Make a delicious and nutritious dinner any night of the week with one of these easy recipes.
Light yet satisfying, these dishes have no more than14 grams of carbohydratesand at least15 grams of proteinper serving.
Green peppercorns come from the same plant as black ones, but are harvested before they mature.
Photograher: Greg Dupree Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.
Typically packed in vinegar, they have a refreshingly sharp flavor.
Look for them near the capers in most supermarkets.
Serve with smashed red potatoes and sauteed kale.
John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro
Herb & Lemon Roasted Striped Bass
Fresh herbs give mild-tasting bass vibrant flavor.
Pair this easy recipe with a green salad and a side of rice.
Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro
It has less than half the saturated fat of a rib-eye but is more tender than leaner sirloin.
Here, we cook green beans in the same pan used to sear the spiced steak.
All those delicious drippings add richness to the beansplus there’s one less pan to wash!
Lemon-Sopressata Chicken
You’ll only need 5 ingredients and 30 minutes for this healthy chicken recipe.
Serve with mashed potatoes and a mixed green salad with red-wine vinaigrette to round out dinner.
Store-bought teriyaki glaze makes a great marinade for cod that doubles as a sauce for the cauliflower rice.
Jason Donnelly
This baked lemon-pepper chicken recipe is it.
It’s so simple and delicious, you’ll be making this healthy dinner again and again.
All it needs is a spice rub, a familiar barbecuing technique that works just as well indoors.
You could also use this rub on chicken breasts or toss it with lightly oiled shrimp before cooking.
Balsamic-Dijon Chicken
Experiment with various flavored mustards to add a different spin to this simple marinade recipe.
It’s low in fat and carbs because it’s oil- and sugar-free.
Put it on the grill for 10 minutes and you’re done!
Chicken & Cabbage Salad Bowls with Sesame Dressing
Everything you need (just 4 ingredients!)
to prepare a week’s worth of healthy, low-carb lunches can be found at your neighborhood grocery store.
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Try other mayo varieties, like roasted garlic or chipotle lime, in this fast, no-cook lunch recipe.
Serve this rotisserie chicken salad recipe with whole-grain crackers.
It’s an impressive dinner that’s also super simple to make.
If you’ve got the option to’t find fresh horseradish, use a high-quality prepared product.
Be sure to drain and squeeze it to remove as much moisture as possible.
Carolyn Hodges
