41 Easy Weeknight Dinners That are Surprisingly Low-Carb

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41 Easy Weeknight Dinners That are Surprisingly Low-Carb2/41 Turkey Wings 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This smoky turkey wings recipe includes a barbecue sauce with garlic, paprika, green onions and soy sauce. I wanted to recreate a recipe I had at a restaurant, so I came up with this zesty combination. Dare I say, it’ll be your favorite turkey wing recipe? —Francis Mitchell, Brooklyn, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 turkey wing: 280 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate

(6g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein

(6g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein. 3/41 Mushroom Corn Chowder 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chock-full of veggies, ham and cheese in every spoonful, this thick, creamy chowder will take the chill off even the nippiest of fall evenings. Serve it with crusty French bread. —Elaine Krupsky, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 184 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 4/41 Chinese Spinach-Almond Salad 4 Reviews Test

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch

Kitchen Approved Chinese Spinach-Almond Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe combines power-packed spinach, a good source of vitamins A and K, with other veggies, lean meat and crunchy, heart-healthy almonds. Reduced-fat dressing adds a light Asian flavor and touch to each hearty serving.Mary Ann Kieffer – Lawrence, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 244 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 5/41

If there’s a vegetarian in the family, leave out the bacon

Kimchi Cauliflower Fried Rice 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kimchi Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my favorite recipes because it is customizable. If there’s a vegetarian in the family, leave out the bacon. You can also add your favorite veggies. —Stefanie Schaldenbrand, Los Angeles, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 254 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 204mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 high-fat meat. 6/41 Ritz Cracker

Its mild flavor has broad appeal

Chicken Casserole 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Casserole with Crackers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I never bring home leftovers whenever I take this creamy chicken casserole with Ritz crackers to a potluck. Its mild flavor has broad appeal. I especially like the way that the crumb topping adds a bit of crunch to each meaty serving. —Faye Hintz, Springfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 386 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 629mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.

The flavorful entree is perfect for weeknights or special occasions

7/41 Slow-Cooker German Bratwurst 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker German Bratwurst Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this old-world favorite based on a dish I had during my travels. The flavorful entree is perfect for weeknights or special occasions. I like to serve this slow-cooker bratwurst with pasta. —Gerald Hetrick, Erie, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 445 calories, 35g fat (12g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1424mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. 8/41 Spanakopita Casserole 17 Reviews Test

You can serve it as a side dish or meatless main dish

Kitchen Approved Spanakopita Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Spanakopita is the Greek name for this traditional dish featuring spinach and feta cheese. You can serve it as a side dish or meatless main dish. — Sharon Olney, Galt, California Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 262 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 178mg cholesterol, 838mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. 9/41 Grilled Pork and Poblano Peppers 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I entertain a lot in summer, and this has quickly become the most-requested dish. I usually serve it with Mexican rice and a tossed salad. Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork with 1/2 pepper: 304 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein. 10/41 Easy Italian Sausage and Peppers 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the

I’d never made them before, so I altered a braised pepper recipe

Recipe Creator: My sister was hosting a birthday party and asked me to bring Italian sausage and peppers. I’d never made them before, so I altered a braised pepper recipe. Now family members request this dish often.—Jeanne Corsi, Arnold, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 224 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein. 11/41 Crunchy Chili Lime Shrimp 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Crunchy Chili Lime Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Easy,

The secret is the bright flavor-packed sauce

quick and family friendly, this chili lime shrimp recipe is dairy free and comes together in about 30 minutes. The secret is the bright flavor-packed sauce. Serve over greens, store-bought slaw or cauliflower rice. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 230 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 12/41 Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re fond of gyros,

you’ll enjoy this garden-fresh salad showcasing ground lamb, crumbled feta cheese, Greek olives, tomatoes and a creamy cucumber dressing. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 236 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 13/41 Lemon Herbed Salmon 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Herbed Salmon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We sometimes send our Washington salmon all the way to Michigan for my sister to use in this family-favorite dish! The

tasty topping can be used on other types of fish as well

tasty topping can be used on other types of fish as well. Fresh thyme from your garden really sparks the flavor. —Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked salmon: 446 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. 14/41 Zucchini Ricotta Bake 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Zucchini Ricotta Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have made this lasagna-like zucchini casserole frequently over the years and shared the

recipe with many people

recipe with many people. It’s a little bit lighter than other layered casseroles, making it an amazing choice for anyone trying to eat right. —Eleanor Hauserman, Huntsville, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 150 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 513mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 15/41 Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was born in 1936 to a family of eight. Much of our food came from

our garden and the henhouse

our garden and the henhouse. Mother served fried chicken every Sunday, but sometimes she surprised us with this broccoli-stuffed chicken. No arguments then as to who got what piece of chicken! —Donald Laugherty, Connellsville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed chicken breast half: 324 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 822mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 43g protein. 16/41 Pork Roast and Sauerkraut 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pennsylvania-Style Pork Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our children wouldn’t dream

They devoured it and went back for seconds!

of eating sauerkraut until they tasted it with this tender and juicy pork roast at a family celebration. They devoured it and went back for seconds! Now it’s a mainstay in my pork recipe file. — Ronda Jay Holcomb, Farmington, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork: 191 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 17/41 Grilled Caesar Chicken Breasts 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Caesar Chicken Breasts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From

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