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Low Carb Cauliflower Grits

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Low Carb Cauliflower GritsLow Carb Cauliflower GritsLow Carb Cauliflower GritsLow Carb Cauliflower GritsLow Carb Cauliflower GritsLow Carb Cauliflower Grits. Came upon this recipe in a rather unusual way.  All I really needed was some mashed cauliflower but I didn’t want to go to the trouble of cooking it, and squeezing all the water out of it, so I decided to see if I slowly baked a whole head at 250° that maybe most of that water would evaporate.  That part of it worked really well although but I did have to bake it for quite a while.  I covered it with foil and just forgot about it for about 2 hours.  Because of this little find I no longer even make mashed cauliflower as this is so much easier, faster, more versatile, and you can freeze and thaw it with no “weeping” of any liquid.

Since it turned out to be much drier than I thought it would be, instead of using my stick blender I put it is my processor.  Well dang…it DID NOT mash…at all.  Then I put it in a bowl and used the stick blender and that was a no-go too.  It really ended up looking like kinda dry cooked grits with a few specks from the roasting process which actually prompted me to make the Polenta Cakes recipe instead.  So I got to thinking what else I could do with this and my mind began to ran amuck. Since I had leftovers from the polenta cakes I froze the rest of it.  You can use this instead of mashed cauliflower in Grillades & Cheesy Cauliflower “Grits” or any other recipe that calls for mashed cauliflower and there are a lot of them on this site.  It can be used under Beef & Blue Cheese Parmesan Bake with Swiss Cream Steak or Braised Short Ribs the newest Cajun Shrimp & Grits and the list could go on and on.  I’m even thinking you might make a warm breakfast cereal with a little cinnamon and heavy cream, or maybe plain with some butter, toasted pecans and Sugar-Free Maple Syrup drizzled on it and here it is Cauliflower Grits Cereal.  Only thing I didn’t use was butter (I forgot). Low carb cauliflower grits, so easy.

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Cauliflower Grits
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Ingredients
  1. 1 Head Cauliflower
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 225°.
  2. Clean off leaves and end of core and yes, do keep the core as you are throwing money into the garbage if you don't.
  3. Quarter each head that you are roasting.
  4. Roast 2-2½ hours, turn off oven and let cool.
  5. Let cool completely, and process. It can be used this way very easily but I take the extra step of then using my immersion blender to make it finer.
  6. 4 ½ C Servings
  7. 21 Calories, 1.7g Protein, .5g Fat, 4.0g Carbs, 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Net Carbs
Notes
  1. The sky's the limit with this.
  2. The pictures are done with 2 heads and you can easily do 2-3 heads at a time, portion it out and freeze it for later use. If you do this I would turn oven down to 225° and let 'em go for at least 2½-3 hours.
  3. That is my ½ C scoop in the picture.
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Keto Cauliflower Polenta Cakes

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Keto Cauliflower Polenta CakesKeto Cauliflower Polenta CakesKeto Cauliflower Polenta CakesKeto Cauliflower Polenta CakesKeto Cauliflower Polenta Cakes are definitely not what I started out to make-Oops.  All I needed was some mashed cauliflower.  Since we all know that Mashed Cauliflower, when done improperly, can be pretty watery, I decided to see if I slowly baked a whole head at 275° that maybe most of the water would evaporate. Well that part of it worked really well although I did have to bake it for a long time.  I covered it with foil and just forgot about it for more than several hours.

Since it turned out to be much drier than I thought it would be, instead of using my stick blender I put it is my processor.  Well dang…it DID NOT mash…at all.  I put it into a big bowl and then used the stick blender but no matter how long I tried to get it mashed, it still had the texture of polenta so I decided to punt and as you can see it turned out really, really well.  I have said elsewhere that I use (very) old tuna cans as my Ring Molds and there they are for all to see. What I really ended up with were Cauliflower Grits and I now use them with many, many meals.  Eating the first one just plain Jane fried & covered with a little browned butter and the second one I froze and plan to serve on a base of Tomato Basil Cream and I think it may be spectacular.

I can now think of lots of ways to use these keto cauliflower polenta cakes let alone the baked cooked cauliflower. How about Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce and these in place of muffins?  Or the “grits” in the Grillades & Cheesy Cauliflower “Grits” recipe?  How about  under a pile of Creamed Hungarian Mushrooms?  Or with mozzarella cheese topped with marinara sauce?  OK, OK, I’m making myself nuts.

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Polenta Cakes
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Ingredients
  1. 1½ C Ground Pork Rinds
  2. 1½ C Baked & Processed Cauliflower (Yes, Including The Core)
  3. ¾ C Parmesan Cheese
  4. 1 Beaten Egg
  5. ¾ t Pepper
  6. ¼ C Butter For Sautéing
  7. 1-2 t Butter To Grease Rings
Instructions
  1. Bake a tin foiled medium sized cauliflower at 275° until tender. It may slightly brown which only adds to the flavor.
  2. Cut into smaller pieces and process. You will have extra for other recipes.
  3. Put into mixing bowl, add egg, parmesan cheese, & pepper and mix thoroughly.
  4. Generously grease rings.
  5. Spread pork rinds on large flat surface and seat rings into rinds.
  6. Divide mixture, pressing into rings and they should be about ½” thick.
  7. Now take remaining rinds and cover top of polenta cakes.
  8. Do not try to remove the rings...yet.
  9. Heat butter.
  10. Gently slide each ringed cake into one hand then slide them into butter. Cover and let them cook about 6-7 minutes.
  11. Now you can take off rings. If they stick (and they might) using a blunt utensil, release them.
  12. Turn and cook remaining side for another 6-7 minutes or until rinds are well browned.
  13. 6 Servings
  14. 234 Calories, 14.8g Protein, 19.4g Fat, 1.6g Carbs, 0.7g Fiber, 0.9g Net Carbs
Notes
  1. I know you could cut up the cauliflower before baking it and at this point, I don't think enough of its water would evaporate so my advice is just do it low and slow for the best results. If anyone comes up with a better way please, let me know.
  2. I got 3 cups of "gritty" cauliflower and using a ½ cup scoop, I froze the rest of it for later use.
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Low Carb Creamed Onions

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Low Carb Creamed OnionsLow Carb Creamed Onions. No, not those old Thanksgiving day only creamed onions, I’m talking serious onions here. I’m talking several kinds of onions and not a pearl onion in sight. This recipe should easily replace the creamed onions of yesteryear cause…this is today. I use a LOT of onions in various recipes on this site and they don’t seem to particularly affect my blood sugar so though this does not have a high carb count, check your blood sugar to make sure you are OK.

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Creamed Onions
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Ingredients
  1. 2 Lg or 3 Smaller Leeks
  2. 1 Large Julienned Yellow Onion
  3. ¼ C Butter
  4. 2-3 T Water
  5. 1 T Dried Chives
  6. 2 t Chicken Base
  7. ½ t Dried Thyme
  8. ¼ t Nutmeg
  9. ¾ C Heavy Cream
  10. ¼ C Green Onion Tops
  11. Freshly Ground Pepper
Instructions
  1. On medium-low heat large sauté pan with butter and water.
  2. Cut off ends, cut leeks in half, cut into ¼" slices put into cold water, swish them around to clean out grit and put into pan with the julienned onion. Don't worry about any residual water in the leeks as it will evaporate.
  3. Cover and slowly cook down until tender.
  4. Uncover, add rest of ingredients and reduce heavy cream.
  5. Blend in green onions at very end.
  6. Grind in lots of pepper.
  7. 6 Servings
  8. 237 Calories, 22.5g Fat, 1.6g Protein, 8.9g Carbs, 1.3g Fiber, 7.6g Net Carbs
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Low Carb Cauliflower Cajun Dirty Rice

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Low Carb Cauliflower Cajun Dirty RiceThis Low Carb Cauliflower Cajun Dirty Rice might actually be a Creole dish without any spices in it.  I like the taste with spices and I have added them.  I haven’t made it a secret on this site that I absolutely love Cajun and Creole food and low carb cauliflower cajun dirty rice is just an extension of it.  Take a good look at the picture and you can see little chunks of Tasso.  Number 1.)  because I love it and Number 2.)  because I pretty much always have it on hand in my freezer.

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Cajun Dirty Rice
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Ingredients
  1. 4 C Riced Cauliflower
  2. 2 T Butter
  3. 1 T Olive Oil
  4. ¼ Lb Chicken Livers
  5. 2 T Butter
  6. ¼ Lb Ground Pork
  7. 2 T Butter
  8. ½ C Finely Chopped Onions
  9. ½ C Finely Chopped Celery
  10. ½ C Finely Chopped Red, Orange, Or Yellow Bell Pepper
  11. ½ C Water
  12. 1½ t Chicken Base
  13. 1½ t Crushed Garlic
  14. ¼ C Green Onion Tops
  15. ¼ C Chopped Parsley (Optional)
  16. 1 T Favorite Cajun Or Creole Spice
  17. Pepper As/If Wanted
Instructions
  1. Briefly sauté cauliflower in butter and olive oil and set aside.
  2. Sauté chicken livers in butter, mash or cut ‘em up a bit and add to cauliflower.
  3. Cook sausage, leaving any grease in pan and add to cauliflower.
  4. Sauté onions, celery, & diced pepper in butter until softened, then add water, garlic, chicken base, spices and parsley if using.
  5. Add back cauliflower mixture and blend well cooking until most of the water has been cooked off.
  6. Add green onions, mix and serve.
  7. 6 Servings
  8. 239 Calories, 11.6g Protein, 18.7g Fat, 7.5g Carbs, 3.2g Fiber, 4.3g Net Carbs
Notes
  1. If you have Andoille sausage this is another great addition and depending on how spicy it is, adjust your added spices accordingly.
  2. For a complete meal add some sautéed shrimp.
  3. Have giblets? Cook ‘em, chop ‘em up and throw them in.
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Low Carb Creamed Vegetables

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Low Carb Creamed VegetablesLow Carb Creamed Vegetables. If you can make a creamed soup you can make creamed vegetables.  There’s no getting around it, these are good.  If you want to make a complete meal with this put it over a cup of cooked spaghetti squash just as you would for Traditional Spaghetti Squash/Tomato Sauce and add some shredded cheese on top.  It is pretty easy to see if you have looked at many of my recipes that I do not use green peppers.  The reason is simple:  I  don’t like them.  I can eat them in a pinch and when cornered but I try never to let myself get stuck in a corner. To get yourself ahead of the game this is what I do.  I have already done some Future Cooking by Sauteing Mushrooms & Vegetables and about every other week I do a LOT of Blistered Bell Peppers & Onions and if you do this you are already halfway home.  You will notice the absence of peas and corn because both are nothing but little sugar bombs and not good for a diabetic.

Mini Mozzarella BallsIf you want to razzle dazzle dinner guests you can put Au Gratin Casserole Topping on your low carb creamed vegetables it but it certainly is just fine to go with only the Parmesan, maybe some crushed pork skins or your own favorite cheese.  I actually mixed in some mini mozzarella cheese pearls…oh the gooeyness of cheese. You may see a few okra chunks peeking here and there in the picture because…uh…I forgot to buy an eggplant.

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Creamed Vegetables
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Ingredients
  1. ½ C Steamed Broccoli Florets
  2. ½ C Steamed Cauliflower Florets
  3. ½ C Diced Cooked Carrots
  4. ½ C Peeled & Quartered Roma Tomatoes
  5. ½ C Sliced Green Onions
  6. ½ C Halved Raw Snow Peas (Will Give Some Nice Added Crunch)
  7. ½ C Chopped & Sautéed Onions
  8. ½ C Chopped & Sautéed Red Peppers
  9. ½ C Chopped & Sautéed Mushrooms
  10. ½ C Peeled, Cubed & Sautéed Eggplant
  11. ¼ C Olive Oil (Divided)
  12. 1½ C Heavy Cream
  13. 2 t Chicken Base
  14. 1 t Porcini Dust
  15. 1½ t Pepper
  16. ⅛ t Nutmeg
  17. ½ C Parmesan Cheese (Or Your Favorite)
Instructions
  1. Divide olive oil to do the various sautéing and put all vegetables in a mixing bowl.
  2. In same sauté pan put the heavy cream, chicken base, porcini dust, pepper, nutmeg, reduce to about a medium thickness, remembering it will thicken more in the oven, and pour over vegetables.
  3. Put mixture into a baking dish and top with cheese.
  4. Bake at 350°-375° for 10-15 minutes or until warmed and cheese is browned. If you have opt to use a different cheese other than Parmesan, finish to your own liking. I will say that gruyere is very good on this.
  5. 8 Servings
  6. 273 Calories, 4.4g Protein, 25.4g Fat, 6.6g Carbs, 1.8g Fiber 4.8g Net Carbs
  7. 6 Servings
  8. 354 Calories, 5.9g Protein, 32.8g Fat, 8.8g Carbs, 2.5g Fiber 6.3g Net Carbs
Notes
  1. If you decide you are feeling particularly bold-add and mix ¼ C Ground Pork Skins to the Parmesan Cheese and sprinkle some on top before baking. Um Yum.
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Low Carb Vegetable Drizzle

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Vegetable DrizzleVegetable DrizzleLow Carb Vegetable Drizzle is an extension of Leek Salad/Egg/Dijon Mustard Sauce.  The only change I made was to switch out the white wine vinegar with balsamic vinegar. I haven’t tried it on everything…yet, but I am pretty sure this could be drizzled on just about any vegetable and me?…I love it on hard boiled eggs and if you have asparagus with the eggs, oh boy is it good on that too.  It of course makes a terrific salad dressing with the addition of a minced shallot, a little garlic and whatever your favorite herbs de jour may be.  Add some Italian Grinder and put it on Cucumber Tomato & Red Onion Salad for a little extra zip.  So have at it as you can doctor this basic drizzle any way you want to.

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Vegetable Drizzle
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Ingredients
  1. 3 T Olive Oil
  2. 1 T Dijon Mustard
  3. 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  4. Pinch Kosher Salt
  5. 2 t Dried Chives
  6. Fresh Ground Pepper
Instructions
  1. Briskly whisk first 5 ingredients.
  2. 4 Servings
  3. 94 Calories, .0g Protein, 10.2g Fat, .5g Carbs, 0g Fiber, .5g Net Carbs
Notes
  1. This is also wonderful on hard boiled eggs.
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Low Carb Vegetable Bundles

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Low Carb Vegetable BundlesLow Carb Vegetable Bundles.  I have been making these Vegetable Bundles for many years and mostly for dinner guests. They are as good as they are elegant and I guarantee they are well worth it.   One nice thing about them is that they can be made ahead and kept in the fridge until ready for your guests.  I’ve seen some pretty innovative ways of tying vegetables together and a lot of people tie them with bacon which seems a good idea for green beans, except in this case the flavor of bacon might clash with the delicate flavor of the herbs.  You may have your own favorite vegetable combination and that’s really what cooking is all about-making something your own. So have fun with these low carb vegetable bundles and do yourself proud.

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Vegetable Bundles
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Ingredients
  1. 1 Large Peeled Carrot
  2. 1 Large Peeled Rutabaga (Or Parsnip)
  3. 1 Leek
  4. 4 Long Green Onion Strips
  5. 4 T Butter
  6. 1 Minced Shallot
  7. ½ t Dried Tarragon
  8. ½ t Dried Dill Weed
  9. Fresh Pepper
Instructions
  1. Bring a skillet of water to simmer.
  2. Cut carrot and rutabaga/parsnip into 4-4½” strips a little bigger that a julienne or about the size of a skinny french fry.
  3. Trim bottom of leek and make a cut 4½” kind of like a fat cigar and cut in ½. You should end up with pieces that look like a long half circled tube.
  4. Add carrot and rutabaga strips to simmering water for 2-3 minute, remove and drain.
  5. Add 12 tubes leeks to water for 1 minute, remove and drain. They will flatten.
  6. Add 4 green onion strips to water for 1 minute or until limp and pliable.
  7. Lay out green onion.
  8. Stack 3 pieces leek, add ¼ veggies and gently tie green onion in a knot-don't break it.
  9. Repeat for rest of bundles.
  10. Heat butter, shallot, tarragon, & dill until shallot is soft. Add veggie bundles, cover and heat for 3-4 minutes on low.
  11. Plate, spoon butter sauce over each bundle, and add pepper.
  12. 4 Servings
  13. 145 Calories, 1.0g Protein, 11.1g Fat, 10.3g Carbs, 2.2g Fiber 8.1g Net Carbs
Notes
  1. You can easily enough not tie your veggies into bundles, saute them, and they will taste exactly the same.
  2. I had leftover leeks so I steamed them and with the addition of gruyere cheese and bacon I made scrambled eggs the next night and for all the world it tasted just like quiche.
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Keto Baked Cabbage Steaks

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Low Carb Baked Cabbage SteaksKeto Baked Cabbage Steaks. There are just days I like messing around in the kitchen dabbling with this and that.  I was standing there staring at a cabbage thinking I might make some Cheesy Creamed Cabbage & Bacon when this came to mind and I’m saying why not.  We all know what a good beef steak is but keto baked cabbage steaks?  I love coming up with new descriptions of food and it comes from my restaurant background.  It is always a challenge to name menu items or daily specials and for me it’s fun (and I am definitely all about fun).

These are easy and the ingredients can be made ahead with the final assembly later just before popping them into the oven.  Since tasty cabbage recipes are such a sought after low carb item this will fill the bill nicely.  If your cabbage is large enough the recipe should easily feed 8-10 people but choose the size most appropriate for your family.  These are so good some people may want seconds and leftovers?…no problem. Pictured was a very small cabbage making 6 servings. Looking at two of the pictures reminds me a little of the old game Ms Pac-Man.

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Baked Cabbage Steaks
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Ingredients
  1. 1 Large Head Cabbage
  2. 2 T Olive Oil
  3. ⅔ C Mayonnaise
  4. ¼ t Dried Oregano
  5. ¼ t Dried Basil
  6. ¼ t Garlic Salt
  7. ¼ t Pepper
  8. ¼ t McCormick Italian Grinder (Or Italian Seasoning)
  9. ⅛ t Celery Salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. Slice cabbage into six ¾" steaks.
  3. Wedge out the core of the two center steaks.
  4. Drizzle oil on a foil lined sheet pan and put down steaks.
  5. Mix all remaining ingredients.
  6. Evenly blob mayo in center of each steak and smear completely over the top. More on the larger steaks and less on the smaller ones.
  7. Bake 20-25 minutes or until well browned on the top.
  8. The larger steaks can easily be cut in half to serve two people.
  9. 10 Servings
  10. 150 Calories, 1.9g Protein, 12.7g Fat, 7.1g Carbs, 2.9g Fiber, 4.4g Net Carbs
  11. 8 Servings
  12. 187 Calories, 2.4g Protein, 15.8g Fat, 8.8g Carbs, 3.6g Fiber, 5.1g Net Carbs
  13. 6 Servings
  14. 250 Calories, 3.2g Protein, 21.2g Fat, 11.6g Carbs, 4.8g Fiber, 6.8g Net Carbs
Notes
  1. As I said the two large center steaks can be cut in half to make 4 servings.
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Low Carb Fried Okra Sticks

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Low Carb Fried Okra SticksLow Carb Fried Okra SticksLow Carb Fried Okra Sticks? What? Yes, and they are not only good they can also be extremely functional.  This isn’t so much a recipe as a how to do it.  The secret to these is to get them just this side of burned and I mean dark, dark.  They are of course good anyway but the darker the better as they get very crispy and can be used to scoop things like Baba Ganoush or Caramelized Onion Dip or… you can eat them like french fries.

Purple OkraSeveral months ago I visited my brother and sister-in-law on their farm in VA and as you could imagine they have a HUGE garden.  One of the things they grow is okra.  Not the stubby ones you might (if you are lucky) see in a grocery, but big long, both green and purple ones-some 5-6 inches long.  Wendy then proceeded to cut them in the traditional 1″ rounds and fried them in olive oil (just for me).  She didn’t just saute them-she fried them until they were blackened and super crispy.  She fried tons of ’em and I ate ’em all.  No salt, no pepper, just plain.  I was on the phone with her a couple of weeks ago and she suggested I try cutting them lengthwise.  Being the skeptic I am, I scoffed at the idea and then bit the bullet and tried it.  Well, this is the result.

Most people think of okra as slimy and indeed they can be but fixed in this fashion they are anything but.  Now unless you shop the farmers markets these puppies are hard to find fresh and I am using the whole frozen stubby green ones.  As you can see from the picture I fried them in very shallow olive oil and had to turn them several times but the next time I am going to deep fry them in tallow. Now doesn’t that sound good?  If you look at the blown up picture on the stove don’t pay attention to the spattered olive oil, it’s only a figment of your imagination.  Hint:  No it isn’t and that’s why I will be trying to deep fry them the next time.

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Fried Okra Sticks
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Ingredients
  1. 1 Lb Frozen Whole Okra (Fresh Is Always Best)
  2. ¼ C Olive Oil (Can Of Course Use Tallow Or Lard)
Instructions
  1. Barely cut the heads off okra and slice down center lengthwise.
  2. Heat oil in large saute pan, lay okra cut side down and fry until very, and I mean very dark brown. They should actually look burned but they won't be.
  3. Turn and repeat.
  4. You will have to then repeat frying process as they will not all fit at one time.
  5. 4 Servings
  6. 65 Calories, 2.2g Protein, 2.9g Fat, 8.0g Carbs, 1.7gFiber, 6.3g Net Carbs
Notes
  1. I have only included 1 T of olive oil in the nutritionals because almost none of it will be absorbed.
  2. If using frozen cut okra and I do, it is really good sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
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Low Carb Blistered Bell Peppers And Onions

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Low Carb Blistered Bell Peppers And OnionsLow Carb Blistered Bell Peppers And OnionsLow Carb Blistered Bell Peppers And Onions. This post now becomes the most ridiculous recipe I have done to date and I am seriously embarrassed by it.  But the deal is, not only is it easy…it is silly good.  If you follow any of my recipes then you know they can sometimes seem a bit daunting with so many ingredients and I am hoping you find this not only easy but also tasty.  It has three ingredients: blistered peppers, onions, and olive oil.  If you ever get to the Firehouse Fresh Steak Chili recipe this is great in the chili base. With eggs for breakfast?  Oh yeah.

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Blistered Bell Pepper And Onions
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Ingredients
  1. 2 Red Bell Peppers
  2. 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
  3. 1 Orange Bell Pepper
  4. 1 Medium Onion
  5. 3 T Olive Oil
  6. Salt & Pepper To Taste
Instructions
  1. Cut peppers and onions in about 1" pieces.
  2. Heat oil to very hot and add peppers with as many as possible skin side down. Do not disturb until they are well on their way to blistering. Turn as possible and blister underside.
  3. Add onions, reduce heat a bit and the onions should caramelize as they finish cooking.
  4. 6 Servings
  5. 81 Calories, .7g Protein, 6.4g Fat, 4.8g Carbs, 1.2g Fiber, 3.6g Net Carbs
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Keto Green Bean Casserole

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Keto Green Bean CasseroleKeto Green Bean CasseroleKeto Green Bean CasseroleKeto Green Bean CasseroleKeto Green Bean Casserole is a recipe I have wanted to post for a long time.  Some of you know by now that some of my recipes are not for the faint of heart but this is so very easy.  When we think of green bean casserole the natural inclination is to see the Thanksgiving feast in front of us but this is a dish to eat year round.  The “mushroom soup” is from scratch and believe me there is a big difference. This is the list of ingredients in Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup and, at least to me, it reads like a horror movie:  WATER, MUSHROOMS, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, COTTONSEED, CANOLA, AND/OR SOYBEAN), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, DEHYDRATED CREAM (CREAM [MILK], SOY LECITHIN), YEAST EXTRACT, FLAVORING, DEHYDRATED GARLIC.  No wonder mushroom soup doesn’t taste like it did in the 50’s & 60’s.

So here ya go and this keto green bean casserole is a dish you can be proud to serve your family on Thanksgiving Day or…any day of the year for that matter.

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Green Bean, Mushroom Bacon Casserole
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Ingredients
  1. 2 Cans Frenched Green Beans ( 4 Cups Of Fresh Are Even Better)
  2. ½ Medium Yellow Onion
  3. ¼ Lb Bacon (Optional But Good)
  4. ¼ Lb. Sliced Button Mushrooms
  5. ¾ C Heavy Cream
  6. 1 t Porcini Dust***
  7. 1½ t Chicken Base***
  8. ½ t Pepper
Instructions
  1. Drain, drain, drain green beans and put in mixing bowl.
  2. Fry bacon (if using) & add to beans. Reserve 2 T grease.
  3. Sauté mushrooms, chop & add to beans.
  4. Lightly sauté & caramelize onion. Set aside.
  5. Add heavy cream, porcini dust, and chicken base to pan and reduce on low heat until thick.
  6. Blend pepper into cream mixture, pour into beans, mix and put in casserole dish.
  7. Top with onions.
  8. Microwave until very warm and serve.
  9. 6 Servings
  10. 175 Calories, 8.7g Protein, 13.5g Fat 4.7g Carbs, 1.8g Fiber, 2.9g Net Carbs
Notes
  1. If you opt to use chopped bacon the only thing that will change are the calories.
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Keto Zucchini Cheese Latkes

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Low Carb Zucchini Cheese LatkesKeto Zucchini Cheese Latkes.  If you don’t have much time for that dinner vegetable then these are for you. Keto zucchini cheese latkes are so good and so, so easy to make at the last minute and…they go with about anything.

 

 

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As I am a Type II diabetic, all recipes on this website are keto or low carb and diabetic friendly.

Zucchini & Cheese Latkes
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Ingredients
  1. 2 C Finely Shredded Zucchini
  2. 2 T Finely Minced Green Onions
  3. 2 T Grated Onion
  4. 1 Beaten Egg
  5. ¼ C Parmesan Cheese
  6. ¼ t Crushed Garlic
  7. ¼ C Sour Cream
  8. ¼ t Dill
  9. 2 T Butter
  10. 2 T Olive Oil (I Use Tallow-Heavenly)
  11. NO SALT Until After Cooking
  12. Freshly Ground Pepper
Instructions
  1. Mix first 6 ingredients & heat oil.
  2. If you don’t have a fine grater for the zucchini you can process or chop it a bit after grating. The idea is to not have long strands.
  3. Using your trusty #30 2 T scoop put 4 blobs in oil and gently pat down.
  4. Fry until crispy brown, turn, & repeat.
  5. NOW you can salt them.
  6. Mix sour cream & dill, and garnish each latke.
  7. 4 Servings
  8. 201 Calories, 5.0g Protein, 18.6g Fat, 3.5g Carbs, .8g Fiber, 2.7g Net Carbs
Notes
  1. The Parmesan cheese already has salt in it and too much salt will make the zucchini "weep" as you are waiting to do your second 4 latkes. Once they are cooked you are safe to salt as necessary.
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