Category: Lunch

Slow-cooker chipotle chicken stew

Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chicken Stew

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Flavorful and easy to make


Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2″ pieces
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 15 ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped, plus 1 tablespoon sauce from the can
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup frozen corn (if keto leave this out)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, torn

Directions

  1. Put the chicken in a 6 to 8 quart slow cooker and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper.
  2. Add the onion, tomatoes, chipotle and adobo sauce, oregano, the remaining 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook on low until the chicken is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 7 1/2 hours.
  3. Add the corn and stir until warmed through.
  4. Serve with toppings such as cheese, avocado and cilantro and warm keto tortillas.

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Broccoli Cheese baked bites

Broccoli Cheese Baked Bites

  • Servings: 24
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Cheesey Baked Broccoli - oh so tasty.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 lemon zest

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180F.
  2. Place broccoli in a microwave safe bowl with 1/4 cup of water. Microwave for 3 minutes on high or until broccoli is tender.
  3. Chop broccoli florets into small pieces and place in a large bowl. Add all other ingredients and mix well until thoroughly combined.
  4. Using a small cupcake pan with paper liners, pour in the mixture.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and browned.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes.

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keto king ranch chicken soup

Keto King Ranch Chicken Soup

  • Servings: 8
  • Difficulty: Easy
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This cheesy keto chicken soup is so thick and cream. All the best flavors from King Ranch Chicken in a hearty slow cooker soup recipe.


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 large jalapeno, diced (I left this out)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 gloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon xantham gum (optional thickens soup)
  • 2 cups cheddar or colby jack, shredded
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks

Directions

  1. Add the chicken, tomatoes, and jalapenos to a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chili powder and cumin and cook another minute. Stir in all the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the salt and pepper, and the xantham gum if using to thicken the sauce. Pour over the chicken in slow cooker.
  4. Set the slow cooker to high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
  5. When the time is up, remove the chicken to a plate. Add the shredded cheese and the cream cheese to the slow cooker and replace the lid. Let melt 10 minutes, then use an immersion blender to blend everything together.
  6. Shred the chicken with two forks and stir back into the soup. Serve hot with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and additional cheese if desired.

Recipe Courtesy of alldayIdreamaboutfood.com

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low carb & keto tortilla chips

Low Carb & Keto Tortilla Chips

  • Servings: 8 tortillas
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Expect deliciously crisp results in every bite.


Ingredients

    For the tortilla dough:
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt depending on whether sweet or savory
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 3 teaspoons water

    • For cooking

  • lard or frying oil of choice
  • avocado oil for bushing (if baked)

    • For the ‘Dorito’ dust (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder to taste
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

    For the tortilla dough
  1. Add almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder and salt to food processor. Pulse until thoroughly combined.
  2. Pour in apple cider vinegar with the food processor running. Once it has distributed evenly, pour in the egg. Followed by the water. Stop the food processor once the dough forms into a ball. The dough will be sticky to touch.
  3. Wrap doug in cling film and knead it through the plastic for a minute or two. Think of it a bit like a stress ball. Allow dough to rest for 10 minutes (and up to 2 days in the fridge.)
  4. Break the dough into eight 1″ to 1-1/2″ balls. Roll out between two sheets of parchment or waxed paper using a tortilla press (suggested) or with a rolling pin. For your reference, each tortilla should weigh 26g uncooked.
  5. UPDATE: Based on a reader’s feedback, we now know that your chips won’t puff up unless the tortillas are THIN enough! So you absolutely must get 8 5″ tortillas out of one batch. If using a tortilla press, keep pressing down and rotating the tortilla around to get even thickness. They are a bit harder than regular tortillas, so they might take anywhere from 3-6 tries (depending on how much muscle you’ve got!)
  6. Cut tortillas into 8 triangles and set aside.
  7. Preheat oven to 350F.
  8. Place uncooked tortilla dough triangles in a parchment lined baking tray. Bake for 13-15 minutes, flipping half way through, until golden brown and hardened. The tortilla chips will continue to crisp up while cooling.
  9. If adding a topping, you’ll need to brush them with avocado oil, in order for it to stick.

    10. For the ‘Dorito’ dust (optional)

  10. Mix all ingredients in a ziplock bag, or run them through a high speed blender to fully mix and finely grind. Once your tortilla chips are done cooking, add them into the ziplock bag with the spices and mix until thoroughly coated. Allow them to cool completely, so they crisp up fully.
Recipe Courtesy of gnom-gnom.com

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zucchini parmesan crisps

Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

  • Servings: 4 servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Another great way to eat Zucchini.


Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound total)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (3/4 ounce)
  • 1/4 cup plain pork rinds crushed
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Slice the zucchini into 1/4″ thick rounds. Ina medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the oil. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, pork rinds, salt and a few turns of pepper. Dip each round into the Parmesan mixture, coating it evenly on both sides, pressing the coating on to to stick, and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake the zucchini rounds until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove with spatula. Serve immediately.

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low carb chili dog casserole

Do you love chili dogs? Then you’ll love this casserole and it’s Low Carb!

Low Carb Chili Dog Casserole

  • Servings: 10
  • Difficulty: Easy
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This recipe is wondeful for outdoor cookouts, and it can be made ahead of time. Young and old alike will love it!


Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chili with beans (or for lower carb – get it without beans)
  • 1 (16 ounce) package beef frankfurters
  • 10 (8″) low carb tortillas
  • 1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese shredded

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
  2. Spread 1 can of chili in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Roll up franks inside tortillas and place in baking dish, seam side down, on top of chili ‘bed’. Top with remaining can of chili and sprinkle with cheese.
  3. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil, and bake for 30 minutes.

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