23 dinners when you have eaten too many carbohydrates (2023)

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Herbs and light pesto coat tender salmon fillets in this quick and healthy fish dish. Colorful cherry tomatoes burst and combine with shallots to complement the pesto in this quick and easy weeknight dinner.

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Shrimp cooks up quickly in this easy one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve over whole wheat or rice.

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The spiced yogurt serves two purposes here, as a marinade and as a sauce for this grilled tofu recipe.

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Salmon fillets cook quickly and are covered in a delicious creamy sauce made with tomatoes, zucchini, and Italian spices. This easy salmon dinner is sure to become a new weeknight favorite the whole family will love. The best news: you can have this dish on the table in less than 20 minutes.

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Here's a healthy short rib recipe that you can serve up company, even while on vacation.

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Stuffed mushrooms and spinach artichoke dip come together in this quick vegetarian recipe. Serve these cheese-stuffed mushrooms with a large salad for a hearty and healthy dinner.

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This tomato sauce gets its heat from Calabrian chilies. You can find them whole or chopped in jars packaged along with the gherkins in well-stocked grocery stores. If you don't have any, a little crushed red pepper will do. Serve with polenta, mashed potatoes, or pasta.

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A sweet, sour, and salty mix of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey doubles as a marinade and sauce. Toasted sesame seeds add an attractive, nutty accent. Make it a meal: serve with brown rice and sautéed red bell peppers and sliced ​​zucchini.

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This tofu and vegetable stir fry is quick and easy, and makes a great weeknight meal. Baked tofu has a firm, flavorful texture that crisps up in a hot pan. You can find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here. Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a stronger flavor. Serve over brown rice.

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This Pesto Chicken Casserole is easy to make and delicious! The chicken stays moist while the cheese on top becomes bubbly and crunchy. The combination of pesto, mozzarella and tomatoes is always a hit. Serve the chicken over pasta or your favorite cereal.

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This healthy fish recipe is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. Serve with wild rice or French fries.

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Red currants add a hint of sweetness to the roasted red peppers and arugula topping of this easy chicken cutlets recipe.

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This variation of fried rice uses shredded cauliflower instead of regular rice to cut calories and carbs. The amount of chili garlic sauce can be adjusted to taste.

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Stuff crispy lettuce leaves with a savory filling inspired by PF Chang's famous lettuce wraps. These Low Carb Tofu, Mushroom, and Daikon Radish Wraps are an easy vegetarian dinner. Add julienned carrots to wraps for extra crunch.

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Ground beef and cauliflower come together for a hearty weeknight casserole that kids and adults alike will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.

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This low carb burger replaces the typical bun with toasted portobello mushroom caps. Creamy tzatziki and crispy sliced ​​red onions add texture and flavor to this easy Greek-inspired burger recipe.

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Serve these succulent, ultra-quick chicken cutlets over your favorite pasta. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new weeknight favorite.

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All of the ingredients for this easy beef stir fry are cooked in a wok (or skillet), so the food for this healthy dinner is not only quick to prepare, but cleanup is a breeze, too. Look for Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Flavored Sauce in the Asian foods section of your grocery store. It has the most concentrated oyster flavor.

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Classic shrimp scampi gets a low carb makeover in this easy dinner recipe. Zucchini noodles, also known as "zoodles," are a healthier alternative to traditional pasta: they mimic the texture of pasta and take on the flavor of the sauce you serve them with. Be sure to salt and drain the zoodles or the finished dish will be thick and the flavor diluted.

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This Greek-inspired chicken and vegetable sheet is loaded with flavor. The chicken is covered in a mixture of mayonnaise and breadcrumbs, grilled alongside asparagus, cremini mushrooms, and grape tomatoes, then served with a lemon-feta vinaigrette.

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We took the main ingredients of the popular Caprese salad—tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil—and piled them on top of portobello mushroom caps to create a delicious and hearty vegetarian entrée.

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It may seem counterintuitive to start the fish with the skin facing up. But if you turn it over, the skin of the fish will trap the juices when it's done cooking for more flavorful results. Serve with chimichurri sauce (see attached recipe).

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Grilled chicken breast has a smoky flavor enhanced with a light hint of spice. We chose flat-leaf parsley in this salad because it has a stronger herbal flavor than its sometimes bitter counterpart.

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