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.

Poached Eggs with Asparagus

This recipe for poached eggs with asparagus makes a very light meal which would be perfect for a slow carb diet, or any diet for that matter.  It would make a great breakfast that doesn't take very long at all to prepare.  For the hard core slow carb dieters, you could very easily add a portion of your favorite slow carb legume to the plate and have a very satisfying and filling breakfast.  This feels like a meal best prepared on a sunny spring morning using fresh asparagus and free range eggs, and then eaten out on a patio.

Ingredients:

• A bunch of asparagus
• Eggs, as many as you like (I prefer free range, with the deep yellow yolk!)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Bend the asparagus and discard the ends where they naturally break.
2. To a frying pan, add a small amount of water and boil.
3. At the same time, fill a pot of water and set to a low boil.
4. Add the asparagus to the water, and cover to steam for 4 or 5 minutes (until they are nicely softened but not mushy).
5. Meanwhile, to the lightly boiling / simmering pot of water, gently break the eggs into the water.  Allow to cook for 2-4 minutes.  
• Perfect poached eggs will still have a runny yellow yolk, before it has begun to become hard-boiled.  This may take some practice.  The amount of time depends on how hot the water is.  Also, if it is rapidly boiling, the bubbles with turn the uncooked egg into a giant mess.  No boiling!
• Some people prefer to break an egg into a bowl and then gently pouring the egg into the water.  Also, some people recommend adding a shot of white vinegar to the water, as the acidity helps to keep the egg together.
• An obviously easier way it to get a set of egg poachers.  :-)
6. Remove the asparagus from the pan and distribute to breakfast plates.
7. Scoop out the eggs with a slotted spoon and serve over top of the asparagus.
8. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
9. Serve alongside a helping of black beans, or other slow carb diet staples.

Slow Carb Diet: Orange Chicken Recipe

Sticking to a slow carb diet doesn't necessarily mean you have to give up great tasting food.  While I've been following the 4HB diet, I've used several of my cheat days to satisfy Chinese food cravings every once in a while.  However, wouldn't it be nice if you could take some of that Chinese food flavor and use it during the rest of your week while still sticking to the diet?  Maybe, a delicious Asian-style dish such as orange chicken?

Lentils with Kale and Chicken

Here's a new recipe for your slow carb cookbook that was passed to me for slow carb lentils with kale and chicken that is perfect for a slow carb diet. It only has a few ingredients, but it still makes for a delicious and satisfying slow carb meal.

Slow Carb Snack Idea #3

Even though a strict slow carb diet will leave you full and satisfied after each meal, a lot of people still search for slow carb snacks to have in between meals. While this probably is a sign that you could have larger portions for your meals, there are some foods that you can snack on without breaking the slow carb diet rules.

I've published a few posts on some experimental recipes I tried (such as roasted black beans and almond butter on celery), but even more simple than these, there is something much easier to get.

Next time you are craving a slow carb snack in between your slow carb meals, eat a handful of ALMONDS! 

Don't have too many as nuts do have a lot of calories. But if you eat a handful, it will tide you over until your next slow carb meal, and you can feel good that you haven't broken any of the slow carb rules!

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...

White Kidney Beans with Spinach

Are you following a slow carb diet, and getting a little tired of the same old black beans and lentils in your meals?  And, are you trying to find something else to add to your slow carb menu to change things up a little bit?  I was, and after a bit of searching I came across this recipe for white kidney beans with spinach, which fits perfectly within the slow carb diet guidelines.

Slow Carb Snack Idea #2

As I've been following a slow carb diet, one of the best features is that I don't have the junk food cravings that I always used to get.  That is thanks to how satisfying and full a strict slow carb meal will leave you.  A typical slow carb meal will keep you fueled up for several hours and up to your next slow carb meal.  However, it's not always easy or convenient to keep every meal a slow carb one.  Maybe you forgot your slow carb lunch at home and you have to buy your lunch while at work.  As a result, hunger inevitably will hit you and you won't be able to cook a chicken breast or scramble some eggs to fill you up.  You need something else.

Black Beans with Ground Beef

I just threw together this quick slow carb meal this morning and then crossed my fingers that I had something tasty waiting for me at lunch time.  Luckily, my new creation was a winner, and it is one of the simplest slow carb recipes that I've posted yet!

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.

Super Slow Carb Chili with Beef

This is a slow carb recipe for beef chili that we threw together one night, and were very happy with it. For two people, this recipe makes plenty, enough for dinner and leftovers for lunch the next day.

Slow Carb Snack Idea

When following a slow carb diet, you rarely will feel the urge to snack. Gone are the cravings for candy, chocolate, and junk food. Following a strict slow carb diet will always leave you feeling content and satisfied. However, when hunger does strike, sometimes finding an appropriate slow carb snack in between meals that doesn't require time to cook (E.g. chicken, beans, etc.) can be challenging. Here is one snack that hits the spot and doesn't break any slow carb rules.

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!

Chicken and Romano Beans

This recipe is a simple one, but a wonderful one.  Basically throw everything in the pan, and let it cook...  doesn't get any simpler than that!  This recipe for Chicken and Romano Beans is perfect for a slow carb diet, will leave you feeling full and satisfied after the meal, and doesn't take that long to prepare!

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.

Roasted Curried Cauliflower

I will admit that I have never been a fan of cauliflower.  Maybe it was just the ways that my mom would prepare it, and as a result never caring enough to experiment with it on my own, but I have rarely enjoyed eating cooked cauliflower.  Raw cauliflower is fine, but cooked... forget it.  That is, until I saw this recipe for Roasted Curried Cauliflower (courtesy of Darya Pino's Summer Tomato blog).  I don't know what it was that prompted me to give this a try, but I am so happy that I did!

Slow Carb Chicken and Black Beans

This slow carb recipe is one of the simplest I've made.  All you need are onions, beans, and chicken, and a couple of different spices.  High in protein from the chicken, the caloric bulk from the black beans gives you plenty of energy, and the fiber from the beans won't leave you craving more (junk) food an hour later.