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Low-Carb Family Meals

Shhh! You Don't Have to Tell Your Family These 25 Delicious Recipes Are Low-Carb

Feeding the entire family is a real challenge, but just because a meal is low-carb doesn't mean the pickiest of eaters will refuse to touch it. It's all about building flavour and using fats to add richness, which will have everyone sitting at the table until all plates are licked clean, from grandma to the littlest toddler.

If you're running out of dinner ideas that are healthy and keep carbs in check (a low-carb diet can help your family lose or maintain a healthy weight, but also prevents diabetes and heart disease), we got you covered. These 25 low-carb family recipes are so good, the entire house will ask what's cooking.

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1. Sheet-Pan Fajitas

In just under 20 minutes, you can transform a boring chicken breast into the most juicy and zesty fajita filling. Serve it with cauliflower rice or low-carb tortillas.

Get the recipe: sheet-pan fajitas

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2. Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese

You can still indulge in this American classic thanks to spaghetti squash. One cup of traditional pasta can have up to 43 grams of carbs, while the veggie noodles are around seven grams.

Get the recipe here: spaghetti squash mac and cheese

3. Roasted Tofu, Cauliflower, and Broccoli

Yes it's tofu, but it's roasted, so it'll be crispy and juicy. High in protein and low in carbs, this vegan recipe isn't lacking in flavour, thanks to garlic powder and ground cumin.

Get the recipe: roasted tofu, cauliflower, and broccoli

4. Cucumber Avocado Caprese Salad

This 250-calorie salad is loaded with filling fats and ready in just 15 minutes. It makes for the perfect quick Summer dinner.

Get the recipe: cucumber avocado caprese salad

5. Lemon-Garlic Chicken Drumsticks

You'll cut down on cooking time when you swap a whole chicken for drumsticks. Cracked pepper, lemon, garlic, and creamy butter make these irresistible for the kids.

Get the recipe: lemon-garlic chicken drumsticks

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