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Low Carb Recipes

Low carb recipes are a low carb dieter's best friend. We've surfed the net and found some low carb recipes you might enjoy.

Low Carb Recipes for Breakfast

You've heard it before--breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here are some delicious low carb recipes for breakfast.

Sausage, Egg and Cheese Skillet

6 eggs

1 lb. bulk breakfast sausage

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1. Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Cook sausage in skillet.

3. Beat eggs and add to sausage, stirring occasionally.

4. When eggs are set, add cheese.

Variation: You can eat this as is or add it to a low-carb tortilla to make a breakfast burrito.

6 servings

Protein: 26g

Total Carbs: 2g

Bacon Cheeseburger Quiche - (This can be eaten at any meal.)

1 lb. ground beef

5 slices bacon, chopped

1/2 onion, chopped

4 eggs

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup heavy cream

8 oz shredded cheese

Onion powder to taste

Garlic powder to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a glass pie plate, baking dish or muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Brown onion, ground meat and bacon in a skillet. Drain. Put mixture into pie plate, glass baking dish or muffin tins.

3. In a large bowl, mix eggs, mayonnaise, cream, and spices. Fold grated cheese into egg mixture.

4. Pour this mixture evenly over the top of the ground meat mixture.

5. Bake at 350 for 35-35 minutes or until top of quiche is lightly browned. Let set a few minutes before cutting.

8 servings

Protein: 26g

Total Carbs: 2g

Calories: 460

Low Carb Sides

Here are some low carb recipes for side dishes.

Broiled Parsley Tomatoes

4 large plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise

3 Tablespoons butter

2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. Make deep cuts in the cut surface of each tomato.

2. Place tomatoes cut side up on a greased baking sheet.

3. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, then spoon over tomatoes.

4. Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.

4 servings

Total Carbs: 4 g each

Mashed Cauliflower

1 medium head cauliflower, cut in pieces

4 oz cream cheese

1 Tablespoon butter

Salt & Pepper

Paprika

1. Steam or microwave the cauliflower till nice and soft. (Do NOT boil it or it will be too juicy.)

2. Put the cooked cauliflower into a food processor with the cream cheese, salt and pepper. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down once. Put it into a nice serving bowl, sprinkle with paprika and put the butter on top to melt.

4 servings

Total Carbs: 4.5 g

Variation: Mix in some onion powder and crumbled bacon, put mixture into a sprayed baking pan. Add grated cheddar cheese all over the top and bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes. Tastes like twice-baked potatoes.

Low Carb Lunches

Here are some low carb recipes you can make for lunch or other light meals.

Southwest Chicken Salad with Creamy Chipotle Dressing

For each salad you will need:

2 c. mixed salad greens

3-4 oz. cubed chicken breast meat

1 oz. of medium sharp cheddar cheese, grated

2 taco shells, crushed

1. Make dressing first so it can chill and give the flavors time to blend.

2. Assemble the salad in the order of the ingredients listed above.

3. Top with Creamy Chipotle Dressing. (Recipe below.)

Creamy Chipotle Dressing

2 Tablespoons sour cream

1 Tablespoon mayonnaise

1/8 tsp. of chipotle chili powder

1Tablespoon Half n Half

Dash of sea salt

1/4-1/2 pkt. Splenda (More than 1/2 packet will make it too sweet.)

1. Whisk all together and let chill for 20-30 minutes.

Makes 1 serving of dressing at approx. 2 carbs.

Total carbs for salad with dressing: 7g

Tropical Turkey Salad

1/3 cup sour cream

2 Tablespoons mango chutney

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

1 Tablespoon honey

1/4 Teaspoon curry powder

4 cups turkey, cooked and chopped

1 cup diced red bell pepper

1 cup diced celery

1 cup pineapple chunks

1 cup chopped orange segments

1/2 cup chopped green onion

1. Make dressing by blending sour cream, lemon juice, honey, and curry powder in a small bowl. Mix well, and refrigerate until ready to use.

2. In a large bowl, combine turkey, red pepper, celery, pineapple, orange segments, and green onion.

3. Add dressing and toss well to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

12 servings

Calories - 125

Protein - 14.4 g

Total Carbs - 9.8 g

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