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Low carb fried green tomatoes made with almond flour and chicharrones make a perfect pairing with poached eggs for a beautiful low carb or keto breakfast

Low carb meatballs can take many forms. This recipe is for a quick and easy weeknight meal with prepared meatballs and shirataki noodles

There are two main problems with fried foods on a low carb, slow carb or ketogenic diet:  the type of oil and the type of coating.  These chicken legs are first sauteed in olive oil, then coated with Dijon mustard, topped with “breading” of crumbled pork rinds, and a little Parmesan, and then baked until crispy. …

Chicken Paprikash makes a perfect foil for low carb or keto dinners, as it is a great dish on it’s own without the bed of carbs. Use great paprika however!

Chicken Shawarma is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that is usually served on warm flatbread topped with a savory yogurt sauce.  This recipe for low carb Chicken Shawarma foregoes the yogurt sauce and focuses primarily on the flavorful spice mix used in the marinade. Jump to: RECIPE Bland Chicken No More Chicken is such a …

Pickled eggs can be made with red beets or red cabbage for a great low carb, slow carb or ketogenic lunch or portable snack.

Recipe for Pepperonata Burger using sweet, mild and hot peppers can make a great low carb, slow carb or keto dinner on or off the grill

This recipe for an out-of-season BLT using tomato jam is an easy, refreshing way to enjoy BLTs all year round.

Chicken is a standard, inexpensive protein for many diets, but it is often bland. These slow carb Asian chicken thighs, marinated in a robust sauce pairs nicely with roasted broccoli for a perfect, easy low carb dinner. Jump to: RECIPE Slow Carb Diets do not need to be Boring While there are many, many diets …

Most authentic Pho dishes can take 3 days to make. This slow cooker (or crockpot) recipe makes a robustly flavored bone broth that will rival Pho dishes from Vietnamese restaurants. It can easily be modified to a low carb or keto recipe by using shirataki noodles instead of the typical rice noodles. Jump to: RECIPE …

Savory crockpot stuffed peppers made awesome by adding a harissa spice and layering in a robust chutney. Made in the crockpot for ease.

Quinoa is an ancient grain that has regained popularity, partly due to the acclaimed health benefits but also due to its excellent nutty flavor profile. This quinoa salad enhances the nutty flavor with the sweetness of roasted cherry tomatoes, the crunch of pine nuts and the saltiness of black olives. Quinoa Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, …

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