For some reason, we have been brainwashed by phrases such as “ no pain, no gain ” to the extent to which if a diet feels good, it may not be good. Well, not so if you know what ’ s cooking. There are a variety of Atkins diet recipes sure to satisfy the low carb dieter, and maybe turn a real glutton into an Atkins fanatic.
How about the following healthy tasty Onion Soup with toasted cheese recipe, a favorite among the Atkins diet recipes:
Preparation and cook time 60 - 65 minutes , Makes 4 servings. The soup is delicious and contains a lot of fiber which will help your digestion and fill you up quickly, so you won ’ t crave a piece of chocolate later.
Info :
total calories: 498protein: 35.5grams
carbs: 25 grams
fat: 30 grams
fiber: 10 grams
Ingredients
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh
salt and pepper to flavor
1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, coarsely shredded
2 tablespoons butter
4 medium onions, thinly sliced
4 cups chicken broth
1 slice of bread
Instructions :
Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add onions, fry slowly over a medium low heat, stir occasionally until onions are well cooked. Add chicken broth, rosemary and salt, and bring it to the boil. Cover and simmer over a low heat for 20 - 25 minutes. Add a slice of toast, with the cheese melted over the top, to the serving bowl.
Who says Atkins diet recipes don ’ t include your favorite noodle or pasta treats. The following recipe is for noodles with a total of only 44 carbs.
Low Carb Noodles
Ingredients :
1 cup oat flour 12
1 cup vital wheat gluten flour 20
¾ cup wheat bran 12
1 cup flax seed (ground) 0
Enough water to get to the right consistency - thick like pie crust
Instructions :
Mix well and roll out. Use pasta machine to thin. Cut to size and shape desired or use machine to cut. Dry in preheated and turned off oven for about an hour. Cook about as you would regular pasta – taste for doneness. This recipe made enough lasagna noodles for 2 9 x 13 pans of lasagna.
You can also have quesadillas, if you use the recipe below.
Baked Quesadillas
This is a quick and delicious lunch or light dinner. You may substitute chicken or beef for the pork.
Ingredients :
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/2 small onion, chopped
1 pound cooked pork roast, cut into very thin strips
1 cup grated Monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup green salsa
1 jalapeno pepper (optional), seeded and finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Atkins whole wheat tortillas
Tomato salsa
Instructions
Heat oven to 450°F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion 5 minutes, until softened. Transfer to a bowl. Add pork, cheese, green salsa, jalapeno , cilantro, pepper and salt. Mix well. Brush one side of each tortilla with remaining oil. Spoon one-eighth of pork mixture over half of non-oiled side. Fold tortilla in half over filling. Arrange on a baking sheet. Bake 5 minutes, until crisp and golden. Serve with tomato salsa.
Info :
Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake/Cook time: 10 minutes
Carbs: 25.5 grams
Net Carbs: 7.5 grams
Fiber: 18 grams
Protein: 40 grams
Fat: 32 grams
Calories: 506 grams
So next time you feel like backing out from your Atkins commitment, just use any of the Atkins diet recipes above and cravings won ’t bring you down.
By Vanina Sloan