30 low-carb dinners in 30 minutes or less 30 low-carb dinners in 30 minutes or less
Centr Team
12 Jun 2024
Considering going low carb? We have 30 quick low-carb meals to get you started.
While most often thought of as a weight-loss tool, a low-carb diet can have benefits for women during perimenopause and menopause, people with type 2 diabetes, and those who experience bloating.
Whatever your reasons for cutting carbohydrates, it’s crucial that you’re able to maintain your energy levels and stay active. We asked Centr sports dietitian Angie Asche for her three rules to going low carb.
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Before you go low, make sure you know the golden rules.
Have more questions about why, how or whether you should go low carb? And will it actually help you lose weight? Get the answers from Angie in her guide to eating low carb.
For this collection of quick and easy low-carb meals, we’ve hand-picked dinner recipes that will help lower your carb intake while still supporting your fitness goals.
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Important: Ensure that any low-carb diet you follow is safe. All the recipes here are dietitian approved. If you have any health concerns or you’re using low-carb food to manage a medical condition, be sure to consult a doctor or accredited dietitian before changing your diet.
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1. Sheet-pan Salmon & Roasted Vegetables
To stick to a new diet, you need to make things as easy as possible for yourself. You can prep this sheet-pan (or tray bake) before you head out in the morning, then simply add the salmon to bake.
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2. Dan’s Seared Salmon with BBQ Veg & Yogurt
Fatty fish like salmon provides both protein and fat to help balance out lower carb intake.
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3. Low-carb ‘Egg Roll in a Bowl’
Whether you call it an egg roll or a spring roll, we’ve unrolled it into a low-carb bowl – while keeping all the flavors you love.
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4. Six-ingredient Chicken Fajita Sheet-pan
This is how you bring the flavor in a high-protein, low-carb diet! Tip: the fiber in whole wheat or grain bread results in slower digestion of carbs, reducing the impact on blood sugar levels.
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5. Baked Feta with Peppers
Love bruschetta? Well, you’re going to love this, too. We’ve put a twist on the low-carb Mediterranean diet theme with an easy bake – perfect for a midweek dinner on toast!
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6. BBQ Lamb & Mixed Pepper Salad
Combining a lean protein like lamb with colorful vegetables and a high-fiber grain will help combat cravings and ensure you’re getting a good range of nutrients.
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7. Miso Salmon with Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice is a simple idea that works so well, you’ll be trying it with everything.
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8. Luke’s Ponzu Beef Stir-fry
The king of low-carb quick meals is the stir-fry. And the king of stir-fries is Luke! This 20-minute winner is packed with veggies and flavor.
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9. Low-carb Bacon, Pea & Cabbage Noodles
Did you know edamame could be made into spaghetti? (Look for it in the organic or health food aisle.) We’ve used it as the basis for this super tasty, low-carb pasta recipe.
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10. Beef, Lime & Cilantro Fajita Bowl
Just crushed a hot workout? This tasty bowl has the mix of refreshing salad and filling protein you’re looking for.
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11. Cauliflower Fried Rice with Bacon
Bumping up your fried rice with cauliflower ‘rice’ is a great way to enjoy a dish you love, while cutting back your carb intake.
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12. Cajun Fish with Corn Salsa
Fire up the flavor with a Cajun seasoning and grilled salsa on this simple fish dish.
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13. Low-carb 3-ingredient Chicken Satay with Veggie Noodles
Once you’ve made your own satay sauce, there’s no turning back! You’ll have this Chicken Satay stir-fry on repeat.
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14. Four-ingredient Zucchini & Haloumi Patties
Fridge looking a little bare? Our low-ingredient, high-flavor patties will come to the rescue!
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15. Broccoli Soup with Ricotta Toast
Our creamy Broccoli Soup will fill your belly and warm your soul. Tip from Centr member Kristen: make a big batch and freeze individual servings.
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16. Dukkah Salmon with Bok Choy
You don’t need to cut comfort food like potatoes completely in a low-carb diet. It’s all about moderation and balancing your intake with protein and fats, just like this tasty crusted salmon.
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17. Beef Panzanella Salad
We’ve added beef to this classic Tuscan salad to create the perfect summertime dinner that will keep the gains coming.
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18. Dan’s Honey Miso Salmon & Turmeric Quinoa
Let Dan show you how to do fine dining at home in just 25 minutes.
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19. Coconut Chicken Zoodle Soup
Some may say a low-carb diet is nothing but zoodles. But we like to think of zucchini noodles as a simple way to remix classic dishes – like your favorite chicken soup.
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20. Dukkah Lamb Backstrap with Tomato & Feta Salad
Take your post-workout protein to the next level with this quick and easy lamb dinner.
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21. Baked Salmon with Kale
Always in a hurry, but still want to eat well? Make this 20-minute dinner your go-to.
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22. Easy Beef Stir-fry
We now throw to Centr member Alyson for her review: “I'm obsessed with all the stir-fry meals, but this takes like two seconds to throw together.”
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23. Carrot, Ginger & Coconut Soup
This plant-based soup is high in protein thanks to those golden tofu croutons.
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24. Baked Chilli & Basil Salmon
Looking for a new way to spice up your salmon? Before baking, brush it with our chilli sauce!
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25. Dan’s Zesty Chicken Salad with Blueberries
How will you do Dan’s Zesty Chicken Salad: pre-prep for an impressive packed lunch, or whip it up for a quick and nutritious dinner?
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26. Greek-style Baked Fish with Salad
Take it from member David: our Greek-style fish takes “minimal prep and is full of flavor!”
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27. Grilled Chicken with Broccoli Salad
Whether it’s a quick midweek dinner or a backyard barbecue, lean protein and greens for the win.
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28. Mushroom & Tofu Fajita Bowl
Balanced for protein and fat, this vegan-friendly bowl will fill you up and keep you firing.
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29. Low-carb Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Veggie Mash
You had us at creamy and mash, Tuscan Chicken!
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30. Angie’s Simple Baked Salmon with Honey Lemon Sauce
Just 15 minutes baking in Angie’s honey lemon will take your salmon to the next level.
