Daily Recipes

Turkey taco lettuce wraps are my go-to recipe when I want to eat something easy, delicious and light, and of course, healthy and low-carb! I forgo the taco shells and use lettuce leaves instead, and don’t even miss them!

They are naturally gluten-free, low-carb, keto, and paleo, whole30 & dairy-free without the cheese or sour cream. I find the outer leaves of Iceberg lettuce makes the best wraps, they are crisp and pliable and the leaves are large enough to make decent size wraps.

TURKEY TACO LETTUCE WRAPS
0 Freestyle Points 255 calories
TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes

This is my go-to turkey taco recipe. It’s delicious and light – On nights I want to go low-carb, I forgo the taco shells and use lettuce wraps instead!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1.3 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 small onion, minced
• 2 tbsp bell pepper, minced
• 3/4 cup water
• 4 oz can tomato sauce
• 8 large lettuce leaves from Iceberg lettuce
• (optional) 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar (omit for Whole 30)

DIRECTIONS :
Get the full Directions @ skinnytaste.com

These Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks are a low carb breadsticks recipe.  A great zucchini recipe to use up your garden’s bounty!

I haven’t been this excited about a recipe since …. okay actually I get excited about most recipes. But these Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks are a winner for sure.

They’re gluten-free, healthier than normal breadsticks, only require 5 basic ingredients, and are ready in little more than 30 minutes!

Shredded zucchini is used to make a crust for these “bread”sticks, making it a grain-free alternative to one of my favorite foods. Hooray for delicious tasting zucchini recipes!

These Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks will definitely go on the top of your list of favorite low carb recipes to make. ENJOY!

Ingredients

• 3 cups shredded zucchini (about 3 medium)
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella (or any) cheese
• Italian seasoning

DIRECTIONS :
Get the full Directions @ smilesandwich.com

Low Carb Lasagna made with zucchini and eggplant in place of pasta. This healthy, gluten free, crock pot recipe for lasagna makes healthy comfort food!

This Crock Pot Low Carb Lasagna recipe is the one that almost got away. It took me FIVE attempts to perfect, but I can safely say that it was completely worth every tear I shed (and less-than-lady-like word I uttered) into my slow cooker. Not only is this no-noodle lasagna absolutely delicious, but it’s become a reader favorite and one of the best crock pot recipes on my site.

Cheesy, saucy, low-carb, and protein-packed, this crock pot veggie lasagna is the most comforting, crowd-pleasing way to serve vegetables that I’ve found.

Fast forward five recipe attempts later, and here we are. The best, most foolproof, no-noodle, low-carb lasagna recipe you will ever (and I mean EVER) find!

Crock Pot Low Carb Lasagna
Crock Pot Low Carb Lasagna made with zucchini and eggplant in place of pasta. Healthy, gluten free, and your slow cooker does all the work!

YIELD: 6 servings 
PREP TIME: 30 minutes 
TOTAL TIME: 3 to 4 hours

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 medium eggplant
• Kosher salt
• 16 ounces (2 cups) good-quality store-bought tomato-based pasta sauce (or homemade)
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 16 ounces low-fat cottage cheese (do not use skim—I used 1%)
• 2 large eggs
• 8 ounces part-skim shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese, divided (about 2 cups—I used a blend of both cheeses)

For serving: Parmesan cheese, freshly chopped herbs such as basil or parsley

DIRECTIONS :

Get the full directions @ wellplated.com

Sure- nachos taste delicious, but they probably don’t rank high on the list of nutritious, wholesome recipes, especially when you’re trying to eat healthy! However, you can satisfy your cravings for this classic Tex-Mex snack without worrying about your waistline by subbing in bell peppers for ordinary tortilla chips. This recipe for Bell Pepper Nacho Boats calls for delicious ingredients, like lean ground meat, savory spices, juicy salsa, and melted cheddar cheese.

Instead of lathering the mixture over carb-laden chips, simply stuff the wholesome combination of flavors and textures into nutrient-rich pepper boats! So, eat up!

Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho Boats
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yields: 18 boats 
Serving: 2 boats

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 3/4 cup salsa, no sugar added
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, reduced-fat
• 3 bell peppers

DIRECTIONS :

Get the full directions @ skinnyms.com

These no-crust bites are so quick and easy… and so yummy. When we order pizza, my toddler just eats the toppings and leaves the crust. One day the idea just popped into my head to try to make crust-less pizza bites. The result was a definite keeper! They are also Gluten free and low-carb, depending on the toppings and sauce you use! Feel free to get creative with them. A super low-carb alternative to crusty pizza.

I made these ones here in the pictures like a hawaiian pizza, but you could add whatever toppings you like. Some ideas include peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, pepperoni, cooked sausage, etc. It is fun to try out new flavors.

Ingredients :

• Regular muffin tin
• Thicker cut Canadian bacon- not the thin stuff (I get mine at Costco)
• Shredded Mozzarella cheese
• Pizza sauce (or I prefer spaghetti sauce)
• Pizza toppings of choice (I used pineapple, well drained)

****please note: you can modify this recipe to use a mini muffin tin if you would like, using only one slice of canadian bacon per cup and only a little of the toppings***

DIRECTIONS :

Get the full directions @ ellaclaireinspired.com

Try this healthy loaded cauliflower casserole. Made with butter, sour cream, chives, cheddar cheese and bacon, it’s the ultimate in low carb comfort food!

For me, it’s the more simple recipes that hit home – like this loaded cauliflower mash. It’s the ultimate in comfort food. If you were one who enjoyed ordering loaded potato skins at Friday’s after work or preferred a loaded baked potato with your steak, this recipe will take you back to the days. At least, it did me!

And those who loved twice-baked potatoes need not mourn an old favorite because this healthy low carb cauliflower tastes so good, I could have called it twice baked cauliflower casserole!

THE TRICK TO GETTING A FLUFFY CAULIFLOWER MASH:

• steam instead of boil.
• let it sit uncovered to release some moisture
• drain well before putting it in the food processor
• add the ingredients that make it taste great – like sour cream, cheddar cheese, chives and bacon.

That’s it.  Easy, cheesy and delicious!

Loaded Cauliflower (low carb, keto)
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins

This loaded cauliflower, made with butter, sour cream, chives, cheddar cheese and bacon, is the ultimate in low carb comfort food!

Servings: 6 people
Calories: 199 kcal
Author: lowcarbmaven.com

Ingredients

• 1 pound cauliflower florettes
• 4 ounces sour cream
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 2 slices cooked bacon crumbled
• 2 tablespoons snipped chives
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS :

Get the full directions @ lowcarbmaven.com

Perfectly seasoned, melt-in-your-mouth tender steak with potatoes and broccoli. All made on 1 single sheet pan! EASY CLEAN UP!

Steak and potatoes and broccoli.

Is there anything better?

Well, there is.

Steak and potatoes and broccoli on a sheet pan.

On ONE single sheet pan.

Meaning.

Easy cleanup.

And an effortless dinner.

Plus, it looks super fance.

Without any of the work.

So we all win.

SHEET PAN STEAK AND VEGGIES
yield: 6 SERVINGS 
prep time: 15 MINUTES 
cook time: 15 MINUTES 
total time: 30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds baby red potatoes
• 16 ounces broccoli florets*
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 pounds (1-inch-thick) top sirloin steak, patted dry

DIRECTIONS :

Get the full directions @ damndelicious.net

Coming up with delicious, easy and quick snacks- that don’t rely on gluten- has been a bit of a challenge as I try to transition grain and gluten out of my diet for some health reasons. When I’m craving something quick for a snack or an easy dinner that doesnt require much prep OR cooking time, I often feel a bit stuck. Luckily, these easy and delicious Pizza Zucchinis are grain and gluten free, relatively low calorie, and extremely delicious!

These are perfect as easy appetizers, great for lunch, and kind of taste like bagel bites- but with a lot more veggies! You’ll absolutely love them.

Pizza Zucchinis
Ingredients

• 1 zucchini washed well and ends cut off
• 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

DIRECTIONS :

Get the full directions @ sweetcsdesigns.com

Think healthy and hearty paleo cooking takes forever? Got 20 minutes?

whole30 compliant recipe mark. Here’s a unique surf and turf kind of paleo meal that’s quick and easy. And it’s loaded with wholesome, nutritious stuff which makes it even better.

This paleo dish takes more time to chop the fresh veggies than it does to cook. And with its super-easy spices and a pre-cooked sausage of your choice, it’ll be on your plate in a snap! 

What’s really great about this paleo shrimp and sausage recipe is its versatility – feel free to change up the veggies any way you want. I kept this mixture to quick-cooking veggies because we were hungry and I didn’t want to wait. And we nailed it.

Spicy, sweet and savory all in one bite.

This one’s a keeper for us. Hope it will be for you too!

20-Minute Shrimp & Sausage Skillet Paleo Meal Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb of medium or large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 6 oz of pre-cooked smoked sausage, chopped (choose your favorite)
• 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 3/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 of a medium yellow onion, diced
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, diced
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
• Olive oil or coconut oil
• Optional garnish: chopped parsley

Servings
Serves about 4

DIRECTIONS :

Get the full directions @ paleonewbie.com

Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles – Delicious, low-carb, healthy Stir Fry made with spiralized zucchini and onions tossed with teriyaki sauce and toasted sesame seeds.

Can I just tell you about how absurdly delicious this was? At first, I didn’t have very big expectations for this meal, but man was I wrong! Friends, this was freakin’ awesome! AND it’s not delivery. It’s homemade. High-Five!

Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles!)
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Delicious, low-carb, healthy Stir Fry made with spiralized zucchini and onions tossed with teriyaki sauce and toasted sesame seeds.
Servings: 4
Calories: 137 kcal
Author: Katerina | Diethood

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 yellow onions , spiralized
• 4 small zucchini , spiralized, patted dry with paper towel
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons low sodium teriyaki sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS :

Get the full directions @ diethood.com

Get in your daily water quota with this Fruit-Infused Water – 6 ways! From berries, to citrus, to cucumber and herbs, we’ve got you covered for refreshing drink recipes all summer long!

We worked pretty much from 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM everyday. That is probably an insane workday for the average person but when you love what you do like we do, it doesn’t feel like work! The week flew by and I still feel like we need at least 3 more weeks in the same room together. Long distance besties S-U-C-K-S.

Besides being slightly obsessed with our jobs, another thing Lee and I have in common is our love of coffee. For two health and wellness bloggers, we consume a tad too much coffee. And when you combine that for our dislike of non-caffeinated hydration, it makes for an ugly combo.

We both know we need to up our water consumption, but in true food blogger fashion we just had to make it more interesting than basic filtered water. Our solution = Fruit-Infused Water – 6 ways!

Not only were we drinking water like fiends, but we also got in our fruits and veggies because let’s be real, how can you not eat the leftover fruit on the bottom?!

The second we made our first batch we just knew we had to share these with you. They are refreshing, tasty and perfect for summer. They also did the impossible and made us excited to drink water! Not to mention how obsessed with our with these photos!

We’re so excited for you to try out these varieties and let us know your favorite! 

Directions

Get the full directions @ sheuncovered.com

Fresh sliced avocado, coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs and baked to perfection. These avocado fries are incredibly tasty and easy to make and are sure to impress the pickiest eaters. 

These avocado fries are something else. If you’ve never had them before, this is the perfect time to try them out. They are crispy on the outside and buttery soft on the inside. Dip them in your favorite tangy or spicy dipping sauce and call it a meal! 

Crispy Baked Avocado Fries & Chipotle Dipping Sauce
 Course Appetizer
 Cuisine healthy
 Prep Time 5 minutes
 Cook Time 20 minutes
 Total Time 25 minutes
 Servings 2
 Author Layla

Ingredients

• 2 large avocados sliced
• Juice of 1/2 lime optional
• Salt & Pepper
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Chipotle dipping sauce

DIRECTIONS :

Get the full directions @ gimmedelicious.com

What’s not to love about dinners in foil right? Easy to make, easy clean up, and they taste delicious! This Pesto Salmon with Italian Veggies is no exception! It’s full of flavor and you end with perfectly baked salmon. I had actually never added pesto to my salmon until this recipe and I absolutely loved it and will combine the two again and again!

Pesto Salmon and Italian Veggies in Foil

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
• 1 1/4 lbs fresh green beans , ends trimmed or 1 lb (medium/thin) asparagus, tough ends trimmed
• 3 tsp olive oil , divided
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 Tbsp pesto , homemade or store-bought (half of the homemade recipe will be enough)
• 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 pint grape tomatoes , halved

DIRECTIONS :

Get the full Directions @ cookingclassy.com

This Caprese Pasta Salad is a hit at parties! Serve as a side, salad or appetizer. The combination of tomatoes, Mozzarella and basil is perfection!

For breakfast, lunch and dinner until it's gone. Yay for not being wasteful but boo for over-indulging. Our menu was well-rounded and so delicious this year. One of the many foods that adorned our table was this yummy Caprese Pasta Salad. Which, by the way, is great as a side salad, main salad OR appetizer. 

CAPRESE PASTA SALAD
This perfect combination of ingredients is great as an appetizer or a salad.

Contributed by Megan Porta from pipandebby.com.

Serves: 8-10

Total time: 15 min

Ingredients:

• 16-oz. box Rotini pasta, cooked to al dente and drained
• 8-oz. container grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8-oz. package Mozzarella pearls
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS :

Get the full Directions @ pipandebby.com

Whether you call this egg roll in a bowl or crack slaw, you’re going to love this quick weeknight dinner recipe! It’s ready in just 20 minutes and is really packed with flavor. Such a healthy option for a quick dinner.

his might seem a little strange, but you guys. So filling and so good.

This recipe really satisfies that Chinese take out craving!

THIS CRACK SLAW IS THE PERFECT LOW CARB CHINESE FOOD.
I seriously could not get over how much this tastes like an egg roll. And my word, it’s so much easier than actually frying egg rolls!

This dinner clocks in at less than 400 calories, 5 grams total carbs, 3 net carbs, 23 grams of fat, and 23 grams of protein (with the disclaimer that I cannot guarantee this information is accurate. It was calculated on My Fitness Pal’s nutrition calculator and your mileage may vary).

SAUSAGE EGG ROLL IN A BOWL
PREP TIME 2 MINUTES
COOK TIME 15 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 17 MINS 
SERVES SERVES 4ADJUST SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

•  1 pound ground pork sausage
•  6 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
•  4 cloves garlic, minced
•  1 tablespoon ginger, minced
•  1 tablespoon soy sauce
•  1/4 cup chopped green onions
•  1 tablespoon sesame oil

DIRECTIONS:

Get the full DIrections @ bunsinmyoven.com

I love this recipe for Julia Child’s Eggplant Pizzas made on a base of roasted eggplant. The eggplant pizzas are low-carb, Keto, low-glycemic, gluten-free, meatless, and South Beach Diet friendly.

Julia was known for her appreciation of bread, butter, and wine, so when you’re writing a blog focused on carb-conscious cooking, finding a suitable Julia Child recipe that will appeal to your readers can be a challenge.  That’s why I was so excited to find these Julia Child’s Eggplant Pizzas in From Julia Child’s Kitchen, my one and only Julia Child cookbook.  This recipe illustrates perfectly how Julia was ahead of her time with this low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, and low-glycemic pizza.

JULIA CHILD'S EGGPLANT PIZZAS
yield: MAKES 3-4 SERVINGS OR 6-8 APPETIZER SERV
prep time: 50 MINUTES (INCLUDING TIME FOR SALTING THE EGGPLANT)
cook time: 30-32 MINUTES
total time: 1 HOUR AND 20-22 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 globe eggplant, about 8 ounces and 9-10 inches long
• about 1 T salt, for drawing water out of eggplant
• about 2 T olive oil, for brushing eggplant before roasting
• about 2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning, for sprinkling on eggplant before roasting
• 10 large basil leaves, cut in chiffonade strips (optional)
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/3 cup finely grated low-fat mozzarella blend
• hot red pepper flakes for sprinkling finished pizza (optional)

SAUCE INGREDIENTS

• 2-3 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) good quality petite diced tomatoes with liquid (or use 2 cups peeled and diced fresh tomatoes)
• 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning blend
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano (use Greek or Turkish oregano)

DIRECTIONS:

Get the full DIrections @ kalynskitchen.com

This is a great low carb solution that still allows you to enjoy a comforting grilled cheese sandwich. The bread is made out of cauliflower!

Yes, we’re still eating a ton of cauliflower at home. We also eat a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches, so this combines the best of both worlds.

YIELD: 2 SANDWICHES
CAULIFLOWER CRUSTED GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

INGREDIENTS:
1 medium head of cauliflower (raw), cut into small florets and stem removed
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian herb seasoning
2 thick slices of white cheddar cheese (you can also use shredded cheddar cheese)

DIRECTIONS:

Get the full DIrections @ kirbiecravings.com

Our family’s favorite classic cucumber and tomato salad just got better with the addition of avocado, a light and flavorful lemon dressing and the freshness of cilantro. Easy, excellent avocado salad.

This salad is loaded with veggies; juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado and the cilantro and lemon juice make the whole salad so fresh and flavorful!

P.S. If you aren’t keen on cilantro, fresh dill is a good substitute

Prep Time: 15 minutes  Total Time: 15 minutes
This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad recipe is a keeper! Easy, Excellent Salad
Our classic cucumber and tomato salad just got better with the addition of avocado, a lemon dressing and fresh cilantro.
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: Varies by season $5-$7
Calories: 261 kcal
Servings: 4 (as a side salad)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Roma tomatoes
• 1 English cucumber
• 1/2 medium red onion sliced
• 2 avocados diced
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon)
• 1/4 cup 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp sea salt or 3/4 tsp table salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Get the full Directions @ natashaskitchen.com

I probably love avocados as much as I do Matcha — and I really love Matcha! I mean, who doesn’t love Avocados - they’re creamy and salty and sweet at the same time! 

Of course, my Matcha-kicthen is α laboratory of Matcha-combination delight, which is why I had to combine my two favorite mean green superfoods: Matcha and Avocados!

These Matcha-avocado Coconut milk popsicles are so smoothing! They’re creamy, slightly bitter, but also sweet, which is an experience for the senses! 

Plus, they are super easy to make!! 

Let’s check it out!

Prep time: 10 Minutes

Set time: 2-5 hours

Yields: 6 Popsicles

Ingredients:

• MariMatcha Matcha powder… 1 tbsp
• Vanilla Coconut Ice Cream… 1/2 cup
• Honey… 1 tsp
• Avocado… 1 ripe

Directions:

For full Directions Read Here >> marimatcha.com

Chicken is à populàr fàmily fàvourite ingredient. It’s probàbly one of the most used proteins àround the world. Kids àlso tend to like chicken becàuse of its quite mild flàvour compàred to red meàt. There àre so màny options to cook with chicken. I wànt to shàre one of my fàmily’s fàvourite chicken recipes. It’s moist ànd tender bàked pesto ànd pàrmesàn chicken.
Bàked pesto pàrmesàn chicken is eàsy, heàlthy ànd delicious. You càn serve it with brown rice or à side sàlàd for à nutritious fàmily dinner. I served it this time with brown rice, bàby spinàch ànd àdded some more of the homemàde pesto sàuce.
I like to use à thermometer when cooking chicken. You know it’s well done when the inner temperàture is 72-75 Celcius / 165 Fàhrenheit degrees. For the homemàde pesto, I used this recipe, but I used only bàsil (àbout 2,5 pots) ànd no àrtichokes.

BàKED PESTO PàRMESàN CHICKEN

PREP TIME 10 mins
COOK TIME 30 mins
TOTàL TIME 40 mins

àuthor: kiddieliciouskitchen.com
Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

• 4 chicken breàst (preferàbly orgànic)
• 6 tbsp pesto
• blàck pepper
• (pinch of sàlt)
• 1 dl / 0,4 cup gràted Pàrmesàn

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheàt oven to 200 Celcius / 390 Fàhrenheit degrees.
• Prepàre the pesto.
• ..........
• ..........
• ..........
• Bàke for 20 to 30 minutes depending on the size of the chicken breàsts. It is well done when the inner temperàture is 72 to 75 Celcius / 165 Fàhrenheit degrees.
• Full instruction please read Here >> kiddieliciouskitchen.com