5 Budget-Friendly Low-Carb Recipes

If you are looking to lose weight, gain energy, or just live a healthier lifestyle, giving up carbs can be one of the best decisions that you make. However, if you're like most people and don't want to give up pasta completely (we feel you), then these five budget-friendly low-carb recipes will help keep your carb intake down without breaking the bank!

Zucchini Noodle Alfredo with Chicken -

This dish is a great way to enjoy all the flavors of your favorite alfredo dish without all of the carbs!

Ingredients :

-Zucchini noodles

-Shredded chicken

-Heavy cream

-Parmesan cheese

-Garlic cloves

Directions:

-Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat.

-Add in the zucchini noodles and cook for about five minutes, or until they are slightly softened.

-In a separate bowl, mix together the chicken, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves. Add this mixture to the pan and continue cooking until everything is heated through.

-Serve immediately and enjoy!

Paleo Shepherd's Pie -

This dish is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, and it's perfect for colder weather!

Ingredients:

- Cauliflower "Mashed potatoes" (leftover or fresh)

-Ground beef

-Onion

-Carrots

-Celery

-Garlic cloves

-Seasoning (paprika, salt, pepper)

Directions:

-Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, coat a large casserole dish with cooking spray and spread the mashed potatoes into an even layer at the bottom of the

Mince the garlic and set it aside. Slice the zucchini into thin noodles using a mandolin or julienne peeler. In a large skillet over medium

Paleo Lasagna -

This lasagna is made with a spinach and meat sauce, and it's dairy-free and gluten-free!

Ingredients:

-Ground beef

-Onion

-Garlic cloves

-Crushed tomatoes

-Tomato paste

-Spinach leaves

-Thinly sliced zucchini(for the noodles)

Directions:

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and onion together. Once cooked through, add in the garlic cloves and crushed tomatoes. Let this cook for about ten minutes before adding in the tomato paste and spinach leaves. Continue cooking until everything is heated through!

-Layer your lasagna with a thin layer of meat sauce on bottom to prevent the noodles from sticking.

-Top with a layer of zucchini noodles, then another layer of meat sauce.

-Repeat until all ingredients are used up.

-Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Black Bean Brownies -

These brownies are vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free!

Ingredients:

-Black beans

-Almond milk

-Cocoa powder

-Agave nectar or honey

-Vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an eight inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.

-Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.

-Pour batter into the baking dish, then pop it in the oven! Bake for about 25 minutes before letting it cool off completely. Cut your brownies up however you want, but be warned - they taste best on day one!

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Tuna salad

Tuna salad is a great way to get some protein in, and this recipe is perfect for a budget-friendly low-carb meal!

Ingredients:

-Two tuna cans

-Mayo

-Dijon mustard

-Pickles

-Onion

Directions:

In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna cans, mayo, Dijon mustard, pickles, and onions.

-Enjoy!

Pork and Veggies in Coconut Sauce -

This recipe is both budget-friendly and delicious!

Ingredients:

-Pork loin roast

-Onions

-Garlic cloves

-Ginger root

Directions:

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the pork in some oil. Once cooked through, add in the onions, garlic cloves, and ginger root. Let this cook until the veggies are soft!

-Add in a can of coconut milk and continue cooking until everything is heated through. Serve over some cooked cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles. Enjoy!

There you have it - seven delicious and budget-friendly low-carb recipes to try out this week!

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