30-Day Low-Carb Meal Plan

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30-Day Low-Carb Meal Plan2/29 Day 2: Stuffed Chicken with Marinated Tomatoes Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed Chicken with Marinated Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 8g carbs per serving I invented this roast chicken to prove goat cheese really is delish. I served it to my skeptical family without telling them, and they gobbled it up. But any soft cheese will do. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 334 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 797mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g

sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein. Goes Great with: Italian Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, 4g carbs 3/29 Day 3: California Burger Wraps 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 5g carbs per serving I love the way these fresh flavors blend together. It’s a snap to throw this together using leftover burgers for a quick, healthy lunch. The burgers can also be served on buns. —Rachelle McCalla, Batesville, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 2 wraps: 252 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 518mg

sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein

sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat. Goes Great with: Lemon Garlic Mushrooms, 6g carbs 4/29 Club Roll-Ups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Club Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Packed with meat, cheese and olives, these roll-ups are always a hit at parties. —Linda Searl, Pampa, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 roll-up: 554 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1802mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein. 5/29 Day 5: Crab-Topped Tomato

Then we warm this summer treat over the fire

Slices Test Kitchen Approved Crab-Topped Tomato Slices Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 3g carbs per serving When camping, my wife and I top large beefsteak tomatoes with spicy chunks of crab. Then we warm this summer treat over the fire. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 325 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 980mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Goes Great with: Fennel Spinach Saute, 5g carbs 6/29 Day 6: Blue Cheese Pork Medallions 7 Reviews

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 1g carbs per serving This comforting pork dish feels fancy, thanks to the creamy sauce kicked up a notch by blue cheese. Guests go crazy over it, and would never guess how quickly it all comes together. —Lynne German, Woodland Hills, California Nutrition Facts: 3 medallions with 2 tablespoons sauce: 317 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 539mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein. Goes Great with: Roasted Rosemary Cauliflower, 5g carbs 7/29 Day 7: Tequila Lime Shrimp

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat, 1 vegetable

Zoodles 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 7g carbs per serving This tangy shrimp is a great way to cut carbs without sacrificing flavor. If you don’t have a spiralizer, use thinly julienned zucchini to get a similar effect. —Brigette Schroeder, Yorkville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 246 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat, 1 vegetable. 8/29 Day 8: Vegetable, Steak and Eggs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved

Vegetable, Steak and Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 7g carbs per serving  Low-carb doesn’t have to be skimpy with this lighter take on steak and eggs. I love cooking with squash, but feel free to toss in any vegetable combination you like. —Robert Deskin, Plantation, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 344 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 259mg cholesterol, 770mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. Goes Great with: Festive Tomato Wedges, 4g carbs 9/29 Day 9:Cast-Iron Skillet Steak 33

Goes Great with: Sauteed Radishes with Green Beans,

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cast-Iron Skillet Steak Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’ve never cooked steak at home before, it can be a little intimidating. That’s why I came up with this simple steak recipe that’s so easy, you could make it any day of the week. —James Schend, Dairy Freed Nutrition Facts: 6 ounces cooked beef: 494 calories, 36g fat (15g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 2983mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein. Goes Great with: Sauteed Radishes with Green Beans,

5g carbs 10/29 Day 10: Filipino Chicken Adobo 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 2g carbs per serving My mom always makes her saucy Chicken Adobo recipe when I come home to visit. I think it’s even better the next day as leftovers —she says it’s because of the vinegar. — Michael Moya, Taste of Home Senior Marketing Manager Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken: 234 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1315mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate

(0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein

(0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Goes Great with: Tarragon Asparagus Salad, 3g carbs 11/29 Day 11: Cod and Asparagus Bake 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 6g carbs per serving In this bright and lively one-pan dish, green and red veggies back up tender fish, and lemon pulls everything together. You can use grated Parmesan cheese instead of Romano. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 141 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars,

2g fiber), 23g protein

2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable. Goes Great with: Garlic Asiago Cauliflower Rice, 5g carbs 12/29 Day 12: Naked Fish Tacos 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Naked Fish Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 6g carbs per serving This is one of my husband’s all-time favorite meals. I’ve even converted some friends to fish after eating this. I serve it with fresh melon when it’s in season to balance the subtle heat of the cabbage mixture. —Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor,

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 fat, 1 vegetable

Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 293 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 fat, 1 vegetable. Goes Great with: Mixed Greens with Orange Juice Vinaigrette, 1g carbs 13/29 Day 13: Lone Star Pot Roast 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 8g carbs per serving Pot roast becomes especially delicious with the addition of chopped green chilies and taco seasoning. —Helen Carpenter, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition

Homemade pico de gallo is easy to make the night before

Facts: 1 each: 352 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 594mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. Goes Great with: Roasted Fresh Okra, 5g carbs 14/29 Day 14: Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini Noodles 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 8g carbs per serving I love quick and bright meals like this one-skillet wonder. Homemade pico de gallo is easy to make the night before. —Tammy Brownlow, Dallas, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 203 calories,

The preparation is so easy, it takes just 5 to 7

4g fat (1g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 522mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. Goes Great with: Steamed Kale, 6g carbs 15/29 16/29 Day 16: Dijon-Crusted Fish 83 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 7g carbs per serving Dijon, Parmesan and a hint of horseradish give this toasty fish from Scott Schmidtke of Chicago, Illinois lots of flavor. The preparation is so easy, it takes just 5 to 7

minutes to get 4 servings ready for the oven

minutes to get 4 servings ready for the oven. —Scott Schmidtke, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 214 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. Goes Great with: Cheesy Zucchini Saute, 5g carbs 17/29 Day 17: Cajun Sirloin with Mushroom Leek Sauce 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 7g carbs per serving In 30 minutes you ‘ll have a steak that tastes restaurant-quality without

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