recipes from Adrienne Asher
Grilled Halibut with Cilantro-Mint Sauce
Serves 2 // 395.8 calories, 19.8g fat, 8.8g net carbs, 44.2g protein
1 pound fresh halibut, cut into two pieces
Salt and pepper
Grill halibut over medium heat until a instant-read thermometer reads 130 degrees.
Cilantro-Mint Sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, stalks removed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ginger, peeled and grated
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Well, *almost* stovetop…it will need a little time under the broiler to melt the cheddar .
Stovetop Chili
4 portions // 734.9 calories, 53.1g fat, 7.5g net carbs, 61g protein
2 pounds free range ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice
2 4-ounce cans … Read more
This recipe started life on The Diet Doctor’s site. I lowered the carbs by changing the process a bit, but this is definitely a maintenance recipe for me, because when working on losing weight, I keep my net carbs below 20 grams.
Eggplant Gratin
Serves 2 // 578.6 calories, 46.1g fat, 18.36g net carbs, 18.5g protein
1 pound eggplant
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This recipe began life in the New York Times food section, but I low-carbed it by substituting yacon syrup for honey and a few other tweaks. I don’t count all the carbs because not all the tajin sauce is used, and a lot cooks off while on the grill.
Tajín Grilled Chicken
Serves 2 // 464.9 calories, 17.4g fat, 15.5g … Read more
Pesto Pasta with Prawns
2 portions / 744.4 calories, 57g fat, 10.48g net carbs, 43.2g protein
1 pound medium to large shrimp peeled and cleaned
1 cup fresh basil
4 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup pine nuts
Salt and black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 package Kibun Healthy Noodles
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We have burger night once a month and I’m always looking for new toppings or sides. Enter Jalapeño Poppers! Baking them results in just over 3 grams net carbs per two peppers.
Another alternative for burger night would be to make deconstructed poppers and top each burger with the cream cheese mixture, then some chopped jalapeños, crumbled bacon, and run … Read more