When you live the LCHF lifestyle you look for alternatives, or swaps, to foods like pasta and rice, for example take these two recipes. The first one swaps pasta for cauliflower and the second swaps pasta for courgette/zucchini.
I hope you may try one (or both) of these recipe suggestions.
Cauliflower Spinach Chicken Alfredo
swap pasta for cauliflower
the recipe per serving works out at 14g carbs
see more details here
.jpg)
Spinach and ricotta lasagne with courgette pasta
swap pasta for courgettes/zucchini
the recipe per serving works out at 19.3 g carbs
see more details here
Spinach
Both of these recipe suggestions use spinach. Here in the UK spinach is in season between March and June. Leafy spinach is a handy veg to keep in the cupboard for adding to soups, stews or simply raw in salads. Baby spinach has a milder flavour, but in all varieties you should look for bright green leaves and crisp stems. Spinach cooks quickly and shrinks dramatically, so you often need more than you might think.
Both of these recipe suggestions use spinach. Here in the UK spinach is in season between March and June. Leafy spinach is a handy veg to keep in the cupboard for adding to soups, stews or simply raw in salads. Baby spinach has a milder flavour, but in all varieties you should look for bright green leaves and crisp stems. Spinach cooks quickly and shrinks dramatically, so you often need more than you might think.
You can read more about spinach here
Dear reader, this blog contains a variety of articles and recipe ideas, and it is important to 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 a reliable meter. If you have any concerns about your health it is always advisable to consult your Doctor or health care team.
All the best Jan
...the Spinach and ricotta lasagne with courgette pasta looks like a wonderful alternative.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas
ReplyDeleteDos buenas alternativas, me gustan más que la pasta. Besos.
ReplyDeleteBoth your dishes look great on the plate!
ReplyDeleteI've got no problem to use alternatives to pasta. I'll gladly try your recipes.
Gracias por la receta y el consejo. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteI really want to try that spinach and ricotta lasagna. It sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteRight before I visited, I checked my spam folder and found SEVEN (yes 7) comments from you over the last couple of weeks. My apologies and I am grateful for your wonderful support, Jan. I must be more diligent in the future and check my spam folder more often.
Spinach and radish,
ReplyDeleteexcellent options suggested to us.
In my country we make a food called spanakorizo,
it contains spinach, radish, green onions, tomato and mint!
It is very nutritious and delicious!
I like carbs but also appreciate the variety here. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteAnd both alternatives would taste excellent.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind a bit of pasta or rice but my husband doesn't care for it at all but will eat it if he has to.
ReplyDeleteFajny pomysł, dziękuję za przepis:)
ReplyDeleteThey both look delicious, I doubt you've even miss the carbs.
ReplyDeleteWe've tried to swap cauliflower but neither of us liked it. Zucchini and spinach sounds good though!
ReplyDeleteThe lasagne looks so inviting - I think we will try this soon. Thank you:-)
ReplyDeleteOh, what delicious dishes. Real delicacies.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend:)
Para diabeticos o no, no dejan de ser dos propuestas muy ricas y saludables. La espinacas en casa nunca faltan, ya que la siembro al menos dos veces en el año, y si sobran las congelo recién cortadas.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo,y gracias por vuestro buen hacer.
That's interesting. I wish my husband would eat rice, but he'd rather pasta. In fact, he won't even try rice, which I still think is a little strange even after 35+ years. Have a great start to your weekend.
ReplyDeleteLooks 👍 good
ReplyDeleteHi Jan,
ReplyDeleteBoth recipes look super delicious.
I use spinach quite often, I've already saved these recipes.
Thanks for sharing.
Greetings and all the best~
Maria
The two veggies Himself won't eat. ☹️
ReplyDeleteDelicious, I'd love this!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds good. Today I was naughty - sweet potato chips and chicken, but fried in the air fryer! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDelicious recipes!!! Happy weekend
ReplyDeleteBut I like pasta and rice! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteGOOGLE TRANSLATE
ReplyDeleteTeresa said...
Dos buenas alternativas, me gustan más que la pasta. Besos
Two good alternatives, I like them better than pasta. Kisses
J.P. Alexander said...
Gracias por la receta y el consejo. Te mando un beso
Thanks for the recipe and tip. I send you a kiss
Lucyna Drozłowska said...
Fajny pomysł, dziękuję za przepis:
Nice idea, thank you for the recipe:
Manuel said...
Para diabeticos o no, no dejan de ser dos propuestas muy ricas y saludables. La espinacas en casa nunca faltan, ya que la siembro al menos dos veces en el año, y si sobran las congelo recién cortadas.
Un abrazo,y gracias por vuestro buen hacer.
For diabetics or not, they are still two very tasty and healthy proposals. Spinach at home is never lacking, since I sow it at least twice a year, and if there is any leftover I freeze it freshly cut.
A hug, and thank you for your good work.
Great idea to do this. The recipes look delicious! Thanks Jan and all the best!
ReplyDeleteBoth of those dishes are making my mouth water.
ReplyDeleteI do like my spinach raw more than cooked, but they do look interesting
ReplyDeleteMy favourite is the Cauliflower Spinach Chicken Alfredo. Thank you.
ReplyDelete