Perfect Protein Pancakes
These taste just like mom used to make-you’d never guess they were low carb. Yield: 14 “silver dollar” pancakes, each with about 0.6 grams of carbohydrates, no fiber, and 2.5 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup vanilla-flavored whey protein powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt […]
Ramadan Bread KHOBZ RAMADAN
The date shines during Ramadan, the Muslim month of fast, even more so than at any other time of the year. Apart from the fact that many Arabs break their fast by eating dates, there are many breads and sweets that are made with them during that time, including this one that you find in […]
Waffles from Almond Mix
These remind me a lot of cornmeal waffles, and they’re really good with bacon on the side. Yield: In my waffle iron, this makes 6 servings, each with 5 grams of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber, and 6 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 cup Almond Pancake and Waffle Mix (see page 132) 1 teaspoon […]
Southern Lebanese Za’atar Pizza MANAQISH JREESH
Manaqish are the quintessential Lebanese breakfast, a sort of Lebanese “pizza” that comes with a variety of toppings. The most common topping is a mixture of za’atar (a dried herb mixture) and olive oil, and you can have these za’atar manaqish either plain or wrap them around labneh, fresh mint, olives, and tomatoes. In southern […]
Pancakes from Almond Mix
I like to eat these topped with sugar-free grape jelly, but you could also serve them with sugar-free syrup, sugar-free jam, thawed sugar-free frozen fruit, or Splenda and cinnamon. Yield: About 16 pancakes, each with 4 grams of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber, and 6 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 2 cups Almond Pancake and […]
Almond Pancake and Waffle Mix
This makes nice, tender pancakes and waffles that have a nutty taste and a texture similar to cornmeal pancakes and waffles. Yield: Makes about 4 servings of 1 cup, each with 33 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber, for a total of 30 grams of usable carbs and 36 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS […]
Egg Briouats BRIOUAT BEL BEID
Briouats are the Moroccan version of the Turkish boreks or the Lebanese/Syrian fatayer, or the Indian/Pakistani samosas. They are simple and quick to make, and in this version the filling is wonderfully moist, making a scrumptious contrast with the crunchy pastry. The subtle hint of saffron elevates the eggs. You could also serve the scrambled […]
Evelyn’s Granola
From reader Evelyn Nordahl, a much lower-carbohydrate granola recipe. Yield: About 10 servings of 1/4 cup, each with 9 grams of carbohydrates and 6 grams of fiber, for a total of 3 grams of usable carbs and 17 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 cup Textured Vegetable Protein granules (available at health food stores) 1 […]
Moroccan Pigeon Pie B’STILLA
B’stilla is one of those classic sweet-savory Moroccan dishes that is an absolute must at any celebration, whether religious or secular. It is the first course served at a diffa (which means “reception” and describes a celebratory meal). One of the seasonings in the filling is ras el-hanout, possibly the most complex of all Islamic […]
Granola
This isn’t super-low in carbs, and it’s really more for eating during maintenance than during weight loss. But it’s far lower in carbs than standard granola, high in protein, very filling, and best of all, it tastes like real cereal! Yield: Makes about 16 servings of 1/2 cup, each with 21.8 grams of carbohydrates and […]