Gluten Free Low Carb Lunch Ideas
Friday, March 10, 2023
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Gluten Free Low Carb Lunch Ideas
Healthy, Delicious, and Easy Gluten Free Low Carb Lunch Ideas
Fennel and Spinach Salad
This salad is full of flavor and texture, and it is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. The combination of fresh fennel, spinach, and other vegetables provides a crunchy, flavorful, and nutritious lunch.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup of fresh fennel, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup of cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, fennel, and tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve the salad cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 8.2g
- Protein: 2.6g
- Fat: 10.2g
- Fiber: 3.2g
Creamy Avocado and Egg Sandwich
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of gluten free bread
- 1/2 an avocado, mashed
- 1 hard boiled egg, sliced
- 1 handful of lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Spread the mashed avocado on one slice of the bread.
- Top with the egg slices, lettuce, and tomato.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with the other slice of bread.
- Cut in half and serve.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 346 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 29.2g
- Protein: 13.2g
- Fat: 21.3g
- Fiber: 9.3g
Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
These tuna salad lettuce wraps are a great way to get your protein and healthy fats in a tasty and convenient package. The combination of tuna, mayonnaise, and vegetables provides a delicious and nutritious lunch that is sure to keep you full until dinner.
Ingredients:
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of diced celery
- 1/4 cup of diced red onion
- 1/4 cup of diced bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large lettuce leaves
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, bell pepper, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Divide the tuna mixture among the lettuce leaves.
- Fold the lettuce leaves and serve.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 5.4g
- Protein: 23.3g
- Fat: 13.1g
- Fiber: 2.2g
Cauliflower Fried Rice
This cauliflower fried rice is a delicious and nutritious way to get your veggies in. The combination of cauliflower, eggs, and vegetables provides a great source of vitamins and minerals, and the addition of some chicken or shrimp makes this a complete meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 head of cauliflower, grated
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of diced onion
- 1/2 cup of diced bell pepper
- 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons of gluten free soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cooked chicken or shrimp
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the garlic, onion, bell pepper, and peas and carrots and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the grated cauliflower and cook until it is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet, add the eggs, and scramble until cooked.
- Mix the eggs with the vegetables and add the soy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Optional: add cooked chicken or shrimp.
- Serve the fried rice warm.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 214 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 14.2g
- Protein: 8.1g
- Fat: 14.9g
- Fiber: 4.1g
Conclusion
Eating a healthy and delicious lunch doesn't have to be difficult. There are plenty of delicious and nutritious gluten free and low carb lunch options that you can make at home. These are just a few of the many options that you can try, so don't be afraid to experiment and find your favorite gluten free and low carb lunch ideas.
