Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
We love this! My husband is an Alfredo fiend, so by using spaghetti squash instead of pasta, he gets his fix without all those additional carbs. Yield: 4 servings, each with 4 grams of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber, and 3 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 2 cups cooked spaghetti squash 3 tablespoons butter 3 […]
Honey Dijon Salmon Kebabs with Aioli
The secret to a great salmon kebab is, of course, the salmon. Look for thick cut steaks, or better yet, talk to your local fishmonger and tell them exactly what you need. For kebabs, the salmon should be thick so that you can cut the fish into cubes. This leads to an evenly cooked fish. […]
Ginger Stir Fry Broccoli
Yield: 4 servings, each with 7 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber, for a total of 4 grams of usable carbs and 4 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 2 to 3 tablespoons peanut oil or other bland oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 bag (1 pound) frozen broccoli “cuts,” thawed 1 tablespoon grated […]
Spicy Pineapple Glazed Seafood Kebabs
These delicious glazed kebabs call for scallops and shrimp. As a rule, scallops take just a little longer to cook than shrimp, so make sure to purchase jumbo shrimp for the recipe. That way, they will cook at the same rate, and you won’t be stuck with rubbery shrimp and perfectly cooked scallops. MAKES 6 […]
Broccoli Piquant
This is a country-style dish that’s good with pork chops. Yield: 4 servings, each with 7 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber, for a total of 4 grams of usable carbs and 5 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 bag (1 pound) frozen broccoli “cuts” 4 slices bacon 1 clove garlic, crushed 3 […]
Bacon Wrapped Scallops Kebabs with Mint Cilantro Pesto
If a recipe starts with the words “bacon-wrapped,” it is going to catch some attention. The problem with bacon-wrapped foods is that seldom does the bacon cook at the same rate as whatever it is wrapped around. The trick to getting these bacon-wrapped scallops from being overcooked is to precook the bacon to a point […]
Broccoli with Lemon Butter
I’m always bemused when I see frozen broccoli with lemon butter at the grocery store. I mean, how hard is it to add butter and lemon juice to your broccoli? Yield: 4 servings, each with 6 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber, for a total of 3 grams of usable carbs and 3 […]
Sag Paneer
With cottage cheese, this isn’t totally authentic, but it’s mighty tasty. Yield: 3 servings, each with 5 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber, for a total of 2 grams of usable carbs and 6 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 package (10 ounces) frozen, chopped spinach, […]
Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Kebabs
It is the mild curry flavor with the slight creaminess of the coconut milk that gives these shrimp all their greatness. While this recipe is perfect as an appetizer, the shrimp are perfect in salads or served over hot rice. MAKES 6 TO 8 KEBABS INGREDIENTS 2 pounds (900 g) jumbo shrimp 6 to […]
Greek Spinach
Yield: 3 servings, each with 6 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber, for a total of 3 grams of usable carbs and 7 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 small onion, minced 1 package (10 ounces) frozen, chopped spinach, thawed 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup cottage cheese […]