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.
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. Jump to: …
I’m always looking for ways to enhance the flavors of lowly vegetables, while at the same time keeping it simple as possible. Yotam Ottolenghi of course is a master at creating beautiful, flavorful vegetable dishes, but I always find myself opting for an easier recipe. Roasting the beets and carrots with a little spice and …
Kebabs are popular in a wide range of cultural cuisines and these easy pork kabobs get their Greek flavor profile from a sauce made with cucumbers, yogurt, lemon, oil and herbs. Kabobs (kebabs) are an easy Summer meal on the outdoor grill, but they are also simple to enjoy indoors with the use of a …
These crispy zucchini fritters use shredded zucchini in place of potatoes, but the best part of this recipe is that the fritters hold their shape in the pan. I’ll never forget sharing the first version of this recipe with my daughter only to get a tearful phone call about them falling completely apart in the …
Quick Summary: Fresh asparagus coated in a light batter of Parmigiano, garlic, breadcrumbs, and parsley, then baked or fried until golden. A Southern Italian-Sicilian recipe perfect for Easter or any spring celebration. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature. Prep: 45 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 6 Jump to: RECIPE | Brief History …
Low Carb Breakfast Recipe for the weekend with baked eggs and fresh asparagus on a bed of artichoke hearts. Perfect for low carb diets.
Chicory is one of the most underrated vegetables for home gardeners. It’s cold-hardy, easy to grow, and includes varieties most people have never tried, like radicchio, catalogna, puntarelle, and sugarloaf. I grow several chicory varieties at HeathGlen Organic Farm in Minnesota for both fall salads and winter cooking. The bitter, complex flavor pairs well with …
Romano beans and sweet cherry tomatoes make a great low carb vegetable dish for the height of summer. Easy and delicious
Romano beans (also called Italian flat beans) are one of the easiest and most productive vegetables I grow for the family at HeathGlen Organic Farm. They’re meatier and more flavorful than regular string beans, with a nice crunch and no tough strings. Fresh Romano beans are hard to find in grocery stores or at the …
Quick Summary: Traditional Mexican chile rellenos made with roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in a light egg batter, lightly sauteed, and simmered in red tomato sauce. Includes step-by-step instructions for roasting and peeling peppers. Prep: 45 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | What are Rellenos? | Best …
Cauliflower is a mainstay of many low carb diets. There are many different ways to prepare it however, and this simple baked cauliflower dish becomes special with the robust additions of saffron and Mediterranean green olives. It is easy enough for weeknight dinners and elegant enough for the Thanksgiving table. Jump to: RECIPE | About …
When I first started my slow carb diet (4-hour body diet) years ago, frozen spinach with a lot of butter and salt was my go-to greens dish. While spinach is still a mainstay of my low carb lifestyle, this spinach recipe with an Asian-style dressing elevated the frozen-spinach-butter dish to a side dish with a …
While I specialize in growing blueberries and heirloom tomatoes for my farmers’ markets, I always grow enough root vegetables to get our family through the long Minnesota winters. To take the stress out of cooking vegetables, try this easy sheet pan method with root veggies. It gives you something sweet and caramelized with minimal effort. …
Every fall at HeathGlen Organic Farm, I’m left with green tomatoes that won’t ripen before frost. This Korean-style kimchi is one of my favorite ways to use them. The firm texture of green tomatoes holds up perfectly to fermentation, and they absorb the spicy, garlicky brine beautifully. The result is a tangy, crunchy condiment that …
Quick Summary: Roasted poblano strips cooked with onions, mushrooms, corn, and Mexican crema, folded into cheese quesadillas. Classic comfort food from the Bajío region of Mexico. Vegetarian and endlessly adaptable. Jump to: RECIPE | What is Rajas con Crema? | Ingredients | Char/Peel Poblanos | How to Make | FAQ Rajas con crema is a …