Description
These low carb dinner recipes are inspired by Mediterranean home cooking. Warm, comforting, and full of flavor, they focus on simple ingredients like chicken, vegetables, olive oil, and herbs to create satisfying meals without heaviness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g chicken thighs
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
- Add chicken, season, and brown on all sides.
- Add zucchini and a splash of water.
- Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked.
- Finish with lemon juice and herbs before serving.
Notes
You can substitute chicken with fish or eggs. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a little olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg