Slow Carb Breakfast Burrito Recipe

When you're trying your best to stick to an honest slow carb diet, sometimes you get into a groove of repeated the same recipes over and over, and they end up getting boring.  In the worst case, they make it easier for you to be less diligent on your diet, and you may cave in and eat something you shouldn't.  To avoid this, sometimes it is a good idea to change things up.

Slow Carb Chicken Strips

Being on a slow carb diet doesn't necessarily mean that you have to give up some of your favorite comfort foods!  Sometimes, we have craving for sweets or deep-fried goodness that don't at all feel like they deserve a place in any diet plan.  But, that doesn't have to be the case!  With a few smart tweaks to conventional recipes, you can prepare dishes that will still be within the rules of your diet and will satisfy your craving.  As a bonus, this recipe will even be loved by your kids, so you can stick to your diet and satisfy them at the same time!  This recipe for slow carb chicken strips that I have here I found on the Slow Carb Foodie website.  The crunch of these chicken tenders will totally hit the spot, and when paired with other slow carb diet foods, such as black beans and broccoli, or this low calorie edamame and carrot salad, you'll have a wonderful meal that you won't feel guilty about eating!

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, cut into strips
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 egg
• sea salt
• black pepper
• your preferred seasoning (e.g. chili powder, paprika, oregano, cumin... whatever you like!)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven's broiler on it's high setting.
2. Cut the large chicken breasts into appropriately sized fingers / strips.
3. Add and mix the almond flour, sea salt, black pepper, and other seasonings (use as much or as little as you like!) to a large dish or Ziplock bag.  Use something that has enough room to shake / move things around.  Don't use a small bowl or you will make a mess!
4. Break the egg into a bowl and beat it.
5. Dip the chicken strips into the beaten egg to coat it well.
6. Transfer the chicken to the seasoning bag or container, and shake or mix to coat it well with the seasoning mixture.
7. Place the chicken on a pan, and then put the pan in the oven beneath the broiler.
8. Broil for 10 minutes, then remove the pan, flip the chicken, and broil for another 5 minutes or so.  The chicken is done when the coating begins to brown nicely.
9. Remove from the oven and serve with your favorite dipping sauces or condiments (slow carb friendly, of course!)

Options and Recommendations:

Almond flour works well for this recipe, but feel free to try any other nut flour to replace the regular flour or cornstarch that you would normally use.

Slow Carb Quiche

I've been getting away from posting my slow carb recipes, but I recently tried something new that I would like to share... a Slow Carb Quiche! It is definitely a work in progress, but it did taste good. It's like a traditional, more familiar quiche in that it has egg and vegetables and cheese. The slow carb variation is where the experiment needs a bit more work...

The Art of the Perfect Omelet

Since I've been following a slow carb diet, an omelet of one kind or another has quickly become a breakfast staple.  The eggs serve up the high protein you want, and no matter what goes into the omelet (slow carb ingredients only, of course!), it always leaves me feeling full and satisfied well into the morning and up to lunch.  However, for a lot of people, cooking an omelet is a very intimidating prospect.  They think that it is difficult to do, takes too much time, or there is some special technique needed that they just don't know about.  In this post, I want to put any fears to rest and clear up any confusion about cooking this delicious meal.

Amazing Turkey Avocado Omelet

This morning, I felt like doing a little bit of slow carb experimentation in the kitchen for breakfast. The result was ridiculously good, and I will definitely be making it again within the next few days.

Slow Carb Turkey Meatballs

Turkey is a great source of protein, and the lean stuff has almost no fat to it, which makes it a perfect fit to a Slow Carb diet, or any diet for that matter.  This recipe will make you a dozen or so nice, big lean turkey meatballs.  When paired with a serving of steamed vegetables or cooked beans, it makes a wonderful slow carb meal that doesn't break any rules at all.

Slow Carb Bean and Vegetable Omelet

This Slow Carb Bean and Vegetable Omelet is a great way to start your day!  It is perfect for a slow carb diet, and will keep you completely satisfied until lunchtime.  You can modify this recipe in several ways, depending on what vegetables you have on hand.  You really can't go wrong, and it's so simple to make!

Slow Carb Omelet - Lentil Variation

This recipe cooks similarly to the Slow Carb Omelet with Black Beans, though it tastes entirely different.  If you cook the lentils enough, you can get a nice crispy texture as well, though that's not entirely required.  This is another great slow carb breakfast that doesn't take very long to prepare, and will keep your energy up well into the morning and up to lunch time.

Slow Carb Chickpea and Tuna Salad

This recipe is simple and quick to make, and is perfect for a slow carb lunch when you don't have a lot of time in the morning to prepare it.  The tuna provides the protein, and the chickpeas provide the slow carbs.  This recipe is enough for two bowls, so if you split it for two people there is no risk of overdoing the meal size.

Slow Carb Omelet - Black Bean Variation 1

An omelet is a fantastic way to start your morning off on the right foot.  This slow carb variation also fits very well into a slow carb diet, and definitely doesn't leave you hungry!  The recipe I list here makes enough for the two of us to split.