Nachos

Your favorite Mexican snack just became low carb. Thinly sliced, roasted cauliflower florets act as an excellent vehicle for all your favorite nacho toppings. Try using different condiments such as cheese, salsa, guacamole, and meat. 

Pizza Dough

Making your pizza crust with cauliflower allows for a lighter dough, giving you the chance to go all out on crazy pizza toppings. We promise you won’t even be able to taste the difference between traditional crust and cauliflower crust!

Rice

Throw some cauliflower into a food processor to create rice-like pieces, then sauté it in olive oil until it has become soft. Cauliflower rice is a delicious, flavorful side for all of your go-to dishes. Extra seasoning such as lemon juice, garlic, or parsley adds a zesty kick to this earthy side.

Gnocchi

Move over, potatoes. These comforting Italian dumplings can be made with cauliflower, making an impressive dinner to serve for friends and family. These gnocchi pair beautifully with the flavors of a nutty, creamy pesto.

The post 4 Fun Ways to Use Cauliflower appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Ingredients: 

• 6 small zucchinis (about 4 oz each) 
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano 
• 3 tsp olive oil 
• 1/2 small onion, chopped 
• 1/4 cup ricotta 
• 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp grated parmesan 
• 1/4 cup marinara sauce 
• 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices 
• 2 oz mozzarella coarsely grated (1/2) 
• chopped parsley 

Instructions: 

1. Heat the oven to 475⁰F and put a small baking sheet in it.
2. Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh and put it aside.
3. Add 1 tbsp oil on the halved zucchinis and put them on the baking sheet with the peel up. Bake them for 4 minutes then take them out.  
4. Put the remaining olive oil in a skillet, add the onions, salt, and pepper and cook on medium heat. Let it sauté for 5 minutes. Add the flesh to the skillet along with oregano and let it cook for 2 min. Put ¼ cup parmesan, ricotta, and marinara and stir. 
5. Fill the zucchini shells with the mixture. Put mozzarella, parmesan, and pepperoni on top. Broil for 3-5 min, until it gets brown.       

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Macadamia Nuts

These tasty nuts are not only delicious, but they also have only 5 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams. Macadamia nuts still have calories in the form of unsaturated, healthy fats, so you will be full and satisfied despite their low carb content.

Carrot Sticks

You can make this a good on the go snack by simply cutting up carrots into small sticks. Carrots are great because they are incredibly cheap and healthy. They are low in carbohydrates, but they are delicious and give boosts of healthy vitamins like Vitamin C.

Beef Jerky

Though you might not believe it, these dried meat sticks are a great option if you are looking to cut carbohydrates. They have some fat, but their protein content and overall deliciousness make them a solid option.

Plain Greek Yogurt

While most of us are accustomed to eating sweetened yogurts, unsweetened and plain Greek yogurt is a great low-carb option. The taste can take some time to get adjusted to, but once you learn to love it, you will reap the health benefits of this snack.

The post These Low-Carb Snacks Are Great For Anyone on The Go appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

If you are looking to cut down on carbohydrates, these cucumber sandwiches are a perfect option for you. They are filling and tasty while containing almost zero carbs. Enjoy!

Instructions

To start, you’ll need one cucumber. Start by halving this cucumber horizontally into two parts.

The next step is to remove the center of the cucumber, containing the seeds and most watery portion of the vegetable. You can easy do this with a spoon, scraping out the inside part of the cucumber.

Once you’ve scraped out this seedy middle portion, you’re ready to add sandwich ingredient options inside the cucumber. Note: you can actually cut the two pieces in half if you have an especially big cucumber. Later, you can use the other two half pieces to make another sandwich.

Recommended Options

Here are some ideas for filling your cucumber sandwiches.

• Proteins: Ham, turkey, falafel, tofu, chicken
• Vegetables: Red onion, tomato, carrots
• Other options: Cheese, herbs, cheese spread, paprika

The post Cucumber is a Great Substitute to Make Breadless Sandwiches appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Huevos Rancheros

Huevos rancheros is a Mexican dish that involves all your favorite Latin flavors. Start off by draining and rinsing a can of black beans. Cook them with cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, and some cayenne if you want some heat. In the meantime, make a simple pico de gallo with chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Fry an egg and put it all together on a plate!

Simple Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is actually a great product to have in the morning because it has all the protein from the dairy but won’t weigh you down. Combine it with your favorite fruit like berries or melon and you have the perfect treat to start your day.

Chia Seed Pudding

Soaking chia seeds overnight in any kind of milk will create a pudding consistency that is filling, loaded with protein, and very low carb!

The post Check Out These High Protein Low Carb Breakfast Options appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Mushrooms

Try putting your hamburger paddy in buns made of mushrooms. You’ll never want to go back to bread. Mushrooms are super nutritious and low-carb. What else could you ask for?

Eggs

Eggs are all about protein that is essential for your health. Considered as one of the most nutritious foods ever, you really are making yourself a favor when you eat eggs.

Leafy Greens

All types of leafy green vegetables are great low-carb substitutes bread substitutes. The best thing is that you can use lettuce in wraps, salads, even hamburgers. They are so good, that they can actually replace bread buns.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes can be used in a number of recipes as one of the best low-carb bread substitutes. You can also try your favorite hamburger recipe without buns and instead use sweet potatoes.

The post 4 Low-Carb Bread Substitutes You’ll Love appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Nachos

Your favorite Mexican snack just became low carb. Thinly sliced, roasted cauliflower florets act as an excellent vehicle for all your favorite nacho toppings. Try using different condiments such as cheese, salsa, guacamole, and meat. 

Pizza Dough

Making your pizza crust with cauliflower allows for a lighter dough, giving you the chance to go all out on crazy pizza toppings. We promise you won’t even be able to taste the difference between traditional crust and cauliflower crust!

Rice

Throw some cauliflower into a food processor to create rice-like pieces, then sauté it in olive oil until it has become soft. Cauliflower rice is a delicious, flavorful side for all of your go-to dishes. Extra seasoning such as lemon juice, garlic, or parsley adds a zesty kick to this earthy side.

Gnocchi

Move over, potatoes. These comforting Italian dumplings can be made with cauliflower, making an impressive dinner to serve for friends and family. These gnocchi pair beautifully with the flavors of a nutty, creamy pesto.

The post 4 Fun Ways to Use Cauliflower appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Ingredients: 

• 6 small zucchinis (about 4 oz each) 
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano 
• 3 tsp olive oil 
• 1/2 small onion, chopped 
• 1/4 cup ricotta 
• 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp grated parmesan 
• 1/4 cup marinara sauce 
• 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices 
• 2 oz mozzarella coarsely grated (1/2) 
• chopped parsley 

Instructions: 

1. Heat the oven to 475⁰F and put a small baking sheet in it.
2. Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh and put it aside.
3. Add 1 tbsp oil on the halved zucchinis and put them on the baking sheet with the peel up. Bake them for 4 minutes then take them out.  
4. Put the remaining olive oil in a skillet, add the onions, salt, and pepper and cook on medium heat. Let it sauté for 5 minutes. Add the flesh to the skillet along with oregano and let it cook for 2 min. Put ¼ cup parmesan, ricotta, and marinara and stir. 
5. Fill the zucchini shells with the mixture. Put mozzarella, parmesan, and pepperoni on top. Broil for 3-5 min, until it gets brown.       

The post Low-Carb Zucchini Pizza appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Macadamia Nuts

These tasty nuts are not only delicious, but they also have only 5 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams. Macadamia nuts still have calories in the form of unsaturated, healthy fats, so you will be full and satisfied despite their low carb content.

Carrot Sticks

You can make this a good on the go snack by simply cutting up carrots into small sticks. Carrots are great because they are incredibly cheap and healthy. They are low in carbohydrates, but they are delicious and give boosts of healthy vitamins like Vitamin C.

Beef Jerky

Though you might not believe it, these dried meat sticks are a great option if you are looking to cut carbohydrates. They have some fat, but their protein content and overall deliciousness make them a solid option.

Plain Greek Yogurt

While most of us are accustomed to eating sweetened yogurts, unsweetened and plain Greek yogurt is a great low-carb option. The taste can take some time to get adjusted to, but once you learn to love it, you will reap the health benefits of this snack.

The post These Low-Carb Snacks Are Great For Anyone on The Go appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

If you are looking to cut down on carbohydrates, these cucumber sandwiches are a perfect option for you. They are filling and tasty while containing almost zero carbs. Enjoy!

Instructions

To start, you’ll need one cucumber. Start by halving this cucumber horizontally into two parts.

The next step is to remove the center of the cucumber, containing the seeds and most watery portion of the vegetable. You can easy do this with a spoon, scraping out the inside part of the cucumber.

Once you’ve scraped out this seedy middle portion, you’re ready to add sandwich ingredient options inside the cucumber. Note: you can actually cut the two pieces in half if you have an especially big cucumber. Later, you can use the other two half pieces to make another sandwich.

Recommended Options

Here are some ideas for filling your cucumber sandwiches.

• Proteins: Ham, turkey, falafel, tofu, chicken
• Vegetables: Red onion, tomato, carrots
• Other options: Cheese, herbs, cheese spread, paprika

The post Cucumber is a Great Substitute to Make Breadless Sandwiches appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Huevos Rancheros

Huevos rancheros is a Mexican dish that involves all your favorite Latin flavors. Start off by draining and rinsing a can of black beans. Cook them with cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, and some cayenne if you want some heat. In the meantime, make a simple pico de gallo with chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Fry an egg and put it all together on a plate!

Simple Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is actually a great product to have in the morning because it has all the protein from the dairy but won’t weigh you down. Combine it with your favorite fruit like berries or melon and you have the perfect treat to start your day.

Chia Seed Pudding

Soaking chia seeds overnight in any kind of milk will create a pudding consistency that is filling, loaded with protein, and very low carb!

The post Check Out These High Protein Low Carb Breakfast Options appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Mushrooms

Try putting your hamburger paddy in buns made of mushrooms. You’ll never want to go back to bread. Mushrooms are super nutritious and low-carb. What else could you ask for?

Eggs

Eggs are all about protein that is essential for your health. Considered as one of the most nutritious foods ever, you really are making yourself a favor when you eat eggs.

Leafy Greens

All types of leafy green vegetables are great low-carb substitutes bread substitutes. The best thing is that you can use lettuce in wraps, salads, even hamburgers. They are so good, that they can actually replace bread buns.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes can be used in a number of recipes as one of the best low-carb bread substitutes. You can also try your favorite hamburger recipe without buns and instead use sweet potatoes.

The post 4 Low-Carb Bread Substitutes You’ll Love appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.