Popsugar Health & Fitness Recipes 15 Low-Carb Recipes That Make Losing Weight Easier 15 Low-Carb Recipes That Make Sticking to Your Plan (and Losing Weight) So Much Easier 22 September 2019 by Hajar Larbah Image Source: A Spicy Perspective Eating a low-carb diet is one of the most effective ways to lose weight, but to make it work, you need to cook your own meals as often as possible. Simply put, cutting carbs works because it usually means cutting out junk, like takeout or processed goods, and replacing it with fresh, lightened-up recipes you can make at home. The ones you'll find in this list make it easier to stay within your daily budget for carbs by reinventing classics like pasta and tacos, saving you prep time, or just generally keeping your meals flavourful and exciting, so you don't cave to unhealthy cravings. More importantly, they do all that without tacking on extra calories, which ultimately determines your success on the scale. (You can calculate your target goal for calories here.) Keep reading for the recipes! 1 Kale, Caramelized Onion, and Gouda Egg Muffins Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry This veggie-filled breakfast is much healthier than any egg muffin you'll find in a drive-through, and they'll stay good in the refrigerator for up to a week. Get the recipe: kale, caramelized onion, and gouda egg muffins 1 / 1 RecipesLow-CarbHealthy RecipesWeight LossBreakfast