Some recipes that can be prepared low in carbs and very delicious, healthy and very easy to make are :
- Zucchini Spaghetti
A 100 gram serving of this pasta provides 59 calories, 1.1 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 3 g of carbohydrates.
Ingredients
• 1 small zucchini cut into thin strips;
• 1 tsp coconut oil or olive oil;
• Sea salt and ground pepper to taste.
Preparation mode
Cut the zucchini lengthwise (spaghetti type) or you can also use the special cutters that cut the vegetables into spaghetti shape. In a frying pan, heat the coconut oil or olive oil and place the zucchini strips. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the zucchini begins to soften. Season with salt, garlic and pepper. Remove from the burner and add the desired meat and the natural tomato sauce or pesto sauce.
- Spinach Omelette
An 80-gram (1/4 tortilla) serving of this spinach tortilla provides 107 calories, 4 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 2.5 g of carbohydrates.
Ingredients
- 550 grams of spinach or chard leaves;
- 4 lightly beaten egg whites;
- 1/2 onion diced;
- 1 tablespoon of chives;
- A pinch of salt and pepper;
- Olive oil
Preparation mode
Place the spinach leaves in a pan, cover and keep over medium heat until cooked and wilted. Uncovering and stirring from time to time. Once they are ready, remove from the heat and let it rest.
In another pan, place the olive oil and add the onion, chives, salt and pepper to brown. Add the egg and spinach and cook for 5 minutes until golden underneath. Flip the tortilla and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
A serving of 4 cherry tomatoes (65 g) provide 106 calories, 5 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 5 g of carbohydrates.
Ingredients
- 400 g of cherry tomatoes (24 tomatoes approximately);
- 8 tablespoons (150 g) of goat cheese;
- 2 tbsp olive oil;
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed;
- Salt and white pepper to taste;
- 6 basil leaves to garnish.
Preparation mode
Wash the tomatoes and cut a small cap at the top of the stem, remove the pulp very carefully so as not to break them. Fill the tomatoes with the goat cheese.
In a separate container, mix the olive oil with the crushed garlic, salt and pepper and bathe the tomatoes with this. Garnish with a basil leaf cut into strips.
- Strawberry Jelly with Fruits
A 1/3 cup (90 g) serving of gelatin provides 16 calories, 1.4 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 4 g of carbohydrates.
Ingredients (7 servings)
- 1/2 cup strawberries;
- 1/4 apple;
- 1/4 of pear;
- 1 cup of hot water;
- 1 sachet of strawberry flavored gelatin (without sugar);
- 1/2 cup of cold water.
Preparation mode
Cut the fruits into thin slices and reserve. Heat 1 cup of water and add the gelatin envelope. Stir until dissolved and add 1/2 cup of cold water. Place the fruits in a glass container or individual containers at the bottom of the container, add the gelatin. Place in the refrigerator until it hardens. Check out some low carb snacks
