Update Consent

Simple Low-Carb Lunch Recipes

Add These Simple, Low-Carb Lunches to Your Meal Prep, and Never Fall For Fast Food Again

Mar 24 2019

Lunch can be so tricky. When your schedule gets hectic, you can so easily fall into the trap of eating whatever you can find in the break room or swinging through a drive-through for a quick meal. If you're on a low-carb diet, it's no secret that those sugary snacks and fried foods are not supportive of your goals. That's where meal prep comes in: planning a menu and making food ahead can not only help you get dinner on the table faster, but simplify breakfast and lunch so you can eat well on the go. These easy lunch ideas will help get you started.

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Leta Shy

1. Greek Yoghurt Chicken Salad

You'll save so many calories when you swap mayo for Greek yoghurt in this chilled salad. Serve it over a bed of lettuce or on a piece of whole grain bread.

Get the recipe: Greek yoghurt chicken salad

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr

2. Cucumber Avocado Caprese Salad

A serving clocks in at only 250 calories, but with tons of healthy fats from avocados and an olive oil dressing, this salad is super filling.

Get the recipe: cucumber avocado caprese salad

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

3. Peanut Butter Chocolate Shake

On days when you can't physically sit down for lunch, try this protein-packed shake. It takes just five minutes to prep.

Get the recipe: peanut butter chocolate shake

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah

4. Beef Chili

Skip the beans in traditional chili, and instead load up on high-volume, nutrient-rich vegetables like courgette, bell peppers, and green chiles.

Get the recipe: beef chili

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah

5. Thai Citrus Chicken Salad

To make this office-ready salad even more low-carb, omit the sugar in the dressing or replace it with a low-calorie sweetener.

Get the recipe: Thai citrus chicken salad

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Leta Shy

Want More?

POPSUGAR Would Like To Send You Push Notifications.