13 Low Carb Dinners That Are So Delish You Will Want to Take the Leftovers for Lunch the Next Day

We’re a house that loves eating leftovers. So whenever we make a recipe, we’ll usually make a bit more than what the recipe calls for so we will have food leftover. I love it when last night’s dinner becomes tomorrow’s lunch. With these 13 low-carb dinners, you’ll definitely want to have the leftovers for lunch the next day.

A taco filled with grilled steak, avocado, tomato slices, crumbled cheese, cilantro, and creamy sauce in a flour tortilla. — Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Low Carb Sausage Egg Roll in a Bowl

A savory bowl of stir-fried vegetables with carrots, cabbage, and scallions, lightly garnished with sesame seeds—reminiscent of the flavors found in a delicious sausage egg roll. — Low Carb Sausage Egg Roll in a Bowl. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

One of my favorite Chinese restaurant dish is egg rolls but the outer layer is a no-no for low-carb living. So I created this recipe for a low carb sausage egg roll in a bowl. Basically, it is all of the good stuff from inside the egg roll without the carb-laden wrapper. Heats up great as a leftovers lunch, too.
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Keto Shrimp and Grits with Ground Lupin

Close-up of grilled shrimp on a bed of creamy grits, garnished with crispy bacon. — Keto Shrimp and Grits with Ground Lupin. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

When you make a keto version of shrimp and grits, you can’t use traditional grits because of their carb count. Grits are typically ground corn and therefore very high in carbs. So in this recipe I’ve used a substitute. It is ground lupin, also known as lupin meal, and it totally works.
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Low Carb Instant Pot Creamy Asparagus Soup

Two bowls of creamy instant pot asparagus soup garnished with cream and asparagus tips rest on a wooden board. A blue patterned cloth adds a touch of charm in the background. — Low Carb Instant Pot Creamy Asparagus Soup. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Low Carb Instant Pot Creamy Asparagus Soup is a delicious comforting soup that you can enjoy any time of the year. When you’ve made it for dinner the night before, it will travel beautifully to work and heat up great in the microwave for the next day’s lunch.
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Steak Street Tacos Using an Instant Pot

Three beef tacos with avocado, radish slices, cilantro, and crumbled cheese in taco holders on a textured surface. — Steak Street Tacos Using an Instant Pot. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

After cooking the steak in these street tacos in the Instant Pot, you’ve got tender and delicious meat that works perfectly with carb-friendly tortillas and all the yummy toppings. Eat the leftover filling on its own or with tortillas when you make lunch tomorrow.
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Low Carb Marry Me Chicken

A plate with a serving of meat covered in creamy sauce, garnished with herbs. A fork rests on the plate. — Low Carb Marry Me Chicken. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

The story behind marry me chicken is that the dish is so delish that you’ll make it for someone and they’ll want you to marry them. This is a low-carb version of the popular dish Marry Me Chicken, made with sun-dried tomatoes. Heated in the microwave, leftovers are just as yummy for lunch the next day.
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Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Roasted cabbage wedges topped with chopped bacon, crumbled blue cheese, and fresh herbs on a baking tray. — Roasted Cabbage Steaks. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Who knew roasted cabbage steaks could be so delish? It’s a new-to-me way of making cabbage and I love it. Discover how it can become one of your favorites, too — whether as a side dish or the main course when you’re in the mood or leftovers for lunch.
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Whole Oven Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs

Golden-brown roasted chicken on a white plate garnished with fresh herbs. — Whole Oven Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

This is probably the easiest oven roasted whole chicken recipe you’ll ever need, for a weeknight dinner or even a holiday get together. Prep time is 15 minutes and this dish goes from oven to table in around one hour and a half. Take to work with salad greens for a delicious, easy leftover lunch.
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Broccoli Breakfast Casserole with Bacon and Cheese

A baked dish of broccoli and melted cheese in a white casserole dish on a checkered tablecloth. — Broccoli Breakfast Casserole with Bacon and Cheese. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

I love making breakfast for dinner and this casserole is an excellent weeknight dinner option when you’re in the mood to serve breakfast for dinner. Filled with broccoli, bacon and cheese, it is heart and filling and might even taste better the next day for lunch.
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Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash with shrimp, garnished with parsley on a plate, with a fork holding a portion. — Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Shrimp scampi with spaghetti squash is a delicious dish that combines the nutty and slightly sweet flavor of squash with the savory shrimp. You feel like you’re eating a sumptuous pasta dish but without all the carbs.
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Air Fryer Salmon Patties Using Canned Salmon

Close-up of three cooked, golden-brown patties with visible herbs and green bits, on a white plate. — Air Fryer Salmon Patties Using Canned Salmon. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Making these salmon patties in the air fryer is easier than baking them in the oven or frying them in a pan. What also makes them easy is you’re using canned salmon from your low carb pantry. Heat the next day for lunch in the air fryer or a toaster oven.
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Low Carb Baked Fish

Grilled fish fillet with herbs served alongside cooked asparagus on a white plate. — Low Carb Baked Fish. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

This low carb baked cod recipe made with Atlantic cod and garlic herb butter is sure to become a favorite dinner. One of the reasons it is a favorite recipe I go back to again and again is because of how quickly it comes together and how taste it is.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Lettuce Wraps

Making chicken fajitas on the sheet pan is genius. Serving them in lettuce wraps versus high-carb tortillas is brilliant. All together, this is a next-level delicious dish that you’ll love for dinner one night and lunch the next.
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Lemon-Rosemary Bone-In Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer

Grilled chicken thighs with various roasted potatoes and rosemary sprigs. — Lemon-Rosemary Bone-In Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Lemon-Rosemary Bone-In Chicken Thighs cooked in an air fryer is the perfect recipe for those looking for a delicious and sophisticated meal to serve for a weeknight dinner. And I promise it is so good, you’ll look forward to eating those leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
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