Vegetables are a mainstay for side dishes on a healthy diet whether it is low carb, keto or any other diet. Vegetable dishes are integral to a healthy lifestyle.
This creamy Mexican comfort food can be used in quesadillas or just eaten on it’s own. There are always nuanced versions of classic regional dishes, but the poblanos and crema are key ingredients in all versions. This recipe from the Bajío region of Mexico adds mushrooms, corn and some chicken bouillon and wraps it all …
So quick and easy: just coat the salmon in sesame seeds and bake for 10 minutes. Mix up an Asian sauce full of umami to pour over some quickly sautéed bok choy and you have a low carb dinner that is chock full of flavor, as well as full of vitamins and minerals. The Sesame …
Although root vegetables are generally higher in carbohydrates than other vegetable choices, if you choose the right ones, and roast them or sauté them without adding sugar or sauces, you can still get high-flavor (and healthy) comfort food without going over your daily carb count. What are Root Vegetables Anyway? Well, to put it simply …
A French Tian is similar to ratatouille in terms of ingredients, but it is more likely what you will see in high-end restaurants as it is a more elegant presentation. Both ratatouille and tians excel at using the best of late summer‘s vegetables, and both are low carb, vegetarian and vegan. What is French Tian? …
Stuffed squash blossoms are not hard to make! Here is the “how-to” on cleaning, storing, baking or frying stuffed blossoms. The recipe below is for baked blossoms stuffed with ricotta and Swiss chard. Enjoy! What do the blossoms taste like? Their flavor is light and airy, with a hint of the squash that it originated …
Low Carb Breakfast Recipe for the weekend with baked eggs and fresh asparagus on a bed of artichoke hearts. Perfect for low carb diets.
While the macronutrients of protein and fat hold star status on low carb diets, the vegetable side dishes are often what make the meal more interesting and complete. In the recipes below I am sharing a few of the vegetable side dishes that are truly creative, but remain quick and easy. There are many …
Some of the tastiest Winter squash varieties are gigantic, resulting in leftover pumpkin/squash puree after cooking. What to do with it? Make some delicious, savory (or sweet) pumpkin pancakes! Pumpkin pancakes work well with many varieties of Winter squash, and they work equally well with canned pumpkin. Easy to Make Savory or Sweet The recipe …
How to make zucchini fritters that are crispy and yet don’t fall apart in the pan. Made with fresh shredded zucchini, panko, parmesan cheese and herbs. A great accompaniment to the fitters is a yogurt-caper dipping sauce (recipe included). The Flexibility of Fritters (aka vegetable pancakes) Fritters are popular the world over and are made …
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 demonstrates a quick and easy way to roast and peel peppers. Author: Tesla Stainbrook What is Ajvar? Ajvar is a condiment made from red …
These robustly flavored salmon skewers (or kebabs) are ready to eat in 30 minutes and are cooked indoors for year-round enjoyment. If you keep the spicy, lemon-herbal marinade but change up the vegetables, you can have an easy low carb dish for any season. Guidelines for Cooking on Skewers There is a huge range of …
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. Author: Tesla Stainbrook Health Benefits of Brussel Sprouts Turns out, there …
It’s often hard to satisfy the craving for salty, crunchy snacks on a low carb diet (or any diet actually). This easy step by step process shows you how to salt and vinegar cucumber chips (or any veggie chips) in a dehydrator or in your oven set at low. This post may contain affiliate links. …
Beets, although not the lowest carb in the category of vegetables, are a tasty way to get a lot of nutrients. Dried beet chips can be baked or made in a dehydrator. They make an easy, nutritious afternoon snack- and the hardest part is keeping your pantry stocked with them! *Note: This is a post …
Creamed spinach is a classic and it is easily modified to be low carb or keto. Pairing it with seared scallops is a match made in heaven