Low-Carb Recipes Using 5 Ingredients

Complexity is the enemy of consistency. When you are tired, you don't want a 20-step recipe. These recipes use 5 main ingredients (we assume you have salt, pepper, oil, and water).

1. Pesto Chicken Bake

1. Chicken Breast
2. Jarred Pesto
3. Mozzarella cheese slices
4. Tomato slices

Method: Put chicken in dish. Top with pesto, tomato, cheese. Bake 30 mins at 375°F.

2. Sausage & Peppers Skillet

1. Italian Sausages
2. Bell Peppers (sliced)
3. Onion (sliced)
4. Marinara Sauce (low sugar)

Method: Brown sausage slices. Add veggies. Cook til soft. Add sauce to heat through.

3. Egg Roll in a Bowl (Crack Slaw)

1. Ground Beef or Pork
2. Bag of Coleslaw Mix (cabbage/carrots)
3. Soy Sauce
4. Garlic powder
5. Ginger (fresh or powder)

Method: Brown meat. Add cabbage mix and spices. Stir fry until cabbage wilts.

4. Salmon with Lemon Butter

1. Salmon fillets
2. Butter
3. Lemon juice
4. Garlic
5. Parsley

Method: Pan fry salmon. Melt butter, lemon, garlic in pan. Spoon over fish.