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Real Food Recipes (Mostly Low-Carb)

Hearts of palm pasta is served on a white plate with a fork.

Hearts of Palm Pasta

This easy 20-minute recipe for hearts of palm pasta with olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan delivers a flavor and texture that's surprisingly close to the real thing!

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Vered DeLeeuw in her kitchen.

Meet The Author

Vered DeLeeuw has been following a real-food, low-carb diet and blogging about it since 2011. She has taken nutrition courses at the Harvard School of Public Health and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets. You can follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.

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Fall Recipes

Finally! Temperatures are cooling off, and very soon, grocery store displays will be filled with pumpkins and apples instead of stone fruit and watermelon. These fall recipes make the most of this season's produce and focus on warm, hearty meals instead of salads and grilled seafood.

  • Roasted pumpkin on a baking sheet.
    Roasted Pumpkin
  • Cabbage casserole is served in a white baking dish with a serving spoon.
    Cabbage Casserole
  • A stack of three keto brownies.
    Keto Brownies
  • Moroccan chicken is served in a white saucepan.
    Moroccan Chicken
  • Chicken crust pizza is topped with olives.
    Chicken Crust Pizza
  • A turkey meatloaf is topped with chopped parsley.
    Turkey Meatloaf
  • Keto pumpkin bread, sliced, is served on a white tray.
    Keto Pumpkin Bread
  • Roasted mushrooms are served on a white plate.
    Roasted Mushrooms

See more fall recipes →

Popular Recipes

The most popular recipes on this site tend to be simple everyday recipes that you can easily whip up for a weeknight dinner. Check them out!

  • Korean ground beef is served in a bowl with chopsticks.
    Korean Ground Beef
  • Sauteed shrimp in a skillet.
    Sautéed Shrimp
  • Microwave bacon is served on a plate lined with paper towels.
    Microwave Bacon
  • Baked pork chops are served in a cast-iron skillet.
    Baked Pork Chops
  • Turkey burgers are served with lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
    Turkey Burgers
  • Ham steak is served with green beans.
    Ham Steak
  • Pork roast is served on a white platter with broccoli.
    Easy Pork Roast
  • Baked chicken wings are served on a white plate with a dip.
    Baked Chicken Wings
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Healthy Recipes Blog was founded in 2011 by Vered DeLeeuw. It features real food recipes focusing on low-carb and gluten-free ingredients. All recipes are nutritionally reviewed by a Registered Dietitian. You can contact us at HealthyRecipesBlog (at) gmail.com.

Recipe Index

Low-Carb Desserts

Everyone loves desserts, and knowing that you can enjoy something sweet on a low-carb or gluten-free diet is key to adhering to those diets and not feeling deprived.

  • A hand is holding a keto chocolate chip cookie.
    Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • A slice of keto cheesecake topped with strawberries.
    Keto Cheesecake
  • A strawberry is dipped into chocolate fondue.
    Chocolate Fondue
  • Almond flour cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    Almond Flour Cookies
  • Chocolate-covered strawberries are served on a white plate.
    Chocolate Covered Strawberries
  • Keto fat bombs are served on a white plate.
    Keto Fat Bombs

See more low-carb desserts →

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Breakfast Recipes

I don't know if breakfast is truly the most important meal of the day... I just know that breaking my fast each morning is one of life's pleasures, and it's certainly my favorite meal. Here are a few of my top breakfast recipes:

  • Keto waffles are stacked on a white plate.
    Keto Waffles
  • Egg muffins are served on a white plate.
    Egg Muffins
  • A stack of protein pancakes garnished with blueberries.
    Protein Pancakes
  • Microwave scrambled eggs are served in a white bowl.
    Microwave Scrambled Eggs
  • Shakshuka is served in a cast-iron skillet.
    Shakshuka
  • Oven bacon is served on a white plate.
    Oven Bacon

See more breakfast recipes →

Meaty Dishes

Whether beef, lamb, or pork, here you'll find my extensive collection of simple, easy-to-make meat recipes that the entire family will love.

  • Two ribeye steaks are topped with butter and served in a cast-iron skillet.
    Ribeye Steak
  • A keto meatloaf is served on a white serving tray.
    Keto Meatloaf
  • A pork stew is served in a white saucepan with a napkin.
    Quick Pork Stew
  • New York strip steak in a cast-iron skillet.
    New York Strip Steak
  • Lamb chops are served in a cast-iron skillet.
    Pan-Fried Lamb Chops
  • Roasted pork tenderloin is sliced and served on a wooden cutting board.
    Roasted Pork Tenderloin

See more meat recipes →

Poultry Recipes

Chicken is tasty, affordable, and versatile. The chicken recipes on this site include recipes for chicken breast, thighs, drumsticks, wings, and even offal - i.e., chicken liver and hearts. I also have several turkey recipes.

  • Turkey legs are served on a white plate with a garnish of parsley.
    Roasted Turkey Legs
  • Baked boneless skinless chicken thighs in a white baking dish.
    Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • Blackened chicken, sliced, is served with a fork.
    Blackened Chicken
  • Baked chicken drumsticks are served on a white plate.
    Baked Chicken Drumsticks
  • Pulled chicken is served in a white bowl.
    Pulled Chicken
  • Honey garlic chicken is topped with parsley.
    Honey Garlic Chicken

See more chicken recipes →

Fish and Seafood Recipes

It's easy to add more seafood to your diet with this collection of truly easy, beginner-level recipes that are nonetheless truly delicious!

  • Baked cod is served on top of asparagus.
    Baked Cod
  • Pan fried salmon is served on a white plate.
    Pan Fried Salmon
  • Baked scallops are served in an oval dish.
    Baked Scallops
  • Baked salmon is served on a platter with lemon slices.
    Baked Salmon
  • Seared tuna steak is served with a dipping sauce.
    Seared Tuna Steak
  • Sole meunière is served on a plate with a fork.
    Sole Meunière

See more seafood recipes →

Vegetable Recipes

Like many others on a low-carb diet, I don't do starchy sides, so I often make two vegetable side dishes for our meals. Hence, the large selection of vegetable recipes on this website!

  • Mashed cauliflower is served in a bowl with a spoon.
    Mashed Cauliflower
  • Roasted peppers are served on a white plate.
    Roasted Peppers
  • Zucchini noodles are piled on a white plate.
    Zucchini Noodles
  • Three cauliflower steaks are served on a white plate.
    Cauliflower Steak
  • Roasted green beans are served on a white plate with a napkin.
    Roasted Green Beans
  • A hand is holding up a kale chip.
    Baked Kale Chips
  • Roasted carrots are served on a white plate.
    Roasted Carrots
  • Roasted cauliflower is served on a white plate.
    Roasted Cauliflower

See more vegetable recipes →

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