Hemp-Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders
The next time you’re tempted to order your favorite fried (and carb-heavy) chicken tenders from the drive-thru, make these hemp-crusted baked chicken tenders instead! This recipe puts a low-carb spin on a fan-favorite.
The crispy coating is a mixture of hemp seeds, ground almonds, and loads of savory seasonings. Prepare the tenders on the weekend or the night before and then enjoy them at lunch! You can eat them as is with your favorite low-carb dipping sauces, pair them with a side of cauliflower rice and steamed veggies, or toss them in your favorite salad!

PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: GIMME SOME OVEN
Shrimp Scampi Zoodles
You don’t have to miss out on your favorite dishes like shrimp scampi when following a low-carb diet! You merely have to make a few substitutions like swapping traditional pasta with zoodles (zucchini noodles).
This recipe puts a low-carb spin on the classic version and features all the same buttery-garlic flavors you have come to know and love. The best part? This dish comes together in a single skillet in just 20-minutes — perfect for lunch!

PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: PURE WOW
Taco Cauliflower Rice Bowls
Ditch the tortillas because you won’t need them for this recipe! These taco cauliflower rice bowls are full of all the same flavors you love about tacos just without all the extra carbs.
The base of these bowls is cauliflower rice. Not only is it low in carbs and calories, but it’s high in fiber which helps keep you full! You’ll also enjoy ground meat, fresh cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, additional taco toppings, and loads of seasonings that make this dish come together.

PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: THE CLEAN EATING COUPLE
Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE
Julie Ching is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator in Los Angeles. She decided to become a Dietitian after traveling through Europe, South America, and Asia and discovered a passion for food. She now works with people of all ages and varying disease states to improve their health. She is passionate about teaching people about nutrition so they can live their best life while still considering their cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.