Low carb meals that are good

[Rejaneration]

Like you, I have no interest in the food kits either.  But, I know I am usually the odd one out on that. Food is kind of my thing - my creative outlet.

For low carb (which is try to adhere to), my go to's are:
Roasted salmon with a variety of toppings
Seared tuna on a bed of arugula (salad) with a drizzle of balsamic syrup
tacos with a corn tortilla - we are talking almost every day for lunch with a roasted chicken., but also with roasted veggies, and with cod or other fish
poke bowls but with greens, not rice.
meatballs - everyone else has the spaghetti.  I may take less than 1/4 cup.
chicken soup
butternut squash soup
veggie soup
So many soups - in the winter
Roasted meat (ie pork tenderloin, or loin) with salad
Air fryer chicken thighs with salad
Roasted veggies are almost always in my fridge
sautéed shrimp in garlic, olive oil and white wine. Keep tails on for more flavor. Served with salad.
spinach quiche without a crust
ceviche - esp in warmer weather

[BonitaApplebum]

Good list, Jan!

Air fryer chicken thighs are life!!!

I often do the thing where I just skip the spaghetti but eat the meatballs (or just have like half a cup) but it's dangerous territory... very difficult for me to eat just a little pasta.

[DocBuzzkill]

If I count carbs, I calculate net carbs as I go, factoring the fiber on an individual food basis. So, if I ate a food with 10g total carbs and 4 grams fiber, I'd log 6 net grams of carbs toward my 50 gram target for the day.

I could probably stand to eat more fiber in my diet. I don't do any fiber supplements or anything like that.

Yep, I understand the concept of net carbs, i.e., accounting for fiber. 

I'm kinda surprised that there are so few beans and lentils as main courses in the suggested recipes.  Increasing those and other high fiber foods in my diet definitely helped me lose weight (20 pounds down since the end of August).

[BonitaApplebum]

I do like beans and lentils!! Especially now that I have an instant pot.

That's a great achievement Doc, good for you!!!

[picote]

Ok, tell me more about chicken thighs in the air fryer—I bought myself one and wrapped it under the tree.

We’ve so far used it for reheating fries (awesome) and broccoli, which turned out pretty dry. Next time I’ll do it for less time and maybe add water.

[Rejaneration]

Yep, I understand the concept of net carbs, i.e., accounting for fiber. 

I'm kinda surprised that there are so few beans and lentils as main courses in the suggested recipes.  Increasing those and other high fiber foods in my diet definitely helped me lose weight (20 pounds down since the end of August).

Woot for you on the weight loss! I have been experiencing GI distress with beans lately so have minimized. Lentils are a bit easier.
Bonita, Shakshuka is also an option for you!

[Rejaneration]

Ok, tell me more about chicken thighs in the air fryer—I bought myself one and wrapped it under the tree.

We’ve so far used it for reheating fries (awesome) and broccoli, which turned out pretty dry. Next time I’ll do it for less time and maybe add water.

Some variation on this is what I do.
https://jenniferbanz.com/air-fryer-chicken-thighs

Super easy, but buy it with bone in and skin on.  Keeps it moist and the skin gets a bit crispy.
Same technique works for chicken wings.
Other things I love the air fryer for:
tiny potatoes - I really like the mixed bag with purple ones in it.
cauliflower
brussel sprouts
tofu
We tried fried pickles in it (good) and fried cheese (good, but in many the cheese melted out and we got a empty crust).
I used to do bacon in it, but it is just as easy on the cook top and less clean up.

[DocBuzzkill]

Woot for you on the weight loss! I have been experiencing GI distress with beans lately so have minimized. Lentils are a bit easier.
Bonita, Shakshuka is also an option for you!

Thanks!  Still a few pounds to go to normal BMI, but  I've lost all the pandemic pounds, and I managed not to gain this past week while eating "forbidden" foods.

A major health scare in late August (elevated liver transaminases and serum ferritin, which are markers of liver inflammation = nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) motivated me to lose weight.  There's nothing more motivating than reminding myself, "If I don't do something about this, my liver's gonna kill me."    

[ihop]

We also love carrots and asparagus in the air fryer.


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[diablita]

I love all veggies in the air fryer, just need to be mindful of the temps and time to not overcook.  One of my faves is green beans drizzled with a little sesame oil.

[BonitaApplebum]

We had venison blackstraps over a spinach and arugula salad tonight. Not for everyone, to be sure, but I thought it was so damn good!

[ihop]

That sounds delicious!

I need to add green beans to my air fryer rotation.


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[Ice Cream]

Yep, I understand the concept of net carbs, i.e., accounting for fiber. 

I'm kinda surprised that there are so few beans and lentils as main courses in the suggested recipes.  Increasing those and other high fiber foods in my diet definitely helped me lose weight (20 pounds down since the end of August).

Beans and high fiber foods definitely. I also believe in volumetrics for maintaining weight. We eat lots and lots of soups.

[redkitty]

I don't have specific low carb meals, but on the low-carb meal kit thing...a lot of those places actually post their recipes online. So you could just peruse their menus and find the recipe and do it yourself. Just for the inspiration.

Marley Spoon is Martha Stewart's one. I know the recipes are listed because I have looked at them. Same with Blue Apron and I think it was Hello Fresh. As I said, I haven't specifically looked into low- carb, but I know they offer some of those.

[BonitaApplebum]

I don't have specific low carb meals, but on the low-carb meal kit thing...a lot of those places actually post their recipes online. So you could just peruse their menus and find the recipe and do it yourself. Just for the inspiration.

Marley Spoon is Martha Stewart's one. I know the recipes are listed because I have looked at them. Same with Blue Apron and I think it was Hello Fresh. As I said, I haven't specifically looked into low- carb, but I know they offer some of those.

That's an interesting idea. I can probably follow one or two of them on Instagram, and get a little inspiration.

I used to get a lot of ideas from magazines, but I don't read them anymore.

[Rejaneration]

That's an interesting idea. I can probably follow one or two of them on Instagram, and get a little inspiration.

I used to get a lot of ideas from magazines, but I don't read them anymore.

I still get Eating Well.  I gave up on Bon Appetite after over 20 years of subscribing - too many ads and too much 'what are the beautiful people eating' emphasis.

[BonitaApplebum]

I still get Eating Well.  I gave up on Bon Appetite after over 20 years of subscribing - too many ads and too much 'what are the beautiful people eating' emphasis.

Yeah. All the paid content in magazines makes me nuts. I know they need to make a living and that's the revenue model, but it sucks for readers.

[picote]

I may look at Eating Well. I used to love cooking magazines, but at this point I’ve pared down to none. Cooks illustrated was the one exception for a while. I mainly use the internet to find recipes, but it’s not as good when you’re looking for inspiration.

[BonitaApplebum]

I may look at Eating Well. I used to love cooking magazines, but at this point I’ve pared down to none. Cooks illustrated was the one exception for a while. I mainly use the internet to find recipes, but it’s not as good when you’re looking for inspiration.

Yeah I still enjoy cook's illustrated (paid content is pretty minimal and it's not too heavy handed) but I don't subscribe anymore.

I used to be a big fan of the epicurious website but they ruined it with all the ads. Now I subscribe to NYT cooking, which is pretty decent.

[ihop]

NYT cooking is good. I still get Food&Wine but the content can be annoying.


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