25 BEST Low Carb Side Dishes Recipes (2024)

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Low Carb Side Dishes Recipes – Out of ideas for delicious keto or low-carb side dishes recipes?Scroll down and try out some new ingredients pairings and spice things up with one of theseeasy low carb side dishes from our recipes index! From Garlic Butter Mushrooms to Spaghetti Squash Mash, you’ll never get tired of them!

Low-Carb Side Dish Recipes: 25 of Our Best Low Carb Side Dishes Recipes

1. Garlic Green Beans

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Sautéed green beans with incredible flavor are easy, yet fancy! Try this garlic green beans recipe asap!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Garlic Butter Sauteed Spinach

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Easy Spinach Recipe - This garlic butter sauteed spinach is a super easy and healthy recipe for a side everyone will love.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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This yummy roasted Brussels recipe makes a flavorful and delicious side dish. The easy roasted Brussels sprouts side, perfect for any Holiday table!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. 5-Minute Sauteed Lemon Garlic Spinach

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This Sauteed Spinach recipe with Garlic and Lemon is a simple and delicious side dish everyone will love at your table.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Roasted Zucchini Salad with Feta and Italian Dressing

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This roasted zucchini salad is super flavorful and healthy, you’ll want to make it all summer long!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Marinated Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Sauce

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This fresh cucumber salad is here to help you conquer your cravings!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice with Kale

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This cauliflower rice and kale skillet is done in only 15 minutes and can be served as a quick lunch, or as a side dish.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet

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This garlic mushroom and cauliflower recipe is super nourishing and easy to whip up!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Sautéed Zucchini In Lemon Garlic Butter

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These Sautéed Zucchini with lemon, garlic, and butter are delicious, nutritious, and addictive! This is an easy Zucchini recipe that will make any weeknight dinner healthier! Today the zucchini is the true star of your dinner.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Baked Zucchini and Cheese

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Baked zucchini and cheese is an easy side dish made in 30 minutes. If you're looking for the perfect balance of crispy and cheesy, this cheesy zucchini bake is for you!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Instant Pot Green Beans with Lemon Garlic Butter

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Instant Pot Green Beans Recipe - These delicious Instant Pot green beans cook in only 5 minutes, yet taste like they have been slow-cooked all day long!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Parmesan Mashed Spaghetti Squash

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Soft and velvety, this Mashed spaghetti squash recipe makes a perfect side dish or a filling vegetarian meal.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Garlic Bacon Broccoli Skillet

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This Garlic Bacon Broccoli Skillet makes for a quick and flavorful side dish. Bacon and broccoli team up in this simple dish ready in less than 30mn!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Garlic Parmesan

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These Oven-Roasted Asparagus with garlic and parmesan are crispy and golden on the outside, yet tender on the inside.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

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These epic roasted green beans flavored with garlic and parmesan are crispy and golden on the outside, yet tender on the inside.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Sautéed Spinach Mushroom Recipe

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Sautéed garlic mushrooms with huge flavor! The garlic butter sauce with spinach is so incredible, you’ll serve these garlic mushrooms with almost everything!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Onion Garlic Butter Mushrooms Skillet

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These garlic butter mushrooms are the side dish everyone will raves about at your dinners!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Parmesan Cauliflower Fried Rice (Low-Carb)

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This cauliflowerfried rice is so rich and delicious, you won’t believe it’s grain-free!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. 2-Minutes Instant Pot Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Cream Cheese Parmesan Sauce

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Creamy and savory, this side dish with Instant Pot Brussels sprouts and bacon is outstanding all on its own!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms with Bacon

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A decadent garlic parmesan mushroom cream sauce that will have you licking your plate clean!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Lemon Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles

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Zucchini Noodles Recipe - Delicious, easy on carbs, and takes just minutes to prepare.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Garlic Sautéed Cabbage Kale Skillet

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This sautéed cabbage and kale skillet recipe is the perfect way to get your veggies in!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Sautéed Green Beans with French Onions

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These sautéed fresh green beans with French onions are the perfect and easiest accompaniment to any main course.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

24. Grilled Napa Cabbage with Lemon Garlic Dressing

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Grilled napa cabbage is the ultimate side dish for your grilling parties! Smoky, savory, and crisp-tender, napa cabbage on the grill is an easy recipe everyone will love!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

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Roasted cauliflower is a delicious side dish with garlic, olive oil and parmesan cheese to add a tasty veggie touch to your dinner menu. Even the pickiest eater will love this roasted cauliflower recipe!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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4 servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 10 min

Sautéed green beans with incredible flavor are easy, yet fancy! Try this garlic green beans recipe asap!

Ingredients you need for the Garlic Green Beans

1 lb (450g) fresh green beans2tablespoonsunsalted butter(or ghee)1tablespoonolive oil1/2onion,chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional2tablespoonslow sodium vegetable stock2tablespoonsfresh parsley,choppedSaltandpepper,to taste1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional

Directions

1.To make the green beans recipe: Rinse and trim the green beans, then chop in small pieces. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and soak in ice-cold water to stop the cooking, then drain the green beans once more. This step is optional.

3. Heat the butter and oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the chopped onion until fragrant and translucent.

4. Add the green beans and garlic and sauté with the onion until crisp-tender – about 3 minutes.

5.Once green beans are crisp-tender, add hot sauce, lemon juice, chopped parsley, red chili pepper flakes, and black pepper. Cook until the mixture becomes golden and slightly caramelized – about 4 minutes.

6.Deglaze the green beans with the vegetable stock and cook for 2 minutes, to reduce the sauce slightly.

7. Season the cooked green beans generously with salt and pepper, to taste, sprinkle with remaining parsley, and serve the sauteedgreen beansimmediately. Enjoy!


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What are some good carb sides? ›

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Which cuisine has the least carbs? ›

The Greek or Mediterranean diet has been highly coveted by health experts and other professionals in the health industry due to its focus on fresh vegetables, healthy fats, limited carbs and lean meats. This also makes it perfect for low carb and keto dieters to explore!

What are non vegetable side dishes? ›

fried rice, fried quinoa, risotto, mashed potatoes, fries, fruit salad, sweet potato fries, baked potatoes, roasted potatoes, pasta salad, potluck salads

Is zucchini low carb? ›

Zucchini

"Zucchini is a good source of vitamin C, potassium and folate. It's also low in calories and provides fiber, which can aid in digestion," she says. Additionally, since it's lower in carbs, it won't spike your blood sugar. Per the USDA, 1 cup of cooked zucchini has less than 5 grams of carbs.

What is the most filling low carb food? ›

Lean meats such as turkey breast, sirloin, flank steak and chicken are great sources of protein to fuel and fill up your body in a low carb way. If you're looking for meals made with lean meats, we've got you covered with our recipes for Shredded Chicken Chili and Easy Chicken Parmesan!

What is the number 1 carb to avoid? ›

1. Sugary Foods. Most people already think of many of the foods in this category as unhealthy treats. Candy, soft drinks, and sweet desserts such as cake, chocolate, and ice cream are all expected entries on a list of carbs to avoid to lose weight.

What are 5 foods to avoid on a low-carb diet? ›

Specifically, try to eliminate whole and refined grains, baked goods, fruits, milk, yogurt, beans, legumes, pasta, bread, sugar-sweetened beverages, and starchy vegetables like peas and corn. Food and drinks allowed on a no-carb diet include meat, fish, eggs, cheese, butter, oils, water, and plain coffee or tea.

What happens if you eat no carbs for a week? ›

Severe carb limits can cause your body to break down fat into ketones for energy. This is called ketosis. Ketosis can cause side effects such as bad breath, headache, fatigue and weakness. It's not clear what kind of possible long-term health risks a low-carb diet may pose.

What is the most successful low-carb diet? ›

Atkins. The Atkins Diet restricts carbs (carbohydrates) while focusing on protein and fats. The Atkins Diet has several phases for weight loss and maintenance. It starts out with a very low-carbohydrate eating plan.

What can I use as a side dish instead of rice? ›

  • Quinoa. While it assumes a grain-like taste and texture after cooking, quinoa is a seed. ...
  • Riced cauliflower. Riced cauliflower is an excellent low-carb and low-calorie alternative to rice. ...
  • Riced broccoli. ...
  • Shirataki rice. ...
  • Barley. ...
  • Whole-wheat couscous. ...
  • Chopped cabbage. ...
  • Whole-wheat orzo.
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What are two vegetables we can eat without cooking? ›

​10 vegetables that can be eaten raw (and how to eat them properly)​
  • ​Carrots​ Carrots are crunchy and sweet when eaten raw, making them a popular choice for salads and as a standalone snack. ...
  • Cucumbers. ...
  • Bell peppers. ...
  • ​Tomatoes​ ...
  • Celery. ...
  • Radish. ...
  • Broccoli. ...
  • ​Cauliflower​
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What are the five lowest carb vegetables? ›

List of the best low carb vegetables
  • Iceberg lettuce. Perhaps one of the most popular — though least nutritious — vegetables, iceberg lettuce has only 2.97 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. ...
  • White mushrooms. Mushrooms contain only 3.26 g of carbs per 100 g. ...
  • Spinach. ...
  • Broccoli. ...
  • Zucchini. ...
  • Cauliflower. ...
  • Asparagus. ...
  • Radishes.

What vegetables are zero to low carb? ›

Our top 20 best low-carb vegetables
  • Watercress – 0.1g. ...
  • Rocket – 0.1g. ...
  • Button mushrooms – 0.3g. ...
  • Curly kale – 1.4g. ...
  • Lettuce – 1.4g. ...
  • Celery – 1.4g. ...
  • Radish – 1.4g. ...
  • Spinach – 1.6g.
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What is the lowest carb fruit? ›

Watermelon. Here's a juicy tip: Cup for cup, fruits that are high in water or fiber have fewer carbs than other fruits. Watermelon, the sweet summertime treat, is 92% water and the lowest-carb fruit by far, with 7.5 carbs for every 100 grams.

What are good foods with good carbs? ›

Carbohydrates are an essential component of the diet, and many high carb foods offer excellent health benefits. Vegetables, fruits, brown rice, dried fruits, and lentils can all provide good-quality carbohydrates. Carbohydrates provide essential fuel for the body and are necessary for it to function efficiently.

What to pair with carbs? ›

Put simply, pairing your carbs with a source of fat, fiber or protein will lower the glucose response to your food.

What dishes are high in carbs? ›

Quinoa, oatmeal, and sweet potatoes are all examples of foods that are very high in carbohydrates but also have a lot of nutrients and fiber.

What is a good dinner carb? ›

25 good carb recipes your diet needs
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  • 5White bean puree. ...
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  • 7Healthy nuts and bolts slice. ...
  • 8Stuffed baked sweet potatoes.

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