Recipes

The Diets Meal Plan recipe library holds every dish our family kitchen has tested and published - Turkish home cooking from Damla Sengul (Hatay, Turkiye), Latin American recipes from Andrea, sixty years of Ecuadorian tradition from Mirian Montalvo, and a growing collection of diet-focused recreations of the meals people actually want to eat.

Zucchini Scrambled Eggs

Keto Beef and Zucchini Scrambled Eggs Recipe

This high-protein scramble delivers 400 calories per serving with 32 grams of protein, 5 grams of net carbs, and 28 grams of fat from eggs and lean ground beef. It is a keto-friendly breakfast option that works equally well for…

Sour Berry Smoothie Recipe

Low Fat Sour Berry Smoothie Recipe | 362 Cal

This is a two-cup smoothie built around frozen mixed berries and non-fat Greek yogurt for anyone tracking fat intake for gallbladder issues, elevated cholesterol, or a low-fat weight loss plan. Each serving comes in at 362 calories with only 4g…

Chicken Soup Recipe

Low Fat Chicken Soup Recipe for Diverticulitis

This soup is designed for the low-residue phase of a diverticulitis flare, when a gastroenterologist has cleared you to move from clear liquids to gentle solids. It is thickened with plain Greek yogurt instead of flour, which keeps it gluten-free…

Sugar Free Applesauce Recipe

Homemade Refined Sugar Free Applesauce Recipe for Diverticulitis

Applesauce made from peeled apples is one of the most gut-friendly foods on the low-residue diet list. This version uses only apples, water, and a pinch of cinnamon; no refined sugar, no seeds, no peel. Each 1/2 cup serving delivers…

Soft Hamburger Bun Recipe

Fluffy & Soft Hamburger Bun Recipe (No Refined Sugar)

Store-bought buns collapse under a juicy burger and taste like sweetened air. These homemade buns are pillowy, structured enough to hold a double patty with all the fixings, and sweetened only with a touch of honey instead of refined sugar.

Red Cabbage and Apple Salad

High Fiber Red Cabbage and Apple Salad

This salad is made from green apples and red cabbage. The taste is strengthened with walnuts, and the most important point is the dressing.

Chicken Rice Paper Rolls

Gluten Free Chicken Rice Paper Rolls

Do you love chicken rolls but must avoid them due to gluten intolerance? Luckily, there’s rice paper now. Rice papers are gluten-free and crispy when fried, just like fried dough.

Chicken Skewers in Oven

Best Keto Chicken Skewers in Oven Recipe

Oven-baked Turkish-style chicken skewers deliver 340 calories per serving with 38 grams of protein, 6 grams of net carbs, and 18 grams of fat. This is a keto-friendly high-protein dinner that scales for family nights or meal prep, and skips…

Red Lentil Soup

Chef’s Recipe: Best Red Lentil Soup (10g Carb)

Turkish mercimek corbasi (red lentil soup) rebuilt for a low-carb kitchen. Honest carb count: 10g net carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes, serves 6 with 220 calories, 12g protein, and 8g fat each. Finished with a sizzled paprika butter…

Baked Ground Beef

Turkish Baked Ground Beef with Vegetables

This is a Turkish tepsi kebabi (tray kebab) rebuilt for a low-carb kitchen. Kneaded ground beef spread thin on a sheet pan, layered with tomato, pepper, and onion, baked at 425F for 25 minutes until the meat browns and the…

Almond Broccoli Soup

Low Carb Almond Broccoli Soup Recipe

We accept that broccoli is not a vegetable used with pleasure in meals. It is not widely accepted. One reason is that it was boiled and presented to us for many years.

Eggplant Beef Recipe

Middle Eastern Eggplant Beef Recipe

Hunkar Begendi translates as “the sultan’s delight,” and it earned that name at the Ottoman court in the 1800s. The dish pairs slow-braised beef in a bright tomato sauce with a silky puree of smoke-roasted eggplant, butter, milk, and cheese….

Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe

Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe | Turkish Dolma Recipe

Yaprak sarma, the classic Turkish version of dolma, is one of the most rewarding recipes to master in Mediterranean cooking. The finished rolls are herb-packed, tangy from lemon, and slippery with olive oil.

Beef Orzo Recipe

358 Calorie Low Cholesterol Beef Orzo Recipe | One Pan

We devised a different recipe, which is highly preferred among Turkish dishes. You may not have tried this dish before, but if you give it a chance, you can be sure it will become one of your favorites.