High Protein/Lo Carbers...Recipes and info

Orema · 04-09-2015, 08:48 AM

Salmon and Anchovy Butter

I love salmon and anchovies, so I'm dyin' to make this. Gonna give it a shot this weekend.

Maybe I'll add asparagus or turnips on the side—something mild, I think.

Orema · 04-24-2015, 05:08 AM

Friday Five: High Protein Low Carb Breakfast Ideas

From the SlenderKitchen.com:

Lately it seems that more and more people are moving towards lower carbohydrate diets in some form. For some this means severely limiting carbohydrates and cutting out grains, legumes, breads, and even most fruit. For others it means making a more concerted effort to consume less carbohydrates, eliminate gluten, or just make smarter decisions about what types of carbohydrates they consume. Personally I try to make smarter choices about carbohydrates – choosing whole grains and unprocessed foods and also try to make sure they are more of a “side dish” to my meal as opposed to the main focus.

One meal I am doing this most days of the week is breakfast. I usually try and prepare a high protein, low carb dish and pair it with some fresh fruit. Reaching for something with a lot of protein is the key for staying full all morning. Here are some of my favorite high protein, low carb breakfasts? What are yours?

1. Turkey Sausage, Spinach, and Egg Wrap, 262 calories, 6 PointsPlus®

2. Greek Yogurt and Flax Pancakes with Berries, 235 calories, 5 PointsPlus®

3. Low Carb Almond Joy Pancakes, 266 calories, 7 PointsPlus®

4. Yogurt Chia Seed Pudding, 251 calories, 5 PointsPlus®

5. Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes, 118 calories, 3 PointsPlus®

Jesse · 04-25-2015, 12:53 PM

My new favorite food is Mini Pepper Nachos! You know, those multi-color mini peppers in the produce section? Well, I wash them & then cut them in half and fill them with diced chicken, or cooked ground meat, diced tomato, green onions, black beans, diced avocado, a little salsa...really just whatever veggies you have on hand than can withstand being plopped into half of a mini pepper, sprinkled with cheese and placed under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. If you need a recipe just Google- Mini Pepper Nachos, there are numerous step by step recipes, but I prefer to do my own thing in this case. Enjoy!

P.S. Yes I realize beans aren't Paleo, but I like black beans and they are high in protein, so I eat them on occasion.

Jesse · 04-27-2015, 04:52 PM

This is a good salad for breakfast or any other time. I add raw baby spinach to mine.

http://fedandfit.com/2014/01/28/the-breakfast-salad-2/

ahk · 04-28-2015, 11:04 AM

I'm into Kale right now.

Kale chips.
Kale sauteed.
Kale in smoothies.
Kale that is massaged.

MMM, kale.

Thank goodness for farm markets open now. Our fridge has about 3 bags of kale in it-- and it had 4 bunches of rainbow chard but that was sauteed with green apples and onions. We eat that for breakfast.

MysticOceansFL · 04-28-2015, 12:24 PM

I was lazy and just made a berry smoothie for lunch and a bowl of mixed nuts

Jesse · 04-29-2015, 02:56 PM

I love kale too. I mostly juice it, but I do love kale chips!

Orema · 05-04-2015, 11:31 AM

Had something similar to this recently and it was scrumptious.

Chard with Shallots, Pancetta and Walnuts

Description:
For this simple sautéed chard, flavored with rich-tasting pancetta and walnuts, we prefer the milder taste of green chard.

Ingredients:
2 thin slices pancetta, (1 1/2 ounces), diced (see Tip)
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
1 pound chard, stems and leaves separated, chopped (see Note)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation:

Cook pancetta in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring, until it begins to brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
Add shallots, chard stems and thyme to the pan drippings and cook, stirring, until the shallots begin to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add chard leaves, water and lemon juice and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes more. Remove from the heat; stir in the pancetta, walnuts and pepper.

Tips: Pancetta is an unsmoked Italian bacon usually found in the deli section of large supermarkets and specialty food stores. Regular or turkey bacon may be substituted.
To toast chopped walnuts: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
Note: After washing the chard, allow some of the water to cling to the leaves. It helps steam the chard and prevents a dry finished dish.

04-09-2015, 08:48 AM	#1
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04-24-2015, 05:08 AM	#2
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04-25-2015, 12:53 PM	#3
Jesse Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Transguy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central West Coast of Florida Posts: 5,204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,866 Thanked 17,784 Times in 3,940 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	My new favorite food is Mini Pepper Nachos! You know, those multi-color mini peppers in the produce section? Well, I wash them & then cut them in half and fill them with diced chicken, or cooked ground meat, diced tomato, green onions, black beans, diced avocado, a little salsa...really just whatever veggies you have on hand than can withstand being plopped into half of a mini pepper, sprinkled with cheese and placed under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. If you need a recipe just Google- Mini Pepper Nachos, there are numerous step by step recipes, but I prefer to do my own thing in this case. Enjoy! P.S. Yes I realize beans aren't Paleo, but I like black beans and they are high in protein, so I eat them on occasion. __________________ “You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that widened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still grow. Be proud of this.”

04-27-2015, 04:52 PM	#4
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04-28-2015, 12:24 PM	#6
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04-28-2015, 11:04 AM	#5
ahk Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: Male Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NM Posts: 5,317 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,688 Thanked 8,538 Times in 2,630 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I'm into Kale right now. Kale chips. Kale sauteed. Kale in smoothies. Kale that is massaged. MMM, kale. Thank goodness for farm markets open now. Our fridge has about 3 bags of kale in it-- and it had 4 bunches of rainbow chard but that was sauteed with green apples and onions. We eat that for breakfast.

04-29-2015, 02:56 PM	#7
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05-04-2015, 11:31 AM	#8
Orema Superlative Soul Sister How Do You Identify?: Lesbian stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Moving in a single file Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cottage of Content Posts: 13,598 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 41,439 Thanked 34,691 Times in 8,936 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	Chard with Shallots, Pancetta and Walnuts Had something similar to this recently and it was scrumptious. Chard with Shallots, Pancetta and Walnuts Description: For this simple sautéed chard, flavored with rich-tasting pancetta and walnuts, we prefer the milder taste of green chard. Ingredients: 2 thin slices pancetta, (1 1/2 ounces), diced (see Tip) 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced 1 pound chard, stems and leaves separated, chopped (see Note) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation: Cook pancetta in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring, until it begins to brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Add shallots, chard stems and thyme to the pan drippings and cook, stirring, until the shallots begin to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add chard leaves, water and lemon juice and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes more. Remove from the heat; stir in the pancetta, walnuts and pepper. Tips: Pancetta is an unsmoked Italian bacon usually found in the deli section of large supermarkets and specialty food stores. Regular or turkey bacon may be substituted. To toast chopped walnuts: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Note: After washing the chard, allow some of the water to cling to the leaves. It helps steam the chard and prevents a dry finished dish.