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Real Food Recipes (Mostly Low-Carb)

Zucchini lasagna is served in a white baking dish.

Zucchini Lasagna

You can make an amazing zucchini lasagna by replacing the noodles with grilled zucchini slices. The delicious result has all the wonderful flavors we love in traditional lasagna.

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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.

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Summer Recipes

Many of us prefer lighter fare during the summer. From colorful salads to simply grilled dishes, the possibilities are endless!

  • Grilled chicken breast, sliced, is served on a white plate.
    Grilled Chicken Breast
  • Cheesecake stuffed strawberries are served on a white plate.
    Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
  • Three tuna patties are served on a white plate, garnished with parsley.
    Tuna Patties
  • Caprese salad is served on a blue plate.
    Caprese Salad
  • Grilled portobello mushrooms are served on a white plate.
    Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
  • Lettuce sandwich os held in a person's hand.
    Lettuce Sandwich
  • Grilled shrimp are threaded on skewers and served on a white plate.
    Grilled Shrimp
  • Grilled zucchini is served on a white plate.
    Grilled Zucchini
  • Gazpacho is served in white bowls with spoons.
    Easy Gazpacho Recipe
  • Chinese chicken salad is served with chopsticks.
    Chinese Chicken Salad
  • Grilled peaches are served on a white plate with a fork.
    Grilled Peaches
  • Frozen yogurt is served in a glass dessert bowl.
    Homemade Frozen Yogurt

See more summer recipes →

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Meet The Author

Vered DeLeeuw has been following a low-carb real-food 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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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
  • Sautéed shrimp are served on a white plate with a napkin.
    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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    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 →

    Recently Published

    These are the most recent recipes published on this website. They typically include seasonal recipes and recipes that were updated and republished.

    • Cottage cheese chocolate mousse is served in dessert glasses with dessert spoons.
      Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
    • White fish fillets are served in a baking dish.
      Baked White Fish
    • Pork burgers are served on a plate with fresh vegetables.
      Pork Burgers
    • Sirloin steak is served in a skillet, topped with butter.
      Sirloin Steak for Two
    • Vinaigrette is served in a jar next to a bowl with mixed salad greens.
      Classic Vinaigrette
    • Haricot verts are served on a black plate with a slice of lemon.
      Haricot Verts

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