Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce
Satay is the kebab of choice of Indonesia. This popular dish has spread throughout the world and can be made using any meat, so feel free to try this recipe with chicken, pork, turkey, or anything else you can find. What makes this a particular favorite is the Peanut Sauce used for dipping. It has […]
Asparagus Pecandine
I never thought anything could be as good with asparagus as lemon butter is-and then I tried this. Yield: 4 servings, each with 8 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of fiber, for a total of 4 grams of usable carbs and 4 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 5 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped pecans […]
Sesame Beef Kebabs
Korean sesame beef is traditionally made with butterflied short ribs and served in lettuce with condiments. This is the kebab version of that dish. All you need are whole lettuce leaves, diced chilies, and a good appetite. MAKES 6 TO 8 KEBABS INGREDIENTS 2 pounds (900 g) boneless short ribs 1 sweet onion 6 to […]
Asparagus with Aioli and Parmesan
Cold asparagus, dipped in garlic sauce and cheese … yum Yield: 4 servings, each with 6 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, for a total of 4 grams of usable carbs and 5 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 2 pounds asparagus Aioli 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS Break the ends off […]
Asparagus with Lemon Butter
To me, this is the taste of springtime. Yield: 4 servings, each with 5 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, for a total of 3 grams of usable carbs and 3 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 pound asparagus 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice INSTRUCTIONS Break the ends off the […]
Buttered Snow Peas
If you’ve only had snow peas in Chinese food, try them this way. They’re really wonderful. Yield: 3 servings, each with 9 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber, for a total of 6 grams of usable carbs and 3 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons butter 12 ounces fresh snow peas […]
Snow Peas Mushrooms and Bean Sprouts
The combination of flavors here is magical, somehow; these three vegetables seem to be made for each other. Yield: 3 servings, each with 7 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, for a total of 5 grams of usable carbs and 3 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons peanut oil 4 ounces fresh […]
Zucchini Mushroom Skillet
Yield: 4 servings, each with 7 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, for a total of 5 grams of usable carbs and 2 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 large or 2 medium zucchini 8 ounces mushrooms 1 medium onion 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon oregano Salt […]
Ratatouille
You pronounce this oh-so-French dish “rat-a-TOO-ee.” Yield: 8 servings, each with 11 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber, for a total of 8 grams of usable carbs and 2 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup olive oil 3 cups chopped eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 cups sliced zucchini 1 medium onion, […]
Thai Stir Fried Cabbage
This exotic and tasty dish cooks lightening-fast, so make sure you have everything cut up, mixed up, and ready to go before you start stir-frying. Yield: 4 servings, each with 13 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of fiber, for a total of 9 grams of usable carbs and 5 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS […]