11 Three-Step Low-Carb Dinners for Better Blood Sugar By Lily Menk Lily Menk Lily Menk is EatingWell’s editorial fellow. As a native Vermonter, Lily combines her hands-on experience with local and sustainable food systems with her background in journalism. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 29, 2025 SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: See More Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Having a delicious dinner on the table doesn’t have to be complicated. These dinner recipes come together in three simple steps or less, so you don’t have to be in the kitchen all day. Plus, they’re perfect if you follow a low-carb or diabetes-friendly eating pattern, as these dishes have 14 grams of carbohydrates or less per serving to help you maintain steady blood sugar levels; they also have lower levels of saturated fat and are sodium-conscious. Try our One-Skillet Garlicky Salmon & Broccoli or our Ginger-Soy Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp and meet all your nutritional needs in just three steps. Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one place. It’s free! 01 of 11 Lemony-Garlic Pan-Seared Salmon Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely This pan-seared salmon features fresh herbs of your choice, bright lemon and savory garlic. Leaving the skin on the salmon keeps the fillet in one piece while cooking. The skin is deliciously crispy, but easy to remove if you prefer skinless salmon. View Recipe Save 02 of 11 Lemon & Dill Chicken Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Lydia Pursell Fresh lemon and dill create a quick Greek-inspired pan sauce for simple sautéed chicken breasts. View Recipe Save 03 of 11 One-Skillet Garlicky Salmon & Broccoli Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey This one-skillet salmon and broccoli recipe is the perfect 20-minute dinner for busy weeknights. This dish combines tender, flaky salmon with crisp, garlicky broccoli and bell pepper, all cooked in one pan for easy prep and cleanup. Packed with lean protein, omega-3s and a generous serving of veggies, this is one recipe you’ll want on repeat! View Recipe Save 04 of 11 Ginger-Soy Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek. These ginger-soy zucchini noodles with shrimp are a light, flavorful no-cook dish that’s perfect for warmer days. Thinly sliced zucchini offers a crisp and refreshing base, while the sauce (made with ginger, soy and lime juice) adds bold and bright flavors. Precooked shrimp make this meal fast and convenient—just toss everything together and serve! It’s a fresh, protein-packed bowl that comes together in minutes. View Recipe Save 05 of 11 Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole This easy dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare, meaning that seared steak can be a weeknight meal. Cooking herbs in the pan with the steak releases their aroma, infusing it into the meat while creating a crispy garnish. After the steaks and herbs are pan-seared, the escarole is cooked in the same skillet, so this healthy dinner requires minimal cleanup too. View Recipe Save 06 of 11 One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli Photographer: Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf;Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Shrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy one-pot recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice. View Recipe Save 07 of 11 Garlic Roasted Salmon & Brussels Sprouts Roasting salmon on top of Brussels sprouts and garlic, flavored with wine and fresh oregano, is simple enough for a weeknight meal yet sophisticated enough to serve to company. Serve with whole-wheat couscous. View Recipe Save 08 of 11 Homemade Chicken Tenders with Everything Bagel Seasoning over Salad Using everything bagel spice is a quick way to season and add extra crunch to breadcrumbs for chicken tenders. If you can’t find any premixed, it’s easy to make your own to have on hand for quick and easy recipes like this chicken tender-topped salad that’s ready in just 25 minutes. View Recipe Save 09 of 11 Salmon-Stuffed Avocados Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell Canned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy, omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal. View Recipe Save 10 of 11 Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry This tofu veggie stir-fry is quick and easy, making it a great go-to weeknight meal. Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan. You can find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here. Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor. Serve over brown rice. View Recipe Save 11 of 11 Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa For this easy grilled pork tenderloin recipe, both the pork and the salsa ingredients are cooked on the BBQ, so you don’t have to heat up the kitchen to prepare a healthy summer dinner. Grilling stone fruit caramelizes its sugars, enhances its sweetness and infuses it with smoky flavor. Any combination of peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots will work in this salsa—use 3 medium fruit total or about 4 to 5 small fruit. Try the salsa on chicken or fish too. 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