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Low Carb Almond Breads (Gluten-Free) For a long time I resisted the idea of finding a low carb bread because I thought it would be incredibly difficult to get something to be as tasty as a slice of tangy sourdough. But having three bread-loving carbaholics in the house got me experimenting with healthier alternatives. These…
Advertisement – Continue Reading Below2 c. low-carb penne pasta1 lb. Italian low-fat turkey sausage, diagonally cut into 1/4″ slices4 red Delicious apples, cubed1/2 c. half-and-half1/4 c. crumbled low-fat Gorgonzola or other blue cheese1/4 c. chopped fresh basilDirectionsStep 1Prepare the pasta according to the package directions; drain. Step 2Meanwhile, stir the sausage in a large saucepan over medium-high…
Ingredients:24 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup extra-fine whole milk ricotta cheese (to refine, process in a food processor for 1 minute)1/2 cup sour cream1 1/2 cups sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)1/3 cup heavy cream1 tablespoon no sugar added vanilla extract1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 eggs3 egg yolks
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt; place on a paper-towel-lined plate and let stand for 10 minutes. Pat with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Brush both sides with oil and sprinkle with pepper; place in a single layer on a parchment-paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tender and…
BAKED KOHLRABI FRIES, which are naturally vegan, are a surprisingly great way to eat an unusual vegetable. Kohlrabi is also relatively low in carbs, so you can indulge your fry addiction without going off the rails.Ingredients:3 whole kohlrabi bulbs1-2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oilSalt and pepper OR an herb blend (I used Melissa’s Produce Garlic and…
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Combine sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds and sesame seeds in a medium dry skillet; toast over medium heat, stirring, until light brown and starting to pop, 5 to 7 minutes. Reserve 2…
August 18, 2016 128 Comments My Low-Carb Zucchini Bread is the perfect answer to a bumper crop of summer squash. This no fuss gluten-free bread recipe has 8 ingredients and is easy to make. Its rich and hearty low-carb almond flour base is speckled with bits of fresh grated zucchini, and sweetened with a dash…
Chicken pot pie is one of our all-time favorite comfort foods. It’s creamy, hearty, and… full of carbs. This version harnesses the power of riced cauliflower (and a bit of cheese) to make a crust that’s super delicious and super healthy. Win/win!Advertisement – Continue Reading BelowFor the cauliflower cupsCooking spray2 small heads (or 1 large…
Low Carb Healthy Nut Crunch The only problem with these little beauties is they are so good you may eat them all in one sitting! (But because they are so healthy – it doesn’t matter!) 1 cup raw almonds 1 cup raw walnuts 1 cup raw hazelnuts 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 3 tablespoon yacón…
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add broccoli, cover and steam until just tender, about 5 minutes. Coarsely chop the broccoli. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until starting…
