Low carb diets.
Chicken Breasts w/Dijon Mushroom Sauce
Serves: 4
CarbsPerServing: 2.5g
Effort: Easy
Ingredients:4 boneless chicken breasts
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 ounces mushroom pieces -- do not drain
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1/4 cup water
How to Prepare:Season meat. Mix dijon mustard with water. Melt butter in skillet and add garlic. Saute for 30 seconds. Add chicken breast(or other meat)and let cook for 5-6 minutes. Turn, add remaining ingredients to pan and cover. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes or until meat is cooked through. Remove meat and raise heat. Let sauce reduce slightly -pour over meat to serve. (can use fish, shrimp, or beef in place of chicken -adjust cooking times)
Enjoy, and Happy New Year.
Labels: Low Carb
Chicken broccoli casserole
Serves: 8, 10,
Effort: Easy
Ingredients:2 tbsp butter
1/4 c crushed pork rinds (you can sub bake mix or soy flour)
4 or 5 chicken breasts
2 or 3 stalks broccoli
1 tbsp olive oil
8 oz cream cheese
5 eggs
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 c cream
about 2 cups of cheese
1/4 c parmesan
1/4 c garlic powder
1/4 cblack pepper
How to Prepare:I never measure anything, so these amounts are estimates, vary them as you wish. chop up chicken and broccoli in chinks and sautee in olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Set aside to cool. Mix in mixer the cream cheese, cream, sour cream, and eggs. Add a little garlic powder, parmesan and black pepper. Rub casserole dish with butter and coat with about 1/2 the pork rinds. fold the cheese in to the mixture. You can use any kind of cheese, or a mixture, swiss and cheddar are good. Fold in the chicken and broccoli. Pour in the casserole dish. Top with remaining pork rinds and parmesan. Bake about 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Enjoy
Labels: Low Carb
Something For The Winter Blues - Hearty Beef Stew
Carbs Per Serving: 60 carbs total
Effort: Easy
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes -- (1 can)
14 1/2 ounces beef broth -- (1 can)
1 cube beef bouillon
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 large rutabaga -- (or two small turnips)
2 medium zucchini
How to Prepare:Brown stew beef in olive oil on all sides in medium high pot. Add tomatoes, broth, spices and
water to cover beef. Turn heat down and simmer for about 1 and 1/2 hours. Add cubed (about 1 inch) rutabagas and simmer for 30 minutes. Add diced zucchini and simmer for 30
more minutes. Add more liquid if necessary (to cover the veggies). Taste for seasonings.
Enjoy and Keep Warm.
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