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Low Carb/High Protein Dinners/Lunches

Post WLS Friendly. Mostly simple or make ahead recipes for my own busy life.
I will probably replace other members recipes with my own variations but I will always credit the original.

(84 Recipes) Created by LITTLEBIGGIRL2

Recipes in this Collection

Cookbook creator says: This one is really good, very moist which is important post WLS.

Submitted by LITTLEBIGGIRL2

Carbs: 5.8g | Fat: 10.7g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 17.8g | Calories: 196.6

An Indian favorite: savory lamb cooked in a creamy, curry spinach sauce

Just made minor changes to lower the fat and up the protein a little. Also made the servings smaller.

Submitted by LITTLEBIGGIRL2

Carbs: 12.8g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 24.3g | Calories: 216.8

Cookbook creator says: This is great for any meal or snack really.

Submitted by EARTHYGIRL1

Carbs: 5.2g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 9.8g | Calories: 102.1
Very Good 4.5/5

Submitted by MEGS0676

Carbs: 5.8g | Fat: 10.1g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 15.1g | Calories: 177.2

Cookbook creator says: Can also be formed into 1 large meatloaf but the mini's are fun, just watch they don't get too dry.

Submitted by AMMIEDAWN1

Carbs: 5.8g | Fat: 11.2g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 20.6g | Calories: 210.5
Easy Steamed Fish Packets
Very Good 4.5/5

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! Cooking fish or chicken in parchment-paper packets is a technique known as en papillote.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 16.6g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 4.8g | Protein: 23.4g | Calories: 158.4
Very Good 4.0/5

Cookbook creator says: 1 of many deviled egg recipe's I've collected, my favorite way to eat eggs!

Submitted by OTTERBAA

Carbs: 2.2g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 3.6g | Calories: 75.1
Cyn's Mock Potato Casserole
Very Good 4.6/5

Cookbook creator says: You could add some lean ground beef or shredded or canned chicken breast to make this a full meal.

Submitted by NADALIA

Carbs: 2.7g | Fat: 11.8g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 10.8g | Calories: 165.5
Zuccini Gratin
Very Good 4.8/5

Low in calories and carbs..yum

Submitted by PUNKIN7743

Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 68.4
Broccoli/Cauliflower Cheese Bake
Good 3.8/5

South Beach phase one

Submitted by ANGELCANUCK

Carbs: 8.5g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 15.2g | Calories: 133.1
Very Good 4.1/5

Cookbook creator says: Just add your protein.

Submitted by RINNYLOU

Carbs: 5.7g | Fat: 12.9g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 3.5g | Calories: 147.7
Eggplant, Squash, and Zucchini Casserole
Very Good 4.6/5

Cookbook creator says: When you get tired of steaming.

Submitted by MEGRENEE2

Carbs: 6.6g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 7g | Calories: 89.7
Turkey Garlic & Herb Cheese Burger
Very Good 4.5/5

Cookbook creator says: Might do without the bread.

Submitted by MRSDUDLEY

Carbs: 23.6g | Fat: 11.1g | Fiber: 6.5g | Protein: 29.5g | Calories: 304.6
Vegetarian Black Bean Cakes with Orange-Basil Salsa
Very Good 4.3/5

Cookbook creator says: For those no meat days.

Submitted by BCJL13

Carbs: 48.3g | Fat: 6.1g | Fiber: 13.6g | Protein: 14.2g | Calories: 294.2
Very Good 4.3/5

Cookbook creator says: Excellent basic recipe for when your broke (for me the end of every month).

Submitted by AZDESERTROSE

Carbs: 8.8g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 46.6

Cookbook creator says: These where good but next time I'll use less onion powder.

Submitted by LITTLEBIGGIRL2

Carbs: 4.8g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 4.7g | Calories: 77.4
Very Good 4.5/5

Very juicy and appealing dish. Great for parties as it can be all prepped up to the time of cooking in advance.

Submitted by THESPY75

Carbs: 4.4g | Fat: 15.6g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 47.9g | Calories: 354.5
Carne Asada (Good for South Beach Phase 1)
Very Good 4.9/5

Great on the grill or grill pan.

Submitted by THESPY75

Carbs: 13g | Fat: 20.1g | Fiber: 4.8g | Protein: 36.8g | Calories: 378.3
Good 3.1/5

Relatively simple and flavorfull fish disk. Very Good! Try it with Asparagus or Broccoli.

Submitted by THESPY75

Carbs: 8.1g | Fat: 9.8g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 43.5g | Calories: 306.5
Very Good 4.0/5

Phase 1 lunch. I used canned crab, but I think this would be better with 3 ounces of fresh instead.

Submitted by POLARBEARSCAT

Carbs: 9.4g | Fat: 21.8g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 16.6g | Calories: 286.3
Good 3.7/5

Cookbook creator says: use pre-cooked shrimp to make it even faster.

Submitted by JENNA3

Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 5.6g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 35.9g | Calories: 218.9
Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken
Very Good 4.1/5

Cookbook creator says: Seems like a good "it's to hot to cook" meal.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 37.1g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 11.3g | Protein: 31.3g | Calories: 322.2
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers
Very Good 4.4/5

Who says you have to serve fajitas in a flour tortilla? Instead of serving peppers in the fajitas, I serve fajitas in a roasted pepper!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 30.5g | Fat: 9.9g | Fiber: 7.4g | Protein: 31.8g | Calories: 339.1

6 slices of turkey bacon
6 ripe red grape or rome or cherry tomatoes
1 cup of Cottage Cheese
Balsamic Vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste

Submitted by SYBRYANT09

Carbs: 9.6g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 21g | Calories: 214.2
Pimiento Cheese Stuffed Chicken **Low Carb/High Protein
Incredible! 5.0/5

Submitted by SADIE78

Carbs: 1.3g | Fat: 14.4g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 49.1g | Calories: 353.2

Cookbook creator says: I will modify this for less fat.

Submitted by INDEJAM09

Carbs: 8g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 30.6g | Calories: 348.5

Cookbook creator says: Modify

Submitted by LITTLEMISS9889

Carbs: 9g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 17.2g | Calories: 109.7

Submitted by SADIE78

Carbs: 2.9g | Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 22.8g | Calories: 116.7

High protein nacho casserole. Recomend serving it in a salad or in lettuce scoops.

Can be rolled in a soft shell, hard shell, with chips, etc.

Submitted by M1CHMAX

Carbs: 17.8g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 5.4g | Protein: 24.9g | Calories: 246
Healthy Spinach Quiche: High Protein, Low Carb
Incredible! 5.0/5

Healthy quiche that doesn't need a crust. My husband says it is better than the fattening one I used to buy in the Deli section of the grocery store!

Submitted by HEATHERJCURRAN

Carbs: 15.1g | Fat: 9.5g | Fiber: 6.3g | Protein: 23.4g | Calories: 233.6
Very Good 4.5/5

Submitted by MISSTEEPEA

Carbs: 15.9g | Fat: 11.5g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 32.1g | Calories: 290.3
Very Good 4.3/5

This recipe came from the chicken enchilada recipe I submitted earlier. I didn't need to make that many chicken enchiladas, so I made this up to make a slightly different meal. I used the remaining sauce from the chicken enchilada recipe, then added the remaining chicken and added the chicken broth.

Submitted by SKEYDOO

Carbs: 16.3g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 14.1g | Calories: 153.1
Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad
Very Good 4.4/5

Cookbook creator says: This is going to be a go-to meal, I can tell.

Carbs: 7.4g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 31.7g | Calories: 196.1
Very Good 4.6/5

South Beach all Phases

Submitted by GUTBOMB

Carbs: 27.8g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 6g | Protein: 6.6g | Calories: 168.9
Tuna Burgers
Very Good 4.2/5

These are really low in fat and carbs and can be served in a bun or with a salad. Very tasty.

Will spread if you use the George Foreman Grill, normal skillet is fine.

Submitted by FLOWERDALEJEWEL

Carbs: 8.5g | Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 23.7g | Calories: 140.5
Very Good 4.4/5

Looks like a quick and easy chicken dish for during the week. These are very good and juicy.

Submitted by THESPY75

Carbs: 9.2g | Fat: 17.5g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 44.9g | Calories: 377.1
Garlic and Olive Oil Spaghetti Squash!
Very Good 4.3/5

Cookbook creator says: Good side to a protein.

Submitted by MERIGOOD

Carbs: 14.5g | Fat: 14.5g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 181.4
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Very Good 4.6/5

SBD Phase 1 Friendly

Submitted by WOLVERINEGAL

Carbs: 8.9g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 23.1g | Calories: 192.7
Creamy Parmesan Broiled Tilapia
Very Good 4.6/5

Quick, easy, inexpensive and surprisingly cheesy recipe. Can be used with any white fish, I just happened to have Tilapia handy.

Submitted by LEXIBELLE715

Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 6.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 35g | Calories: 196.8
Very Good 4.5/5

Great low carb dish!

Submitted by PILGRIMK

Carbs: 5.5g | Fat: 40.1g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 29.2g | Calories: 499.8
Chicken Tikka Masala
Very Good 4.1/5

A traditional and very popular Indian chicken dish which is bursting full of flavour and colour

Submitted by PSDAHRI

Carbs: 12.3g | Fat: 16.5g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 43g | Calories: 370.2
Shish Kabob
Very Good 4.0/5

Cookbook creator says: Looks sooo good! I love lamb.

Carbs: 23g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 4.7g | Protein: 23.2g | Calories: 274
Rogan Josh - (Lamb Curry)
Very Good 4.6/5

(Classic lamb curry called as Rogan Josh, easy to make and healthy low fat dish)

Submitted by PSDAHRI

Carbs: 11.7g | Fat: 14.4g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 28.2g | Calories: 290.3
Moroccan lamb and chick pea stew
Very Good 4.8/5

A delicious tomato based stew with chunks of lamb and filling chickpeas.

Submitted by NIGHTSKY200696

Carbs: 26.3g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 5.9g | Protein: 17.5g | Calories: 243.4
Very Good 4.3/5

This is a tasty economical curry, interesting enough to make for guests and easy enough to make for any occasion. A family favourite.

Submitted by JARICHAUST

Carbs: 17g | Fat: 12.3g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 17.3g | Calories: 245.4
Crispy Baked Egg Rolls
Very Good 4.4/5

Use coleslaw mix to make a quick & easy treat! Eat as a snack, side, or a meal.

Submitted by HARV47

Carbs: 13.9g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 91.2
Quinoa with Spinach and Feta Cheese
Very Good 4.4/5

Cookbook creator says: Great side to a protein when you get a little tired of veg.

Submitted by SLIMKATIE

Carbs: 32.1g | Fat: 8.5g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 232.8
Chicken Satay with Vegetables
Very Good 4.2/5

Chef Meg lowered the fat and calories in this member-submitted recipe, which contains two servings of cooked vegetables per portion!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 13.3g | Fat: 10.9g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 22.7g | Calories: 237.3
Spicy Sliders
Good 3.5/5

Save money and increase nutrition in your burgers. The secret ingredient? Lentils!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 7.3g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 9.3g | Calories: 107.3
Kitchen Basics: Beef Roast
Very Good 4.4/5

Cookbook creator says: Can be used in sooooo men other meals in man different ways!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 0.1g | Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 28.7g | Calories: 191.2
Very Good 4.1/5

Cookbook creator says: Use Turnips instead of potatoes for low carb

Submitted by RENEELN

Carbs: 46.8g | Fat: 6.1g | Fiber: 6.3g | Protein: 34.9g | Calories: 385.2
Very Good 4.3/5

Cookbook creator says: Yum and Cheap! I'm going to make 7 2oz patty's though.

Submitted by LILDINI

Carbs: 11.5g | Fat: 7.7g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 22.2g | Calories: 208.2
Very Good 4.7/5

A great healthier replacement for Mashed Potatoes.

Adapted from "Vegetarian Supercook" by Rose Elliot

Submitted by CATCH23

Carbs: 11.2g | Fat: 11.3g | Fiber: 5.3g | Protein: 10.6g | Calories: 176.3
Creamy Watermelon Salad
Very Good 4.2/5

Cookbook creator says: As a side this looks so good!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 9.3g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 51.8
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Layered Greek Dip
Very Good 4.2/5

Cookbook creator says: Maybe more of an entertaining supper then to make for 1. Doesn't seam like it would keep well and kinda looses it's special-ness when cut down to one portion.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 9.1g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 3.3g | Calories: 103.2
Crab and Asparagus Crepes
Very Good 4.6/5

Cookbook creator says: Don't know when I would make this but it looks good. I would use egg crepes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 16.2g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 14g | Calories: 179.2
Baked Eggs with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Very Good 4.2/5

Nestle eggs into a spicy tomato sauce and bake them for a light and easy supper. Serve over pasta or with crusty whole-wheat bread for dipping.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 36.7g | Fat: 10.9g | Fiber: 7.9g | Protein: 14.9g | Calories: 277.8
Not-Fried Shrimp with Japanese Cocktail Sauce
Very Good 4.4/5

Biting into a perfectly crispy fried shrimp is so satisfying. The 10 grams of fat per serving? Not so satisfying. This dish has all the crunch, with much less fat.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 12.8g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 28g | Calories: 193.7
Pomegranate Chicken Salad
Very Good 4.3/5

This seasonal salad is ready in a flash. You will love the softness of the greens with the crunch of the radish and pomegranate.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 20g | Fat: 10.8g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 21.6g | Calories: 264.2
Escarole Salad with Gorgonzola-Walnut Apple Crisps
Very Good 4.3/5

Cookbook creator says: mmm with chicken

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 12.9g | Fat: 11.1g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 4.1g | Calories: 160.2
Carrot-Cranberry Salad
Good 3.8/5

Kid prepared and approved! I am always looking for a salad that my kids can make and then devour. This is a winner for kids and moms.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 21.6g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 86.8
Peppercorn Steak with Herbed Blue Cheese
Very Good 4.7/5

A steakhouse quality supper ready in under 10 minutes!

Submitted by SPCOOKBOOK

Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 18.2g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 18.5g | Calories: 245.8
Spinach-Berry Salad
Very Good 4.5/5

Cookbook creator says: With chicken or beef

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 6.3g | Fat: 15.1g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 162.2
The Best Turkey Burger-Jeff's Ultimate Recipe
Very Good 4.6/5

Moist, delicious, and flavorful turkey burger! The addition of the mayonaise adds a little needed fat to keep it moist, and you can't taste it at all. Great to freeze and have on hand for a quick meal!

Submitted by SRATERMAN

Carbs: 1.7g | Fat: 10.8g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 27.7g | Calories: 214.7
End-of-Summer Roasted Veggies
Very Good 4.2/5

This is a recipe i put together last night with the veggies I had in the fridge and my husband and daughter LOVED it. Very yummy over ride pilaf or couscous. You can add chicken or fish to make this a non-veggie meal

Submitted by VEGGIEDOC4LIFE

Carbs: 15g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 3.7g | Calories: 121.2
Spicy Nutty Chicken Nuggets
Good 3.5/5

Instead of reaching for fried chicken or frozen chicken nuggets, turn to these spicy, crunchy ones instead.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 11.2g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 21.7g | Calories: 189.3
Greek-Spiced Baked Shrimp
Very Good 4.5/5

If you like shrimp, you'll love this recipe!

Submitted by MISS_SMARTY

Carbs: 7.2g | Fat: 7.8g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 34.8g | Calories: 241.6
Quinoa-Black Bean Casserole
Very Good 4.2/5

An experiment with leftovers yields a delightful, filling vegetarian meal.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 31.7g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 9.1g | Protein: 13.8g | Calories: 204.5
Lentil Vegetable Soup
Very Good 4.0/5

This hearty soup will warm you from the inside out.

Carbs: 31.5g | Fat: 9.1g | Fiber: 6.8g | Protein: 7.9g | Calories: 230.4
Very Good 4.2/5

This hearty soup, packed with vegetables, is a great addition to any meal.

Carbs: 18.5g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 22.1g | Calories: 192.3
Garden Harvest Vegetable Soup
Very Good 4.3/5

This soups works well with most vegetables from the garden-- experiment and use vegetables that are in season. Chef Meg was inspired to create this meal after a trip to the farmers market. Be creative and use whatever vegetables you have on hand!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 26.3g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 6.4g | Protein: 5.4g | Calories: 160.2
Cheesy Vegetable-Stuffed Eggplant
Very Good 4.3/5

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This was an excellent member-submitted recipe that required very few tweaks to improve its healthy profile.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 24.4g | Fat: 9.8g | Fiber: 8.3g | Protein: 9.6g | Calories: 208.8
Very Good 4.6/5

Baked Cauliflower at its best!

Submitted by CATAPOS

Carbs: 8.6g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 80.8
Very Good 4.2/5

Tofu is high in protein and calcium, low in fat and sodium, and cholesterol-free.

Carbs: 7.3g | Fat: 7.8g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 9.4g | Calories: 132.7
Meatloaf Vegetable Muffins
Very Good 4.3/5

A great combination of meat, vegetables and whole grains for a great healthy comfort food.

Submitted by ANEW50

Carbs: 10.4g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 10.3g | Calories: 106.8
Herb Roasted Whole Chicken
Very Good 4.5/5

very easy to prep. and cook, turns out juicy every time

Submitted by JESSICABEJ

Carbs: 5g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 17.9g | Calories: 117.9
Very Good 4.3/5

A simple twist transforms this traditional recipe into a vegetarian entree.

Carbs: 15.2g | Fat: 11.7g | Fiber: 4.4g | Protein: 19.6g | Calories: 240.9
White Chicken Chili
Very Good 4.5/5

This chili is packed with flavor and fiber. Make a big batch for a crowd or freeze it in single-serving containers for up to 4 months.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 20.2g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 25.3g | Calories: 226.1
Good 3.0/5

Dice and throw everything into the Slow Cooker

Submitted by 2NORTE

Carbs: 10.2g | Fat: 21.9g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 26.8g | Calories: 366
Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Vegetables
Very Good 4.3/5

Try using an English Cut Beef Roast. It is economical and flavorful. This cut of meat comes from the shoulder or neck area of the animal.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 21.1g | Fat: 9.3g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 43.9g | Calories: 349.8
Kitchen Basics: Poached Chicken
Very Good 4.3/5

What's the secret to moist and flavorful chicken? Poaching it! Chicken breasts contain very little fat; this method keeps the meat from drying out.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 0.5g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 25.9g | Calories: 138.3
Crispy Garlic Kale with Chorizo and Beans
Very Good 4.5/5

Soy substitutes are so convincingly delicious that no one will know this isn't real chorizo. Bonus: This dish has zero cholesterol!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 31.9g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 9.6g | Protein: 14.8g | Calories: 254
Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry
Very Good 4.0/5

Slow cookers aren’t just for meat! This is a tasty, affordable one-pot vegetarian meal that’s filling and perfect for your slow cooker.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 30.6g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 8.3g | Protein: 7.2g | Calories: 178.7
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