With so many delicious, nutritious low carb foods, staying on a restricted carbohydrate plan is easy. This is one of the reasons the Atkins and South Beach diets have been so popular. Keep in mind that low carb doesn’t mean no carb. The body needs some carbohydrates to function properly. Just make them healthy carbs instead of empty, high-calorie carbs that don’t add any nutritional value.
Low Carb Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 3 pounds of chicken cuts (whole or parts)
- 1 pound of cut carrots
- 1 pound of green beans
- 1 onions, cut into large pieces
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Spray a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
- Place chicken cuts, carrots, green beans and onions in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and vegetables.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the chicken and vegetables and mix until everything is well coated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Put the chicken and vegetable mixture in the roasting pan and leave it uncovered.
- Roast in a 400 degree oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until chicken is done.
Low Carb Ginger Salmon
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup of soy sauce
- 1/4 cup of orange juice
- 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
Directions:
- Spray large skillet with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the soy sauce, orange juice, ginger and olive oil.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Add salmon fillets and coat with the liquid mixture.
- Heat skillet on medium-high until a drop of liquid sizzles.
- Place salmon fillets in the skillet and brown on each side.
- Pour the remaining liquid over the salmon and turn the heat to medium low.
- Cook until the salmon flakes with a fork.
- Serve with steamed asparagus and sliced tomatoes.
Low Carb Pork and Apples
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 4 medium cut, lean pork chops
- 1/4 cup of apple juice
- 2 sliced apples
- 1 tablespoon of rosemary
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Directions:
- In a medium mixing bowl, add apple juice, rosemary and olive oil.
- Whisk the liquids until well blended.
- Add pork chops and coat well.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for 3 to 12 hours.
- Spray skillet with cooking spray.
- Heat skillet on medium-high until a drop of liquid sizzles.
- Place pork chops in the skillet and brown on each side.
- Add apple slices, cover and turn the heat down to low.
- Cook for approximately 30 minutes or until the pork is done.
- Serve with steamed mixed vegetables.
Low Carb Main Dishes
Enjoy eating low carbohydrate foods by giving them an attractive presentation. When serving any diet food, give it a rich look by adding color to the plate. Use a variety of vegetables to dress it up, and add a sprig of parsley. Cherry tomatoes, tomato slices and red peppers add brightness to the plate.
Debby Mayne - Debby Mayne is a published author of more than 30 novels and novellas and former fashion writer for the Home Shopping Network.
