It's Tuesday Trio Time
This weeks lower carb recipe suggestions are
Spiced Parsnip Soup with Coriander and Chilli Pesto
There aren't many things more comforting than a warming mug of creamy soup, and this recipe suggestion is perfect for Autumn, for Halloween, even for the 5th November Bonfire Night!
Ingredients
1 onion, finely chopped
1 celery stick, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1kg (2lb) parsnips, chopped
1.5ltr (2 1/2pt) hot chicken stock
3 tbsp. soured cream
For the pesto
1 red chilli or dried chipotle chilli
50g (2oz) fresh coriander, leaves picked
15g (1/2oz) Parmesan, grated
4 tbsp. pumpkin seeds, lightly toasted
4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Serves Six
(11.7g Carbs per serving)
1 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped
1 celery stick, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1kg (2lb) parsnips, chopped
1.5ltr (2 1/2pt) hot chicken stock
3 tbsp. soured cream
For the pesto
1 red chilli or dried chipotle chilli
50g (2oz) fresh coriander, leaves picked
15g (1/2oz) Parmesan, grated
4 tbsp. pumpkin seeds, lightly toasted
4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
can be seen here
Cheese Scones - these are low carb
could go nicely with soup!
Ingredients
3 cups of ground almonds
1 cup sharp (mature) cheddar cheese finely grated
1 tbsp. baking powder
a dash of cayenne
4 eggs whisked
4 tbsp. butter melted
ground sea salt
3 cups of ground almonds
1 cup sharp (mature) cheddar cheese finely grated
1 tbsp. baking powder
a dash of cayenne
4 eggs whisked
4 tbsp. butter melted
ground sea salt
Instructions
can be seen here
Red Roasted Carrots
Somehow the colour is just right for Autumn, and they are simply delicious.
Ingredients
half teaspoon each of
cinnamon, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder and sea salt
5 or 6 diagonally (oval) cut carrots
5 or 6 diagonally (oval) cut carrots
1TBS olive oil and 1tsp sesame oil.
Instructions
can be seen here
Dear reader, you will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
I think all three sound delicious. Valerie
ReplyDelete...those carrots are something to try.
ReplyDeleteLooks warming and delicious!
ReplyDeleteThe Cheese scones have my vote this morning.
ReplyDeleteI liked everything!!! But the scones caught my attention first!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, especially those roasted carrots, I shall give them a go tomorrow!xxx
ReplyDeleteI'd go for the carrots.
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is watering for those carrots.
ReplyDeleteAll the food looks delicious and I really like those mugs.
Those carrots do look delicious. All of these dishes appeal to me.
ReplyDeleteThis blog always makes me hungry!
ReplyDeleteWonderful recipes. I especially like the Red Roasted Carrots!
ReplyDeleteNotice more people doing roasted root veggies
ReplyDeleteWow! Looks so good!
ReplyDeleteAll the dishes look so delicious but I’ll go for the red roasted carrot. I also read the seaweed post with interests. One of my favorite snacks is “onigiri (rice ball)” stuffed with “shio-konnbu” (salted kelp) wrapped in“nori.” Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.
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These all look so delicious, I think I'd like all of them. The carrots are my favorite of the three since I absolutely LOVE carrots. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at cheese scones, I don't know how anyone could resist those.
ReplyDeleteParsnip soup looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteHummm tudo com muito bom aspecto e aproveito para desejar a continuação de uma boa semana.
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Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Oh all that food looks yummy. I've been on a soup kick lately, and I'm always looking for something new. Hugs-erika
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to try those carrots. They look extra fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI've never eaten parsnip, should I try it in soup.
ReplyDeletewow!! super delicious suggestions...i think i would LOVE all of these!!!
ReplyDeleteAll so mouthwatering, Jan! Will have to try the carrots first:) Thanks for a great post!!
ReplyDeleteThose carrots look delicious, have to try those.
ReplyDeleteThink I will give that a try when I get some garlic powder in place of the garlic we brought back from Greece. Sounds very tasty
ReplyDeleteHello, my sweet friend! Long time no talk :) I wanted to thank you for stopping by my blog from time to time as I always enjoy your kind comments. I truly hope to return to blogging soon, but my days always seem to be so busy. I miss you and the other lovely blogging friends.
ReplyDeleteI trust you are well, dear Jan. It was a delight to stop by and see your delicious recipes. Mmmm...everything looks so tasty!
Sending hugs your way!
WOW...never heard about cheese being good for you...but I like it anyway...lol! LOVE to see it on the list, and that scone recipe has to be a YUM!!!
ReplyDeleteMuy buenas recetas. Un beso.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roasted carrots, yummy.
ReplyDeletesoup and cheese scones together make a lovely winter lunch
ReplyDeleteOww wowww i want them all!!!.....happy weekend love Ria 🍁🍄🌻🍂🌾🌽🧡
ReplyDeleteAll three look and sound delish!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I will be honest, not sure if I would like the soup? But, I would try it! The cheese scones would be my top choice! Big Hugs!
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