Category: Lunch

Cabbage noodle tuna casserole – low carb, gluten free

Cabbage Noodle Tuna Casserole - Low Carb, Gluten Free

  • Servings: 8
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Your favorite Tuna Noodle Casserole done as low carb with Cabbage.


Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • medium head green cabbage (about 1-1/2 lbs) cut into large shreds
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 gloves garlic, minced
  • sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoon dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, divided
  • 3-5 ounce cans albacore tuna, drained
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in an extra large ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
  2. Once heated, add the cabbage, onion, celery, garlic, sea salt and black pepper to the pan.
  3. Saute until the vegetables are crisp tender – about 10 minutes.
  4. Mix in the dill, mustard powder, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Pour the heavy cream and 1 cup Parmesan cheese into the pan. Mix in and keep stirring until the cheese has melted and combined with the heavy cream.
  6. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer to allow the sauce to thicken.
  7. Once the sauce has started to thicken, stir in the tuna and the peas.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top of the dish and transfer to the oven.
  9. Broil on high for 3-5 minutes or until the Parmesan on top has made a golden brown crust.

Recipe Courtesy of peaceloveandlowcarb.com

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keto ham casserole

Keto Ham Casserole

  • Servings: 6
  • Difficulty: Easy
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This keto Ham Casserole will remind you of Carbonara without all the carbs! It's conveniently made in casserole form, making it a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 16 ounces zucchini noodles

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Saute onion and ham in melted butter n a large skillet over medium-high heat until onions are translucent.
  3. Combine eggs, egg yolk, broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl or measuring cup.
  4. Add mixture to ham mixture in skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, or until mixture thickens. Stir in peas and parsley; cook an additional 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
  5. Place zucchini noodles in an 8×8 inch baking pan. Top noodles with ham mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake at 400F for 10 minutes or until Parmesan is lightly browned.

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asian lettuce wraps

Asian Lettuce Wraps

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Delicious and bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are a great idea for entertaining or a family style meal.


Ingredients

  • 16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
  • 1 dash Asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste (optional)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil

Directions

  1. Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not to tear them. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. Cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
  3. Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.

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keto cheeseburger soup

Keto Cheeseburger Soup

  • Servings: 8
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Our recipe is so easy, so cheesy, so delicious - it's a cheeseburger in a bowl!


Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground beef 80-20 blend
  • 3/4 cup onion chopped
  • 3/4 cup carrots chopped
  • 3/4 cup celery chopped
  • 3/4 cup cauliflower chopped fine
  • 2 cups organic chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon creole seasoning (optional)

Directions

  1. In a large skillet or stock pot, brown the ground beef until chunks are formed and meat is no longer pink in color. Drain the excess grease.
  2. Add onions, celery, carrots, cauliflower and cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Add in cheeses and stir until melted.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, chicken broth, milk, and seasonings and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Serve with shredded cheese and sprinkle of creole seasoning on top.

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The Best keto chicken taco soup

The Best Keto Chicken Taco Soup

  • Servings: 7
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Thick, creamy and loaded with shreds of chicken, this Keto Chicken Taco Soup is an easy & quick recipe that can be made in the instant pot, crock pot or top of the stove with precooked chicken.


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 cups chicken broth or bone broth
  • 10 ounce can Rotel Tomatoes (diced with green chilis)
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

    Crock pot
  1. In a skillet, heat avocado oil on medium heat then add peppers, onion, and minced garlic.
  2. While you are sauteeing the veggies add all of the other ingredients to the Crockpot including the cream cheese on top of the chicken.
  3. Add the sauteed veggies to the crockpot and stir to combine.
  4. Slow cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  5. Remove the chicken and shred into chunks then add back to the crockpot. Whisk to mix the cream cheese into the mixture.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

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keto meatloaf muffins

Keto Meatloaf Muffins

  • Servings: 6
  • Difficulty: Easy
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These make an easy, family-friendly, and freezer-friendly main dish!


Ingredients

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 large celery stalk finely chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour (or 6 tablespoons almond flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar-free tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup shredded Colby Jack Cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F and spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine all ingredients together with your hands, except for the shredded cheese.
  3. Divide beef mixture into 12 equal-sized portions and place into the muffin tin slots. Place in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through.
  4. Carefully remove the muffin tin from oven. If there is excess moisture on the top of each muffin, blot the tops with a clean paper towel. Then top each muffin with the shredded cheese.
  5. Return to oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and starts to turn golden brown.
  6. Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin

Recipe Courtesy of forgetsugarfriday.com

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