Low-carb Recipes

prep time: 20 minutes cook time: 40  minutes yield: 6 servings This BBQ Turkey Meatloaf recipe is super tender, juicy, full of savory flavor and also a wonderful add to your low-carb diet. You will need these ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup grated carrots 1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce divided 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp minced garlic 3/4 tsp pepper Vegetable cooking spray Instruction: 1.  In medium bowl combine turkey, onion, carrots, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, Worcestershire, garlic and pepper. 2.  In 9-inch plate, sprayed with vegetable cooking spray, shape meat mixture into round loaf. Drizzle top of loaf with remaining barbecue sauce. Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 35 to 45 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees F. when inserted in center of meatloaf, juices run clear and meat is no longer pink. Nutritional value per pie: Calories 143 Fat 7g Protein 16g Carbs 4g Fiber 1g

In many countries in Latin America , they have a version of this dish in which the fish is cooked in lime juice instead of by heat. This makes a posh appetizer and if you increase the serving sizes, a light main dish. This is not only low-carb, it’s also very low-calorie! рrерare tіmе: 20 mіnutеs сооk tіmе: 20mіnutеs уіеld: 8 sеrvіngs For this you will need to prepare: 1½ pounds (680 g) fish fillets 8 limes 2 tomatoes ¼ cup (16 g) chopped fresh oregano ¼ cup (16 g) chopped fresh cilantro 1 fresh jalapeño (optional) 1 black avocado ¼ red onion, diced Salt and pepper to taste Here’s how to cook it: 1. This dish lends itself to endless variation, but one thing remains constant: Everything must be perfectly fresh, especially the fish. Talk to the fish guy at the grocery store and tell him you want to use the fish for ceviche (spelled “sehvee-chay”). Tell him you need fish that has never been frozen and choose from what he has, rather than going into the store wit...

Savory and full of high quality fats, this recipe is a must-have part of your low-carb menus. Pair it with mashed potatoes and a dinner salad for some low-carb dishes. Easy to prepare in large batches. рrер tіmе: 15 mіnutеs сооk tіmе: 45 mіnutеs уіеld: 3 sеrvіngs

рrерare tіmе: 15 mіnutеs сооk tіmе: 18 mіnutеs уіеld: 4 sеrvіngs Ingredients for this recipe: 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup almonds, sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 16 ounces fish fillets, thawed Salt, to taste Lemon slices (optional) Parsley sprigs (optional) How to cook: 1.Place butter, almonds and lemon juice in a 12 x 8 x 2−inch baking dish. Microwave at HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes or until almonds are golden, stirring twice. Remove almonds with a slotted spoon, reserving butter mixture in baking dish; set almonds aside. 2.Sprinkle fillets with salt, and coat with butter mixture. Arrange in dish with thickest portion to outside (thinner portions may overlap, if necessary). Cover with clear plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH for 2 to 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, giving dish one half−turn during cooking. 3.Carefully remove fish to a serving platter; spoon almonds over top. Nutritional value per serving: Calories 137 Protein 1 Fat 15g C...

рrерare tіmе: 15 mіnutеs сооk tіmе: 30 mіnutеs уіеld: 6 sеrvіngs You will need: 2 pounds (910 g) boneless beef round or chuck, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) cubes ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil 1 cup (240 ml) dry red wine ¾ teaspoon guar or xanthan 1½ teaspoons salt or Vege-Sal 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 big onion, sliced 8 ounces (225 g) mushrooms, wiped clean with a damp cloth 2 green peppers, cut into chunks How to cook this: 1.Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C, or gas mark ½). 2.Put the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef in the oil. 3.Put the browned beef in a 10-cup (2.8-L) casserole dish with a lid. 4.Combine the wine and guar in the blender, blending for 10 seconds or so, and then pour the mixture over the beef. Add the salt, paprika, oregano, onion, mushrooms, and green peppers to the casserole dish and give it a quick stir. Cover and put it in the oven for 5 hours. 5.When it comes out, you can boil down the liqu...

рrер tіmе: 10 mіnutеs сооk tіmе: 12 mіnutеs уіеld: 4 sеrvіngs Ingredients: ½ cup ghee or unsalted butter (plus an additional ¼ cup melted ghee or unsalted butter added at the end if using pork rinds) 2 cups sliced button mushrooms ¼ cup diced onions 1 pound large shrimp (about 30), peeled and deveined 1 cup chicken bone broth, homemade (here) or storebought 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese 1½ cups crushed pork rinds, divided (optional) ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Instruction: Preheat the broiler to high. Melt ½ cup of ghee in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and sauté for 4 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and no longer translucent. Meanwhile, puree the broth and cream cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth, then add the mixture to ...

prepare time: 15 minutes, plus at least 2 hours for jelly to cool and 1 hour to chill dough, if needed cook time: 10 minutes yield: 8 servings Ingredients for this recipe: јеllу 1 cherry tea bag 2 teaspoons grass-fed powdered gelatin 2 teaspoons cherry extract ⅓ cup Swerve confectioners’-style sweetener or equivalent amount of liquid or powdered sweetener ⅛ teaspoon citric acid (for natural preservation and sour taste) A few drops of natural red food coloring (optional) dоugh 1¾ cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large egg ¾ cup blanched almond flour ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt 1 (8-ounce) wheel Brie cheese Fоr gаrnіsh (орtіоnаl) 2 tablespoons chopped pecans 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley How to cook: To make the jelly, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a teakettle. Place the tea bag in a cup and pour the hot water into the cup. Let it steep for a few minutes, then remove the tea bag. Place 2 tablespoons of cool water...

prepare time: 10 minutes, plus 1 hour to chill dough, if needed cook time: 15 minutes yield: 4 servings These hand pies are really tasty and nice to serve. If you love them as much as I do, I highly suggest making a quadruple batch and storing unbaked pies in the fridge for easy meals: all you have to do is pop one in the toaster oven or oven!

prepare time: 7 minutes, plus 1 hour to marinate cook time: 12 minutes yield: 4 servings This recipe has been a big hit with everyone who tried it. It has an wonderful crispy crust and a flavorful sauce that can’t be beat!

Prepare time: 5 minutes, plus 1 hour to chill cook time: 4 minutes yield:  8 servings Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded sharp cheddar cheese ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt 3 strips bacon, finely diced Crispy lettuce leaves, such as iceberg or romaine, for serving ½ cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned) ½ cup sour cream Instruction: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, blue cheese, tomatoes, and salt. Form the mixture into a ball, wrap in parchment paper, and place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour. Meanwhile, cook the bacon: Place it in a skillet and fry over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet (reserving the fat for another use) and place in a shallow bowl. When the cheese ball is set, roll it in the bacon pieces. Place on a serving platter and serve with crispy lettuce leaves cut into cracker-like squares. Store leftovers...