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Published June 23, 2017 | Last Updated September 11, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 19 Comments

6 Low-Carb Lunches You Can Bring To Work

Ideas for delicious and easy low carb lunches perfect for work! Our roundup features a variety of satisfying recipes that are low in carbs, high in flavor, and simple to prepare. Stay on track with your diet while enjoying tasty and convenient meals.

One of our low carb lunches, chicken with spinach and mini peppersEating lunch out when you’re trying to watch your carbs is a major challenge. Finding healthy options in a restaurant is tough and not to mention expensive. So I’ve gathered together 6 low-carb lunches you can bring to work to help you succeed with your diet and have lots of energy for your afternoon work schedule. (If you’re working from home, these meals are a great option for busy days.)

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I recommend picking up your ingredients ahead of time and prepping for the next day’s low carb lunches the night before. Pack the meal in a glass meal prep container, stainless steel lunchbots, or in one of these BPA free 3 compartment plastic lunch boxes. You’ll have a healthy, low-carb, grain-free, sugar-free lunch all set and ready.

1. Small Batch Slow Cooker Beef Chili With Bacon

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It only takes about twenty minutes to prep the meat and veggies for this hearty chili. Then set it in your slow cooker the night before, and lunch will be ready to go in the morning. Total carbs: 12.8 grams

Small Batch Slow Cooker Beef Chili With Bacon
Savor the rich flavors of slow cooker beef chili infused with crispy bacon in this small batch recipe. Perfectly portioned for two - four servings. Then just add your favorite toppings!
Check out this recipe

2.  Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Won’t this make a fun lunch? I like to call it pizza on a zucchini! It only takes about twenty-five minutes to prep, and then 25 minutes to bake. Total carbs: 5.1 grams

Mouthwatering Stuffed Zucchini Boats: A Must Try Recipe
Beautiful green sticks of zucchini hollowed into boats and filled with sausage and Gruyere cheese are so incredibly tasty and fun to eat too!
Check out this recipe

3. Easy Marinated Chicken Breasts You Need To Try

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These marinated chicken breasts are so juicy and delicious, you’ll probably want to make them for dinner. Just be sure to set aside one for your lunch the next day with a scoop of the delightful vegetable medley. Total carbs: 12.2 grams

Mastering the Ultimate Juicy Bone-In Chicken Breast
Juicy and flavorful broiled bone-in split chicken breasts with a zesty zucchini tomato sauté. A nutritious and delicious meal ready in 30 minutes!
Check out this recipe

4. Skinny Low-Carb Taco Bowls

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Who doesn’t love a delicious, healthy meal that’s ready in just fifteen minutes? Taco bowls are always a great go-to meal for busy days because they come together so quickly. Total carbs: 13.6 grams

Skinny Low Carb Taco Bowls Recipe
Who doesn’t love a delicious, healthy meal that’s ready in just fifteen minutes? Taco bowls are always a great go-to meal for busy days because they come together so quickly.
Check out this recipe

5. Sardines on Cauliflower Toast with Gremolata

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Sardines have zero carbs. Zero! And they’re so good for you. Make the cauliflower toast the night before, add your sardines in the morning, and you’ll be dreaming about this awesome meal until lunchtime. Total carbs: 1.7 grams

Sardines On Cauliflower Toast With Gremolata
Drizzled with olive oil and garnished with a beautiful Mediterranean gremolata of chopped parsley, garlic, capers, and lemon zest, these sardines on cauliflower toast make an incredibly healthy and delicious lunch or even dinner.
Check out this recipe

6. Easy Paleo Chicken With Baby Spinach And Mini Sweet Peppers

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Stir-fry is so quick and easy. I use avocado oil and butter for a scrumptious meal with healthy fats. And it only takes about 15 minutes to cook. Total carbs: 9.8 grams

Easy Paleo Chicken With Baby Spinach And Mini Sweet Peppers
A quick and delicious stir fry featuring tender chicken, fresh baby spinach, and vibrant mini sweet peppers, for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
Check out this recipe

There you go. Make it a healthy on-the-go week!

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  1. michele says

    June 27, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    I love the idea of the taco bowls! that’s brilliant and I love that it doesn’t have ‘salad’ in the name! never heard of cauliflower toast and appreciate the introduction. happy Tuesday!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      August 18, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      Ha! Thanks, I know it can get tiring just eating salads. And I hope you’ll give the cauliflower toasts a go. I think you’ll like them. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Andrea says

    June 27, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    Well the chicken breasts do look really good!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      August 18, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      Oh man, they sure are.

      Reply
  3. Corey | The Nostalgia Diaries says

    June 27, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    I love making zucchini boats, but I never use meat in them. I’m going to have to try out your recipe!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      August 18, 2017 at 5:24 pm

      Oh, good Corey. I hope you’ll come back and tell me how you like them. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Chrissie says

    June 27, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    These all look so good. I’m always in need of good work-lunch ideas, so these are perfect!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      August 18, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      Thank you, Chrissie. I’m so glad that you like these ideas.

      Reply
  5. Felicia @ The Starving Chef says

    June 27, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    This is the perfect line up to help me prepare my ‘beach bod’ – always trying to eat healthy. Love these suggestions.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      August 18, 2017 at 5:46 pm

      Thanks, Felicia. You’re sweet.

      Reply
  6. Shannon Dewease says

    June 27, 2017 at 6:33 pm

    I have really been wanting to try stuffed zucchini boats, and your recipe looks like one I could easily do! Definitely trying it and the others.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      August 18, 2017 at 5:47 pm

      Oh, good. I hope you love them.

      Reply
  7. Marie, Mamma's Cooking says

    June 27, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    The chicken, the chili and the zucchini boats look like such great lunch ideas for me at home and to send with husband so he doesn’t go through the Wendy’s drive-thru everyday!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      August 18, 2017 at 5:48 pm

      Ha! I’ll bet he’ll really appreciate that. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Victoria with One Sharp Mama says

    June 27, 2017 at 10:03 pm

    I can’t wait to make the zuchinni stuffed boats. I have a huge zuchinni from a coworker that I need to use

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      August 18, 2017 at 5:49 pm

      Sounds like a perfect plan.

      Reply
  9. Oyinkan Ogunleye says

    June 28, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    The zucchini and sardine are my faves. They look the healthiest!

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    • Barbara says

      August 18, 2017 at 5:50 pm

      Yay! Another sardines fan. They’re so good and you’re right they’re healthy.

      Reply
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