Low Carb Summer Recipe Ideas for Weight Management

Summer means lots of sun and fun. It’s also an excellent time to think about getting more healthy by eating right. It is natural to crave lighter meals in the heat. This is also the time of year that some of the best produce comes in season. Now factor in the extra exercise you get working in the yard, playing with the grandkids, or seeing the sights while on a staycation, and a healthy summer recipe looks pretty good. 

Let us help by showcasing some of our best summer weight-loss recipes. Try each healthy dinner recipe, and let us know which is your favorite. 

Why Home Cooking Matters for Weight Loss

Having control over what you eat is the key to weight loss. You lose much of that control when you eat at a restaurant or go through the drive-through. Even if they list the calories, you don’t know how much unhealthy fat, oils, salt, and chemical additives go into the dishes. You have much more control over nutritional value when you cook at home.

There are many benefits to cooking your meal yourself besides the added nutritional value. Mostly, you get the satisfaction of eating and enjoying something you created! You can try different foods, invite people over to cook and dine with you, make enough for leftovers, and enjoy the mindfulness of chopping and prepping. Do the cooking at home and sit everyone down to reap the benefits of a healthy dinner recipe!

Here are some tips and tricks for meal prepping to help you get started.

Our Favorite Summer Recipes

This is a roundup of our best healthy summer meals promoting weight loss and nutrition! Try them out and let us know which are your favorite.

Pesto Chicken

Pesto is a classic Italian sauce that goes well with almost anything and makes for an easy dinner. It contains garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. 

This pesto chicken recipe pairs delicious pesto with chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, and tomato bruschetta. It is a healthy summer recipe for four, and you can bake or grill the chicken. The total prep time is 60 minutes. 

Grilled Flank Steak With Tomatoes, Red Onion, and Balsamic

If you think red meat and weight loss can’t go together, think again! A healthy portion of steak is around three to four ounces. It should fit in the palm of your hand. 

You grill or broil your steak in this recipe and eat it with a tomato, red onion, and balsamic salad. The combination will be both refreshing and filling. The protein in the steak will also help control your appetite. This healthy summer recipe will take you about 30 minutes to complete. 

Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes

If you are looking for something a little lighter and without all the animal protein, this sauteed zucchini and tomato dish will do the trick. Zucchini is a great source of fiber and antioxidants and makes for an easy dinner. This recipe is also rich in essential vitamins and minerals but low in calories. This healthy dinner recipe takes just 20 minutes to complete, so it is a quick and easy lunch or dinner. 

Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

What do you get when you combine spaghetti squash, shrimp, and garlic? A delicious, low-carb shrimp scampi recipe that will be low in calories and rich in flavor. You need one pound of shrimp, a large squash, and about 45 minutes to make this healthy dinner recipe. 

Fish Taco Bowls

Fish tacos are everyone’s favorite street food. You can make your own healthy version at home using frozen cod fillets and taco seasoning. This heart healthy dinner recipe is enough to feed a family of four and will take you around 45 minutes to complete. It’s a healthy summer recipe that will turn heads!

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

The versatility of cauliflower seems endless as people look for a low carb dinner. This recipe idea walks you through using cauliflower florets and eggs to make a tasty pizza crust. It takes just 45 minutes, and they’ll never know the difference. 

Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

Bring the taste of the islands to your backyard with some healthy chicken kabobs featuring pineapple, red, yellow, and green pepper, and red onion. It takes about 20 minutes to prepare this healthy dinner recipe. It’s a simple dinner that will feed the whole family. 

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