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20 Low-Carb Recipes That Keep It Light but Taste Just Right

Published: Sep 1, 2025 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Keeping it light has never tasted so good. These 20 low-carb recipes strike the perfect balance between wholesome and satisfying, offering bold flavors without the extra carbs. From quick weeknight dinners to crave-worthy comfort food, each dish proves you can eat lighter and still love every bite.

Keto Chocolate Bar Recipe (Low Carb & Delicious!)

The Best Keto Chocolate Bar Recipe. This is a great alternative to buying store low carb chocolate carbs. Only 4g net carbs per serving!
Keto Chocolate Bar.Photo credit: Lara Clevenger

The Best Keto Chocolate Bar Recipe! This is a great alternative to buying store bought low carb chocolate carbs. Only 4 net carbs per serving!
Get the Recipe: Keto Chocolate Bar Recipe (Low Carb & Delicious!)

Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese

Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese. A super easy and delicious keto cauliflower soup recipe which the entire family will love!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Instant Pot Cauliflower Rice

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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Instant Pot Cauliflower Rice. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Enjoy this copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice without the carbs with this easy 1 minute cilantro lime instant pot cauliflower rice recipe.
Get the Recipe: Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Instant Pot Cauliflower Rice

Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole

A blue baking dish filled with cheesy broccoli casserole, a classic among cheese recipes, is garnished with parsley and sits next to a green towel and a small bowl of shredded cheese.
Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole is super rich and filling. It's a perfect keto casserole to bring to pot lucks or for family dinners.
Get the Recipe: Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Keto Potato Salad

Keto Potato Salad. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This keto potato salad is a great low carb alternative to your typical potato salad! Its creamy and chunky texture will make you forget it's actually a cauliflower potato salad. It's a perfect side dish for your next back yard barbecue!
Get the Recipe: Keto Potato Salad

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

A bowl of Thai green curry with chicken, red bell pepper, zucchini, bamboo shoots, fresh basil, and a lime wedge.
Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

The Best Thai Green Curry Recipe is made in the Instant Pot or Pressure cooker for a quick and easy meal! This green chicken curry is low in carbs and can be made in a slow cooker too!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

sheet pan chicken and vegetables.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

You'll love this easy Sheet Pan and Chicken and Vegetables recipe. It's great for a lazy dinner idea.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

Easy Keto Mexican Casserole

Easy Keto Mexican Casserole. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger

This Easy Keto Mexican Casserole is made with ground beef, low carb tortillas, and your favorite taco toppings! It'll be you're new go-to weeknight meal! It's cheesy, juicy goodness! It's perfect for meal prepping too!
Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Mexican Casserole

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus

roasted garlic parmesan asparagus on a cookie sheet with aluminum foil
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Quick and easy roasted garlic parmesan asparagus. Simply seasoned with avocado oil, sea salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus

Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs

Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make juicy broiled chicken thighs in less than 25 minutes. With hints of lemon and garlic, this delicious low carb chicken thigh recipe is great for a weeknight dinner. It's sure to please even the pickiest of eaters!
Get the Recipe: Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Tomatoes (Roasted or dehydrated)

roasted tomatoes in an air fryer basket
Air Fryer Tomatoes (Roasted or dehydrated). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

l love these air fryer tomatoes. These roasted tomatoes are a quick and easy snack or side dish to your favorite Mediterranean style meal.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Tomatoes (Roasted or dehydrated)

Sauteed Cast Iron Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Brussels sprouts with bacon in a white bowl with silverware and a orange napkin
Sauteed Cast Iron Brussel Sprouts with Bacon. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Sautéed Cast Iron Brussels Sprouts with Bacon is a quick and easy side dish that's full of flavor! With only 5 ingredients and a cast iron skillet, clean up and prep is a breeze!
Get the Recipe: Sauteed Cast Iron Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle

Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle is incredibly easy to make! Done in less than 5 minutes, you'll love this lemon garlic shrimp recipe!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle

Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle

Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle are so juicy and delicious! These pork chops are tender and flavorful because of the quick marinade. This easy pork recipe is perfect for camping or weeknight dinners.
Get the Recipe: Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle

Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs

Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Cast Iron Meatballs are so juicy and easy to make! Make homemade keto meatballs in less than 30 minutes on the stove top!
Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs

Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

Sliced cooked chicken breast and sautéed mushrooms on a white plate with a fork.
Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This delicious Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms recipe is ready in just 40 minutes! Healthy low carb dinner with minimal ingredients that the whole family will love!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

Baked Frozen Keto Turkey Meat balls

Baked Frozen Keto Turkey Meat balls. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Cooking these frozen turkey meatballs in the oven is so easy! They come out nice and juicy! Baking these frozen ground turkey meatballs is a great way to cook them if you're making a big batch. The oven provides a nice even browning to these turkey meatballs.
Get the Recipe: Baked Frozen Keto Turkey Meat balls

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Meatballs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Meatballs are great for an easy dinner idea. Frozen turkey meatballs are super convenient to have on hand and they warm up great in the air fryer! These keto turkey meatballs have just 3g total carbs per servings!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus (Keto & Gluten Free)

Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus (Keto & Gluten Free). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making asparagus in the air fryer is incredibly quick and easy! In just 7 minutes you will have a crispy asparagus ready to enjoy! You can also add some grated parmesan cheese to give it tons of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus (Keto & Gluten Free)

Instant Pot Eggs 5-5-5 Method

Close-up of halved hard-boiled eggs, sprinkled with salt and pepper, served on a white plate.
Instant Pot Eggs 5-5-5 Method. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

You can actually cook fresh eggs perfectly in the Instant Pot! It’s way easier than cooking them on the stove top and yields amazing results. Make perfect hard boiled eggs using this easy Instant Eggs 5-5-5 method.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Eggs 5-5-5 Method

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