Healthy Recipes Without Bread Or Pasta

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Carbs (like veggies) that may help lower your risk for certain conditions like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Got too much on your plate to cook those healthy low-carb meals that take

? We got you. Just set aside an hour tops, and you can have a balanced meal on the table (and leftovers for lunch!) all week long.

Green Spinach Pasta Sauce (quick & Easy)

Here are some of our favorite low-carb recipes that may just inspire you to toss those delivery menus out for good. They'll inspire you *and* remind you that being healthy doesn't mean skimping on flavor

Hot), consider a chilly lunch instead. This pick is flavorful and will use up all those strawberries you have sitting in your fridge. (via + Co)

When you have a signature dressing on-hand, all of your salads, pasta salads, and sandwiches get exponentially better. (via + Co)

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These bites make for the *perfect* afternoon snack. Not only do they have cauliflower, but the kale and tomatoes add some extra nutrients. (via + Co.)

Get your share of delicious veggies smothered with mozzarella and parmesan, and achieve ketosis without the lingering hunger. (via + Co.)

A crunchy salad is the ideal dinner when you just need a light meal. This colorful recipe features atahini-ginger dressing that's totally the bomb dot com. (via + Co.)

Healthy Chicken Noodle Soup

As s creamy comfort soup at its finest, this Whole30-approved recipe is actually made with cashews and nutritional yeast instead of dairy! That's a double diet win! (via + Co.)

Who needs chicken when cauliflower will do the trick instead? This straightforward dish works great for dinner or as a side dish — your choice. (via + Co.)

Comfort foods, but they're not always the healthiest option. The zucchini, mushrooms, and cheeses in this recipe are so flavorful, that you won't even notice the missing carbs. (via + Co.)

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Eating for one? This low-carb recipe is the perfect answer to a light dinner that's as good (or better) as a baked potato. And if you get peckish later, check out one of these low carb snacks. (via + Co.)

Make this recipe for a very healthy, veggie-packed soup. This spring medley is as delicious as it is nutritious, plus it's quick and low in carbs. (via + Co.)

You can indeed transform an In-N-Out Animal-Style burger into a Whole30 masterpiece, down to a low-sugar special sauce and crunchy lettuce wrap. Make the caramelized onions ahead of time to cut down on the total cook time for this easy low-carb dinner idea. (via + Co.)

Spaghetti With Hidden Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Instead of a bun, this recipe uses lettuce wraps to keep things low-carb. The beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado add some fresh and oh-so delicious flavors. (via + Co.)

With lemons, squash, and other veggies, this easy recipe is a great option for summer dinners. If you're watching your saturated fats intake, just swap butter for EVOO. (via + Co.)

When you need a bowl of mac and cheese, this bacon-y Brussels sprouts in a thick cheese sauce will curb your noodle cravings. This low-carb recipe yields a big, casserole-sized batch, so you can munch on leftovers all week long. (via + Co.)

Rich Pasta For The Poor Kitchen Recipe

Eat this versatile chicken with a side of veggies for dinner, and simply reheat the next day for a salad or lettuce wrap. (via The Whole30 Slow Cookerfor + Co.; photo via Ghazalle Badiozamani)

Rich dark-meat chicken forms stellar meatballs with almond flour, heavy cream, and Parmesan and ricotta cheeses. Serve them with roasted vegetables or your favorite low-carb pasta substitute! (via + Co.)

Easy egg breakfast for dinner? We say yes, please! These bites go well as a savory app to snack on before your main dish! (via + Co.)

Fall Pasta Recipes Without Any Meat Or Dairy

It's amazing how far a little almond meal and zucchini can go in place of bread and… well, more bread. This recipe is quick, low-carb, and

If you're avoiding cinnamon sugar cookies and churros after dinner, this cloud bread dessert is the next best thing. Plus it'll take you less than 30 minutes to make! (via + Co.)

This healthy (and quite fancy) fish dish fills your kitchen with the aromas of ginger and toasted sesame oil— and it even makes halibut taste

Vegetable Pasta Bake

Say hello to one of the most creative salads you've probably ever seen. With oranges, fennel, thyme, and roasted walnuts, this meal is full of winter's bounty, but if it's hard to find some of the ingredients once the weather warms up, swap for some in-season toppings (like peaches) instead. (via + Co.)

With hearty ground beef and tender veggies. It's also flavored well with onion, cumin, coriander, and red pepper. (via + Co.)

Make these customizable “rice bowls when you need to clear your fridge of odds and ends like leftover meat, vegetables, and condiments. (via + Co.)

Healthy Pasta Recipes

Enjoy this Starbuckscopycat recipe as a new breakfast fave without all the carbs. Don't worry though, this recipe still has all the bacon-y, cheesy goodness you could ever want! (via + Co.)

You won't miss the bread in this low-carb version of eggs in a hole, as its cauliflower-crust base tastes *just* like crisped cheese. (via Cali'Flour Kitchen for + Co.)

Chocho flour — which has been eaten in South American Andean communities for generations — is a great way to get in some of your favorite baked goods, without the same levels of carbs that you might find in more mainstream flours. (via + Co.)

Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Cloud bread, a miracle mixture of baked eggs, cheese, and cream of tartar, satisfies the carb-y cravings of keto dieters everywhere. We like it best topped with pizza sauce, more cheese, and

Swapping traditional noodles for zucchini noodles allows you to enjoy richly flavored ramen, crispy pork belly, jammy egg, and all, without the dreaded carb bloat. (via + Co.)

Use a pan-searing technique to cook your favorite lean fish, such as tilapia or striped bass. When a quick pan sauce of butter, capers, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs is involved, you

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When you're craving garlic bread, whip up this insanely cheesy side dish instead. It gives you both a dose of greens and

Make three different pasta sauces — sugo, arugula pesto, and lemon ricotta — and you'll be excited to eat spaghetti squash all week. (via + Co.)

Make a healthy lunch and save some cash when you make this yummy Sweetgreen copycat recipe. That's two thumb's up from us! (via + Co.)

Healthy Dinners On A Budget

This popular Pinterest salad gained fame for many reasons, but the tender 20-minute chicken on top might be the most compelling part. Indulge in this low-carb recipe for dinner any night of the week, since it's

Skip your typical chicken breast in favor of this heart-healthy cod that's crusted with almonds and parmesan, and served with a lemony yogurt sauce. (via + Co.)

The best part of this low-carb recipe (second to the crispy cheddartaco shells, of course) is the leftover taco-seasoned steak, which you can use to top salads, wraps, and other lunches later on. (via + Co.)

What's Better: Bread Vs. Pasta Vs. Rice Vs. Potatoes?

In the oven to form a hearty accompaniment to roasted peppers and onions, riced cauliflower, and any low-carb ingredient under the sun. This flavorful (and low-carb) bite will seriously blow you away. (via + Co.)

No part of flavorful chicken thighs goes to waste in this single-skillet dish, which makes a pan sauce from leftover chicken juices, butter, garlic, honey, and lemon juice. (via + Co.)

You can make this healthy orange chicken faster than you could grab it from Panda Express. This diet-friendly version employs coconut sugar and orange zest to replicate the classic's citrusy sweetness, while arrowroot powder maintains the signature crispy crust. It's a classic in our arsenal of easy low-carb meals. (via + Co.)

Healthy Italian Recipes That Don't Skimp On Flavor

This creamy zoodle dish, laden with a dairy-free macadamia-nut “alfredo sauce, proves that a keto-vegetarian diet is both possible and delicious. (via + Co.)

In lieu of French fries, try this baked and bacon-wrapped alternative. Not only are you cutting out the oil, but you're adding in some bacon, which is

If you're looking for something low-carb, you might be hesitant to try sushi, because of the rice that's inside. But there's an easy way to fix that — use cauliflower rice instead! (via + Co.)

The Best Keto Low Carb Pasta Noodles Alternatives

Low-carb appetizer, or even an effective WFH snack if you need something filling to hold you over until lunchtime. (via + Co.)

Drift away to the Italian countryside with this vibrant dish of mushrooms, tomatoes, and herbs. (via The Whole30 Slow Cooker for + Co.; photo via Ghazalle Badiozamani)

This Middle Eastern recipe is chock full of veggies and lamb meatballs. The flavor pairings of turmeric, pepper, and lemon are simple enough for a beginner cook, but are

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