Hasty Tasty Low Carb Snacks & Appetizers (3 page)

These quick appetizers are just as tasty cold.  Serve hot or simply keep in the fridge ready to re-heat.

PREP TIME:  10 MIN

COOK TIME:  6 MIN

YIELD:  22 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound cooked shrimp, small size

3 eggs

4 oz. canned water chestnuts, drained and chopped

4 oz. canned bean sprouts, drained and chopped

¼ cup green onions, chopped

1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, peeled and minced

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

3 oz. hot Chinese mustard

Cooking spray

DIRECTIONS:

Spray nonstick griddle with cooking spray.

Preheat griddle.

In large bowl, beat eggs until foamy.

Add water chestnuts, shrimp, green onions, bean sprouts, ginger, salt and hot pepper sauce to eggs.

Mix well.

Ladle 1 tablespoon of egg mixture onto hot griddle.

Cook 2-3 minutes on each side.

Spoon ¼ teaspoon hot mustard over each pancake.

Serve.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING:

38 calories

.7 g total carbohydrate

1.1 g total fat

.2 g saturated fat

.9 g unsaturated fat

6.2 g protein

81 mg sodium

Bread Satisfaction

This really hits the spot in those times when I can only think of wanting bread or something starchy.  Try it and see if you agree.

PREP TIME:  10 MIN

COOK TIME:  8 MIN

YIELD:  12 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz. sourdough baguette

1 ¼ pounds mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons fresh thyme or oregano

3 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Slice bread into 1/3 inch thick slices, slanted.

Place pieces on a baking sheet and put in oven.

Toast for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly browned.

Slice cheese into ¼ inch thick pieces.

Place one piece of cheese on each slice of bread.

Pour olive oil lightly on cheese and herbs.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Place bread and cheese back into oven for a few minutes until cheese melts.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING:

213 calories

9.4 g carbohydrates

13.8 g total fat

7.2 g saturated fat

6.6 g unsaturated fat

10 g protein

246 mg sodium

Kick Butt Crab Wraps

I make these over and over.  They are sooo easy to make and oh so tasty
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PREP TIME:  20 MIN

COOK TIME:  20 MIN

YIELD:  12 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

4 oz. cream cheese

2 green onions, sliced thin

6 oz. crab meat, drained and flaked

¼ cup mayonnaise

12 wonton wrappers

Cooking spray

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In small bowl, put crabmeat, mayonnaise, cream cheese and green onions.

Mix well.

With cooking spray, coat 12 muffin cups.

Place 1 won to wrapper in each cup.

Edges of wrappers must extend above sides of cups.

Divide crabmeat mixture evenly and place into each cup.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes until edges are browned and filling heated.

Serve warm.

MMMMmmmmmm

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING:

72 calories

3 g carbohydrates

4.8 g total fat

1.1 g saturated fat

3.7 g unsaturated fat

3.8 g protein

121 mg sodium

Crustless Cheese Quiches

These small quiches can be made up and stored in the fridge.  They are easy to grab and go and very satisfying.  These are one of my favorite staples.

PREP TIME:  10 MIN

COOK TIME:  10 MIN

YIELD:  20 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

2 eggs, beaten

2 egg whites, beaten

¼ cup green onions, chopped

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon cumin

½ cup cheddar cheese, grated

½ cup red bell pepper, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Grease two miniature muffin tins.

Spray medium skillet with cooking spray.

Sauté bell pepper and green onions until tender.

In large bowl, lightly beat all eggs.

Add sautéed vegetables, cumin, chili powder, cayenne and cheese.

Pour about 1 tablespoon of mixture into muffin tins, using entire mixture.

Bake 8-10 minutes or until centers are set.

Serve hot or cold.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING:

22 calories

0.4 g carbohydrates

1.5 g total fat

0.8 g saturated fat

0.7 g unsaturated fat

1.8 g protein

30 mg sodium

Sensational Salmon Cakes

These are so easy to make and so delightful to eat.  I double the recipe, prepare them ahead and reheat them when I have a busy day.

PREP TIME:  10 MIN

COOK TIME:  10 MIN

YIELD:  4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

7 ½ oz canned salmon, drained

¼ cup bread crumbs

½ cup red onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon dried dill weed

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

2 teaspoons horseradish

Cooking spray

DIRECTIONS:

In medium bowl, combine salmon, bread crumbs, onion, dill, egg, mayonnaise and horseradish.

Form mixture into 4 patties.

Spray medium sauté pan with cooking spray.

Heat over medium high heat.

Cook salmon cakes on both sides until golden brown.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING:

144 calories

6.4 g carbohydrates

6.4 g total fat

0.8 g saturated fat

5.6 g unsaturated fat

16 g protein

305 mg sodium

Deviled Eggs – The Low Carb Standby

This collection of recipes will add variety and new interest to the staple of every low carb lifestyler, the dependable deviled egg.

Whisper of the Sea Deviled Eggs

Taste how adding crab to eggs adds a new dimension in flavor.

PREP TIME:  30 MIN

YIELD:  12 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

12 hard-cooked eggs

1 can crabmeat (6 oz.) drained, flaked

½ cup mayonnaise

1 green onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon celery, finely chopped

1 tablespoon green pepper, finely chopped

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced

½ teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

3 dashes hot pepper sauce

3 dashes Worcestershire sauce

Additional parsley for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Cut eggs in half lengthwise.  Remove yolks, wet whites aside.

In bowl, mash the yolks.

Add the crab, mayonnaise, onion, celery, green pepper, mustard, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

Mix well.

Spoon into egg whites.

Sprinkle with additional minced parsley.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING: (2 each)

160 calories

13 g fat

3 g saturated total fat

10 g unsaturated fat

1 g carbohydrate

9 g protein

281 mg sodium

Double Devil Deviled Eggs