This simple side dish can be made with zucchini, summer squash, or other squash. Whichever you choose, simply cook until tender and then add to the remaining ingredients.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Carb Sides
Recipes for side dishes lower in carbs like baked cauliflower and cheese, garlic mashed faux-tatoes, or low carb cream of chicken soup
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Low Carb Squash Au Gratin
Baby Spinach Salad with Tomato and Mozzarella
The wonderful combination of caprese flavors, turned into a salad. Baby spinach with tomato, basil, and mozzarella is a fresh tasting treat.
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Cauliflower and Cheese
Fresh cauliflower is baked topped with a cheddar cheese sauce making a side dish that goes with almost anything.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Carb Cream Of Chicken Soup
This low-carb cream of chicken is decadent. Egg yolks and cream whisked into the broth make it rich as could be.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Beans Almondine
Green beans with almonds is a side dish done best when done simply. Beans perfectly steamed, toasted almonds, and plenty of butter. Hint: toasting the almonds is key!
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Bacon And Cheese Cauliflower
Think vegetables have to be healthy? Think again. Jokes aside, these florets covered in creamy cheddar, onions, and bacon would turn even the most seasoned carnivore into a...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Carb Gnocchi
Missing pasta-like dishes while eating low-carb? This gnocchi is made with three types of cheese, soy flour, and whole wheat flour to make it lower in carbs than traditional gnocchi.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon-Stuffed Eggs
This basic recipe for deviled eggs gets a little extra flavor from the addition of bacon to the filling. Bacon makes everything better.
Time: 1-2 hours
Cauliflower Casserole (Low-Carb)
This dish layers chopped cauliflower with sour cream and cheese, creating an easy casserole that can serve as a low-carb side or main course, especially with added...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mock Mashed Potatoes
A favorite of low carb and paleo dieters, cooked cauliflower makes a great substitute for mashed potatoes!
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Carb Fries
Going for low carb? Rutabaga fries are an easy alternative. Steam tender before frying for a satisfying crunch without extra carbs.n.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mashed Faux-Tatos
Cauliflower florets are steamed then mashed with cream cheese and butter to make a great substitute for mashed potatoes.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Carb Cauliflower Potato Puffs
Made with salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, cauliflower, water, butter, egg yolks
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Basic Cauliflower Mash
This cauliflower mash is basic yet brilliant. Boiled cauliflower is mixed with cream, butter, and cream cheese for a silky texture. An awesome alternative to mashed potatoes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Carb Clam Chowder
This low carb version of clam chowder tastes just like the real deal!
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mashed Garlic Turnips
Did you know that turnips were popular in the middle ages? They fell out of fashion when the potato became popular in the 18th century.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
This super-creamy mashed cauliflower recipe is a great side dish. It's as rich as mashed potatoes but lower in carbs.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Garlic Mashed Faux-Tatoes
Cauliflower has a wonderful, versatile quality with healthy undertones. Coupled with cream cheese and chives, this illusionist has replaced the mashed potato.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Carb Sweet And Sour Cabbage
Made with sugar substitute, bacon, cabbage, cider vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Classic Coleslaw
Made with sugar substitute, salt or Vege-Sal, green cabbage, coleslaw mix, red onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, prepared mustard
Time: under 30 minutes
Cabbage Stroganoff
Made with salt and pepper, sour cream, cabbage, sweet onion, beef bouillon powder, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stir-Fried Veggies With Mozzarella
Made with onion, zucchini, eggplant, yellow bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, green olives, tomato sauce, cream, curry
Method: oven, electric skillet/wok
Time: 30-60 minutes
Italian Egg Drop and Parmesan Cheese Soup
Made with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, chicken stock or broth, salt and pepper, eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cauliflower Kugel
Made with paprika, black pepper, salt, eggs, frozen cauliflower, onion, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Crustless Spinach Quiche
Made with frozen chopped spinach, butter, shallots, tomatoes, nonfat milk, eggs, egg substitute, monterey jack cheese, fresh dill
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chili Relleno (Low Carb)
This chili relleno recipe is a low carb dish that is perfect for those on a ketogenic or low carb diet. It is made with cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chiles, and...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Livers
Made with garlic, sherry, chicken livers, almonds, bacon, soy sauce
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cabbage Bake (Low Carb)
Made with chicken stock or broth, black pepper, cabbage, bacon, yellow onions, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cauliflower and Green Bean Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce
Made with oyster sauce, water, green onions, cauliflower, green beans, soy sauce, sugar substitute, canola oil, ginger, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pork Rind Stuffing
Made with butter, herbs, celery, pork rinds, egg, chicken broth, onion
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream of Mushroom Soup (Low Carb Version)
Made with notStarch or cornstarch, heavy cream, mushrooms, butter, sage, thyme, white pepper, chicken bouillon, beef bouillon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Broccoli and Cheese
Made with paprika, sharp Cheddar cheese, pimiento, salt, black pepper, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, egg, onions, broccoli
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Cabbage
Made with salt and pepper, water, vinegar, cabbage, salt pork (about 1 to 2 inches in length), bacon drippings, onions, green bell pepper, red pepper flakes
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon Wrapped Artichokes
Made with half and half or cream, artichoke bottoms, bacon, Dijon mustard
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Parmesan Puffs II (low carb)
Made with vegetable oil, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Style
Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, black olives, spaghetti squash, onion, garlic, stewed tomatoes, dried basil, vegetable bouillon, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Low Carb Cauliflower Salad
Made with black pepper, salt, oregano, cauliflower, red bell pepper, parsley, Greek olives, capers, olive oil, white vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Low-Carb Latkes
Made with oil, onion, cauliflower, turnip, soy flour, eggs
Method: electric skillet/wok
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Carb Stuffing
Made with eggs, cauliflower, yellow squash, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, fresh sage, fresh thyme, garlic, black pepper, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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