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Low-Carb Recipes

By Laura Dolson, About.com Guide to Low Carb Diets

Unless otherwise noted, all these recipes are developed and tested by Laura Dolson. They are all low in carbohydrates, and suitable for various low-carb approaches. If the low-carb plan you follow minimizes saturated fat, look in the section for South Beach Diet recipes.

  1. Low-Carb Main Dishes
  2. Low-Carb Side Dishes
  3. Low-Carb Soups and Salads
  4. Low-Carb Desserts
  1. Low-Carb Breakfast
  2. Low-Carb Breads, Muffins and Pizza Crusts
  3. Low-Carb Snacks and Appetizers
  4. Low-Carb Beverages

Low-Carb Main Dishes

Meatloaf

Main dishes are fairly easy on a low-carb diet, as protein is usually featured. These are some of our favorites, including some de-carbed favorites such as Chicken Pot Pie.

Low-Carb Side Dishes

vegetables

Vegetables and other side dishes such as refried beans, cranberry sauce and chutney.

Low-Carb Soups and Salads

chicken salad

What's for lunch? Try these recipes for low-carb soups and salads. You'll find meal-sized salads, and side salads such as cole slaw, as well as new twists on tuna and salmon salads.

Low-Carb Desserts

Cheesecake

Is it time for something sweet? There may be more options than you thought!

Low-Carb Breakfast

Low-Carb Breakfast

People often puzzle over what to eat for breakfast when they first start to cut carbs. Here are lots of ideas to get you started.

Low-Carb Breads, Muffins and Pizza Crusts

Flax Bread Sandwich

Muffins, coffee cake, pizza crust (and alternatives to crust), and my famous "flax meal focaccia" bread -- they're all here.

Low-Carb Snacks and Appetizers

Between meal nibbles, appetizers, and dips that won't send your blood sugar up.

Low-Carb Beverages

sugar free beverage

What to drink on a low-carb diet -- ideas and recipes.

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