If you're looking to go low-carb in the new year, we've got you. Whether you're following the keto diet, looking to cut back on gluten or simply looking to try some new recipes, we've got plenty of dishes here that will make low-carb not only easy, but completely delicious. Whether you're hungry for weeknight dinners, filling snacks or even low-sugar desserts, we've got plenty of creative low-carb inspo that you'll actually be excited to dig in to.
And we promise, they’re not all cauliflower. While some of our favorites do rely on that magical brassica, like this “mac” & cheese, we’ve also got tons of recipes that let other ingredients (zucchini, butternut squash, broccoli) shine. For example, we’re big fans of anything that replaces carbs with cheesy, eggy goodness, like these breakfast enchiladas. Another fantastic breakfast innovation—keto granola (so good for when you’re really missing cereal!). Zoodles are another favorite, especially when we expand beyond zucchini, like in these butternut squash noodles. And with our fast food- or deli-inspired dishes, you won’t even miss the bun.
Not sure if low-carb is right for you? We investigated low-carb diet culture, and what we found might surprise you. Think a low-carb diet is too expensive? We can show you how to make 9 low-carb meals for less than $25! Want more low-carb inspiration? Check out dessert recipes here, or in our Keto Made Easy Bookazine. Plus, try our best low-carb breakfasts and easy low-carb side dish recipes.
Honey Mustard Chicken & Vegetable Foil Packets
Smothered in sweet honey mustard sauce, these chicken breasts are grilled to perfection, staying super-tender and juicy by cooking inside foil packets.
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Bacon Guac Bombs
Bacon + guacamole = our ideal combo always. Put them in bite-sized form like these in these snack bombs, and we truly can't get enough. Homemade guacamole is rolled into pieces of bacon in these keto-friendly apps that are just as perfect for snacking on throughout the day as they are at your Super Bowl party.
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Spicy Coconut Grilled Chicken
Get these spicy coconut chicken thighs on the grill, you won’t regret it. They're insanely tender thanks to a tasty duo of coconut milk and tenderizing pineapple juice in the marinade.
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Cabbage Wrap Brats
When you’re looking to cut down on carbs, one of the first things to go is gluten, in the form of tortillas, bread, and more. Though we’re all for a good sandwich or flatbread, oftentimes it’s actually just the tasty fillings we’re after. Our favorite example? These cabbage wrap brats.
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Za'atar Sheet-Pan Chicken
We’ve made a lot of great sheet-pan dinners, but this za’atar chicken recipe is a new favorite. Bone-in chicken thighs, baby potatoes, broccoli, and red onion are all tossed in a simple olive oil, lemon juice, and za’atar marinade, then roasted to crispy, schmaltzy perfection. And just to kick it up another notch, we’re drizzling it all in a creamy tahini sauce to finish it off.
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Keto Beef Stroganoff
Nothing says comfort food quite like a warm bowl of classic beef stroganoff. This keto dinner replaces the usual egg noodles with steaming cauliflower rice for a cozy bowl of goodness.
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Air Fryer Steak Bites
Meat lovers alert! Your favorite steak dinner is now the ultimate party food. Air-fried to juicy perfection and tossed in warm garlic butter, these irresistible steak bites are great for a pre-dinner treat or as the main event!
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Pork Chops with Apples
Pork chops often have a bad rap for being dry and boring, but not these! Instead, these easy pork chops get lightly simmered in apple cider with apples and onions that provide tons of flavor. They’re subtly sweetened and completely tender.
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Spicy Sesame Salmon
If you’re looking for a new way to cook salmon, may we introduce this spicy sesame salmon? Similar to the beloved sesame-crusted tuna, this salmon gets coated in sesame seeds to lend crunch and flavor.
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Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
We’re always on the lookout for yummy ground turkey recipes, and this one is one of our faves. These lettuce wraps come together fast (just 20 minutes!), are super flavorful, and can be customized how you like it. Top them with your favorite taco toppings, really anything goes!
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Keto Beef Stew
Making beef stew keto-friendly only means a few simple swaps. It's still just as silky and deeply comforting as the original.
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Cacio E Pepe Sweet Potato Noodles
Looking to convert a spiralized veggie skeptic? Make them these cacio e pepe sweet potato noodles. Tossed in buttery black pepper sauce and showered with Parmesan and Pecorino, these sweet potato noodles are so delicious that no one will even think about asking for “regular” pasta.
Keto Chicken Parmesan
No one can deny a good chicken Parm. This version, coated with almond flour and LOTS of parmesan, is both keto-friendly and completely irresistible.
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Keto Fried Chicken
To make a low-carb fried chicken we skipped the flour and went for pork rinds (!) and Parmesan instead.
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Keto Cereal
Make a big batch of this granola and have an easy breakfast ready all week long.
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Cauliflower "Mac" & Cheese
This dish avoids all the no-nos in classic mac & cheese without sacrificing flavor.
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Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Keep things simple with fresh tomatoes and basil, or get creative. Sautéed peppers and onions, sliced olives, cooked and crumbled sausage. Ham and pineapple? Why not! And pepperoni is always a good call—and you can even buy a vegan version if someone at your table doesn’t eat meat.
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Bacon-Wrapped Keto Meatloaf
The bacon adds savory saltiness and crunch on top, the almond flour acts as a perfect nutty binder, and soy sauce packs a punch of umami you never knew meatloaf could have. With all this fantastic flavor already at the party, you won’t think twice about missing the bread crumbs or ketchup.
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Keto Chocolate Cake
Just because a dessert doesn't have gluten or sugar, doesn't mean it can't be good. This chocolate layer cake is decadent and fudgy. Made with coffee tot bring out the chocolate flavor, this cake is rich and easily one of our new favorite keto desserts—ever!
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Avocado Soup
File this one under: Why haven't we thought of this before?
Somewhere between the cool freshness of gazpacho and the savory richness of guacamole, avocado soup is equally great chilled or served at room temperature.
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Camille Lowder is the digital food producer at Delish, otherwise known as our resident queen of recipe galleries. Previously, she attended the Natural Gourmet Institute for culinary school and worked at/managed a number of New York restaurants. She loves anything vegan, foods masquerading as other foods (hello, cauliflower), and a well-used Oxford comma.
Mackenzie Filson is a food writer and contributing digital food producer at Delish. Her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate-pine. If wine was an astrological sign she'd be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. She's never met a bag of Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos she didn't eat in one sitting.
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