Monday! I was a little sad about having to give up pasta, bread, and some favorite carbs. And then I found these recipes :)
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This looks and sounds so delicious that I literally cannot wait to try it :)
Mmmmm.
From
Vegetarian Times:
Serves 8
Get all the creamy, cheesy goodness of mac and cheese—without the high starch content of macaroni. To make your own breadcrumbs, tear firm, fresh bread into pieces and whirl in a food processor or blender until crumbs form.
1 large head cauliflower (1 ½ lb.), cut into medium florets (8 cups)
2 Tbs. butter or margarine
3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
2 cups low-fat milk
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
2 cups grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup nutritional yeast
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 egg yolks
1 ½ cups fresh breadcrumbs
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets, and boil 5 to 7 minutes, or until just tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid, and set aside.
2. Melt butter in same pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Whisk in milk, garlic, and reserved cooking liquid, and cook 7 to 10 minutes, or until sauce is thickened, whisking constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese, nutritional yeast, cayenne pepper, and egg yolks until cheese is melted. Fold in cauliflower.
3. Coat 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread cauliflower mixture in baking dish, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Spray breadcrumbs with cooking spray. Bake 30 minutes, or until casserole is hot and bubbly and breadcrumbs are crisp and brown.
January/February 2012 p.46
nutritional information
Per 1-cup serving:
Calories: 273
Protein: 16 g
Total Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Cholesterol: 94 mg
Sodium: 314 mg
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 6 g
Yum!
Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic and Chives
Prep Time: 10mn Cook Time: 20mn Total Time: 30mn
INGREDIENTS
1 medium head cauliflower, core removed, cut into small pieces
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh chives or 1/4 teaspoon dried chives
DIRECTIONS Fill a large stock pot with water and bring to a boil over high eat. Add in small cauliflower pieces and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is fork tender. Drain the cauliflower and pat the pieces dry with paper towels. You want the cauliflower to be as dry as possible. With your food processor or an immersion blender, combine cooked cauliflower with cream cheese, parmesan cheese, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse or blend until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Garnish with chopped chives. Serve immediately- serves about 4.
Recipe: http://centercutcook.com/...
And...PANCAKES!!
Oooooh!
Description
Incredible single serving oatmeal pancakes that taste like banana bread. High in protein and super delicious!
Ingredients
½ cups Rolled Oats (gluten-free If Desired)
½ Ripe, Medium Banana, Peeled
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
2 Egg Whites OR 1 Egg
¼ cups Cottage Cheese (look For Gluten Free, If Desired)
1 Tablespoon Unsweetened Almond Milk (or Whatever You Have On Hand)
Preparation
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with butter or cooking spray and heat over medium low heat.
Drop batter by 1/4 cup onto the hot skillet. You can probably fit more than one into your skillet but don’t crowd it. Cook in batches if needed. Add desired toppings such as chocolate chips or blueberries.
Cook until bubbles appear on the top. Flip cakes and cook until golden brown on the underside. Wipe skillet clean and repeat with more cooking spray and remaining batter. Makes 3-4 pancakes.
Notes
– I usually buy my gluten-free oats at Trader Joe’s or at Whole Foods.
– If the pancakes are too thin, add in a tablespoon of additional oats. If they are too thick, add in a teaspoon or two of milk.
– Feel free to double recipe if making for more than one person.
Source
All recipes came from this article, helpfully titled, "20 Low Carb Substitutes That Don't Suck."
There are many more out there! "Good for you" doesn't have to mean BLAH. Or even non-fattening. Lol.
Have a healthy Monday and a peaceful President's Day :)