52 low carb recipes to delight in without overdoing the calories

Low carb recipes have won the hearts of Brazilians and are successful for their benefits and the variety they provide on the menu. They are based on more natural proposals and avoid industrialized ones as much as possible! This type of diet proposes the choice and consumption of foods with a lower amount of carbohydrates. For this, some elements, such as bread and pasta, should be avoided or replaced with healthier versions. Check out the selection of 52 low cab recipes to learn how to make new combinations and stick to your diet. 1. Cloud bread : also called “cloud bread”, cloud bread has this name because it is very light and has no carbohydrate. It can be served neat or as a base for a pizza or sandwich. It only takes 3 ingredients: egg, cottage cheese and baking soda. 2. Quick brown bread : this bread is perfect for those who follow a healthier diet and do not have much time to stay in the kitchen. In addition to being practical, it is lowcarb, zero lactose and has no gluten. Egg, oat bran, plain yogurt and baking powder are mixed and microwave for 2 minutes. 3. Eggplant flour bread : this recipe is affordable, since eggplant flour is one of the cheapest low carb. In addition to the flour, it also takes crushed sesame and grated parmesan. It is excellent for making sandwiches, toast or croutons. 4. Cheese bread : for this delicious low carb cheese bread, you will need only 3 ingredients: egg, cheese and yeast. Just beat everything in a blender and bake in a medium oven for 20 minutes. 5. Chestnut bread : very easy to make, this bread has no secret in its preparation and is delicious. Along with the roasted and unsalted cashews, eggs, olive oil, parmesan, water and chemical baking powder are added. It can be done in a large form or in individual portions. 6. Panettone : how about a low carb panettone recipe to make all year long? This version takes almond, linseed and coconut flour, in addition to the essence of panettone. The filling can be made with different nuts of your choice. Low carb savory dishes 7. Chicken fricassee: this version of fricassee with less carbohydrates exchanges corn for strawberry. Shredded chicken, pumpkin puree, dijon mustard, bacon, peas, sour cream, grated cheese and curd are mixed in a pan. After this explosion of flavors, just gratin and serve with a salad. 8. Cauliflower rice: fake cauliflower rice is a creative and delicious option for everyday life. Just chop the cauliflower very thin (or process it), sauté with onion and garlic in the oil and cook for about 6 minutes. 9. Zucchini noodles: this zucchini noodles is a tip for those who want to cheat on the diet. Zucchinis are sliced ​​in the shape of spaghetti and cooked in the microwave for about 3 minutes. To accompany, shrimp sauce with spices. 10. Breaded chicken : the secret of the recipe is breaded without flour and without frying. For this, the chicken fillet is seasoned with salt and black pepper, passed through the egg and grated cheese and then taken to the high oven until golden brown. 11. Green pancake : this pancake is actually a very thin rolled omelette. Eggs, spinach, salt and pepper are beaten in the blender. The filling is made with cheese, turkey breast and chives. 12. Chicken soup : the secret of this soup is to exchange rice for finely chopped cauliflower. In addition to cauliflower, the dish consists of chopped carrots and shredded chicken, seasoned with garlic, onion, salt and black pepper. At the end, the parsley is added. 13. Carrot spaghetti : the carrot, cut into a spaghetti shape, is wrapped in a delicious peeled tomato sauce with basil and grated cheese. The accompaniment is on the ground meatballs seasoned with lemon, red onion, nutmeg and parsley. 14. Meat hiding: the difference of this hiding place is the cauliflower puree on top of the ground meat. After cooking, cauliflower is added with coconut milk and olive oil. The meat is sautéed with onion, garlic and tomato. 15. Ricotta gnocchi: for this gnocchi, the ricotta is mashed until well ground and seasoned with salt, black pepper, grated Parmesan cheese, chives and parsley. The consistency of the dough is given by the beaten egg added to the ricotta. Finishing is done with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese to brown. 16. Broccoli rice: in this rice, the broccoli is washed and processed. Then, it is sautéed with onion, garlic, salt and pepper in coconut oil. The result is a light and healthy recipe that combines with fried or scrambled eggs. 17. Chicken salpicão: in the preparation of this salpicão, the first step is to make a “fake” mayonnaise, with pasteurized milk cream, whole yogurt, lemon and olive oil. Finally, just add shredded chicken, carrots, olives, green beans, onions, tomatoes, leeks and zucchini. 18. Chayote souffle : the dough of this souffle is made with egg yolk, milk, oat bran, salt and herbs. Then, it is mixed with the sautéed chayote and gently added with egg whites. Finally, the mixture is sprinkled with grated cheese and placed in the oven until golden brown. Low carb savory snacks and snacks 19. Pizza with broccoli dough : light and nutritious, this pizza, although it does not have the crunchiness of the original dough, deceives well by the flavor of the filling. In the dough, only broccoli, white and seasoning is used. After roasting, she receives chicken sauce, tomato slices and curd. 20. Oven-baked omelet with cheese and tomato : the omelet is, in itself, a recipe with few carbohydrates. This version has the option of making it in the oven. The filling is made with tomato, white cheese, basil and cream cheese. Beaten eggs, together with the filling, should be baked in a high oven until golden brown. 21. Celery banquettes : celery, also called celery, has a tasty and refreshing taste. After being cut into a barque shape, it is filled with a mixture of cottage cheese and olive oil. The recipe has few calories and is perfect to serve as a starter or snack. 22. Broccoli dumpling with sour cream : for this dumpling, just mix the egg and grated cheese with the broccoli cooked and crushed, forming a firm dough. After making balls and taking them to the oven to bake, they are combined with the chilled sour cream. 23. Eggplant pizza: how about a pizza that contains only 4 ingredients? The eggplants are cut into slices, seasoned with oil, salt and pepper and roasted. After removing from the oven, place sliced ​​cheese, chopped tomatoes and tuna. 24. Chicken drumstick: this is the proof that you can include the chicken drumstick in the healthy diet. The shredded and seasoned chicken is mixed with cream cheese and shaped into a coxinha shape. Then, the mixture is passed in breadcrumbs and baked for about 20 minutes. 25. Chicken roundelay : after seasoning with lemon, salt and pepper, the ground chicken should be opened in a thin layer on aluminum foil. The tip is, in addition to the stuffing of ham and cheese, put in the tomato sauce to make the Swiss roll very moist and soft. 26. Hot mix: this hot mix has only 5 ingredients and is super practical and quick to make. The dough is made with egg, curd and yeast and baked in the microwave. Finally, just stuff it with ham and cheese and heat in a frying pan. 27. Pumpkin kebab : the dough of this kebab is made with almond flour, pumpkin, onion, salt and olive oil. After mixing the ingredients, just model in the form of kebab, wrap in flaxseed and bake in a medium oven for about 25 minutes, until it is very crunchy. 28. Zucchini and cheese dumpling: This zucchini and cheese dumpling is a great appetizer option. Zucchini, onion, oat bran, grated cheese and egg form the dough, which, after roasting, is crispy on the outside and very soft on the inside.

29. Chicken tart: this light, delicious and practical pie is a combination of everything we like. The dough is made of cauliflower, oat bran and white. In the filling, chicken, carrots, green beans and parsley are mixed with the creamy curd. 30. Frying apple pie: this apple pie, which looks more like a pancake, is made in a frying pan and resembles the famous “tarte tatin”. Combined with almond flour, brown sugar and cinnamon, it can be accompanied by a delicious homemade ice cream. 31. Broccoli tart: broccoli is very light and does not have a predominant flavor, which makes the pie dough very smooth. The assembly is done with layers of dough interspersed with the filling of chicken, curd and carrot. 32. Functional spinach quiche : in addition to low carb, this recipe is vegetarian and has no gluten or lactose. The assembly is simple: one layer of the chickpea dough and one filled with spinach, ricotta and heart of palm on top. 33. Quiche lorraine : quiche lorraine is known for its cheese filling with pieces of bacon. To turn into a low carb recipe, almond flour is the one chosen for the dough. After roasting, this quiche is very golden on the outside and creamy on the inside. Low carb sweets 34. Brigadeiro : this recipe proves that you can eat brigadeiro even when you are on a diet. The secret to keeping the amount of carbohydrates low is to use condensed milk with reduced sugar content and roll the brigadiers in 100% cocoa powder. 35. Beijinho : for those who want to sweeten the diet, this kiss is perfect because it has few carbohydrates. The dough contains dry shredded coconut, sour cream and coconut milk. Cloves add a special touch to the flavor. 36. Peanut cookie: this cookie only takes 3 ingredients, is crunchy and delicious. Just mix the peanuts, the clear and the culinary sweetener, make small balls and bake until golden. 37. Coconut biscuit : biscuits are always excellent for serving in the afternoon snack with a coffee. The egg whites give lightness to the cookies, which are also made with coconut and vanilla. They must be taken to the oven for about 15 minutes. 38. Rain cookie: rain cookie has that wonderful taste of childhood. The striking flavor comes from coconut milk, cinnamon, almond flour and coconut flour. After fried, the dumplings are passed through a mixture of sweetener and cinnamon. 39. Chocolate bar with coconut : for this bar, the dough with coconut, coconut oil, coconut milk and sweetener must first be made. After being taken to the refrigerator and hardened, the bars are dipped in dark chocolate, with at least 75% cocoa. Low carb desserts 40. Passion fruit mousse : the ingredients include only fresh cream, powdered passion fruit juice and sugar and passion fruit seeds to decorate. The mousse can be consumed pure or used in the filling of pies and cakes. 41. Chocolate brownie: the brownie consists of mixing the almond flour, the sweetener and the bicarbonate and, incorporating, the eggs. Then, add the melted 70% cocoa chocolate with ghee butter and bake for 15 minutes. 42. Lemon cheesecake : the dough for this cheesecake is made with almond flour, coconut oil, egg, cinnamon and baking powder. For the filling, beat the cream cheese with the eggs and lemon juice. 43. Petit gateau : in the petit gateau dough are ingredients such as xylitol, egg, chickpea flour, coconut oil and chocolate without milk. An important point in the recipe is the temperature of the oven, since the edges must be firm and the middle, soft. 44. Tiramissu : the trick of this tiramissu is to make “champagne biscuits” with almond flour, using it to assemble the portions. The assembly follows the order of placing 2 cookies at the bottom of the bowl, brushing the cookies with coffee, covering with mascarpone cream and sprinkling cocoa powder. 45. Oven coconut: the freshly grated coconut, eggs, xylitol and yeast are combined to make this delicious oven coconut. It is placed still raw in silicone molds greased with coconut oil and taken to the medium oven until golden brown. 46. Pudding : this pudding is made with eggs, sour cream and vanilla essence, all beaten in a blender. The syrup is caramelized with water and a culinary sweetener. The pudding should be about an hour in a water bath to reach the right consistency. 47. Coconut ice cream : this recipe is simple, easy and delicious. The cream, grated coconut, coconut milk and sucrose are placed in a pan until they form a very dense cream. Then just take it to freeze for at least two hours. 48. Carrot cake with chocolate : even without eggs in the composition, the cake is very fluffy and with an incredible color. In the dough, replacing the wheat flour, sweet powder and brown rice flour are used. The syrup is made with water, dromedary sugar, cocoa powder and chopped dark chocolate. 49. Pumpkin muffin: this pumpkin muffin gives you plenty of satiety, as it has good fats and fiber. All the ingredients are beaten in a blender and placed to bake in individual shapes. After baking, add the drops of dark chocolate. 50. Whole banana and chestnut cake : banana and chestnut form a combination that always works. They are incorporated into the dough of this delicious cake, which is also made with natural yogurt, rolled oats, whole wheat flour and culinary sweetener. 51. Chocolate cake with icing : the dough of this super-soft cake contains almond flour, powdered chocolate, grated coconut, coconut flour and sour cream. To top it off, the topping is a gauche, made with sour cream and 70% chocolate. 52. Chocolate nut cupcake: This chocolate nut cupcake is a hit in any situation. The topping cream is made with 70% chocolate, cream cheese, fresh cream and coconut oil. The low carb diet increasingly shows that it is possible to eat well without exaggeration. Whether sweet or salty, there is always a ready-made recipe waiting to be made and shared with friends!