Easy High Protein Low Carb Recipes

1. Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry with Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 1 medium cauliflower, riced

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 1/2 onion, diced

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced

• 2 tablespoons oil

Instructions:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Remove and set aside.

2. Add remaining oil. Sauté onion, pepper, garlic, and ginger for 2-3 minutes.

3. Push vegetables to the side and add beaten eggs. Scramble until set.

4. Add cauliflower rice and stir fry for 5 minutes.

5. Return shrimp to the skillet and add soy sauce. Stir to combine and heat through.

Nutrition (per serving, makes 4): Protein: 25g, Carbs: 10g, Fat: 12g

2. Greek Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into chunks

• 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Cherry tomatoes and onion chunks for skewers

For tzatziki:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt

• 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken in Greek seasoning and olive oil for at least 30 minutes.

2. Thread chicken, tomatoes, and onions onto skewers.

3. Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.

4. For tzatziki, mix all ingredients in a bowl.

5. Serve skewers with tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition (per serving, makes 4): Protein: 28g, Carbs: 5g, Fat: 10g

3. Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers, halved and seeds removed

• 1 lb thinly sliced beef

• 1 onion, sliced

• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

• 8 slices provolone cheese

• 2 tablespoons oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Sauté beef, onions, and mushrooms in oil until beef is cooked and vegetables are soft.

3. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Stuff pepper halves with the beef mixture.

5. Top each with a slice of provolone.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.

Nutrition (per stuffed pepper half): Protein: 24g, Carbs: 6g, Fat: 18g

4. Keto Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons chili powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Cheese and sour cream for topping

Instructions:

1. Brown ground beef in a large pot. Drain excess fat.

2. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are soft.

3. Add tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

4. Simmer for 30 minutes.

5. Serve topped with cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition (per serving, makes 6): Protein: 35g, Carbs: 8g, Fat: 25g

5. Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts

• 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled

• 2 cups fresh spinach

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast.

3. Sauté spinach and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil until spinach is wilted.

4. Mix spinach with feta cheese.

5. Stuff chicken breasts with spinach mixture.

6. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Heat remaining oil in an oven-safe skillet. Sear chicken on both sides.

8. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition (per stuffed chicken breast): Protein: 38g, Carbs: 2g, Fat: 15g

6. Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Ingredients:

• 1 lb asparagus spears, trimmed

• 8 slices bacon

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Divide asparagus into 8 bundles.

3. Wrap each bundle with a slice of bacon.

4. Place bundles on a baking sheet.

5. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender.

Nutrition (per bundle): Protein: 6g, Carbs: 2g, Fat: 8g

7. Keto Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

Ingredients:

• 1 medium cauliflower, riced

• 1 egg

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

• 1/2 cup low-carb tomato sauce

• Toppings: additional cheese, pepperoni, vegetables as desired

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Microwave cauliflower rice for 5 minutes. Let cool, then squeeze out excess moisture.

3. Mix cauliflower with egg, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and Parmesan.

4. Press mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to form crust.

5. Bake for 15 minutes until golden.

6. Top with sauce, remaining cheese, and desired toppings.

7. Bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutrition (per 1/4 pizza): Protein: 15g, Carbs: 8g, Fat: 12g

8. Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 lb flank steak, sliced thin

• 4 cups broccoli florets

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced

• 2 tablespoons oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.

3. Add beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned.

4. Remove beef and set aside.

5. In the same pan, stir-fry broccoli for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.

6. Return beef to the pan and add sauce mixture.

7. Stir-fry for another minute until everything is well coated and heated through.

Nutrition (per serving, makes 4): Protein: 30g, Carbs: 8g, Fat: 15g

9. Chicken Fajita Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced

• 2 bell peppers, sliced

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 tablespoons oil

• 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning

• 1 avocado, sliced

• 1/4 cup sour cream

• 1/2 cup shredded cheese

• 2 cups cauliflower rice

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken and fajita seasoning, cook until chicken is done.

2. Add peppers and onions, cook until vegetables are tender-crisp.

3. In another pan, sauté cauliflower rice until tender.

4. Assemble bowls: cauliflower rice on bottom, topped with chicken and vegetable mixture, avocado, sour cream, and cheese.

Nutrition (per serving, makes 4): Protein: 35g, Carbs: 10g, Fat: 25g

Enjoy these delicious, high-protein, low-carb meals!