29 Low-Carb Italian Recipes to Try Tonight

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29 Low-Carb Italian Recipes to Try Tonight2/29 Slow-Cooker Meatballs 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Italian Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 50 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What I love about these meatballs is that they can be served as an appetizer right out of the slow cooker, or alongside your favorite pasta. They also make a delicious sandwich. —Jason Romano, Downingtown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 54 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 3/29

Dreamy!—Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts:

Italian Cloud Eggs 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Drop egg yolks on nests of whipped Italian-seasoned egg whites, then bake in a cast-iron skillet. Dreamy!—Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 96 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 190mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat. 4/29 Caprese Skewers 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 12 kabobs Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs

Creator: Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make these as snacks for my family. And because assembly is so easy, the kids often ask to help. —Christine Mitchell, Glendora, California Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 44 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat. 5/29 Chicken Provolone 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Provolone Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Add some buttered noodles for an easy side dish

Chicken Provolone, though one of my simplest dishes, is one of my husband’s favorites. It is easy to prepare and looks fancy served on a dark plate with a garnish of fresh parsley or basil. Add some buttered noodles for an easy side dish. —Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 236 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat. 6/29 Olives and Cheese 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Marinated Olive & Cheese Ring Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of

Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love to make meals into celebrations, and antipasto always kicks off the party for Italian dinners. This one is almost too pretty to eat, especially when sprinkled with pimientos, fresh basil and parsley. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without baguette): 168 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 7/29 Parmesan Asparagus 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: Nothing could be more simple than this side dish

From the Recipe Creator: Nothing could be more simple than this side dish. Since it has just four ingredients, I assemble it in no time, then pop it into the oven for about 15 minutes. It turns out perfect every time. —Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 6 ounce-weight: 107 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 8/29 Saucy Italian Roast 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 8 hours 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tender roast is one

of my favorite set-and-forget meals

of my favorite set-and-forget meals. I thicken the juices with a little flour and add ketchup, then serve the sauce and beef slices over pasta. —Jan Roat, Red Lodge, Montana Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef (calculated without pasta): 218 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. 9/29 Broiled Chicken & Artichokes 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Broiled Chicken & Artichokes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My wife and I first made this chicken

entree as newlyweds, and we have been hooked on it ever since

entree as newlyweds, and we have been hooked on it ever since. We make it almost weekly now. It’s so simple and affordable, yet delicious and healthy. You can’t beat that! —Chris Koon, Midlothian, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 288 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 584mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. 10/29 Prosciutto-Pepper Pork Chops 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Prosciutto-Pepper Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a dish that’s easy, fast and most

importantly, delicious

importantly, delicious. Serve these prosciutto-stuffed pork chops with pasta salad for a satisfying meal. —Donna Prisco, Randolph, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 237 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 11/29 Tuscan Cauliflower Soup 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A classic Tuscan soup has lots of potatoes, but I make mine the low-carb way with cauliflower. Turns

out, it has a heartier flavor

out, it has a heartier flavor. —Heather Bewley, Bemidji, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 358 calories, 30g fat (14g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. 12/29 Chicken Risotto 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Abbey Littlejohn for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Portobello mushrooms add an earthy flavor to this creamy classic, while shredded rotisserie chicken makes it a snap to prepare. You’ll savor every bite. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 22 calories, 1g fat

Nearly anything goes well with this entree

(0 saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 981mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 13/29 Pesto Halibut 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pesto Halibut Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The mildness of halibut contrasts perfectly with the robust flavor of pesto in this recipe. It takes only minutes to get the fish ready for the oven, leaving you plenty of time to get started on your side dishes. Nearly anything goes well with this entree. —April Showalter, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 188

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat

calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 481mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat. 14/29 Sausage Squash Kabobs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Expect a crowd to gather around the grill when these flavorful kabobs are cooking. The zesty honey-mustard glaze gives a lovely sheen to the sausage and veggies. —Lisa Malynn Kent, North Richland Hills, Texas. Nutrition Facts: 2 kabobs: 385 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1491mg sodium,

58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein

58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 15/29 Italian Beef Patties 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Make these pizza flavored patties and watch the kids devour them! Give them a try in buns for a pizza-like cheeseburger, or try them on rice or with a side of deli pasta salad for a super-fast fix. —Deanna Maciejewski, Bridgeton, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 325 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. 16/29

I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty Italian bread

Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty Italian bread. —Jan Valdez, Lombard, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 2 tablespoons cooking juices: 203 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3

lean meat, 1/2 fat

lean meat, 1/2 fat. 17/29 Lemon Butter Tilapia 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I are always trying to increase the amount of fish in our diet. This recipe is fast, easy and enjoyable, even for non-fish lovers. —Catherine Jensen, Blytheville, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 1 tablespoon sauce: 207 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic

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