Low Carb Lunch Recipes

One question I’m often asked is “what are good low-carb lunch options?”. My friend, if that sounds like you, I’ve got the answer in this ultimate guide to low-carb lunch ideas.

There are so many reasons low-carb recipes are a hit. Often, the meals are low in calories, dense in nutrition, and high in protein as well as fresh in ingredients, all of which help keep us satiated and feeling our best.

Below are all the recipe ideas to get you started with making low-carb lunches and tips to keep you consistent and looking forward to lunch.

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For anyone going low-carb, staying prepared and stocked up with the right foods can help you stay on track and keep mealtime interesting. Often, it’s the burnout from eating the same low-carb foods over and over, as well as lack of preparation that can set you back.

Here are a few versatile ingredients that can be used in numerous ways to keep you from getting bored or packing a salad to work every. Single. Day.

Also, keep in mind that dinner leftovers can also be an easy low-carb option, whether it’s myAll Meat & Veggie Paleo ChiliorEgg Rolls in a Bowl. This way you get two meals from one recipe and a hot thermos lunch is always a nice change from the usual lunch ingredients.

Healthy Packed Lunches For Back To School

In the video, I show you a little bit about my latest book, Intermittent Fasting for Women. These low-carb lunches are a great way to break your fast. If you’re wanting to learn more about how to start fasting, or need ideas on how to do it safely you can learn more and get a 1-week low-carb meal plan to use while intermittent fasting here.

Meal prep will save you time and give you a chance to be creative and try new recipes that you can look forward to later in the week. Power bowls are a go-to meal prep due to their easy assembly and delicious results. There are so many variations and I have ideas for everything from homemade burrito bowls to a loaded BLT Salad.

My formula is simple: chopped lettuce or cauliflower rice + protein + veggies + drizzle. It’s an easy method that builds a balanced, delicious meal like the ideas below:

Low Carb Work Lunches You Can Pack The Night Before

Packed with flavor and made with slow cooker Buffalo chicken, avocado, tomato, bleu cheese, and homemade Ranch, these Buffalo Chicken Bowls have it all!

Made with simple and fresh ingredients, these Low Carb Burrito Bowls are everything you love about your favorite restaurant’s version in a healthy meal prep recipe.

Comfort food you can feel good about eating, this Healthy Low Carb Jambalaya has all the classic flavors you’re looking for in this veggie-filled, nutrient-dense recipe.

Low Carb And Keto Meals On A Budget

Super easy to make, this grain-free Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice is even better than the one you’ll find in a takeout menu.

Swap the farro for cauliflower rice, and this bowl is now a low-carb option brimming with a fresh flavor and full of protein.

When I think of salad, I imagine a little lettuce with A LOT of toppings, anyone else? And with easy homemade dressings and yummy toppings, these salad ideas below are anything but boring,

Quick And Easy Low Carb High Protein Meals

Just like your favorite sandwich, but better, this BLT Salad recipe comes together with only a few simple ingredients for a healthy meal the whole family will love!

A fun twist on the original, this Chicken Salad has a creamy texture, kick of flavor, and added crunch that will leave guests begging you for the recipe!

Full of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, this cost-efficient Chicken Caprese Salad is the ultimate meal prep recipe for epic lunches at work.

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Made with baked salmon, roasted potatoes, and dijon vinaigrette, this Salmon Nicoise Salad is a healthy and filling twist on the traditional recipe.

Bento boxes aren’t just for kids. They are a clever way to pack a few of your favorite healthy snack foods into a well-balanced lunch that’s easy to eat at your desk.

Outside of salads, bowls, and bento boxes, there are more ways to pack incredibly delicious and low-carb lunches without running up your grocery bill or spending hours in the kitchen.

Low Carb Lunches For Work

The recipes below can be made ahead of time and stored in meal prep containers so you can grab and go as needed:

This Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe comes together in minutes for the perfect meal to get your kids eating more veggies and asking for seconds!

The perfect way to sneak greens into your kids’ diet, these grain-free mini quiches made with spinach and bacon are perfect for dinner or packed inside a lunchbox or thermos the next day!

Low Carb Lunch Ideas For The Keto Diet

Try making recipes that will last longer than a day in the fridge, so you’ll have one less thing to make in the mornings. I also recommend splitting your meal prep into 2 sessions, one at the beginning of the week and the second in the middle of the week. This reduces food wastes and ensures you’ll have a healthy lunch each day.

Recipes that can be cooked/assembled in bulk are all great options and will last several days in the fridge. Salads can be made ahead, minus the dressing, soups taste better the 2nd or 3rd day and stir fry can be cooked and stowed away for up to 4 days.

In this book, I share70+ recipes that can be cooked ahead, stored in single-serve portions or frozen, and save you time and effort in the kitchen.

Low Carb Lunch Recipes

Cook once and have ready-to-eat meals for an entire week. These nutritious and fillingrecipes can be enjoyed as dinner or packed for lunch.

This one goes with prepping in bulk because there’s no easier way to make a bunch of baked chicken or protein and veggies at once than a sheet pan meal. I’ll often choose one of these recipes for the week and divide the ingredients into meal prep containers or use for dinner one night and reserve the leftovers as toppings for salads and bowls.

What you keep in your fridge and pantry will ultimately be what you eat, so make sure both are stocked with ingredients that are both low-carb compliant and made into healthy meals. Don’t know where to start? I havea clean eating food listthat goes hand in hand with any low-carb diet, just skip over the flour and baking section.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 worklunch.

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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.

Keto Lunches For Work Or School

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. 

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!

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Simple Low Carb Lunch Ideas

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.

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.

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.

Low Carb Lunch Ideas That Are Quick & Easy

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!

Low carb meatloaf and cauliflower mash meal prep is healthy comfort food. Makes five delicious servings perfect for a low carb lunch.

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.

Low Carb Recipes You Can Meal Prep

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