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Close-up of glazed, saucy meat pieces with broccoli and bell peppers, perfect for Healthy Family Dinners That Kids Enjoy.

Simple Low-Carb Dinner Ideas

This recipe provides a basic framework for a simple low-carbohydrate dinner. You can adapt the ingredients based on what you have available.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 lb Chicken breast or ground beef Cut into bite-sized pieces if using breast
Vegetables
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Bell pepper Sliced
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken or beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add the broccoli and bell pepper to the skillet with the meat.
  4. Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
  5. Stir and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Serve immediately as a complete low-carb meal.

Notes

You can substitute the vegetables with spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini. For added flavor, add a splash of soy sauce alternative or lemon juice at the end of cooking.