Low-Carb Recipes

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gluten free

Nigerian Egusi Soup

4.9 (89)

Rich melon-seed stew with leafy greens, smoked fish, and palm oil. the Sunday afternoon soup that anchors a Nigerian table. Serve with pounded yam or fufu.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520 kcal
Cost per serving: $4.20/serving

gluten free

Suya (Nigerian Spicy Beef Skewers)

4.9 (76)

West Africa's street-grill classic. thinly sliced beef coated in yaji peanut spice mix, charred over fire. Serve with sliced onion, tomato, and lime.

Time: 37 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410 kcal
Cost per serving: $5.10/serving

dairy free

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

4.9 (124)

Charred, smoky, intensely seasoned bone-in chicken marinated in a fiery scotch-bonnet jerk paste. Jamaica's most exported flavor, in a home-kitchen-friendly version.

Time: 1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520 kcal
Cost per serving: $3.80/serving

dairy free

Ackee and Saltfish (Jamaican National Dish)

4.7 (54)

Buttery ackee fruit scrambled with desalted cod, peppers, and onions. Jamaica's official national dish, a Caribbean breakfast of surprising silkiness.

Time: 40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Cost per serving: $5.40/serving

gluten free

Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings

4.9 (134)

Restaurant-crispy oven wings with a buttery buffalo glaze. no deep fryer, no soggy disappointment. The game-day wing that beats takeout.

Time: 1 hr 5 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 540 kcal
Cost per serving: $4.20/serving

vegan

Smashed Cucumber Salad with Chili Crisp

4.8 (64)

Crunchy, garlicky, spicy cucumber salad in ten minutes. the side dish that steals the meal.

Time: 10 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 80 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.10/serving

vegan

Zobo (Nigerian Hibiscus Drink)

4.8 (71)

Tart, ruby-red drink steeped from dried hibiscus petals with ginger, pineapple, and clove. vitamin C–rich, vegan, refreshing, and uniquely West African.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 80 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.40/serving

vegetarian

Authentic Masala Chai

4.9 (64)

Properly brewed Indian spiced milk tea. green cardamom, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, simmered with strong black tea and creamy milk. The real thing, not a "chai latte."

Time: 15 min
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 120 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.50/serving

dairy free

Beef Bourguignon

4.9 (67)

Rich Burgundian beef stew with red wine, bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions. Julia Child's technique, weekend project, ten times better the next day.

Time: 3 hr 30 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 620 kcal
Cost per serving: $7.20/serving

vegan

Classic Caipirinha

4.7 (48)

Brazil's national cocktail. lime, sugar, and cachaça muddled into the freshest, brightest drink in the western hemisphere.

Time: 3 min
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.80/serving

vegetarian

Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

4.8 (58)

The real Greek salad. no lettuce, just ripe tomato, cucumber, red onion, peppers, olives, and a slab of feta with oregano and olive oil. Summer on a plate.

Time: 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Cost per serving: $3.20/serving

dairy free

Tom Yum Goong (Thai Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup)

4.8 (67)

Lemongrass, lime, galangal, and chili in a fragrant broth with shrimp. Thailand's bright, fiery, intensely aromatic soup.

Time: 30 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Cost per serving: $5.60/serving

vegan

Lebanese Tabbouleh

4.7 (56)

Fresh parsley salad with bulgur, tomato, mint, lemon, and olive oil. the herb-forward Mediterranean salad that's actually parsley as the main event.

Time: 30 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.40/serving

gluten free

Argentinian Steak with Chimichurri

4.9 (88)

Charred skirt steak under a herb-and-vinegar chimichurri that wakes up everything it touches. Buenos Aires grilling, weekend-friendly.

Time: 27 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Cost per serving: $7.20/serving

vegetarian

Iced Matcha Latte

4.7 (56)

Stone-ground green tea powder whisked into milk over ice. Caffeine without the coffee crash, antioxidants in every sip.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Cost per serving: $2.10/serving

vegan

Cold-Brew Iced Coffee

4.8 (102)

Coarse-ground beans steeped 12 hours in cold water. Naturally less acidic than hot brew, smooth enough to drink black, ready by morning.

Time: 12 hr 5 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 5 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.45/serving

vegan

Watermelon Mint Cooler

4.9 (73)

Fresh watermelon pureed with lime and mint, served over crushed ice. Five ingredients, electrolyte-rich, perfect 100°F afternoon drink.

Time: 8 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 80 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.60/serving

vegan

Coconut Water Lime Refresh

4.6 (38)

Fresh coconut water shaken with lime, ginger syrup, and a sprig of basil. Nature's sports drink — minerals, electrolytes, no added sugar.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 60 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.30/serving

vegan

Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)

4.7 (64)

Mexican agua fresca made from dried hibiscus petals, lightly sweetened, served ice-cold. Tart, ruby-red, and packed with vitamin C.

Time: 3 hr 15 min
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 50 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.30/serving

Plantain Chips

Thinly sliced unripe plantain deep-fried until golden and crisp, then lightly salted. A popular Nigerian snack with a satisfying crunch, sold in bags across Lagos markets and eaten as a side or standalone munch.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Chicken Quesadilla

Quesadillas are Mexican dish made with a wrap of tortills filled with chicken and veggies

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Samosa And Spring Roll

A signature small chops recipe — detailed prep, ingredient mapping, and finishing technique by the RecipeCrave kitchen team.

Time: 40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.20/serving

Shawarma

Marinated meat — chicken, beef, or lamb — slow-roasted on a vertical spit until caramelised and juicy, then shaved and wrapped in flatbread with pickled vegetables, hummus, and garlic sauce. Street food perfected.

Time: 25 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.20/serving

Owo

Urhobo people from Delta State in Nigeria adore the soup known as "Urhobo Owo." It pairs well with starch, boiled yam, boiled plantains, and yellow garri. Whatever you prefer, Owo Soup won't let you down!

Time: 1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.00/serving

Ogbono

Ogbono soup is a delicious and incredibly simple to make Nigerian concoction soup. A meaty and filling stew cooked with Ogbono seeds (wild mango seeds) and simmered in a delectable light broth.

Time: 1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.00/serving

Efo Riro

since Efo Riro is one of Nigeria's most well-known vegetable soups and a favourite of the Yoruba people, it doesn't need an introduction. As long as you adhere to the main guidelines and prerequisites, making this dish is rather simple.

Time: 1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.00/serving

Waterleaf Soup

Waterleaf is a preferred soup by most Nigerians, it is easy to make and the leaves are in abundance during the raining season

Time: 1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.00/serving

Seafood Okra

Seafood Okra soup is simply Okra soup made with seafood, such as fish, prawns, or crab. Okra soup continues to be one of my all-time favourite soups. whether it's simple Okra stew or something more elegant. It always tastes delicious no matter how it is prepared.

Time: 1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.00/serving

Oha Soup

Ora (Oha) soup is native to the South Eastern Nigeria. It is a very traditional soup similar to the bitterleaf soup but cooked with Ora leaves

Time: 1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.00/serving

Ofe Owerri

The Igbo people of Eastern Nigeria are known for their traditional vegetable soup called Ofe Owerri. As you might have guessed, Ofe Owerri is peculiar to the people of Owerri in particular. "Ofe" means soup, and "Owerri" is the capital of Imo state in South Eastern Nigeria.

Time: 1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.00/serving

Fisherman Soup

Anywhere there is a body of water, such as a river, sea, ocean, or lake, the local populations frequently link it with a fishermen stew or soup. Best fish of choice are; fresh croaker, catfish and barracuda fish. Their flavour profiles are unique and makes the soup taste even better. It also helps the appearance as

Time: 1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.00/serving

Casserole Sauce

Stewing is done on the top of a cooker with heat being applied directly to the underneath of the pot; while casseroling takes place inside the oven with heat circulating all around the pot.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Curry Goat

Many will think this is the same as goat meat pepper soup, but, no! This is totally different. This meal takes a lot of time and should be prepared in advanced before guests arrival

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Turkey Stew

This turkey sauce is so delicious and comes quickly together.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Butter Chicken Curry

People tend to confuse butter chicken curry for curry, the difference is Compared to chicken curry, butter chicken typically has more spice flavours and is creamier and sweeter.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Ofe Akwu

I will call this the stew version of banga . just as banga is to the rivers people ofe aku is to the eastern people.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Ofada Sauce

One of the many types of stew that we eat in Nigeria is called Ayamase stew, also known as Ofada stew or the Nigerian designer stew. This stew's distinctively excellent flavour comes from the use of green coloured peppers and onions, as well as from the usage of local spices such locust beans.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Red Velvet Cake

Red velvet cake is a classic American layer cake with a striking crimson crumb, mild cocoa flavour, and a generous cream cheese frosting. The vibrant colour comes from the reaction between natural cocoa, buttermilk, and a touch of food colouring. Moist, tender, and crowd-pleasing.

Time: 55 min
Servings: 8 servings
Cost per serving: $2.20/serving

Rotisserie Chicken

A whole chicken seasoned with herbs, garlic, and butter, then slow-roasted on a rotisserie or in a high-heat oven until the skin is mahogany-crisp and the meat falls off the bone. The simplest impressive dinner.

Time: 50 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $5.50/serving

T-Bone Steak

A thick-cut T-bone steak seared in a ripping-hot cast iron with butter, garlic, and thyme, then rested until juicy. The T-bone gives you two steaks in one — the tenderloin on one side and the strip on the other.

Time: 50 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $5.50/serving

Honey Barbecue Wings

Chicken wings slow-baked until cooked through, then tossed in a sticky honey barbecue glaze and finished under the broiler until lacquered and caramelised. Sweet, smoky, and finger-licking addictive.

Time: 50 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $5.50/serving

Grilled Fish

You can make your own spiced grilled fish in the comfort of your kitchen with this very few ingredients

Time: 50 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $5.50/serving

Grilled Fish And Bole

The same marinade used for the grilled fish and grilled turkey recipes can be used As the wet rub for the fish and bole in this recipe

Time: 50 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $5.50/serving

Grilled Turkey

An excellent way to have your turkey is by grilling

Time: 50 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $5.50/serving

Butter Fly Fluffy Moi Moi

Moi moi is a Nigerian delicacy made from beans

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Isi Ewu

Isi ewu is a fiery Igbo delicacy of goat head slow-cooked until tender, then tossed in a sauce of ground crayfish, ehuru, utazi leaves, and palm oil. Rich, peppery, and deeply aromatic — served at celebrations and in specialist restaurants across eastern Nigeria.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Fresh Fish Pepper Soup

Instead of going out to have your catfish pepper soup. You can enjoy this at the comfort of your home and control the

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Nkwobi

Nkwobi is a special delicacy eaten by the eastern Nigerians, it is mostly enjoyed with a bottle of chilled beer

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Bush Meat And Plantain

Grilled or stewed bushmeat — typically grasscutter or antelope — paired with fried ripe plantain. The smoky, gamey meat contrasts perfectly with the sweet caramelised plantain. A beloved combination in southern Nigerian cuisine.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Cowtail And Plantain

It is simple to create and requires only basic ingredients. The cowtail is mostly responsible for this dish's distinctive flavour. With a cowtail, you can never go wrong. Although it is greasy, the flavour and aroma are orgasmic. A test will persuade you.

Time: 55 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.80/serving

Fried Beans

Nigerian Fried Beans is so delicious that even those who do not like beans enjoy it!

Time: 55 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.80/serving

Ekpang Nkukwo

The Efiks (Cross River) and the Ibibios (Akwa Ibom State) have a delectable dish called Ekpang nkukwo, which is made from a mixture of cocoyam, water yam, and leaves. In Cross Rivers, it is heavily eaten by nearly all new mothers or anyone getting ready to get married.

Time: 55 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.80/serving

Simple Oreo Milk Shake

A thick, creamy milkshake blended from vanilla ice cream, cold milk, and a generous handful of crushed Oreos. Topped with whipped cream and an Oreo cookie. Ready in two minutes, gone in two more.

Time: 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.30/serving

Whiskey Sour Without Eggs

A refreshing whiskey sour made with bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup, shaken hard over ice. No egg white in this version — just clean, bright, balanced cocktail. Serve over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Tequila Sunrise

A visually stunning cocktail of tequila and orange juice with a grenadine sunrise effect at the base. The layered colours — from amber at the top to deep red at the bottom — make it as beautiful as it is refreshing.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Flavor Mimosa

Flavor Mimosa is the RecipeCrave take on a classic brunch drink — sparkling wine meets a trio of tropical fruit juices for a brunch cocktail with more depth and colour than your average mimosa.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Cosmopolitan

The Cosmopolitan is a chic, rose-pink cocktail of vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and fresh lime. Served straight up in a martini glass, it is tart, slightly sweet, and deeply sophisticated.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Rainbow Paradise

Rainbow Paradise is a colourful layered cocktail with distinct fruit tiers — each sip moves through a different flavour. Vibrant, Instagram-worthy, and as delicious as it looks.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Long Island Iced Tea

Five spirits — vodka, tequila, rum, gin, and triple sec — shaken with lemon juice and a splash of cola. Despite its name it contains no tea, but it does taste surprisingly drinkable. Handle with appropriate respect.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Margarita

The margarita: tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice shaken over ice and served with a salted rim. It can be straight up or frozen, blended or spicy — but the balance of sweet, sour, and salt never fails.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Champagne Holiday

Champagne Holiday is a celebratory sparkling cocktail with festive fruit and a champagne base. Light, elegant, and designed for toasting — whether it is New Year, a birthday, or a Tuesday that deserves marking.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Passion Fruit Daiquiri

A tropical twist on the classic daiquiri: white rum, fresh passion fruit pulp, lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup shaken hard and served up. Vivid, fruity, and vibrantly tangy.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Wings Signature

Wings Signature is the house cocktail — a bold, fruity blend developed exclusively for RecipeCrave. Bright, effervescent, and lightly sweet with a finish that lingers. Ask your bartender for the full pour.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Classic Martini

The classic martini — gin and dry vermouth stirred over ice and strained into a chilled coupe, garnished with a lemon twist or olive. Bracingly cold, crystal clear, and the benchmark of cocktail elegance.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Moscow Mule

A Moscow Mule combines vodka, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer served over ice in a copper mug. The mug keeps it cold while the ginger beer adds a spicy kick that makes this a year-round crowd-pleaser.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Kiwi Fizz

Kiwi Fizz is a sparkling cocktail built around fresh kiwi, a citrus squeeze, and light fizz. Bright green, zingy, and refreshing — a signature drink that tastes like summer.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Wavy

Wavy is a smooth, tropical cocktail with a gentle gradient of colours and a relaxed, fruit-forward flavour. Light on alcohol, long on refreshment — the drink to order when you want to feel the vibe.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Blue Colada

Blue Colada is a vivid blue twist on the piña colada — rum, coconut cream, pineapple, and blue curaçao blended with ice into a slushy, tropical escape. Bright blue, creamy, and wildly refreshing.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Cinnamon Mimosa

Cinnamon Mimosa adds a warm spice note to the classic champagne and juice pairing. A sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick garnish make this the mimosa for autumn brunch tables and holiday mornings.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Bubble Signature

Bubble Signature is a playful layered drink with bubbles, fruit, and a creamy finish. Light and visually striking — perfect as a celebratory toast or an afternoon indulgence.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

vegetarian

Golden Milk (Turmeric Latte) — Anti-Inflammatory Bedtime Drink

4.8 (24)

A 5-minute warm drink built around the turmeric + black pepper synergy that boosts curcumin absorption by 2000%. Layered with fresh ginger for compound anti-inflammatory effect, cinnamon for blood-sugar balance, and coconut milk for fat-assisted curcumin uptake. Traditional Ayurvedic recipe with modern dosing precision.

Time: 10 min
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.60/serving

gluten free

Garlic Ginger Immune Broth — Cold & Flu Recovery Soup

4.8 (24)

A clear broth built on the garlic + ginger synergy that broadens antimicrobial spectrum beyond what either ingredient provides alone. Lemon adds vitamin C; turmeric layers in compound anti-inflammatory effect. Sip when you feel a cold coming on, or use as a base for chicken-and-rice when you are unwell.

Time: 30 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 50 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.85/serving

vegan

Lebanese Tabbouleh

The proper Lebanese version — parsley-led, not bulgur-led. Finely chopped flat-leaf parsley with mint, tomato, fine bulgur, lemon, and olive oil. Bright, herbaceous, sharp.

Time: 25 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $1.80/serving

gluten free

Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Olives

Chicken slow-cooked under a conical lid with saffron, ginger, preserved lemon, and green olives — the bright-and-savoury balance Morocco is known for.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

gluten free

Cuban Ropa Vieja

Shredded flank steak slow-braised with bell peppers, onions, tomato, and olives — Cuba's national dish, named for the strands that look like 'old clothes' on the plate.

Time: 2 hr 50 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás

Shredded salt cod fried with onions, julienned potatoes, and beaten eggs — Portugal's beloved cod dish, named after a Lisbon tavern keeper.

Time: 55 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $4.20/serving

gluten free

Sri Lankan Fish Curry

Tropical fish simmered in a coconut-and-tamarind curry built on roasted curry powder, pandan, curry leaves, and Maldive fish flakes — Sri Lanka's coastal staple.

Time: 55 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $4.20/serving

vegetarian

Tunisian Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a fiery tomato-pepper sauce built on harissa, garlic, and warm spices — North Africa's gift to brunch.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.10/serving

vegan

Israeli-Style Hummus

Silken, ivory-smooth chickpea purée drowning in tahini and olive oil — the way it is eaten in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Smoother than supermarket hummus, served warm.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $1.50/serving

vegan

Kenyan Ugali with Sukuma Wiki

The everyday Kenyan plate — stiff maize-meal ugali to scoop up sukuma wiki, a fast collard-green stir-fry with onion, tomato, and a hit of chilli. Sukuma wiki literally means 'push the week.'

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $1.50/serving

gluten free

Ivorian Attiéké with Grilled Fish

Côte d'Ivoire's everyday plate — fluffy fermented cassava couscous (attiéké) with a smoky grilled whole fish, fresh tomato-onion salad, and fiery pili-pili sauce.

Time: 55 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $4.20/serving

gluten free

Belgian Moules Marinières & Frites

A pot of mussels steamed open with white wine, shallots, garlic, and parsley — the unofficial national dish — served with twice-cooked Belgian fries and good mayonnaise.

Time: 50 min
Servings: 2 servings
Cost per serving: $7.80/serving