recipes from Adrienne Asher
I generally use buckwheat and whole wheat noodles, but sometimes I want something diffenret, fresher…So without further ado: vegetable “noodles”, in all their glory.
Zucchini “Noodles”, aka Zoodles
Using a vegetable spiralizer (machine or hand-held) or vegetable peeler, make long skinny strands of zucchini (watch your knuckles if using a spiralizer!). Use either raw, or sauté in oil … Read more
A superb side dish for holiday meals, because the pilaf features the rich autumnal flavors of mushrooms, nuts, onions, garlic, and savory herbs. Small bits of cauliflower are processed into rice-sized pieces, giving the dish a very traditional look.
Holiday Cauliflower Pilaf
Serves 8 // 213 calories, 16g fat, 7g protein, 8g net carbs
48 ounces riced cauliflower (I use … Read more
In our household, one of the things we miss most about a low carb lifestyle is pasta. I use Kibon Foods’ “Healthy Noodles” and am delighted to have fettuccine, spaghetti, and other types of noodles back on our table.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Serves 2 / 502 calories, 5g net carbs
3 tablespoons Horizon cream cheese
4 tablespoons Horizon heavy cream
2 … Read more
Un-potato salad works for people on low carb diets as well as those simply wanting a new lunch salad. This one is full of zippy flavors, due to the smoked mustard and bacon. Either small bits of red onion or green onion will work, and the addition of a few spoonfuls of sour cream really kicks up the richness. Who … Read more
Mashed cauliflower is a great replacement for mashed potatoes on low-carb diets, but it’s absolutely delicious regardless of one’s diet. Note: there’s a vegan version, here.
Rich Mashed Cauliflower
Yield: 2 servings // 218 calories, 15g fat, 12g protein, 6g net carbs
12 ounces Purely Frozen Organic riced cauliflower
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons … Read more
Low carb doesn’t have to mean “no pasta”. I use Kibon Foods’ “Healthy Noodles” for most of my pasta recipes, but you can also use various kinds of vegetable noodles. I am keenly aware that pasta only serves as a delivery system for glorious sauces, so I sometimes layer cooked eggplant for a version of lasagne that is very … Read more