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Red Bell Pepper & Eggplant Spread: Kosovar Ajvar

Ajvar is a red pepper eggplant spread popular in the Balkan region.  This recipe is a particularly robust version enhanced with a Peruvian hot spice. The video that accompanies the recipe also demonstrates a quick and easy way to roast and peel peppers. This is a perfect low carb spread and is fantastic with salmon …

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Low Carb Brussel Sprouts Caesar Salad

Brussel sprouts are often hailed as one of the most-hated foods.  However, Caesar salad is one of the most popular.  This unique combination of brussel sprouts and Caesar salad brings out the best in both dishes for a spectacular side dish to any meal. Jump to: RECIPE | Health Benefits of Brussels | Substitutions | …

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Easy Salt & Vinegar Cucumber Chips – Baked or Dehydrated

Quick Summary: Crispy, tangy cucumber chips dried in a dehydrator or low oven with salt and vinegar flavors. Prep: 10 min | Dry time: 12 hrs (dehydrator) or 3-4 hrs (oven) | Makes: about 2 cups Jump to: RECIPE | Dehydrator vs Oven-Baked | Best Dehydrators for Vegetables | Thickness of Slices | More Preserves …

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How to Make Dried Beet Chips in a Dehydrator

Beet chips are one of those snacks that disappear faster than you can make them. Slice thin, sprinkle with salt, dehydrate, and you have a crunchy, deeply colored chip that’s far healthier than anything from a bag. My daughter Tesla discovered beet chips after finding a free dehydrator on NextDoor, and they’ve become a regular …

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Easy French Bouillabaisse with Fennel and Orange Zest

Bouillabaisse is a hearty French seafood stew, similar to cioppino but further characterized by adding saffron and a fish stock/white wine base as the broth. Fennel and orange peels are also ingredients that are common to a French bouillabaisse and are included in the recipe below. This easy but elegant low-carb bouillabaisse is great for …

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Crispy Roasted Chickpeas with Harissa (Slow Carb Snack)

Quick Summary: Crunchy, spicy roasted chickpeas that satisfy chip cravings without the carbs. Harissa spice gives them a smoky, complex heat. Includes tips for getting them truly crispy and keeping them that way. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 45 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: Recipe | | Are They Slow Carb? | Best Spice …

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Slow Carb Breading Mix for Fried Fish and Vegetables

Quick Summary: Quick Summary: A keto-friendly breading made from crushed pork rinds and Parmesan cheese that gives fried fish and vegetables a satisfying crunch without the carbs. Works on white fish, zucchini, green tomatoes, and cheese sticks. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | What Food Works with …

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Shishito Peppers: a Low Carb Appetizer

Never one to ignore the food trends, I thought I’d try my hand at growing and cooking the trendy “perfect appetizer” that the chefs and foodies are raving about.  The cooking of these sweet, crunchy peppers couldn’t be easier.  And I’ve yet to have that one-in-ten of the peppers that turns out surprisingly spicy.  Red …

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