Low-Carb Meal Prep in Orange County
A chicken bowl can come with greens, rice or both. If you’re watching carbs, those details matter. Browse UIB Foods’ prepared meals, check the carb grams where listed, and pick the lunches and dinners that work for you this week.
Five Things to Check Before You Order
Start with the carb grams on the meal listing. That’s the number to compare when you’re choosing between two dishes.
Read the whole plate
Check what comes with the main dish. A scoop of rice, a side of potatoes or a glaze can change the carb count.
Shop this week’s menu
Dishes rotate. Check the current listing before you count on a meal you ordered last time.
Pick your own sides
Shop prepared proteins and vegetables à la carte if you want to choose what goes on each plate.
Check your address
Review the pickup and delivery choices for your address and date as you place your order.
Compare Carbs Across the Whole Meal
Start with a dish you’d like to eat. Then look at the sides and sauce. The name of a dish often tells you what the main item is. The full listing helps you see what you’ll get with it. Two chicken meals can have very different sides, even when both sound like a good lunch.
Here’s how that looks on the menu. Firecracker Pork was listed at 24 g of carbs, and Pesto Chicken & Pasta was listed at 52 g of carbs. If you were choosing between those two dishes and wanted fewer carbs, the pork was the lower-carb choice. If the menu has changed, you can use the same check on two meals listed today.
Use the full dish as your starting point, even if you plan to leave some of a side. The listed number describes the meal as sold. If you need to know the carb count without a side or sauce, ask us what details we can share before you order.
Choose a Complete Meal or Build Your Own Plate
A complete meal works well for a short lunch break or a night when you’ll get home late. Pick a dish with sides you’d like to eat and check its carb grams on the menu. When it’s time to eat, follow the directions for that dish. You’ll have one meal to take to work or put on the table.
For a dinner where everyone wants something different, start with the à la carte menu. You might put grilled chicken and sautéed broccoli on the table, then set out rice from home for anyone who wants it. Each person can put together a plate from the same food.
Think about what you already have in the fridge. If you have vegetables you want to use, look for a prepared main dish to go with them. If you have a main dish in mind, a prepared vegetable side might be all you need. Check the size on each listing so you can see how much to order.
What to Look for on the Menu
Use these six checks as you browse. Start with the ones that matter most for your next meal.
Pick Two Days When You’ll Be Short on Time
Pick two spots on your calendar when you know you’ll be short on time. One might be lunch between calls. The other might be dinner after a late drive home. Think about where you’ll eat and what you’ll have on hand.
For lunch at work, see if there’s a fridge and a way to heat your food. Choose a complete dish if you want to bring one container. Compare two meals you’d enjoy and pick the one with carb grams that work for you.
For dinner at home, check the fridge first. If you’ve got a vegetable side ready, see which prepared proteins you can pair with it. If you’re feeding more than one person, check the pack size before you buy. Think about whether you want enough for one dinner or enough to pack a lunch too.
When your order arrives, read the storage and heating directions. If you’re placing another order next week, check the menu again. A dish you enjoyed may return with the same name, but it’s worth checking the listing for the sides and nutrition before you add it to your cart.
Check the Details Before You Add a Meal
If you’re looking for a meal with a specific carb count, check the listing for that exact dish. Some menu items may have fewer nutrition details. Send us the dish name and the detail you need so we can tell you what we have on file.
You can also ask about ingredients if you need to avoid a food. A meal name gives you a quick idea of what’s in the dish. The kitchen can help with a question about a sauce, dressing or side.
Pickup and Delivery in the Orange County Area
UIB Foods prepares meals in Rancho Santa Margarita. UIB offers delivery to eligible addresses in Orange and Riverside counties. Pickup and delivery options depend on your order, address and date. Check the choices shown for your order, or get in touch if you need help before you shop.
Questions About Choosing Meals With Fewer Carbs
Check the meal details first, then use these answers to help you order.
Look for the carb grams in the nutrition details on the menu or dish page. If you don’t see a value for the meal you want, send us the dish name and ask what we can confirm.
Compare the listed carbs for the full dish with your limit. If the listing leaves out the carb count, ask us for the details before you choose that meal.
Yes. The à la carte menu lists prepared proteins and sides you can order on their own. Check the current selection and the size of each item before you order.
Yes. You can shop for individual meals or choose a meal plan package. Pick the meals you need for the week and check the pickup or delivery choices when you order.
Pick Your Next Lunch or Dinner
Open this week’s menu and find two dishes you’d like to try. Check their sides and carb grams, then choose the meal that fits your day. If you’d like to build your own plate, start with the à la carte menu.
