Low Carb Recipes – Recipes for a Low Carb Diet

Sample Recipes:

Appetizers:

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Uncle Pete’s Caponatina

• Description A tasty condiment to enjoy with an antipasto, or however your immagination dictates. Ingredients 3 c cubed eggplant 1 medium green pepper 2 Celery Stalks 8 green olives 2 T capers 1/2 c Olive Oil 1/3 c pourable splenda 1/4 t cinnamon 1/3 c Red Wine Vinegar Preparing the ingredients: Eggplant cubed (about 1/2 [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Stuffed Grape Leaves

• Description LC version of a middle eastern favorite. Ingredients 45 grape vine leaves 1 lb ground lamb 1 minced onion 1 clv crushed garlic 1/2 c lentils 1/2 t cinnamon Instructions This recipe is from my first DH’s Aunt Ginny, who taught me Lebanese cooking. The only thing I’ve changed is using lentils instead of [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Green Onion Roll-ups

• Description The carb count on this depends on the brand of cream cheese and corned beef, but I think it is approx. 1-2g per onion roll-up. Ingredients 1 bn green onions 1 ds Cream Cheese 4 sli corned beef Instructions Green Onions-roots trimmed off and tips of green part trimmed Corned beef slices (either from [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Black Olive Pinwheels

• Description Great appetizer to snack on… Ingredients 2 pk Cream Cheese 1 cn chopped black olives 2 T Garlic Powder 1 pk lc tortillas Instructions I used Philadelphia 1/3 Fat Cream Cheese. Soften cream cheese at room temperature and then whip. Add in olives and keep whipping until smooth. Add garlic powder/salt to cream cheese [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: crispy turkey pepperoni poppers

• Turkey pepperoni was a great find! tastes just like the (bad) good stuff Ingredients turkey pepperoni slices (i buy the small Hormel bags with the little tiny bite-sized pieces.) cheese of your choice (i used brick chipotle cheddar) put some pepperoni (i make a paper plate full) Instructions On a micro-safe dish and nuke for [...]

Bar-b-que

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: CHAR’S BEST (low carb) BBQ Sauce Ever!

• Description A tangy sauce for ribs, chicken, pulled pork, whatever! Ingredients 14 oz rotel with green chilies 2 T cider vinegar 1 T Splenda 1 T hickory flavor liquid smoke 1 T minced garlic 1 t Worcestershire Sauce 1 T davinci sf gingerbread syrup 1 t kitchen bouquet 1 t chipolte flavored tabasco sauce Instructions [...]

Beef:

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Lo Carb Beef Marinade

• Description Delicious! Ingredients 1 c beef bullion 1/2 c Soy Sauce 3 pck Splenda 1/2 juice from fresh lemon 1 T Olive Oil 3 T minced garlic Instructions Mix all together and marinade steaks for atleast 4 hrs..this will tenderize and give meat full flavor! It’s Delicious! Notes Approx 6 carbs for the whole recipe [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Hamburger Stroganaff

• Description Techinally not real stroganaff but reminds me of it. Ingredients 1/4 lb hamburger 1/4 c sliced mushrooms 1/4 c chopped onions 2 T Sour Cream Instructions Brown hamburger with vegs until done. Mix in sour cream. Nutritionals Nutritional information, per serving. Carbs: 7 Net Carbs: 7

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Induction Beef sticks

• Description A meal idea for induction. Ingredients 1 lb Ground Beef 1/2 chopped poblano pepper 1/4 Onion 1 t louisiana hot sauce 2 chopped green onions 1 Egg 1 bn shredded jack cheese Instructions For the pepper, can be aneheim or bell also. mix together – Form into hot dog shape (only larger), and flatten [...]

Beverages:

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Amazing hot chocolate

• I think this is better than hot chocolate made with milk Ingredients 1 tbs unsweetened cocoa (2g net)1 tsp splenda (+ or- to taste)pinch salt sprinkle cinnamon 4 tbs (about) water 4-6 oz Almond milk (.5g net) Instructions 1-2 tbs heavy cream Combine cocoa, splenda, salt and cinnamon, add water and microwave about 15-20 seconds. [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Simple Milkshake

• Description Vary the LC ice cream flavors or SF syrup flavors for different flavors. Ingredients 1/2 c lecarb ice cream 1/4 c diet 7-up 3 T sf syrup 1 T heavy cream Instructions Blend ingredients. serves one Nutritionals Nutritional information, per serving. Calories: 120 Carbs: 7 Fiber: 0 Net Carbs: 7 Protein: 3 Fat: 9 [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Orange Cremesicle Soda

• Description Takes me back to the days I would buy an orange cremesicle off the ice cream truck. Ingredients 1 oz sf orange syrup 1 oz sf vanilla syrup 1 oz heavy cream 1 bn ice cubes 5 oz club soda Instructions For sugar-free syrup (I use DaVinci or Torani syrups purchased at health food [...]

Bread:

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Bright’s LC Cheesy Biscuit Cracker Thingies

• Description The same recipe can be used to make either drop biscuits or crackers. These are so good with Chili or soup! For my own protection, I only bake 10 of these at a time. Ingredients 6 oz softened cream cheese 1 3/4 c Shredded Cheddar Cheese 2 Eggs 1 t Salt 1/4 t chili [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Muffins

• Description These are sooo delicious you will want to bake extra batches to keep around for company or just for yourself… :yum: I suppose this recipe could have easily went under Breakfast sweets, too…They’re excellent for when you’re on the go, or just as a filling for a sweet tooth…A batch of these makes 1 [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Sopaipillas

• Description These are great for dessert or just a snack..Top them off with butter and sugar-free honey and you have a treat that is very similar to the ones you get at El Chico’s…Of course with fewer carbs! Ingredients 2 c low carb bake mix 2 t Baking Powder 1/2 t Salt 2 T shortening [...]

Breakfast:

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Another Hot Flax Cereal

• Description Quick, easy and tasty. Even the kids will like this one. Ingredients 1/2 c flax seed meal 1/2 c oat bran 1/2 c wheat bran 3 scp low carb shake mix 1/2 c finely ground nuts (almonds or pecans) 2 t cinnamon 1/2 t nutmeg 1/2 t Salt Instructions MAKE-AHEAD MIX: Mix together thoroughly [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Ricotta Pancakes with Smoked Salmon

• Description These look and cook just like “regular” pancakes and are just as good with traditional pancake toppings. I have used whole wheat flour, barley flour and spelt flour and each time they have tasted and cooked the same. Ingredients 15 oz Ricotta Cheese 4 Eggs 1/3 c whole grain soy flour 2 T Melted [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Nutty Cereal

• Description High fiber, great tasting, healthy breakfast meal. Ingredients 2 T Water 2 T half and half 1/2 t almond extract 1 t flax oil 1 pk Splenda 1 T Soy Protein Isolate 2 T ground almonds 1 T sunflower seeds 1 T Flax Meal 1 T Wheat Germ Instructions Whisk all ingredients up to [...]

Cheesecakes:

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake

• Description Great for the Holidays as I have found everyone loves including the members of the family who are not counting carbs! Ingredients 1 c chopped pecans or walnuts 16 oz softened cream cheese 2 Eggs 2 T vanilla 1/2 c Splenda 15 oz pumpkin 2 T pumpkin pie spice Instructions Spread nuts and Tablespoon [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Extra Low Carb Cheesecake

• Description A very good and truely low carb dessert. It will hit the spot I guarantee! Ingredients 8 oz Cream Cheese 1 pk sf jello 2 t Vanilla Extract 1 ds sf whipped topping Instructions Notes: (large kind) sugar free jello (any flavor); whipped topping(optional) Make jello according to directions. With mixer (mix very well) [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: No-Bake Mini Butterscotch Swirl Cheesecake

• Description a combination of various recipes i’ve found over time – a mixed and matched and added a touch of my own! they are delicious – and even my non-LCE friends love them! Ingredients 1 c Water 1 pck gelatin 1 lb cubed cream cheese 1/2 c Splenda 1 pk jello-o sf butterscotch pudding Instructions [...]

Chicken:

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Rotisserie Style Chicken

• Description I think I use less salt and use tarragon instead of thyme. I also usually don’t cook it quite as long, it really depends on your oven and how well-done you like your bird. Ingredients 4 t Salt 2 t paprika 1 t cayenne pepper 1 T Onion Powder 1 t thyme 1 t [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Creamy Chicken Skillet

• Description This is a tangy “different” way to prepare chicken breasts. In my opinion, very delicious….the best part, only about 10 carbs for the whole skillet!!! Ingredients 2 sli Bacon 4 medium chicken breasts 1/4 c fresh mushrooms 1 sli onion, diced 1 oz cream cheese, cubed 1 c canned tomato 1 ds salt and [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Tequila Lime Chix

• Description My personal fave of my own chicken recipes. Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 c kraft shredded 4-cheese blend 1 ds pace roasted pepper & garlic salsa 1 lime 1/2 c tequila 1 clv crushed garlic 1 ds Garlic Salt 1 ds Black Pepper Instructions Marinate 4 large chix breast filets in tequila [...]

Chocolate:

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: No Fuss Easy Baked Fudge

• Description This fudge is as close to the real thing as it gets…You won’t believe it’s low carb..It’s THAT heavenly!!! Ingredients 2 stk Melted Butter 4 Eggs 1/2 c low carb bake mix 2 c Splenda 1 T vanilla 1/2 c cocoa Instructions Beat the eggs until light…Add Splenda and beat for 1 minute…Add Baking [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Robin’s Sausage Dip for a Crowd

• Description My sister Robin makes the best dips I have ever eaten and this one is one of my favorites! Ingredients 1 lb hot italian sausage 1 lb sweet italian sausage 4 pk Cream Cheese 4 cn rotel with green chilies Instructions Soften cream cheese Brown sausage (remove from casings if not using bulk sausage) [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Triple “C” Torte

• Description The three C’s are Chewy Chocolate Coconut. If you like chocolate and coconut, look no further. Ingredients 1 lb softened cream cheese 1 c coconut flour 1 c pourable splenda 3 oz sweet butter 2 Eggs 1/2 c pecan flour 1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder 2 t vanilla 1/2 t Salt Instructions For coconut [...]

Cookies:

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Catherine’s Angel Melt Cookies

• Description I created these out of the frustration and disapointment at the LC cookies I tried. I wanted a cookie that was rich and delicate. This recipe is the result, *HIDE THEM! They get gobbled up by folks who haven’t got a clue they are LC.* Enjoy! Ingredients 1 c Butter 10 pck Splenda 2 [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies

• Description I basically adapted the old recipe I had from the Betty Crocker cookbook. The cookies are sugar free as well as low carb. Ingredients 1?2 c softened butter 1?2 c sf peanut butter 1?2 c brown sugar twin 1?2 c white sugar twin 1 Egg 1 t vanilla 1?2 c almond flour 1?4 c [...]

• LC Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

• Description Ummm, fresh baked cookies at the holiday time. This is a family favorite converted to Low Carb. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 3?4 c almond flour 1 c pourable splenda 1 t steviaplus 2 T milk and egg protein powder 1 Egg 3 oz soft cream cheese 1 T vanillia extract 1 1?2 t almond extract [...]

Soup:

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Cream of Mushroom-Spinach Soup

• Description Chopped broccoli and cheese can be substituted for the chopped spinach and mushrooms. Ingredients 16 oz sliced mushrooms 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained 1 cn chicken broth 3 c heavy cream 1 t Salt 1 t Black Pepper 1 stk Butter 1 minced shallot 1 clv Garlic 1?2 t chicken soup [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Creamy Avocado Soup

• Description This tasty cold weather soup is a great starter for a dinner meal or as a lunch accompaniment with a salad – and only 3.69 carbs per serving! Ingredients 2 T Butter 2 finely chopped scallions 3 c chicken stock 2 avacados 1 c heavy cream 1 ds salt and pepper 1 ds bacon [...]

• Low Carb Diet Recipe: Classic Bean & Bacon Soup

• Description If you like navy bean soup, you’ll LOVE this. My husband adores this recipe…well, he should, he created it! Ingredients 15 oz black soy beans 10 oz condensed chicken broth 5 oz Water 8 oz Tomato Sauce 5 sli Bacon 2 t Onion Powder 1 ds salt and pepper Instructions Place 1/3 of beans [...]