Monday, July 31, 2017

Tex-Mex Chicken Zucchini Soup (Keto)

Ingredients:
16 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
2 cups chicken broth
8 ounces zucchini, diced

Add all ingredients to a medium pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until zucchini is tender.  Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.




Friday, July 21, 2017

Simple Chicken Salad (Keto)

I just whipped this stuff up for lunch today and it was super delicious.  I had a leftover chicken breast in the fridge from dinner a couple nights ago and I never thought of putting cream cheese in chicken salad until now!  It adds just the right amount of sweetness!  Enjoy!

4 oz shredded chicken breast
1 oz cream cheese
3 Tbs mayonnaise
1/2 oz celery
1/2 oz white onion
1/2 oz raw sliced almonds
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Mix all ingredients. Serve in a lettuce wrap or eat it all by itself!

Makes 4 servings


Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Turkey Zucchini Lasagna (Keto)

Guys, this is my ALL time, GO TO, favorite recipe!  I am a lover of all pastas, or used to be before converting to a ketogenic way of eating.  Lasagna is one of my favorites and I could eat rocotta by the spoonful, for reals.  It is SOOOOO good y'all.  You'll want to make it over and over!  I meal prep this for myself and store it in the freezer in individual portions.  Then just pop it in the microwave when I need a quick lunch or make a non-keto dinner for the rest of the family.  

Seriously, SOO good.  You'll thank me later.  You're welcome.


Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey
3 medium zucchini, sliced longways, about 1/8 inch
1-15 oz can diced tomatoes
1-8 oz can tomato sauce
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp sage
15 oz ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup baby spinach
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

Preheat oven to 375° F.

In a large cast iron skillet, cook turkey over med-hi heat until browned.  In a medium sauce pan, add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spices/herbs and bring to a soft boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, partially covered.  Combine with browned turkey. 

In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, beaten egg and spinach. 

Spray a 9x13 casserole with EVOO.  Add a layer of zucchini, then meat sauce, then cheese mixture.  Add two more layers and then top with shredded mozzarella. 

Bake for 30 minutes and serve warm!  Buen Provecho!

*Serves 10