"This is one of my favourite summer salads – colourful, textural and with such complex, vibrant flavours. It's a dish I could easily eat once a week." – Luke Nguyen. This recipe is by Luke Nguyen.
61 low-carb recipes that are high on taste
Quick and easy low-carb recipes that you actually want to eat can be hard to find. Staying fit and eating well is tricky enough, so we’re making it a little easier for you by collecting all our best low-carb and keto recipes in one place. These dishes are perfect for cutting carbs while making sure you still feel satisfied, with meals featuring healthy proteins like mince, chicken and salmon, along with plenty of healthy vegies and stacks of amazing flavour combinations to keep your new healthy lifestyle interesting. You’ve got this!
Cauliflower and salmon traybake with tahini sauce
"A quick, tasty, low-carb midweek meal that still looks impressive." – Lucy Nunes
Grilled chicken salad with roasted peppers and za'atar dressing
Plate up a winner winner chicken dinner with this grilled za'atar salad, then stretch out any leftovers by adding cooked pasta or grains for a healthy lunch the next day.
Smoked kingfish salad with tamarind dressing
“I love the way the Thai flavours marry with the smoky rich kingfish in this dish. They complement each other beautifully.” – Adam D'Sylva
Satay chicken traybake
“One-tray baking is such a satisfying way to cook. It’s versatile and makes it much more achievable to cook larger amounts to give you leftovers. Use a large baking tray for this recipe, or split over two smaller trays. Feel free to use other vegies you may have on hand, like wedges of cabbage, cauliflower or zucchini, so they aren’t wasted.” – Tom Walton
Ras el hanout chicken with pickled cucumbers and creamy green goddess dressing
Spice up your weeknight chook with this ras el hanout chicken dish.
Middle Eastern cauliflower rice with lamb mince
"The trick with cauliflower rice is to take your time. Make it in small batches using the pulse button on your food processor to control the texture, so you don’t end up with mush." – Lucy Nunes
Vietnamese rare beef salad (bo tai chanh)
“Bo tai chanh is a super-vibrant and deliciously simple beef salad that’s cooked using the acidity in limes. The meat changes from red to light pink in the fridge as the garlic and fresh lime begin to coat the fillet. Combined with lightly pickled veg and a herbaceous salad, and finished with peanuts and nutty shallots on top of a prawn cracker, it’s a playground of texture and flavour. We usually serve this with different types of prawn crackers or cassava crackers. Grab some salad and place it on the cracker and have a bite.” – Khanh Ong
Niçoise salad
"This salad screams long, lazy lunches in the sunny south of France. Don’t forget a good baguette and a chilled bottle of rosé." – Lucy Nunes
San choy bow with miso salmon
Miso-glazed salmon is the perfect addition to this spin on san choy bow.
Gochujang minute steak skewers with charred broccolini and lime
These fast skewers are KBBQ on a stick.
Cauliflower, tahini and zhoug salad
Enjoy the refreshing flavours of this spicy, baked cauliflower salad, perfect for easy weekend entertaining.
Barbecued calamari with chickpeas, chorizo and lemon pickled onion
Warren Mendes ramps up a classic flavour combo – lemon and calamari – in this easy barbecue dish.
Vietnamese pork meatballs (nem nuong)
“Nem nuóng is the Vietnamese answer to a sausage sizzle. It’s found at many barbecues and street fairs. The meatballs are usually moulded around skewers or lemongrass. This version is served as a DIY lettuce wrap. The umami meatballs are complemented by vibrant, fresh herbs, with a nod to summer from the mangoes that go so well with the flavour-packed dipping sauce.” – Khanh Ong
This high-protein frittata is the ultimate meal-prep recipe
This deceptively simple-looking frittata packs a punch of flavour, with caramelised onion, garlic and a sprinkle of za’atar. It’s high in protein, thanks to the cottage cheese, parmesan and pulses. Enjoy as is, or dress it up with a few salad leaves, soft goat’s cheese or roasted vegies for a light meal.