Four Easy Low-Carb Recipes Under 10 Minutes

The low-carb diet surged in popularity in the past few years and took credit for transforming the bodies of a couple of celebrities. Everybody seemed to be going for a low-carb version of their meals nowadays! A low-carb diet is also known as grain-free and comes in different forms, including paleo and Atkins. The main goal is to remove as much carbohydrate components in your food.

How does a low-carb diet work? When you eat fewer carbohydrates, you replace most of the body’s carbohydrate intake with fat. This causes it to be better at burning fat for energy. Our body typically uses blood sugar, which comes from carbohydrates, to create energy. In the low-carb diet, you have lesser blood sugar so the body will burn the stored fat instead. We credit this metabolic phenomenon for the weight loss of those who undergo this diet.

We’re going to help you get on with this new diet with four easy recipes. The ingredients are not hard to find, so even if you’re not on the low-carb diet, these recipes will serve you right.

Bacon and Eggs

Ditch the toasted bread and you’ll have a low-carb meal with this breakfast staple. We’re not proud to use bacon because it’s processed meat, but this classic combination is low-carb. So don’t be surprised if you overly enjoy eating this and lose weight. It is recommended though, to eat bacon once or twice per week. Please keep it to a minimum, but anything more than that could be unhealthy. While we’re doing our best to be healthy, remember that it is still best to get health insurance always prepared.

Ingredients: Bacon, eggs, spices, or season to taste.

Instructions:

1. Add the bacon to a pan and fry until ready to your likeness.
2. Set aside the bacon on a plate and fry three to four eggs in the bacon fat.
3. Put a bit of sea salt, garlic powder, and onion powder on them if you want to boost their flavor.

Eggs and Vegetables Fried in Coconut Oil

Here’s another great breakfast that’s easy to make and healthy too! Don’t be guilty if you enjoy it too much and have this as an everyday go-to for breakfast. This dish takes credit for making you feel full for a long time – being rich in protein and full of vegetables!

Ingredients: Coconut oil, fresh vegetables, or a frozen vegetable mix like carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, eggs, spices, and spinach (optional).

Instructions:

1. Add a few tablespoons of coconut oil to your frying pan and turn up the heat.
2. Then add your vegetables. Let your frozen vegetables thaw in the heat for a few minutes.
3. Next, you add three to four eggs. Season the eggs to your liking or add salt and pepper.
4. This is optional but you can add some greens like spinach to the mix.
5. Stir-fry until everything is tender!

Grilled Chicken Wings With Greens and Salsa

Let’s up the cooking game with a few more protein options. This grilled chicken wings with greens and salsa is an easy favorite and take so little preparation. This could become one of your kids’ favorite too! So you’re not only making a good investment in your health, but you’re winning points with your kids as well.

Ingredients: Chicken wings, spices, greens, salsa.

Instructions:

1. Get your favorite spice blend and rub the chicken wings with it.
2. Cook them in the oven, heating it at 360–395°F (180–200°C) for about 40 minutes.
3. Check your chicken wings until you get a golden color. We’re aiming to get a brown and crunchy texture.
4. Then serve with some greens and salsa!

Ground Beef With Sliced Bell Peppers

It’s incredible how a few pantry ingredients can make up a delightful dish. If you’ve got some spare beef in your freezer, just toss in some bell pepper and onion, and you have yourself a meal!

Ingredients: Onion, coconut oil, ground beef, spices, spinach, and one bell pepper.

Instructions:

1. Add coconut oil to a pan and turn up the heat.
2. Add finely chopped onion and stir for a few minutes until tender.
3. Add the ground beef and season with spices. Grab your favorite spice blend mix. If you have none, salt and pepper will do.
4. For some greens, add spinach.
5. If you want added oomph, add some chili powder.
6. Stir fry until all the liquid is gone and it looks ready. Serve with sliced bell peppers.

While we enjoy these low-carb recipes, it is always best to check with your doctor for the best diet suited for your body. We can’t emphasize enough but do check your health insurance as well to make sure it’s updated and you are fully covered if you fall ill. We hope you enjoyed making these recipes!