Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Pepper Shrimp

Most people who are on a low carb/ keto diet have or will miss pasta at some point. If not, you're just weird. This meal tastes just like a bowl of delicious spaghetti you can get at a nice restaurant but with WAY fewer carbs. Zucchini noodles are great for a keto diet because it has one of the closest flavors to traditional gluten pasta with some of the lowest carbs too. Plus, if you know how to make your own noodles, there's so much versatility to what you can make with one zucchini. One medium zucchini has a net carb worth of about 4 carbs. Not bad, huh? Stores like Kroger will have these for a few dollars, so they're not too expensive either.

Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Pepper Shrimp

1 cup mini shrimp

1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 pinches of salt

1 package of zucchini noodles

Parmesan cheese, grated

basil pesto, homemade or store-bought

1. Take 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and pour it into a pan set on medium heat

2. Pour the shrimp into the pan and season with the lemon pepper and salt. Cook while stirring for a few minutes

3. Rinse the zucchini noodles, season with salt, and toss.

4. Cook the shrimp until they appear golden brown. Once done, place shrimp in a large bowl.

5. Add the second tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and add the zucchini noodles. Stir for a few minutes to allow the noodles to heat up a little bit so they aren't as crunchy.

6. Once they reach the desired consistency, add the zucchini noodles to the large bowl as well.

7. Add your preferred amount of Parmesan cheese and basil pesto to the bowl.

8. Mix contents a few times.

9. Serve and enjoy!

Greek Avgolemono Soup

Avgolemono soup is a classic Greek soup, and is essentially a lemony chicken soup. Many people make it with rice, but since this is a keto recipe, I'm not adding rice. I like mine super tart, but you can make it more mild if that's what you prefer.

Greek Avgolemono Soup

Makes 2 servings

3 cups chicken broth
1 pinch of salt
1/2 pinch of pepper
1 lemon, juiced (add more for tartness)
2 eggs, whisked
1 chicken breast, shredded or chopped up

1. In a pot, bring chicken broth to boil and cook for about 15 min. Add salt and pepper.
2. Take a cup of broth and pour into a separate bowl. Add lemon juice and whisk.
3. Slowly add the whisked eggs to the mixture while stirring. Whisk until completely mixed.
4. Pour mixture back into pot.
5. Add chicken and allow to cook for another 15 min.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Macaroons

Here's a quick and easy macaroons recipe if you're craving a little something sweet but don't want too much sugar. If you want a different flavor, simply add that other flavor to it. Chocolate chip macaroons? Add chocolate chips! Recipe from ditchthecarbs.com/sugar-free-macaroons/

Macaroons

4 egg whites
2 tablespoons Stevia
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups coconut flakes

1. Pour egg whites and Stevia in a large bowl and whisk thoroughly until white
2. Add vanilla and coconut. Mix
3. Roll a spoonful of the mixture into a ball and place on a baking tray.
4. Repeat.
5. Bake at 350 for 10 min or until they are a toasty color.
6. Enjoy!

Sausage and Egg Balls

So I got the idea for this recipe from the sausage and cheese balls that my mom used to make when I was little. She would make a bowl of them, and we'd snack on them. These taste pretty similar despite not having cheese or gluten in them.

Sausage and Egg Balls

Makes: 10

4 breakfast sausage patties
4 eggs, scrambled
4 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup coconut flour
2 tablespoons sour cream
4 eggs
A pinch of salt
1/4 tablespoon baking powder


1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Melt butter
3. Combine everything but sausage and scrambled eggs.
4. Brown and shred sausage
5. Scramble eggs
6. Mix sausage and eggs into mixture.
7. Pour into muffin tray.
8. Bake for 15 min or until the tops are browned.


Delicious by itself or with salsa.

Whipped Blueberries

     Honestly, this is probably one of the easiest keto recipes out there. Blueberries do have a decent amount of natural sugars in them, so there are a few carbs. The number of carbs depends on the brand you get. I like to get Wyman's Fresh Frozen Wild Blueberries from Kroger because they're easy to mix and have a great flavor. Wyman's has 6 net carbs per 1/2 cup. For my whipping cream, I buy Horizon Organic Heavy Whipping Cream. There's no sugars added, and this is one of the only brands I've found that does not contain carrageenans which is an additive put in many foods. I really like making this because it's easy to make in advance, place in the fridge, and pull out for a quick snack later on.

Whipped Blueberries

1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1. Blend heavy whipping cream until fluffy.
2. Scoop whipped cream into a bowl.
3. Sprinkle blueberries on top.
4. Serve and enjoy!

Spicy Broccoli, Bacon, and Cheese

I really wanted mac and cheese one day, so I thought "how can I make a carb-loaded meal low-carb and still taste great?" Well, who doesn't like broccoli and cheese? However, just broccoli and cheese wouldn't make much of a meal, so I added bacon and jalapenos to kick it up a notch. The bacon gives it the protein it needs, and the jalapenos give it some spice. It's kind of like some jalapeno poppers you can get at your favorite bar but with broccoli!

Spicy Broccoli, Bacon, and Cheese

Makes 1 four-cup container.

8 oz block cheddar cheese

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

2 jalapenos

1 head of broccoli

5 strips of bacon

The amount jalapenos, broccoli, and bacon can be adjusted to personal preference.

1. Fill a medium pot with water and bring to boil

2. Cut broccoli into small chunks and place in pot to cook

3. Once broccoli is soft, strain broccoli and place in a separate bowl

4. Put the cheddar cheese in a pot with heavy whipping cream and stir until melted on medium-low heat

5. Broil bacon on baking sheet in oven on 350. Take out when bacon is light-crispy.

6. Dab grease off bacon and place on separate plate

7. chop jalapenos and add to broccoli bowl

8. Place everything in main container, mix

9. Broil in oven until top is a toasty-brown

10. Enjoy!

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