Side Dish Recipes

Green Bean Casserole

My mother used to make this… a lot.  I exchanged the pork rind topping for the fried onions that usually sit atop it.  It is fairly low carb this way and thought I would share with you!

I, of course, forgot to take a picture of just how lovely this turned out, but when I make it again, I will definitely take a picture and add it in here.

Green Bean Casserole

My mother's green bean casserole

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Keyword Casserole, green bean, low carb
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 days 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 117 kcal

Ingredients

Casserole

  • 4 cups Green Beans cooked
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 dash Black Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Onion dried, minced
  • 4 Strips Bacon cooked, crumbled

Topping

  • 1/2 cup Pork Rinds crushed
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. In a large, deep casserole dish, mix together cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper and dried minced onion.

  2. Add green beans and bacon and mix.

  3. In a bowl, mix crushed pork rinds, salt and onion powder. When well mixed, add in olive oil and stir until well incorporated into pork rinds.

  4. Pour topping on top of green bean mixture evenly.

  5. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts
Green Bean Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 464mg20%
Potassium 216mg6%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 6g12%
Iron 1mg6%
Calcium 41mg4%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Vitamin A 404IU8%
Net Carbs 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Until next time,

Dee

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The Baked Potato Alternative

I love potatoes, as I’ve previously stated on here before. Every kind. Fries. Tots. Hash browns. Potato cakes. You name it. However, I don’t miss any of them as much as I miss a good ole loaded baked potato to go with my steaks, chicken or barbeque! My husband and I were missing it a lot until I did this recipe.

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

A great low carb alternative to those loaded baked potato cravings.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword baked “potato”, cauliflower casserole, low carb
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head Cauliflower
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 3/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tsp Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 6 strips Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Green Onion chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°.

  2. Break cauliflower into florets into a bowl.

  3. Drizzle olive oil over florets and mix to coat with oil.

  4. Salt and pepper florets to taste.

  5. Turn cauliflower onto a baking sheet.

  6. Bake cauliflower florets for 25 minutes until fork tender.

  7. Remove cauliflower from oven.

  8. Lower oven to 350°.

  9. Stir together sour cream and heavy cream until well blended.

  10. Stir in garlic, 3/4 cup of the cheese, bacon pieces and onions.

  11. Stir cauliflower into mixture and then put cauliflower mix into a casserole dish.

  12. Top cauliflower with remaining 1 1/4 cup of cheese.

  13. Bake 25 minutes or until cheese melted or bubbly on top.

Recipe Notes

  • I prefer sharp cheddar cheese.
  • You can use lower fat cheese or sour cream to lower calories and fat.  It isn’t quite the same, but you know your dietary needs best.
  • I could pretty much eat this whole casserole myself.
  • You can do a lot of what you do with back potatoes with this i.e. add steamed broccoli or barbecued meat, etc.
Nutrition Facts
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 327mg14%
Potassium 320mg9%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 11g22%
Iron 1mg6%
Calcium 252mg25%
Vitamin C 36mg44%
Vitamin A 558IU11%
Net Carbs 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

I need to give a shout out to Maya Krampf over at Wholesome Yum that did give me the idea. There are differences in our recipes, but you should check hers out too! Easy Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Recipe.

I hope you all enjoy this recipe!

Until next time… #lowcarb4ever

Dee

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Low Carb Fried “Rice”

Forgive the generic cauliflower picture.  I forgot to make a picture when I made this dish.  As soon as I do it again, I will be sure to make a picture and change this one out!

This really is a riced cauliflower version of a favorite childhood fried rice dish.  It is also a bit reminiscent of a breakfast dish we had in Hawaii.  Enjoy!

Low Carb Fried "Rice"

A fried rice recipe that I adored from childhood made carb friendly!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword low carb
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head Cauliflower riced
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Eggs
  • 4 strips Bacon
  • 1 package Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 Spring Onions chopped

Instructions

  1. Steam the riced cauliflower. (I do it in the microwave set on 5 minutes.)  When cooled, wring excess moisture out of the "rice" by wringing it in a tea towel or in cheesecloth.

  2. Melt butter in a large saute pan.  Scramble eggs.  Remove eggs and set aside.

  3. Fry bacon in pan.  Remove bacon and set aside. (When cooled, crumble bacon.)

  4. Add mushrooms to bacon grease.  Saute.  

  5. after about 5 minutes of the mushrooms sauteing, add the onions and cook until translucent.

  6. Add riced cauliflower.

  7. Add soy sauce, crumbled bacon and eggs to riced mixture.  Stir together.

  8. Add sesame seed oil and stir into mixture.

  9. Garnish with spring onions (both white and green parts) and serve.  

Recipe Notes

I like to chop the mushrooms up further in to pea sized pieces, but it is also good with whole slices.

You may also stir in spring onions with the sesame seed oil if you desire instead of using as the garnish.

Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Fried "Rice"
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 69mg23%
Sodium 501mg22%
Potassium 506mg14%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 7g14%
Iron 1.2mg7%
Calcium 36mg4%
Vitamin C 49.1mg60%
Vitamin A 180IU4%
Net Carbs 6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Low Carb Tabouli

 

Low Carb Tabouli

Cauliflower stands in for Bulgur Wheat in this delicious take on the traditional tabouli (tabbouleh) dish making a low carb, refreshing, cold salad, pita stuffer or side dish.

Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword low carb
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 82 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head Cauliflower riced
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion chopped fine
  • 2 large Tomatoes diced
  • 2 Lemons
  • 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1 bunch Mint chopped
  • 1 bunch Parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  1. Steam riced cauliflower.  Do not overcook.  Then put rice into a tea towel or cheesecloth and wring out excess moisture.  Put into bowl.

  2. Add chopped onion and chopped tomatoes to cauliflower rice.

  3. Squeeze lemons over rice mixture.

  4. Add olive oil to rice mixture.

  5. Add chopped mint, chopped parsley, salt and pepper to rice mixture.

  6. Mix all together and refrigerate at least an hour.

Recipe Notes

  • A medium-large Cauliflower head is what I generally use.   You can also get about two bags of frozen riced cauliflower to use.  Fresh always tastes best though.
  • I microwave steam fresh cauliflower in the microwave for 5 minutes.
  • How much is a bunch?  The fresh herb packages in the store that you buy in the produce section are generally a bunch.
  • I like more mint than this recipe calls for, but that is me.
  • I like curly parsley for this.  You know, the garnish kind.
  • OPTIONAL:  Chopped cucumber or minced garlic are nice additions to this as well.
  • Use as a stand alone salad, on top of salad leaves, in pita pockets or as a meal side dish.
  • Each serving is about 1/2 cup.
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Tabouli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 211mg9%
Potassium 205mg6%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Iron 0.7mg4%
Calcium 22mg2%
Vitamin C 39.7mg48%
Vitamin A 450IU9%
Net Carbs 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

My favorite gadget in the world right now is my microwave rice steamer!  I use it several times a week, but mostly for riced cauliflower!  5 minutes in my microwave (times might vary bacause of the power of the microwave) WITHOUT water and it is perfect! There are some nice one out there. Here are some useful links:

 

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Low Carb Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Low Carb Cranberry Sauce

A low sugar cranberry sauce.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 20 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Truvia Baking Blend
  • 1 bag Cranberries
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Orange Marmalade

Instructions

  1. Combine water, Truvia and bring to a boil in a saucepan.

  2. Add cranberries and marmalade and return to a boil.

  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.

  4. Remove from heat.

  5. Mash cranberries (leaving some whole) with a potato masher.

  6. Cool.

  7. Put in an airtight container and refrigerate.

Recipe Notes

The marmalade is really optional.  It makes the cranberry flavor pop.  I sometimes add 2 Tablespoons.  

I was really happy to have this alternative to full sugar cranberry sauce and to me, it tasted just like it!

Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Cranberry Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20
% Daily Value*
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 36mg1%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Iron 0.1mg1%
Calcium 3mg0%
Vitamin C 6.1mg7%
Vitamin A 25IU1%
Net Carbs 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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