6 Tasty Low-Carb Lunches

If you're looking for delicious and nutritious lunch options, you're in the right place.

Here, we’ll introduce you to 6 irresistible low-carb lunch recipes that not only help you maintain a balanced diet but will also surprise you with their flavor and variety.

Plus, if you're trying to shed a few pounds, these 6 lunches will easily fit into your needs.

That said, remember that you don’t need to cut carbs out of your life to lose weight. What you really need is a balanced diet that meets your macronutrient requirements and creates a calorie deficit (we explain more about that here).

However, we know there are times when a low-carb meal can come in really handy. For example, if:

• You've already met your carb intake for the day
• You know you'll be having a carb-heavy meal later on
• You follow a ketogenic, high-fat, low-carb diet due to personal preference, practicality, or other reasons.

So, whether you're following a low-carb diet or simply looking for balanced options, you can enjoy these delicious and varied recipes throughout the week.

💡 Remember, you can find these and thousands of other recipes on the Fitia app and customize them to suit your preferences or needs. The best part? The nutritional info updates instantly with any changes you make. Download it for free here.

1. Fresh Salad with Chicken Fillet, Egg and Garlic Dressing

⌛️ Prep time: 25 min

🍽️ Servings: 1 salad

🔥 Nutritional Info per Salad

• Calories: 458 kcal
• Protein: 48 g
• Carbs: 27 g (2.5 g fiber)
• Fat: 17 g

🍴 Ingredients for 1 Salad

• Chicken breast – 150 g
• Egg – 1 (55 g)
• Slice of bread – 1 (40 g)
• Tomato – 1/2 (65 g)
• Lettuce – 1 cup (35 g)
• Garlic – 1 clove (3 g)
• Yogurt – 1/4 cup (60 g)
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp (15 g)
• Oil – 1/2 tbsp (5 g)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Boil the egg in a small pot for 8-10 minutes. Remove, let cool, peel, and cut.
2. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook for 4-6 minutes per side over medium heat.
4. Remove when fully cooked and slice.
5. Meanwhile, chop the tomato and lettuce for the salad.
6. To make the croutons: Toast the bread in a pan over medium heat on both sides, being careful not to burn it. Cut into squares and set aside.
7. For the dressing: Place the garlic (with skin on) in a pan over low heat. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden.
8. Peel the garlic and mash with a fork. Mix with the yogurt and lemon juice until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
9. In a bowl, arrange the lettuce, tomato, croutons, and egg. Top with the chicken slices and drizzle with the garlic dressing. Enjoy!

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2. Grilled Salmon with Broccoli in White Sauce

⌛️ Prep time: 25 min

🍽️ Servings: 1

🔥 Nutritional Info per Serving

• Calories: 561 kcal
• Protein: 39 g
• Carbs: 25 g (2.8 g fiber)
• Fat: 34 g

🍴 Ingredients for 1 Serving

• Salmon – 150 g
• Broccoli – 1 cup (90 g)
• Butter – 1/2 tbsp (15 g)
• Flour – 2 tbsp (16 g)
• Milk – 1/2 cup (120 g)
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp (15 g)
• Olive oil – 1/2 tbsp (5 g)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season the salmon with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for a few minutes.
2. Heat the grill on high. Once hot, add the salmon.
3. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Lower the heat and cook for another 6-7 minutes, or until done to your liking.
4. Meanwhile, separate the broccoli into small florets, wash, and boil in a pot for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
5. To make the white sauce: Melt the butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour.
6. Remove from heat and slowly add the warm milk, stirring with a whisk or wooden spoon.
7. Return to heat and cook until it boils. Remove and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg (optional).
8. Pour the white sauce over the broccoli and serve alongside the salmon. Enjoy!

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3. Pumpkin Stuffed with Beef

⌛️ Prep time: 30 min

🍽️ Servings: 1

🔥 Nutritional Info per Serving

• Calories: 518 kcal
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 25 g (3.6 g fiber)
• Fat: 33 g

🍴 Ingredients for 1 Serving

• Pumpkin – 1 ½ cups (240 g)
• Ground beef – 150 g
• Tomato – 1 (130 g)
• Onion – 1/4 (38 g)
• Garlic – 1 clove (3 g)
• Parsley – 1 tbsp (4 g)
• Oil – 1 tbsp (10 g)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Wash the pumpkin, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds.
2. Brush half of the oil over the pumpkin and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
3. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil for the tomato.
4. While waiting for the water to boil, cut a cross at the top of the tomato, and chop the onion and garlic.
5. Once the water is boiling, add the tomato and boil for 5 minutes. Remove, blend, and set aside.
6. In a pan over medium heat, add the remaining oil, and sauté the onion with a pinch of salt for 5 minutes.
7. Add the ground beef and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook for a few minutes.
8. Pour in the tomato sauce and simmer over low heat.
9. When the pumpkin is ready, scoop out some of the flesh and mix it into the sauce until smooth. Continue cooking.
10. Sprinkle a bit of salt over the pumpkin and bake for another 10 minutes at 200°C (400°F).
11. Once done, fill the pumpkin with the meat sauce and garnish with parsley. Enjoy!

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4. Pork with Potatoes, Sautéed Mushrooms and Tomato

⌛️ Prep time: 30 min

🍽️ Servings: 1

🔥 Nutritional Info per Serving

• Calories: 465 kcal
• Protein: 49 g
• Carbs: 25 g (3.4 g fiber)
• Fat: 19 g

🍴 Ingredients for 1 Serving

• Pork – 200 g
• Potato – 1/2 medium (90 g)
• Mushrooms – 1 cup (70 g)
• Tomato – 1/2 (65 g)
• Red onion – 4 rings (20 g)
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp (15 g)
• Oil – 1 tbsp (10 g)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. While waiting, peel and cut the potato.
2. Once boiling, add the potato and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain.
3. Meanwhile, heat a grill pan on high and season the pork with salt and pepper.
4. Once the pan is hot, add half the oil and the pork. Sear both sides for 4-6 minutes over medium heat.
5. Lower the heat, cover, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until done. Remove from the pan.
6. In another pan, heat the remaining oil over medium heat. Slice the mushrooms.
7. Add the potatoes and mushrooms to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes on each side until golden.
8. Finally, slice the tomato and chop the onion. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
9. Serve the pork with the potatoes, mushrooms, and fresh tomato salad. Enjoy!

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5. Beef and Tortilla Strip Salad

⌛️ Prep time: 25 min

🍽️ Servings: 1 salad

🔥 Nutritional Info per Salad

• Calories: 587 kcal
• Protein: 36 g
• Carbs: 29 g (7.1 g fiber)
• Fat: 38 g

🍴 Ingredients for 1 Salad

• Beef – 150 g
• Lettuce – 1 cup (35 g)
• Tomato – 1/2 (65 g)
• Avocado – 1/4 (60 g)
• Tortilla – 1 (40 g)
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp (15 g)
• Oil – 1 tbsp (10 g)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat half of the oil in a pan over high heat. Slice the beef into strips and season with salt and pepper.
2. Once hot, add the beef to the grill and sear for 4-5 minutes. Optionally, season with a pinch of garlic powder. Lower the heat and cook to your desired doneness.
3. Meanwhile, toast the tortilla in a pan over low heat. Once golden, slice into strips and set aside.
   • You can also cut the tortilla into strips and bake them in an air fryer or oven at 170°C for 8-10 minutes.
4. Slice the lettuce and dice the tomato for the salad.
5. Peel the avocado and slice into wedges.
6. Dress the salad with the remaining oil (you can use olive oil) and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the beef with the salad and tortilla strips. Enjoy!

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6. Cream of Zucchini Soup with Chicken Stir-Fry

⌛️ Prep time: 25 min

🍽️ Servings: 1

🔥 Nutritional Info per Serving

• Calories: 438 kcal
• Protein: 50 g
• Carbs: 10 g (2.1 g fiber)
• Fat: 22 g

🍴 Ingredients:

• Chicken breast – 200 g
• Zucchini – 1 (200 g)
• Garlic – 1 clove (3 g)
• Oil – 1 ½ tbsp (15 g)
• Milk – 1/4 cup (60 g)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cut zucchini into pieces, cook with water for 6-8 minutes.
2. Heat 1/3 of the oil, season and cook the chicken.
3. Sauté garlic with remaining oil.
4. Blend cooked zucchini with garlic to make a cream.
5. Serve with chicken.

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