Three Lower Carb Recipe Choices : Chicken or Pork or Vegan Option

Chicken Thighs Pan Roasted with a Chive Cream Sauce

I just don't think you can beat chicken, and in particular chicken thighs.

This is such a tasty recipe idea - could be a mid-week hit - see what you think.

Ingredients

Serves Four

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon Butter

1 1/4 to 1 1/2 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

1/3 Cup Finely Chopped Yellow (white) Onion

1/4 Cup Dry White Wine (use whatever white wine you enjoy drinking for this, a chardonnay is nice)

1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard

1 Cup Chicken Stock

1/2 Cup Heavy (double) Cream

1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Chives

(Kosher) Salt + Black Pepper

Instructions

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Pork Loin Steaks with Mozzarella Cheese

I do like to include Pork in my weekly menu plans.

With so many ways to cook and enjoy it, it's a winner.

How about this recipe suggestion.

Ingredients

Serves Four

4 lean thick pork loin steaks (about 2cm (1in) thickness)

50g (2oz) mozzarella cheese or similar, thickly sliced into 4

8 fresh sage leaves

4 slices Parma style ham or streaky bacon

salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

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Swede/Rutabaga Mash-Pot with Greens, Mushrooms and Tempeh

For those who prefer a meatless meal.

How about this colourful plate of food.

Have a look at the recipe, you may like to give it a try.

Ingredients

Serves 2-3

300-400 gram swede/rutabaga or cauliflower, chopped

a few tablespoons of unsweetened plant milk or cooking cream

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons oil, separated

1 leek, in half rings (you can substitute onion or spring onion)

250 gram button mushrooms, sliced

300 gram raw escarole or lettuce (or boiled kale), shredded

200 gram tempeh, cubed small

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

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You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and 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