
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • bacon
  • pepper
  • parsley
  • ranch dressing

21. Enchilada chicken mango salad

Ingredients:

  • romaine lettuce
  • mango
  • avocado
  • salt
  • enchilada chicken
  • pepper

22. ‘No potato’ salad

Ingredients:

  • cauliflower
  • eggs
  • onion
  • parsley
  • celery
  • mayo
  • Dijon mustard
  • black pepper

23. Chef salad ham cups

Ingredients:

  • ham
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • egg
  • cheddar cheese

24. Shrimp and avocado salad

Ingredients:

  • shrimp
  • avocados
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • lettuce or baby greens
  • cilantro dressing
  • pepper

25. California grilled chicken avocado and mango salad

Ingredients:

  • chicken breast
  • avocado
  • mango
  • red onion
  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • white balsamic vinegar
  • baby red butter lettuce

26. Superfood salad

Ingredients:

  • kale
  • cooked beets
  • broccoli slaw
  • purple cabbage
  • quinoa
  • apple
  • dried Cranberries
  • sunflower seeds

27. Macho nacho salad

Ingredients:

  • olive oil
  • ground Chicken
  • taco Seasoning
  • romaine lettuce hearts
  • black Beans
  • corn
  • cheddar cheese
  • Greek yogurt
  • salsa
  • tomato
  • cilantro

28. Grilled chicken wings with greens and salsa

Ingredients:

  • spices
  • greens
  • chicken wings
  • salsa

29. Crispy carnitas

Ingredients:

  • cumin
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • garlic cloves
  • onion
  • boneless pork shoulder/butt cut
  • cinnamon stick

30. Pizza toppings casserole

Ingredients:

  • Italian sausage
  • mozzarella cheese
  • heavy cream
  • pizza sauce
  • garlic powder
  • pepperoni
  • green pepper
  • mushrooms
  • red onion
  • red pepper
  • Italian seasoning and/or basil
  • eggs

31. Bacon and eggs

Ingredients:

  • bacon
  • eggs

32. Carolina BBQ meatballs

Ingredients:

  • pork
  • onion
  • paprika
  • water
  • cumin
  • celery salt
  • egg
  • almond flour
  • cayenne pepper
  • yellow mustard
  • Frank’s Hot Sauce
  • apple cider vinegar
  • low sugar ketchup
  • sugar substitute
  • salt
  • pepper

33. Cheese enchiladas

Ingredients:

  • cauliflower
  • mozzarella
  • pizza sauce
  • chili powder
  • oregano
  • garlic
  • onion
  • cumin
  • salt
  • pepper
  • cheddar cheese
  • oil
  • eggs or Monterey Jack cheese

34. Cheeseburgers without the bun

Ingredients:

  • butter
  • hamburgers
  • cheddar cheese
  • cream cheese
  • salsa
  • spinach
  • spices

35. Swedish meatballs

Ingredients:

  • olive oil
  • onion
  • garlic
  • celery
  • parsley
  • beef
  • egg
  • breadcrumbs
  • allspice
  • beef stock
  • salt
  • pepper
  • cream cheese

36. Honey mustard Cuban pork burgers

Ingredients:

  • sausage
  • plantain chips
  • egg white
  • bacon fat
  • garlic
  • garlic powder
  • raw honey
  • avocado
  • Dijon mustard
  • arugula
  • salt
  • pepper
  • yellow mustard

37. Fried pieces of chicken breast

Ingredients:

  • salt
  • pepper
  • curry powder
  • garlic powder
  • butter chicken breast
  • vegetables

38. Asian-inspired chicken wings

Ingredients:

  • chicken wings
  • coconut vinegar
  • coconut oil
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • anise seed
  • fennel seed
  • honey
  • fish sauce
  • sesame oil
  • coconut aminos

39. Fake meat-based pizza… meatza

Ingredients:

  • ground beef
  • spices
  • Onions
  • bacon
  • salsa
  • garlic powder
  • shredded cheese

40. Bora Bora fireballs

Ingredients:

  • coconut
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • coconut aminos
  • pineapple
  • jalapeno
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • eggs
  • pork
  • scallions

41. Simple herb-crusted salmon

Ingredients:

  • salmon
  • olive oil
  • Dijon mustard
  • coconut flour
  • parsley
  • arugula
  • red onion
  • lemon
  • salt
  • pepper
  • white wine vinegar

42. Buttery catfish in a creamy shallot sauce

Ingredients:

  • catfish
  • olive oil
  • shallot
  • butter
  • lemon
  • coconut milk
  • chives

43. Cheesy tuna casserole

Ingredients:

  • tuna
  • green beans
  • mushrooms
  • celery
  • onion
  • butter
  • chicken broth
  • heavy cream
  • xanthan gum
  • salt
  • cheddar cheese
  • pepper

44. Roasted salmon and vegetables with coconut aminos

Ingredients:

  • salmon fillets
  • green onions
  • mushrooms
  • green beans
  • olive or coconut oil
  • red bell peppers
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • salt
  • pepper
  • coconut aminos or tamari

45. Baked salmon

Ingredients:

  • butter
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • salmon or another fish fillet

46. Broiled fish with summer grape tomato sauce

Ingredients:

  • flounder
  • basil
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • olive oil spray
  • pepper
  • grape tomatoes
  • salt

47. Paleo fish sticks

Ingredients:

  • haddock
  • plantain chips
  • fat of choice

48. Grilled halibut with mango salsa

  • plum tomatoes
  • mango
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • cider vinegar
  • sugar
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • garlic
  • halibut fillets
  • olive oil

49. Keto bacon-wrapped cheese sticks

Ingredients:

  • cheese
  • bacon

50. Sautéed peppers and onions

Ingredients:

  • oil
  • onion
  • salt
  • pepper
  • other desired seasonings
  • green peppers

51. Basic coleslaw

Ingredients:

  • mayonnaise
  • vinegar
  • shredded cabbage or slaw
  • yellow Mustard
  • garlic Salt
  • black Pepper
  • chives
  • heavy whipping cream

52. Spicy roasted cauliflower

Ingredients:

  • cauliflower
  • butter
  • sugar
  • salt
  • pepper
  • hot paprika
  • sweet paprika
  • cayenne pepper (optional)
  • turmeric
  • cinnamon

53. Roasted baby carrots

Ingredients:

  • baby carrots
  • oil
  • salt

54. Kale chips

Ingredients:

  • kale
  • salt
  • extra virgin olive oil

55. Holiday brussels sprouts

Ingredients:

  • brussels sprouts
  • frozen peas
  • butter
  • celery
  • bacon
  • chives

56. Paleo oven-fried green tomatoes

Ingredients:

  • green tomatoes
  • cayenne pepper
  • onion powder
  • almond flour
  • eggs
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

57. Au gratin turnips

Ingredients:

  • turnips
  • onion
  • butter
  • cheese
  • heavy cream
  • chicken broth
  • salt
  • pepper
  • parmesan cheese
  • chives

58. Simple cucumber salad

Ingredients:

  • cucumbers
  • green onions
  • cilantro
  • lemon juice
  • olive oil
  • lemon zest
  • salt
  • pepper

59. Czech garlic soup

Ingredients:

  • garlic
  • beef broth
  • marjoram
  • ghee
  • salt
  • pepper
  • caraway seeds
  • parsley

60. Fish Soup in Tomato-Saffron Broth

Ingredients:

  • fish
  • butter
  • onion
  • garlic
  • tomatoes
  • tomato paste
  • cauliflower
  • broccoli
  • cabbage
  • dried dill
  • parsley
  • salt
  • saffron threads

61. Creamy tomato soup

Ingredients:

  • butter
  • onion
  • tomatoes
  • chicken broth
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • pepper
  • parsley

62. Broccoli cheese soup

Ingredients:

  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • chicken broth
  • salt
  • mustard
  • broccoli
  • cayenne pepper
  • cheddar cheese
  • red bell pepper
  • chives

63. Cream of asparagus soup

Ingredients:

  • asparagus
  • butter
  • onion
  • chicken broth
  • sour cream
  • salt
  • pepper

64. Cream of mushroom bacon soup

Ingredients:

  • heavy cream
  • chicken broth
  • parmesan cheese
  • red bell pepper
  • bacon
  • garlic
  • thyme
  • mushrooms
  • green onions
  • butter
  • salt
  • pepper
  • parsley

65. Roasted red pepper and avocado soup with sausages

Ingredients:

  • sausage
  • avocado
  • yellow onion
  • red peppers
  • red pepper flakes
  • vegetable broth
  • coconut milk
  • fat of choice
  • lime
  • paprika
  • oregano
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • pepper

66. Creamy pumpkin curry

Ingredients:

  • coconut oil
  • onion
  • turmeric powder
  • yellow bell pepper
  • garlic
  • salt
  • red Thai curry paste
  • coconut milk
  • pumpkin
  • chicken Breast
  • lime Juice
  • cilantro
  • cashews

67. Bacon and egg breakfast chili

Ingredients:

  • ground beef
  • yellow onion
  • tomatoes
  • beef stock
  • sweet potatoes
  • granulated garlic
  • chili powder
  • onion powder
  • lime juice
  • hot sauce
  • paprika
  • salt
  • bacon
  • eggs
  • avocado

68. Minestrone-inspired soup with quick chicken stock

Ingredients:

  • butter or olive oil
  • green cabbage
  • chicken
  • leeks
  • celery
  • kale
  • bay leaves
  • tomato paste
  • carrots
  • salt
  • black peppercorns

69. Three-minute chocolate cake

Ingredients:

  • almond flour
  • cocoa
  • baking powder
  • low calorie sweetener
  • butter
  • egg

70. Peanut butter chocolate cheesecake

Ingredients:

  • 85% chocolate
  • macadamia nuts
  • cashews
  • pecans
  • erythritol
  • xylitol
  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • cream cheese
  • cocoa powder
  • peanut butter
  • eggs
  • sour cream
  • vanilla extract

71. Magically moist almond cake

Ingredients:

  • almond flour
  • butter
  • eggs
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla
  • coconut flour
  • low calorie sweetener
  • baking powder
  • salt

72. Simple blueberry lemon birthday cake

Ingredients:

  • coconut flour
  • eggs
  • almond milk
  • raw honey
  • vanilla extract
  • lemon juice
  • lemon zest
  • baking soda
  • blueberries
  • coconut oil
  • coconut cream
  • coconut butter
  • salt

73. Simply delicious sugar-free cheesecake

Ingredients:

  • cream cheese
  • low-calorie sweetener
  • eggs
  • Greek yogurt
  • lemon juice
  • vanilla extract
  • almonds
  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • fresh fruit

74. Almond coconut bars

Ingredients:

  • coconut sugar
  • butter
  • almond meal
  • ground flaxseed (optional)
  • eggs
  • honey
  • baking powder
  • vanilla
  • salt
  • unsweetened coconut
  • mini or regular chocolate chips
  • coconut oil

75. Chocolate peanut butter ice cream with chocolate shell

Ingredients:

  • sunflower seed butter
  • cocoa powder
  • raw honey
  • instant coffee
  • cinnamon
  • coconut milk
  • coconut oil
  • vanilla extract
  • salt

76. Low carb chocolate dipped pecans

Ingredients:

  • pecans
  • dark chocolate baking chips

77. Mexican chocolate coffee cake

Ingredients:

  • flaxseed
  • canola Oil
  • buttermilk
  • coffee
  • brown sugar
  • eggs
  • vanilla extract
  • oats
  • cocoa Powder
  • baking Powder
  • cinnamon powder
  • cayenne powder
  • salt

78. Valentine‘s Day Mousse

Ingredients:

  • dark chocolate
  • coarse sea salt
  • coconut milk
  • salt
  • vanilla or almond extract

79. Almond thins

Ingredients:

  • almond flour
  • egg white
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • low-calorie sweetener
  • salt

80. Pizza in a cone

Ingredients:

  • zucchini
  • eggs
  • pizza sauce
  • pepperoni
  • black olives
  • green pepper
  • onion
  • cheese
  • ricotta cheese
  • mozzarella cheese

81. Guacamole bacon-stuffed pepper poppers

Ingredients:

  • sweet baby peppers
  • Hass avocados
  • lime juice
  • cilantro
  • bacon
  • salt
  • chili garlic or hot sauce

82. Beef jerky

Ingredients:

  • ground beef
  • pepper
  • salt

83. Jalapeno poppers

  • jalapeños
  • bacon
  • cream cheese

84. Pecan low carb protein bars

Ingredients:

  • pecan
  • pumpkin seeds
  • protein
  • chia seeds
  • flaxseed
  • cacao nibs
  • tallow
  • raisins
  • Medjool dates
  • keto chocolate chips
  • cashew butter
  • coconut oil
  • maple Syrup
  • vanilla Syrup

85. Cauliflower tater tots

Ingredients:

  • cauliflower
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • Parmesan cheese

86. Cheese roll-ups

Ingredients:

  • mozzarella cheese
  • marinara or pizza sauce
  • garlic powder

87. Creamy ranch dressing

Ingredients:

  • Greek-style yogurt
  • cultured buttermilk
  • tamari
  • chives
  • garlic clove
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • white wine vinegar
  • dill

88. Healthy homemade mayonnaise

Ingredients:

  • egg yolks
  • Dijon mustard
  • olive oil
  • honey
  • salt
  • pepper
  • apple cider vinegar

89. Dairy-free green goddess dressing

Ingredients:

  • avocado
  • coconut milk
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
  • parsley
  • basil
  • tarragon
  • olive oil
  • anchovy fillets
  • salt

90. Low carb honey mustard

Ingredients:

  • mayonnaise
  • cider vinegar
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • yellow mustard
  • low-calorie sweetener

91. Alfredo sauce

Ingredients:

  • butter
  • arrowroot
  • heavy Cream
  • garlic
  • mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • pepper

92. Guacamole

Ingredients:

  • avocados
  • lime juice
  • red onion
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • pepper

93. Simple blue cheese dip

Ingredients:

  • sour cream
  • mayonnaise
  • blue cheese
  • bacon
  • white wine vinegar
  • garlic powder

94. Creamy jalapeno sauce

Ingredients:

  • mayonnaise
  • jalapenos
  • paprika
  • cumin
  • cayenne
  • garlic powder
  • low-calorie sweetener
  • salt

95. Keto salsa

Ingredients:

  • tomatoes
  • limes
  • red onion
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • jalapeno pepper

96. Roasted eggplant salad with smoked almonds and goat cheese

Ingredients:

  • eggplants
  • scallions
  • almonds
  • goat cheese
  • lemon juice
  • soy sauce
  • olive oil
  • cider vinegar
  • honey
  • paprika
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • salt
  • parsley

97. Curried cauliflower and chickpea stew

Ingredients:

  • vegetable oil
  • onions
  • curry powder
  • cauliflower florets
  • garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  • diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • unsweetened coconut milk
  • cilantro

98. Raw zucchini, carrot and cashew salad rolls

Ingredients:

  • zucchini
  • carrot
  • avocado
  • cucumber
  • cashews
  • red onion
  • red pepper
  • coriander
  • mint leaves
  • tabasco
  • lime juice
  • lemon juice
  • salt

99. Kale salad with creamy lemon tahini dressing

Ingredients:

  • kale
  • cucumber
  • avocado
  • tomato
  • hemp seeds
  • tahini
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garbanzo beans

100. Spinach & artichoke-stuffed portobello mushrooms

Ingredients:

  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • garlic powder
  • pepper
  • salt
  • portobello mushrooms
  • baby spinach
  • artichoke hearts
  • reduced fat cream cheese
  • Parmesan cheese

101. Black bean & white cheddar frittata

Ingredients:

  • eggs
  • egg whites
  • salsa
  • fresh parsley
  • salt
  • pepper
  • olive oil