Simple Low Carb Stuffed Mushrooms
Yield: About 30 mushrooms, each with 1 gram of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber and 3 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 pound medium mushrooms 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage, hot or sage 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F. Clean the mushrooms. Remove their stems and use a […]
Maggie’s Mushrooms
Yield: About 45 mushrooms, each with 1 gram of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber and 1 gram of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds large mushrooms 20 stuffed green olives 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/8 to 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wash the mushrooms and remove […]
Spiced Garbanzos
These tasty little garbanzos are great served with drinks or sprinkled over a salad for added protein. Be warned, they are addictive! They are best eaten the day they are made. Makes 1 1/2 cups INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1/2 tsp. sugar 2 tbsp. […]
Antipasto
This easy dish makes a nice light summer supper. Use some or all of the ingredients listed here, adjusting quantities as necessary. Yield: Varies with your taste and needs, but here are the basic nutritional breakdowns for the items on your antipasto platter: NUTRITION INFORMATION Cantaloupe, l/S of a small melon: 4.5 grams of carbohydrates […]
Barbecued Peanuts
Yield: 3 servings, each with 16 grams of carbohydrates and 6 grams of fiber, for a total of 10 grams of usable carbs and 17 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke flavoring 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Dash of Tabasco 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cups dry-roasted peanuts 3 tablespoons butter Garlic salt […]
Tomato Bruschetta
Here bruschetta is made from big slices of crispy ciabatta, but if you make bruschetta from sliced baguette it becomes perfect finger food. Serve with drinks, especially because it is just as good eaten hot or cold. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 large, thick slices ciabatta 1 garlic clove, halved 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil […]
Punks on the Range
Spicy-chili-crunchy. If you miss barbecue-flavored potato chips, try snacking on these. Yield: 4 servings, each with 13 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber, for a total of 10 grams of usable carbs and 17 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 2 cups raw, shelled pumpkin seeds 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon chili powder […]
Cashew Spread
This is the vegan version of a cheese spread. Serve it as a starter with vegetable crudités or crackers, but it is also a great sandwich filler and it works well on baked potatoes. Using raw cashews creates a delicately flavored spread, while toasted cashews produce a fuller flavor. Serves 4–6 INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 […]
Indian Punks
You can actually buy curry-flavored pumpkin seeds, but these are better tasting and better for you. Yield: 4 servings, each with 15 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of fiber, for a total of 11 grams of usable carbs and 18 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons butter 2 1/2 tablespoons curry powder 2 […]
Melon With Ginger & Orange Syrup
Ginger is said to be good for digestion, which makes it the perfect ingredient to enjoy at the start of a meal. Make the syrup a day or two ahead of time. for the syrup Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 tbsp. chopped and peeled gingerroot 3–4 strips […]