Rice

Low carb rice is the one swap people tend to put off, because a curry or a stir fry without rice underneath feels unfinished. Konjac rice fixes that. It's made from konjac root, the same plant behind shirataki noodles, and it lands at close to zero net carbs with very few calories.

Better Than Foods makes most of what's here: organic rice-shaped konjac, plus a non-drain sticky rice that skips the rinsing step entirely. Both are gluten-free and vegan, which helps when you're cooking for a mixed table. For heat-and-eat rice-style sides, Palmini's hearts of palm dishes are in Meals & Meal Helpers.

Rinse the regular konjac rice well and dry-fry it in a hot pan for a minute or two before adding sauce; the texture firms up noticeably. On its own it tastes of very little, so season the dish rather than the rice.