0 Carb, 0 Stress 40 No Carb Recipes - A Diet Book for Losing Weight; Appetizers, Sides, Sauces & Mains to Keep You Lean! BY Anthony Boundy
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INTRODUCTION
Recipes claiming to be up to 100% carb free can sometimes be a little misleading. A number of foods including cream, fish and even seasonings and spices such as cumin, oregano, and garlic contain carbs. But use these sparingly, keep to the serving sizes in this book, and you will only be consuming trace amounts of carbs. In some cases, if you want to eliminate these from your dietary intake altogether, you can simply take out the offending ingredient before serving. Taking advantage of the taste but still following a no carb diet plan. A number of the recipes included in 0 Carb, 0 Stress! Use salad dressings, barbecue sauces, and sweet fruity spreads.
Dont worry; all of these ingredients can be found with zero carbs in lots of health stores or online. They taste really good and are ideal for adding flavor. It is possible to eat a varied diet and devise meal plans that will satisfy your appetite and your taste buds while avoiding carbs altogether.
Appetizers, Sides, and Sauces
Alfredo Sauce
This creamy and indulgent Italian sauce is perfect for drizzling over vegetables or meat for a comforting midweek dinner. Portions: 6-8 Prep Time: 2mins Total Time: 12mins Ingredients: 2 tbsp. of unsalted butter 1 cups of heavy cream cup of grated Parmesan 4 ounces of grated Romano cheese Pinch of black pepper tsp of ground nutmeg Directions: 1.
Place a saucepan over med-high heat and melt the butter. Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 8-9 minutes. 2. Take off the heat and sprinkle with the cheese, black pepper, and ground nutmeg. Stir well until the cheese has melted and you have a smooth sauce.
Avocado Butter
This delicious creamy butter can be made ahead and refrigerated.
Avocado Butter
This delicious creamy butter can be made ahead and refrigerated.
It makes a delicious accompaniment to grilled chicken, steak or fish. Portions: 12-14 Prep Time: 5mins Total Time: 4hours 5mins Ingredients: 2 small avocados (stones remove and meat set aside) 1 tbsp. of freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 ounces of butter (room temp) 1 clove of garlic (minced) 1 tbsp. of fresh cilantro (finely chopped) 2 tbsp. of cumin Sea salt and black pepper Directions: 1. Add all 7 ingredients into a blender/ food processor and blitz until totally smooth.
Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. When ready to serve, whip the butter a little with a fork.
Buffalo Chicken Egg Mayo Salad
A great side dish to serve at your next cookout. Family and friends will never guess its virtually zero carbs! Portions: Prep Time: 20mins Total Time: 30mins Ingredients: 3 hardboiled eggs (diced) 3 ounces of boneless cooked chicken thigh 1 tbsp. of homemade mayo* tbsp. of hot buffalo wing sauce cup of blue cheese (crumbled) Directions: 1.
Combine all ingredients in a serving bowl and toss/stir until well combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed. *Recipe for homemade mayo included in the book.
Burger Buns
The world is now your oyster. You can enjoy a host of different fillings in your very own, carb-free bun. of low-fat cottage cheese 2 tsp of Stevia granulated sugar substitute tsp of cream of tartar Fat-free cooking spray Directions: 1. of low-fat cottage cheese 2 tsp of Stevia granulated sugar substitute tsp of cream of tartar Fat-free cooking spray Directions: 1.
Preheat the main oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Take the eggs and separate the white from the yolks. There must be no trace of yolk left in the white. 3. 4. 4.
In a large bowl, add the egg whites to the cream of tartar and using an electric mixer, whisk the mixture until fluffy and light. The mixture needs to be stiff. 5. Gradually fold the yolk mixture into the egg white, using a spatula. Mix thoroughly. 6. 6.
Using cooking spray, lightly coat two cookie sheets. Using a spoon, scoop up the mixture into ten circles of equal size and place on the cookie sheets. Aim for each circle is not more than " thick. 7. Transfer the sheets to the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 17-20 minutes, or until they are golden in color. 8.
Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
Cheesy Egg Fries
Cheesy fries, serve as a snack or with your zero-carb dip of choice. Portions: Prep Time: 2mins Total Time: 17mins Ingredients: 4 egg whites tbsp. of cold water Salt Black Pepper 2 tbsp. of cheese of choice (shredded) Directions: 1. 2. 2.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk the egg white, cold water, salt and black pepper. 3. In a nonstick muffin pan, using a food syringe; fill each cup with an approximately teaspoon of the egg mixture. 4. Sprinkle a pinch of shredded cheese onto each egg mixture. Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the mixture is crunchy.
Check every few minutes as you dont want the mixture to burn. 5. Remove when cooked.
Crab Dip
Crab meat is super healthy, high in protein, low in fat, and very, very tasty. Portions: Prep Time: 3mins Total Time: 3mins Ingredients: 1 pound of crabmeat (cooked, flaked) Mayonnaise Fish seasoning Directions: 1. Add the crab meat into a medium bowl.
Gradually add mayonnaise and seasoning to taste. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until needed.
Egg and Bacon Salad
Two ingredients that go well together, so why not enjoy them as a salad? Great as an appetizer or a light bite. Portions: 6-8 Prep Time: 10mins Total Time: 4hours 10mins Ingredients: 12 eggs (hard boiled, chopped) 8 rashers bacon (cooked, crumbled) cup of crushed pork rinds cup of mayonnaise Salt Black pepper Directions: 1. In a large mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients and stir to combine well.
Homemade Blender Mayo
This recipe makes it simpler than ever to whip up your own mayo, free from sugar or preservatives.
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