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21 Low-Carb Recipes That Actually Taste Delicious

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at DePaul chapter.

With beach season fast approaching, it’s difficult to find good low-carb recipes, especially if you’re looking for replacements for your favorite foods. So I’ve done the hard part and searched through hundreds of recipes to bring you fast, easy, and tasty recipes. And the result is 21 flavorful recipes that won’t make you feel like you’re on a diet.

Zoodle

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Photo by Analiese Trimber

Normal zucchini recipes not doing it for you? Step-up your zucchini game with this creamy zoodle recipe.

Cauliflower Rice

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Photo by Kristine Mahan

Who knew that cauliflower rice could be so easy to make?

4-Ingredient Cloud Bread

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Photo by Brenna Mauro

Nothing’s sadder than having to go bread-less. Luckily for you, this cloud bread is basically bread but without the carbs.

Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Linguine

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Photo by Maddie Cole

Just when you thought you exhausted all your zucchini pasta options, this shrimp scampi with zucchini linguine recipe is here to save the day.

Spaghetti Squash Egg Cups

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Photo By Mulin Xiong

Have a little time on your hands? Try these adorable spaghetti squash egg cups for breakfast or even a snack.

25-Calorie Cauliflower Tortillas

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Photo courtesy of thecleanedupplate.com

There’s really no reason you should give up tortillas. These cauliflower tortillas are the perfect substitute.

Apricot, Goat Cheese and Almond Bites

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Photo by Aarthi Chezian

This four-ingredient apricot, goat cheese, and almond snack will make you ditch those carbs for good.

Broccoli Stem and Feta Hummus

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Photo by Becky Hughes

Tired of normal chickpea hummus? This broccoli stem and feta hummus will make you fall in love with this yummy dip again.

Curry Cauliflower Soup

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Photo by Brooke Gabriel

Curry cauliflower soup is the perfect pick-me-up no matter what’s getting you down.

Eggplant and Caramelized Onion Pizza

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Photo by Paige Twombly

Cut out those unnecessary carbs with this easy-to-make eggplant and caramelized onions pizza.

3-Ingredient Salmon

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Photo by Blake McGuinness

You don’t need to be a famous chef to make this easy 3-ingredient salmon.

Asparagus Fries

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Photo by MaryRachel Bulkeley

Your summer self will be thanking you for dropping fast food french fries for these healthy asparagus fries.

Roasted Baby Bell Peppers

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Photo by Kai Huang

Looking for something original to do with bell peppers? Try this roasted baby bell pepper recipe.

Carb-Free Zucchini Linguine

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Photo courtesy of wellbeing.com

You’ll want to swipe right on this classic zucchini linguine recipe.

Garlic and Onion Mashed Cauliflower

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Photo by Alison Weissbrot

Switch from those high-carb mashed potatoes for this healthy and delicious mashed cauliflower recipe.

Portobello Pizza

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Photo by Paige Twombly

Treat yourself with this super-creative, guilt-free portobello pizza.

Cauliflower Fried Rice

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Photo by Laura Bailey

Craving Chinese take-out? This cauliflower fried rice has all of the flavor without all the carbs.

Oven-Roasted Zucchini Noodles

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Photo by Miranda Reilly

These mouth-watering oven-roasted zucchini noodles guarantee you’ll be beach ready.

Cheesy Broccoli Spaghetti Squash

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Photo by Shruti Thundiyil

Want a healthy way to enjoy cheesy broccoli pasta? Just replace the pasta with spaghetti squash.

2-Ingredient Cheese Crisps

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Photo by Jackie Kuczynski

This one’s a shout-out to all the cheese-lovers out there.

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

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Photo by Laura Silver

It won’t matter how many slices you have when you’re eating a cauliflower crust pizza.