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    Home » Blog » 20+ Quick & Easy Low Carb and Keto Recipes

    20+ Quick & Easy Low Carb and Keto Recipes

    Published: Dec 31, 2020 · Modified: Mar 16, 2025 by Cathy Chenard · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    These quick low-carb dinners are easy to prepare and only take 10 to 20 minutes to make! These are all diabetic, keto-friendly and gluten-free recipes.

    Images of 4 keto dinners made in 20 minutes or less


    Busy weeknights can make it hard to prepare healthy and tasty low-carb and keto dinners. But, fear not, here is a list of quick low-carb and keto dinners that are all easy to prepare.

    These low-carb and keto dinner recipes are all 8 ingredients or less and don't compromise a bit on flavor. The dinner recipes are ordered by time to prepare — from 10-minutes (or less) to 20-minutes. These are all diabetic, keto-friendly and gluten-free recipes. Enjoy!

    10 MINUTE LOW-CARB & KETO MEALS

    Keto Meatballs in the Microwave (5 Minutes!)
    Don't have time to make keto meatballs? Here is a simple meatball hack that produces yummy low-carb meatballs in less than 5 minutes!
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    Low Carb Tortilla Pizza
    This low carb tortilla pizza checks all the boxes: it's delicious, fast and easy, cheesy with a thin, crispy crust, and low in carbs!
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    Keto Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers in the Microwave (10 Minutes!)
    Here's a quick, 10-minute dinner that's a keeper, especially if you love buffalo chicken! It's deliciously creamy, spicy, and cheesy!
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    5-Minute, 3-Ingredient Tomato Soup
    You wouldn't guess this is a 5-minute, 3-ingredient keto tomato soup since the flavor is all there. We love how quick and easy it is!
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    High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl in the Microwave
    With this microwave cottage cheese pizza bowl, you can satisfy pizza cravings in minutes. Plus, it's high in protein and low in calories and carbs!
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    High Protein Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
    This high-protein, low-carb buffalo chicken quesadilla makes a filling, easy lunch that’s full of cheesy goodness and spicy flavor!
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    High Protein Italian Grinder Salad
    This Italian grinder salad is a high-protein, low-carb twist on the viral sandwich, packed with flavor and ready in under 10 minutes!
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    Low Carb Curry Chicken Salad
    With this low carb curry chicken salad, you'll be sure to use any leftover rotisserie chicken for this simple, make-and-go lunch.
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    15 TO 20 MINUTE LOW-CARB & KETO MEALS

    One-Pan, Keto Mexican Chicken Skillet
    No need to meal prep with this easy low-carb and keto Mexican Chicken Skillet recipe. With store-bought rotisserie chicken, it's done in 15 minutes!
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    No Rice Sushi with Smoked Salmon
    Anyone can make these delicious, no-rice sushi rolls with smoked salmon at home! Plus, they're so quick (just 15 minutes!) and easy to make.
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    Keto Thai Coconut Curry Soup with Chicken (High Protein!)
    This low-carb and keto Thai curry soup is deliciously spicy, hearty, and so comforting on chilly days. Plus, it's high in protein and takes just 20 minutes to make!
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    Salmon Curry in a Hurry
    This Salmon Curry in a Hurry takes just 15 minutes to make, uses one pan, and bursts with green Thai curry flavor. It's an all in one meal that's low in carbs!
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    Quick & Easy Blackened Chicken Tenders
    Blackened chicken tenders are a perfect weeknight dish since they're full of flavor, fuss-free and easy to get on the table on fast.
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    Tuscan Shrimp Skillet (High Protein / Keto)
    This keto Tuscan shrimp is an all-in-one dish that's deliciously creamy, low in carbs, high in protein and takes just 15 minutes to make!
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    Easy Keto Chicken Tinga (20 Minutes!)
    This keto chicken tinga is an easy weeknight dinner that's absolutely delicious and takes less than 20 minutes to make!
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    Mediterranean Shrimp Bowl with Cauliflower Rice
    These 20-minute, healthy Mediterranean shrimp bowls are simplicity at its best: they're easy to prepare and burst with savory flavor!
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    Easy Beef Taco Salad (Low Carb, High Protein)
    We love this low-carb, high-protein beef taco salad for its flavorful Tex-Mex ground beef and easy preparation and customization.
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    Boursin Cream Sauce with Mushrooms & Chicken
    This Boursin cream sauce with mushrooms is rich and flavorful and delicious with pan-seared chicken breasts that are tender and juicy.
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    15-Minute Keto Paneer Masala
    This easy and delicious paneer masala is perfect for busy weeknights since it only takes 15 minutes to make!
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    Keto Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas (in 20 Minutes!)
    These easy, keto chipotle shrimp tostadas are made with a crispy cheese base and topped with homemade guacamole and chipotle garlic shrimp.
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    Keto Vietnamese Salad (with our without Chicken)
    This keto Vietnamese salad is crunchy, sweet and tangy, a tad spicy and downright delicious! And when you add chicken, it's high in protein.
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