Low Carb Mom

04/10/2023

04/09/2023

Tequila lime shrimp 🦐

Cook time: 15 min
Serving size: 3

12 oz (340g) peeled and deveined shrimp

2 pinches salt

3 dashes ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons tequila

1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and paprika.

Heat up a skillet (cast-iron skillet preferred) and add the olive oil. Saute the garlic for a little bit before adding the shrimp. Continue to cook the shrimp until they turn slightly charred and burned. Drizzle in the tequila, toss the skillet a few times. Add the lime juice, stir to combine well.

Turn off the heat and add the cilantro. Serve the tequila lime shrimp with Mexican rice or wrap with warm tortilla.

04/09/2023

Jalapeno Popper and Bacon Dip

A fast and easy dip that has great depth of flavor. Use veggies instead of crackers to remain low carb! Or make some chips by baking low carb wraps!

Ingredients
•1 8 oz cream cheese
•1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
•1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
•1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
•2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced (add some seeds in for spicier dip)
•⅓ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (keep a tbsp for garnish)
•2 cups sour cream
•2 tbsp chopped onions
•1 tbsp parsley

Instructions
1.In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together, until well blended.
2.Spread on the bottom of a 9×9 baking dish, top with crumbled bacon.
3.Bake in the oven at 350 for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden brown.
4.TIP: Cook in two smaller dishes (reduced cooking time a few minutes) I like the dip best when HOT and cheesy right out of the oven. If I cook it in two pans at different times I can put one out at the start of the party, and pull the second one out once the first one is gone.

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04/08/2023

Melanie's Spinach Quiche

This recipe is very forgiving, so you can add or remove ingredients according to your taste! To make it lower carb, simply omit the crust and use a pie baking dish.

Ingredients:

3 TBSP butter

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained

1 (6 ounce) package herb and garlic feta, crumbled

1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

salt and pepper to taste

1 deep-dish pie shell

4 eggs

1 cup milk

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.

Stir in spinach, mushrooms, feta, and 1/2 cup Cheddar. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into the pie shell.

Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Pour slowly over the spinach mixture in the pie shell, allowing egg mixture to thoroughly combine with spinach mixture.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle the top with remaining cheddar and bake until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. About 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

04/07/2023

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar substitute (I use swerve)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup lily's sugar free chocolate chips
1/2 cup natural peanut butter



How To Make No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

Grease a 9×9 inch square pan.
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Mix in the oats. Cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until ingredients are well blended. Press half of mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve the other half for topping.
Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crust in the pan, and spread evenly with a knife or the back of a spoon.
Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer, pressing in gently. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature before cutting into bars.