8 Spring Dinner Ideas for the Family: Diabetes-Friendly

Spring has sprung, and Easter is just around the corner. It's a time for refreshing meals with bright flavors experienced with family and friends. From the Virta recipe box, here are some low carb dinner ideas for family get-togethers. You can also use this list as a springboard for Easter dinner ideas or spring dinner ideas for families. No matter what your dietary preferences, you're sure to find some healthy, keto friendly dinner ideas by checking out the options below.

1. Low Carb Chicken Salad

There's chicken salad, and then there's chicken salad. This lovely spinach-based low carb chicken salad is dressed in a flavorful vinaigrette and uses fresh chicken as a protein. Whether you're mindful of your waist, your carbs, or your metabolic health, it's the perfect go-to for a quick, healthy meal

Get our Low Carb Chicken Salad recipe here.

2. Low Carb Crustless Quiche

Next time you need an easy recipe for a quick spring meal, choose this delicious recipe for low carb crustless quiche. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a delicious, low-carb egg dish that is perfect for every meal

Get our Low Carb Crustless Quiche recipe here.

3. Low Carb Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Devour just one spoonful of this low-carb recipe for bacon wrapped asparagus, and you will marvel how so much scrumptious flavor can be crammed into a single dish without destroying your diet plan. Best of all, this low carb bacon wrapped asparagus recipe is so quick to cook, even a beginner could prepare it. 

Get our Low Carb Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus recipe here.

4. Keto Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Perfect for a pick-me-up on a cold winter day, or as a lovely lunch anytime of the year, this Keto Broccoli Cheddar Soup is thick, creamy, and full of flavor. A perfect low-carb option that warms you up and keeps you satisfied, it’s made with fresh broccoli and real cheddar cheese for a healthful twist on the classic.

Get our Keto Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe here.

5. Low Carb Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Cauliflower is a low-carb favorite, and this loaded cauliflower casserole isn’t just easy to make, it’s one of the best ways to eat one of the cornerstone keto veggies. Made with only a few ingredients, this low carb loaded cauliflower casserole is easy to make and really delicious while also an excellent choice for a spring menu.

Get our Low Carb Loaded Cauliflower Casserole recipe here.

6. Low Carb Enchilada Casserole 

If you love enchiladas, but don't love the carbs, this is the recipe for you. Whip up this delicious recipe next time you have a craving for enchiladas. Made with only a few ingredients, this low carb enchilada casserole is as scrumptious to eat as it is delicious to make. 

Get our Low Carb Enchilada Casserole recipe here.

7. Low Carb Air Fryer Lemon Dijon Salmon

When a salmon swims upstream into a marinade of lemon juice and dijon mustard, delicious things happen. This low carb air fryer lemon-dijon salmon recipe is so simple to make, a salmon could prepare it himself. Ready to taste some of the best fish you’ve had in your life? 

Get our Low Carb Air Fryer Dijon Salmon recipe here.

8. Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Hoagies, subs, and sandwiches aren’t the only way to get a delicious philly cheesesteak delivered to your mouth? Prepare this delicious recipe for low carb philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers next time you crave a keto-friendly alternative to Geno’s or Dallesandro’s. Made with only a few ingredients, this low carb philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers is quick to prepare and very tasty while also an excellent choice for a keto diet.

Get our recipe for Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers here.

The Takeaway

If you want to live a healthier, low carb lifestyle while losing weight and reversing conditions like type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, Virta Health may be able to help. By making healthy lifestyle changes in a medical setting with supportive resources like 1:1 virtual coaching, you can regain control of your health and feel like yourself again. See if you’re eligible for Virta Health here.

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