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Carb free bread cloud rolls revolution rolls

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When you are eating low carb, you start missing burgers or other sandwiches. Cloud rolls or revolution rolls make a burger holder out of eggs and light cream cheese. They taste fine and they don’t fall apart! Here are my tips for making carb free bread!Cloud rolls or revolution rolls fill that need for bread to hold a burger. Tips for making carb free bread come out nicely! Perfect for lean and green.

You will need a mixer or egg beater, two glass or metal bowls, measuring cups and spoons, spatula, parchment paper, mini pie pan.

Allow the eggs and cream cheese to come to room temperature.

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Place parchment paper on the bottom of the mini pie pan. Use a pencil to trace the bottom of each cup. Cut out with scissors and place the circles in each cup of the pan.

Separate the whites and yolks into two bowls.cloud-rolls - 4

Add cream of tartar to the egg whites. Use the mixer to whip the whites until soft peaks form. Set bowl aside.cloud-rolls - 3

Add the cream cheese and stevia to the yolks. Use the mixer to beat until well mixed.cloud-rolls - 7

Slowly add a small amount of the yolk mixture to the whites. Use the spatula to gently fold the whites over combine. Add the yolk mixture in 2 or 3 more sets, folding after each addition.cloud-rolls - 8

Use the spatula to add a small dollop to each cup of the pan. This will help hold the parchment paper down and allow you to reposition the circles. (My parchment paper always has a curl in it, so I put them in curling upwards to make this easier.)cloud-rolls - 5

Carefully add the mixture to each cup so that you have 6 even rolls. I use the spatula to place it in the cup, not pour.cloud-rolls - 11

Bake for 20 minutes and check. You may need to add 5 more minutes. The rolls should not have any liquid and will be toasty brown on top.cloud-rolls - 10

When done, flip the rolls onto a wire cooling rack. The paper should be stuck to each roll.

Makes 3 servings.Cloud rolls or revolution rolls fill that need for bread to hold a burger. Tips for making carb free bread come out nicely! Perfect for lean and green.

Tips: 1. I keep the rolls in the freezer, in layers between parchment paper in a freezer bag. 2. To use, warm up with a toaster oven or microwave. It only takes a little! I actually turn on my toaster oven and put the rolls on top, not inside! 3. You can make these on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. I just think it is harder to make nice looking round rolls.

Cloud rolls or revolution rolls fill that need for bread to hold a burger. Tips for making carb free bread come out nicely! Perfect for lean and green.

Nutrition facts for cloud rolls or revolution rolls

One recipe cloud rolls or revolution rolls is 309 calories, 103 per serving.  Calorie count will depend on exact products you use. Nutrition facts are approximations.nutrition-cloud-rolls

Do you need Lean and Green? I make this meal for two with: 2 Trader Joe’s Chili Lime Chicken burgers, 4 revolution rolls, 19.02 oz. sliced tomatoes, light Thousand Island dressing.

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Low carb Thai shrimp

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Low carb Thai shrimp has the Asian taste we crave while substituting carbohydrates and high glycemic items. With cauliflower rice, vegetables, and slivered almonds, it’s a quick and tasty dinner. You can enjoy Thai shrimp with fish sauce and nuts dinner as a lean and green.Low carb Thai shrimp is a tasty healthy dinner with Asian flavor. Shrimp and almonds for protein and healthy fat and sugar free ginger sauce for flavor. Lean and green included.

You will need a sharp knife or food processor, skillet or sauté pan, and cooking spoon or spatula.thai-shrimp - 5

Slice the mushrooms and sauté until limp. Prepare the riced cauliflower.

 

Add G. Hughes orange ginger marinade, fish sauce, minced garlic, and hot sauce to the sauté pan. Raise the heat to medium and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. You could add 2 more tsp. of hot sauce. If you use sriracha, 1 tsp. is 1 condiment.

Add the shrimp to the pan. Stir and cook for a few more minutes. The shrimp will be pink and white.

Serve shrimp and sauce over cauliflower rice. Sprinkle each serving with about 2 tbsp. of slivered almonds (you may substitute peanuts if desired.) Add 1.6 ounces of mushrooms on the side. Serves 2.

Tips: 1. To defrost frozen cooked shrimp: Place shrimp in a bowl of cold tap water for 20 minutes. Pour into a colander and rinse. 2. To prepare fresh shrimp: Peel the shrimp. Pull off the vein on the back (you might need tweezers.) Bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and simmer for 2 to 4 minutes or until the shrimp just turn pink. Drain the shrimp, pull off the tails. 3. Thai shrimp uses nuts for healthy fat, you could use peanuts instead of almonds. 

Low carb Thai shrimp is a tasty healthy dinner with Asian flavor. Shrimp and almonds for protein and healthy fat and sugar free ginger sauce for flavor. Lean and green included.

Nutrition facts for low carb Thai shrimp 

One recipe of low carb Thai shrimp with cauliflower and vegetables is approximately 712 calories. Makes 2 servings for approximately 356 calories. Calorie count will depend on exact products you use. Nutrition facts are approximations.nutrition-thai-shrimp

Do you need Lean and Green? I made this meal for two with: 14 oz. shrimp (1 leanest), 1 tsp garlic minced (1/2 condiment), 3 tbsp G. Hughes orange ginger marinade (1.5 condiment), 1 tbsp. fish sauce (1/2 condiment), 1 tsp. hot sauce (1/6 condiment), 1.32 oz. slivered almonds (2 healthy fat), 3.81 oz. mushrooms (1.5 green), 9.51 oz. cauliflower rice (1.5 green). 

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Low carb Thai shrimp is a tasty healthy dinner with Asian flavor. Shrimp and almonds for protein and healthy fat and sugar free ginger sauce for flavor. Lean and green included.

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Eating lean and green is a tasty way to have low carb meals in your diet. I’ve been working hard on some of our favorite recipes to include protein, 3 servings of vegetables, and low carbohydrates. Please enjoy!Eating lean and green is a tasty way to have low carb meals in your diet. Protein plus 3 vegetable servings!

I love noodles, rice, and bread. For low carb alternatives, try spaghetti squash, zoodles, cauliflower rice, and revolution or cloud rolls.

Shrimp cauliflower and tomato salad is a low carb cold salad. Heirloom tomatoes and Spanish olives add flavor. Lean and green included.Shrimp cauliflower and tomato cold low carb salad. Shrimp and summer tomatoes can’t be beat for a refreshing summer salad.

 

 

 

Chicken Marengo is a low carb version of one of Napoleon’s favorite dishes. Tomatoes and Kalamata olives top the chicken. Lean and green included.Chicken Marengo Napoleon’s battlefield favorite. Chicken in a flavorful sauce with kalamata olives has roots as a Napoleonic victory dinner! 

 

 

 

Cloud rolls or revolution rolls fill that need for bread to hold a burger. Tips for making carb free bread come out nicely! Perfect for lean and green.

Carb free bread cloud rolls revolution rolls. See my tips for making rolls from cream cheese and egg. These are so helpful for that hamburger or sandwich craving!

 

 

 

Nacho mushroom appetizer is a spicy vintage hot dish. Pepper jack cheese and pepperoni add flavor.Nacho mushroom cheesy spicy appetizer. Mushrooms make lovely appetizers and they are low calorie! You can eat a bunch of this appetizer as a main dish.

 

 

 

Lite General Tso chicken is a low carb Asian-inspired dish. Almonds for crunch and sugar free orange ginger sauce add flavor. Lean and green included.Lite General Tso chicken. Almonds add crunch and sugar free marinade adds the Asian flavor for this lean and green version of a takeout favorite. 

 

 

 

Cheesy spinach with zoodles low carb Italian flavor is a tasty healthy dinner. Lots of cheese for protein and marinara sauce for tang. Lean and green included.Cheesy spinach with zoodles. Two cheeses and marinara sauce make for a tasty Italian style meal that works for vegetarians. 

 

 

 

Low carb Thai shrimp is a tasty healthy dinner with Asian flavor. Shrimp and almonds for protein and healthy fat and sugar free ginger sauce for flavor. Lean and green included.

Low carb Thai shrimp. Sugar free marinade and fish sauce make this shrimp meal flavorful and low carb.  

 

 

 

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Cheesy spinach with zoodles low carb Italian flavor

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Cheesy spinach with zoodles hits that Italian tomato and spice spot for me. The cheese seems totally decadent. The spinach and zucchini “noodles” add plenty of healthy vegetables. This was a fun low carb version (lean and green) to make!Cheesy spinach with zoodles low carb Italian flavor is a tasty healthy dinner. Lots of cheese for protein and marinara sauce for tang. Lean and green included.

You will need a saucepot or large skillet, cooking spoon, digital food scale, measuring cups and spoons, optional vegetable spiralizer or potato peeler.cheesy-spinach - 6

Wash the spinach and break up into smaller pieces.cheesy-spinach - 5

Microwave the frozen zucchini according to package directions. Put in a colander to drain.cheesy-spinach - 3

Spray the cooking pan and heat to medium high. Add the marinara sauce and stir to get it smooth as possible. Next, add ricotta and mozzarella. Lower the heat to medium.cheesy-spinach - 4

Stir and smooth out the cheesy mixture. Add the spinach and herbs. Season with sea salt. Stir until the spinach wilts.cheesy-spinach - 2

Place the zoodles in bowls. Spoon the cheesy spinach mixture on top. Makes 2 servings.Cheesy spinach with zoodles low carb Italian flavor is a tasty healthy dinner. Lots of cheese for protein and marinara sauce for tang. Lean and green included.

  • Tip: 1. I freeze our marinara sauce in ¼ cups in a silicone baby food container.Take out the amount you will use in the morning, or you can defrost it in the microwave in 15 second increments.
  • 2. You can use frozen zoodles or make your own with fresh zucchini and a spiralizer. Also, it works fine to peel the zucchini with a potato peeler, turning the zucchini as you go.
  • 3. If desired, serve with a low carb chicken sausage such as Al Fresco Apple Maple. Use 1.5 sausage (.3 lean) per person and use only 11 tablespoons of each cheese.
  • 4. You could use spaghetti squash in place of the zoodles. ½ cup 2.73 oz. 1 green
  • 5. I buy spinach for recipes at the salad bar. That way I’m only getting close to the amount I need and no big bag going bad in the refrigerator.

Cheesy spinach with zoodles low carb Italian flavor is a tasty healthy dinner. Lots of cheese for protein and marinara sauce for tang. Lean and green included.

Nutrition facts

One recipe of cheesy spinach with zoodles is approximately 920 calories. Makes 2 servings for approximately 460 calories. Calorie count will depend on exact products you use. Nutrition facts are approximations.nutrition-cheesy-spinach

Do you need Lean and Green? I made this meal for two with: 1.06 oz. spinach (1/2 green), 1/2 cup Rao’s marinara sauce (1 green), 11.79 oz. zoodles (1.5 green), 1 cup low fat ricotta (1/2 lean), 1 cup low fat mozzarella (1/2 lean).

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Chicken Marengo Napoleon’s battlefield favorite

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I developed this old favorite recipe as a low carb version of chicken and fresh tomato recipe (lean and green). Lots of Italian-style flavor! The name comes from a small town in Italy where Napoleon was fighting. The legend is that he asked his chef, Dunand, to come up with a celebration meal from food available in the surrounding country.Chicken Marengo is a low carb version of one of Napoleon’s favorite dishes. Tomatoes and Kalamata olives top the chicken. Lean and green included.

You will need a saucepot or large skillet, knife, cooking spoon, cooking tongs, meat thermometer, digital food scale.

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Slice the banana peppers and remove the seeds and membrane. Dice into ½ inch pieces.chicken-marengo - 3

Cut the tomatoes into cubes.chicken-marengo - 5

Spray the cooking pan and heat to medium high. Add the chicken and sprinkle with ¼ tsp of salt. Sauté the chicken so it is browned on both sides.chicken-marengo - 7

Push the chicken to one side of the pan and add the banana peppers. Lower the heat to medium if necessary. Sauté until peppers are limp, while continuing to turn the chicken every 2 or 3 minutes.chicken-marengo - 6

Add the tomatoes to the pan. Sprinkle with the remaining spices and herbs. Cook and stir as tomatoes release their juice.chicken-marengo - 1

Check the chicken for doneness. The center of the chicken should be at 175 degrees.chicken-marengo - 4

Makes 2 servings.Chicken Marengo is a low carb version of one of Napoleon’s favorite dishes. Tomatoes and Kalamata olives top the chicken. Lean and green included.

Tip: 1. You may wish to add mushrooms to this dish. 2. This dish works great served over rice or pasta such as cavatappi or fusilli.

Chicken Marengo is a low carb version of one of Napoleon’s favorite dishes. Tomatoes and Kalamata olives top the chicken. Lean and green included.

Nutrition facts

One recipe of 18 oz. chicken is approximately 1454 calories. Makes 2 servings for approximately 727 calories. Calorie count will depend on exact products you use. Nutrition facts are approximations.nutrition-chicken-marengo

Do you need Lean and Green? I made this meal for two with: 18 oz. raw skinless chicken tenders (1 leaner), 12.68 oz. tomatoes (2 green), 20 Kalamata olives (1 healthy fat), 3.18 oz banana peppers (1 green)

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