Description
These best low carb recipes are inspired by Mediterranean home cooking, using fresh vegetables, olive oil, herbs, and simple proteins. They feel comforting, nourishing, and full of flavor without feeling restrictive.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 eggs or 1 cup cooked chicken
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh herbs for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Add zucchini and cauliflower and sauté until tender.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add eggs or chicken and cook through.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and lemon juice.
- Finish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
You can add feta cheese, olives, or chili flakes for extra flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 110mg