Have a meal on the table in just a few minutes with these delicious, nutritious, and quick dinner ideas.
Ham, Mushroom & Spinach Frittata
Our first dinner recipe only has about 3 grams of carbs per serving! It can keep you satiated with its high protein content without having to worry about excessive carbs!
Servings: 2
Calories per serving: 182
Carbs per serving: 3.1g
Fats per serving: 10.7g
Protein per serving: 17.3g
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon oil
80 grams chestnut mushrooms (sliced)
50 grams of ham (diced)
80 grams bag of spinach
4 medium eggs (beaten)
1 tablespoon grated cheddar
1 teaspoon salt
Procedure:
Step 1.
Turn up the grill’s heat as much as possible. Then, use an oven-safe frying pan with medium-high heat to heat the oil.
Step 2.
Add your mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes, or until they are mostly soft. Cook for a further minute, stirring in the ham and spinach, or until the spinach has wilted. Add a teaspoon of salt for seasoning.
Step 3.
Pour over the beaten eggs after lowering the heat. Cook continuously and uninterrupted for 3 minutes or until the eggs are almost set.
Step 4.
Sprinkle the cheese on top and cook for two minutes. This meal can be served either hot or chilled.
Teriyaki Salmon Parcels
If you’re looking for healthy dinner ideas, then look no further. This recipe gives you a good amount of protein and healthy fats from the salmon and nutrients such as fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and iron from the broccoli.
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 275
Carbs per serving: 8.2g
Fats per serving: 15.3g
Protein per serving: 27.2g
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons low-salt soy sauce
1 tablespoon clear honey
1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
a little sunflower oil
300g long-stem broccoli
4 x 100g salmon fillets
Procedure:
Step 1.
Make a sauce by whisking the soy, garlic, and honey in a small bowl, then put it aside.
Step 2.
Cut 4 squares of foil, each 30 cm square, with scissors. Each piece of foil should be lightly oil-brushed, and the edges should be slightly raised.
Step 3.
Put some broccoli stems in each foil, then place a salmon fillet on top. Spoon some sauce over each fillet. You can drizzle some sesame oil or add a slice of lemon if you like.
Step 4.
Place the parcels on a baking sheet after sealing the foil by folding the sides over one another.
Step 5.
Heat the oven to 200°C and bake the parcels for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve each parcel on separate plates and enjoy!
Salmon Burgers
Salmon dinner ideas are a blast! Salmon is rich in vitamins D, E, B3, B5, B6, B12, and selenium. If you are strength training and trying to grow some muscles, salmon is good for you because it supports muscle growth and repair.
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 597
Carbs per serving: 7.4g
Fats per serving: 18.3g
Protein per serving: 98.6g
Ingredients:
1 pound or four 4 oz boneless, skinless salmon fillets (cut into chunks)
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
A thumb-size piece of fresh root ginger (grated)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For the salad:
2 carrots
Half large or 1 small cucumber
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon golden caster sugar
Procedure:
Step 1.
Place the fish, paste, ginger, and soy in a food processor. Pulse until they are roughly minced. Then, pour the mixture out and form it into 4 burgers.
Step 2.
Grab a non-stick frying pan and heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Fry the burgers for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, rotating once, until they are crisp and cooked through.
Step 3.
Peel strips of your carrots and cucumber into a bowl using a swivel peeler. Add the vinegar and sugar and make sure the sugar is dissolved. Distribute the patties and salad among 4 plates.
Chicken and Mushrooms
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 323
Carbs per serving:11.2g
Fats per serving: 17.8g
Protein per serving: 31.6g
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
500g boneless, skinless chicken thigh
1 tablespoon flour, for dusting (feel free to add more if 1 tbsp isn’t enough)
50g cubetti di pancetta
300g small button mushroom
2 large shallots (chopped)
250ml chicken stock
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
50g frozen pea
Procedure:
Step 1.
In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Chicken should be seasoned, flour-dusted, and browned on both sides. Remove. Remove the pancetta and mushrooms when they have softened.
Step 2.
Cook the shallots for 5 minutes with the last tablespoon of oil. Add the stock and vinegar, and let it boil for one to two minutes.
Step 3.
Cook for 15 minutes after adding the chicken, pancetta, and mushrooms. Cook for another 2 minutes after adding the peas before serving.
Salisbury Steak
Last on our list is steak!
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 441
Carbs per serving: 7 g
Fats per serving: 19 g
Protein per serving: 30 g
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons butter
½ onion, sliced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon arrowroot powder
1 cup beef broth
¼ cup red wine
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Procedure:
Step 1: Mix your ingredients.
Mix together the ground beef, cream, parmesan cheese, half a teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Step 2: Form the patties.
From the ground beef mixture, you can form 4 patties.
Step 3: Cook them.
Set the stove over medium-high heat and place your pan on top. Then, melt two tablespoons of butter. Gently add your patties and cook for 5 minutes or until they turn brown before flipping them. Once cooked on both sides, remove the patties and set them aside.
Step 4: Sauté mushrooms and onions.
Get 2 tablespoons of butter and melt them in the skillet. Sauté your cut onions until they’re soft. Add the mushrooms and season them with half a teaspoon salt.
Step 5: Cook it.
Cook until most of the liquid that the mushrooms exude has evaporated.
Step 6: Make the sauce.
Add your tomato paste and arrowroot powder, then stir for 1-2 minutes. Whisk in wine and broth before bringing the sauce to a simmer.
Step 7: Add the patties and cook.
Reduce to low heat, then add your patties back into the skillet. Cover, then cook for about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve.
It can be hard to find dinner recipes that cater to your weight loss journey. That’s why we compiled some of our favorite low-carb dinner ideas.
