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23 Low Carb Lunch Recipes

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Posted: 11/12/21 Updated: 11/12/21

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23 Low carb lunch recipes that work great for meal prep, with net carbs listed so you don't have to track them down. With healthy fats, protein, and vegetables to keep you feeling full, these recipes are easy to prep ahead and portable for a convenient work lunch.

Just like our popular lunch meal prep ideas, these recipes will have you looking forward to lunchtime (no boring sandwiches)!

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Meal prep is one of the most effective ways to help you stick to your healthy eating goals. These low-carb lunch recipes are filled with healthy vegetables, protein and fats to keep you feeling full throughout the afternoon. Including portable lunches and snack options, these are great for prepping ahead!

There are so many options here - from meal prep bowls to soup, salad, snacks, and even a few breakfast recipes (which are great for either lunch or to pack as snacks)! Whether you’re following a low carb diet or not, these low carb lunch recipes are easy, delicious, and filled with nourishing ingredients.

Reasons You'll Love These Recipes

  • they are low carb, yet so delicious and satisfying
  • each one is filled with healthy, wholesome ingredients including healthy fats, protein, and low carb veggies
  • we've included the net carbs for each recipe to make things easier for you!

FAQ

How long do these low carb lunches last?

Most of these recipes will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days, and some are freezer friendly (see each recipe for specific details). If you want to prep lunches for the whole week, you can do a second meal prep session mid-week, or you can choose freezer-friendly recipes. 

Do you have a low carb meal prep guide?

Yes! You can purchase our low carb meal prep recipes ebook here. It includes 10 of our favorite low carb meal prep lunch recipes + 2 bonus breakfast meal prep recipes!

Lunch packing tips

  • keep avocado seperate until you serve to prevent it from browning
  • store condiments and sauces separate until serving (we love these condiment containers!)
  • cook your veggies 'al dente' as they will cook a second time when reheating
  • include snacks in your meal prep so that you don't have to hit the vending machine or drive through when you get unexpectedly hungry!
  • see our how to meal prep beginners guide for more tips!

Favorite Meal Prep Containers

Our tried and true favorite meal prep containers and jars that will keep your food fresh, help you reheat it evenly, and withstand the test of time. No more wasting your money, these are the absolute best containers out there!

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Meal Prep Bowls

Santa Fe Chicken Low Carb Meal Prep Bowls
Santa Fe chicken low carb meal prep has cilantro lime cauliflower rice and bell peppers topped with seasoned chicken breast and cheese! 8 g net carbs.
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Santa Fe chicken low carb meal prep bowls - 8g net carbs

Low Carb Satay Beef Meal Prep Bowls
With a creamy Thai peanut sauce that serves as both a marinade and dipping sauce, this satay beef meal prep recipe is not short on flavor! Serve it up with cauliflower rice and green beans for a delicious low carb lunch option.
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Low carb satay beef meal prep bowls - 6g net carbs

Baked Meatball Meal Prep with Spaghetti Squash
This baked meatball meal prep with spaghetti squash is a lower carb lunch option! Save time and reduce your dishes by baking the meatballs right in your meal prep containers.
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Baked meatball meal prep with spaghetti squash - 11g net carbs

Instant Pot Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Instant Pot ground turkey stuffed peppers have 5 ingredients and are simple to prepare. With delicious TexMex flavor, they also work well for meal prep!
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Instant Pot ground turkey stuffed peppers - 21g net carbs

Low Carb Meatloaf & Cauliflower Mash
Low carb meatloaf and cauliflower mash meal prep is healthy comfort food. Makes five delicious servings perfect for a low carb lunch.
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Low carb meatloaf & cauliflower mash - 7g net carbs

Egg Roll in a Bowl (30 min, low carb)
Egg roll in a bowl tastes just like your favorite take out and comes together quickly using a single pan. With only 7 g net carbs, this recipe has slaw, ground pork, and a delicious sauce.
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Egg roll in a bowl - 7g net carbs

Perfect Cauliflower Fried Rice (with cashews!)
Cauliflower fried rice is flavored with ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil, and cooks up in one pan! Lighter, yet filling, it has soft scrambled eggs, chicken and cashews.
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Easy cauliflower fried rice recipe - 14g net carbs

Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Muffins
Low carb cauliflower pizza muffins are a sinfully cheesy snack that is going to make you feel like you are treating yo-self!
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Low carb cauliflower pizza muffins - 3g net carbs

Low Carb Meatball Burrito Bowls
With taco-seasoned meatballs, lime cauliflower rice, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream, these low carb meatball burrito bowls are healthy and delicious! Prep them ahead for easy grab and go lunches with just 5 g net carbs per serving.
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Low carb meatball burrito bowls - 5g net carbs

Low Carb Indian Chicken Skillet
This low carb Indian chicken skillet has incredible flavor with spiced cauliflower rice, chicken thighs and green beans. Easy to prep ahead for grab and go lunches.
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Low carb Indian chicken skillet - 5g net carbs

Low Carb Cheesy Chicken and Rice Meal Prep
Low carb cheesy chicken and rice is a delicious low carb lunch option! Pan-fried chicken breast and broccoli are smothered with cheese and served over cauliflower rice. Filling but light with only 5 g carbs and 43 g of protein.
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Low carb cheesy chicken and rice meal prep 4g net carbs

Low Carb Greek Turkey Meal Prep
Low carb Greek turkey meal prep is a filling lunch that is full of Greek flavors and low in carbs! With Greek seasoned ground turkey, lemon cauliflower rice, Greek salad and Greek yogurt tzatziki. Low carb, gluten-free, and easily made paleo-compliant.
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Low carb greek turkey meal prep 7g net carbs

Cajun Chicken Wrap Recipe
This cajun chicken wrap recipe is perfect for meal prep! Ready in under 20 minutes, packed full of veggies, and SO delicious for lunches or dinners!
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Cajun chicken wrap recipe - 23g net carbs

Wasabi Grilled Salmon Bowls (Low Carb)
These low carb grilled salmon bowls have just 5 g net carbs per bowl and are perfect for keeping your oven off this summer! Salmon, bok choy, mushrooms and zucchini are grilled to perfection and served with spicy wasabi mayonnaise.
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Wasabi grilled salmon bowls - 5 g net carbs

Low Carb Lasagna Skillet
This low carb lasagna skillet replaces noodles with spaghetti squash. So simple to throw together on a weeknight, and easy prep ahead and reheat for easy lunches!
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Low carb lasagna skillet - 9 g net carbs per serving

Sesame Ginger Beef + Zucchini Noodles
Sesame ginger beef and zucchini noodles is a delicious lower carb lunch option that is perfect for meal prep! Not only is it fast to make, but tastes delicious and only 4 g net carbs.
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Sesame ginger beef zucchini noodles - 4 g net carbs

Eggplant Lasagna
Eggplant lasagna is a low carb alternative to the real thing...you won't miss the traditional lasagna noodles replaced with eggplant! Perfect to stock up the freezer for easy lunches or dinners.
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Eggplant lasagna - 10 g net carbs

Soup & Salad

Crockpot Broccoli Turmeric Soup (keto, vegan)
This super healthy broccoli, ginger and turmeric soup is a powerhouse of anti-inflammatory ingredients and will warm you right up on a cold day.
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Crockpot broccoli turmeric soup - 6 g net carbs

Ranch Chicken Jar Salads
These ranch chicken jar salads are made with homemade ranch dressing, baked chicken breast, shredded cheese, and lots of veggies! Low carb with 6 g net carbs, and gluten-free, they are a healthy grab-and-go lunch.
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Ranch chicken salad jars - 6g net carbs

Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Creamy roasted cauliflower soup is simple, healthy, and so unbelievably tasty! Loaded with veggies, low carb, vegan-friendly, and works great for meal prep.
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Creamy roasted cauliflower soup - 10 g net carbs

Breakfast + Snacks

Chocolate Chia Pudding
This chocolate chia pudding is a healthy meal prep breakfast or snack, packed with protein and healthy fats. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this meal prep recipe makes four breakfasts in under 10 minutes.
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Chocolate chia pudding - 3g net carbs

Low Carb Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls
Start the day off right with these low carb breakfast meal prep bowls! Sauteed portobello mushrooms are served with asparagus, zucchini, red onion and Italian sausage, all with just 11 g carbs.
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Low carb breakfast meal prep bowl - 8g net carbs

Meal Prep Baked Eggs
Easy meal prep baked eggs in a muffin tin! Bulk prep your eggs for easy grab-and-go breakfasts in the morning. Low carb, gluten-free, and ready in under 20 minutes.
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Meal prep baked eggs - 0 g carbs

Meet Denise Bustard

Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.

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  1. Jernai Harris says

    I am new to keto and meal planning. I am open for all new and helpful suggestions. I need assistance with meal preparation and planning because of my three small children (boys).

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