13 low-carb lunch ideas

Low-carb lunch ideas are meals that are designed to be low in carbohydrates and high in protein and healthy fats. The idea behind a low-carb diet is to reduce the amount of carbohydrates in your diet, which can help you lose weight and improve your overall health. Many low-carb diets recommend eating foods that are high in protein, such as meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products, as well as healthy fats, such as avocado, nuts, and seeds.

Low-carb lunch ideas often include salads, soups, and vegetable-based dishes, as well as protein-rich foods like chicken, fish, and tofu. They may also include low-carb snacks like nuts, seeds, and hard-boiled eggs. The goal of a low-carb lunch is to provide you with sustained energy throughout the afternoon while helping you maintain a healthy weight and improve your overall health.

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Here are 20 Low Carb Lunch Ideas

Easy to make low carb lunch ideas

10- Steak Salad

This is a delicious salad , easy to make and only have 6g of Carbs.

2 – Grilled Chicken With Broccoli

Ingredients

Roasted vegetables

• 1 cup Broccoli
• 10 cherry tomatoes, whole
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• ½ cup olive oil

Fried chicken

• 1 boneless chicken breast
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter or olive oil, for frying
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the vegetables in a roasting pan. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and rosemary over the vegetables. Pour the olive oil on top and mix.
3. Bake for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are lightly browned.
4. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook until is brown. Add vegetable broth and cook for about 15 minutes.
5. Plate the chicken and roasted vegetables, enjoy

Total carbs: 55g

3 – Kale Salad

This Kale Salad contains only 17g of carbs.

4 -Italian Chicken Salad

Delicious recipe with only 15g of carbs.

5 – Ham And Egg In A Cup

6 – Spinach Mushroom Frittata

An Easy Spinach Mushroom Frittata that’s ready in 20 minutes. A delicious perfect dish for lunch and with only 18 g of carbs.

7 – Turkey and Cheese Roll-ups

Ingredients

• 6 slices of deli turkey breast
• 3 slices of cheddar cheese
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 2 10 inch whole grain tortillas 150g

Instructions

Top each tortilla with 1/2 cup of spinach and 3 slices of deli turkey and 1 1/2 slice of cheddar cheese. Tightly roll each tortilla. Warm it up in the oven and enjoy.

8 – Chicken Caesar Salad

Ingredients

• 4 oz grilled chicken breast cut in pieces
• 2 tbsp low-carb Caesar dressing
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large or 2 small heads of romaine lettuce

Instructions

Rinse, dry and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

Place in a large serving bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Drizzle with caesar dressing and toss gently until lettuce is evenly coated.

9 – Cheesy Sausage Balls

Delicious Cheesy sausage balls, low carb , you can serve with a green salad.

10 – Tuna Salad

Ingredients

• 1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna
• 1⁄3 cup chopped cucumber
• 1⁄3 cup chopped tomato
• 1⁄3 cup chopped avocado
• 1⁄3 cup chopped celery
• 1⁄3 cup chopped radishes
• 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce

Dressing

• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

To make the salad: Layer the tuna, cucumber, tomato, avocado, celery, radishes, and lettuce in a decorative glass bowl.

To make the dressing: Mix the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad.

18 g carbohydrate

These are just a few ideas to get you started, but there are many more delicious and healthy low-carb lunch options out there. Be sure to choose foods that fit your dietary needs and preferences.

11 – Vegetable Quiche Cups To Go

This vegetable cups only contains 3g carbohydrates

Ingredients

• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
• 3⁄4 cup liquid egg substitute
• 3⁄4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese
• 1⁄4 cup diced read bell peppers
• 1⁄4 cup diced onions

Instructions

Microwave the spinach for 21⁄2 minutes on high. Drain the excess liquid.

Line a 12-cup muffin pan with foil baking cups. Spray the cups with cooking spray.

Combine the egg substitute, cheese, peppers, onions, and spinach in a bowl. Mix well. Divide evenly among the muffin cups.

Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

This quiche cups can be frozen and reheated in the microwave.

12 – Oven Roasted Vegetables

This is a nutritious lunch that contains only 15g carbohydrates.

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 medium summer squash, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 red onion
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat the oven to 450°F.

Place the zucchini, squash, peppers, asparagus, and onion in a large roasting pan. Toss with the olive oil, salt, and pepper to mix and coat.

Spread in a single layer in the pan.

Roast for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned and tender.

13 – Zucchini Puffs

Zucchini is rich in vitamins and minerals according to the USDA National Nutrient Database, vitamins include vitamin C, B6, A, E, K sodium, iron , zinc and magnesium . It is also low in calories and carbs. 100 g serving of raw zucchini contains 3.1g of carbs.

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp lemon pepper

Slice zucchini into 36 1/4″ rounds. In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients.

Spread each slice with thin layer of mayonnaise mixture & place it on broiler pan. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.

Broil 5″ from the heat about 60 seconds or until tops are golden brown.

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