recipes from Adrienne Asher
Here’s a low-fat, low sodium version of a favorite Indian recipe. A lengthy simmering is what builds complex layers of flavors, and adding basmati rice and chapatis completes the meal perfectly. Ulhaas!
Chana Masala
Serves 4
1/4 cup almonds
2 five-inch pieces ginger, peeled
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 medium yellow onion
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus
Use prawns, chicken, or tofu to add protein to this fragrant, filling soup. Since this dish uses more net carbs than I generally eat in one meal, I make sure that the rest of my day is very carb-light.
Thai Coconut Curry Soup
Serves 2 / 577 calories, 23g fat, 58g protein, 14g net carbs
1 tablespoon organic sesame oil… Read more
I lived in Taos, New Mexico for about eight years, and this stew was one of my standbys. Aromatic, flavorful, and distinctly southwestern, it is perfect for cold days. Vegan, vegetarian, or meaty—it all depends on what you add as the protein.
Taos Squash Posole
6-8 servings
1 29-ounce can plain hominy
—Alternative: 29 ounces corn kernels
1 butternut squash—or … Read more
This meal is pure comfort food! It’s also nutritious, with plenty of vegetables and organic chicken. The dumplings can be made with Bob’s Red Mill Whole Grain Low-Carb Baking Mix, or left off entirely. The fat can be drastically reduced by using skinless chicken and skipping the browning. Also, the entire recipe can be vegetarian by using vegetable stock and … Read more
After a Christmas rib roast created the need for a lot of creative beef recipes, I made this goulash. It’s a wonderful—and easy—dish if one has leftover beef. If you don’t have leftovers, I’ve added an InstaPot version for steak meat.
Beef Goulash with Smoked Paprika
Yield: 2 servings // 746 calories, 55g fat, 48g protein, 15g net carbs
2 … Read more
My friend Sean posted something similar to this on Facebook and I thought it was a simple, smart, idea-generator for creating inventive stews and other International dishes. Once you’ve got the basic savory ingredients for a stew (onion + meat/protein + broth), you can play with the following combinations.
Note: Vegetarian and vegan meat substitutions can include cubes of tofu, … Read more