Low Carb Meatloaf
Ingredients
1 cup low-sugar tomato sauce (mine was 2 carbs per 1/2 cup = 4 carbs)
2 tbsp sugar substitute/Splenda (3 carbs)
1 tsp white vinegar (0 carbs)
1 lb ground beef/turkey/pork/meatloaf mix (0 carbs)
1 egg (1 carb)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (0 carbs)
1/8 cup onion, diced small (0.75 carbs)
1/8 cup roasted or fresh bell pepper, diced (0.75 carbs)
1/4 tsp garlic powder (0 carbs)
1 tsp dried parsley, or 1 tbsp chopped fresh (0 carbs)
1/4 tsp dried oregano, or 1 tbsp chopped fresh (0 carbs)
1/4 tsp dried basil, or 1 tbsp chopped fresh (0 carbs)
1/2 tsp kosher salt (0 carbs)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0 carbs)
Preheat oven to 350. In a small bowl, mix together the tomato topping ingredients. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the meat, eggs, Parmesan, vegetables, herbs, seasonings, and about 1/3 of the tomato topping.
Grease bottom of a loaf pan or bottom of a pan with high sides. Form meatloaf mix into a loaf. Spread a heavy coat of tomato topping on top of the meatloaf. Place in oven and bake for about 50 minutes - 1 hour, or until cooked to the consistency you like (some people like their meatloaf dryer than others!). Drain any fat and let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.
9.5 carbs total / 6 pcs = 1.5g carbs per serving
Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese Casserole
Ingredients
Kosher salt, as needed, plus 1/2 teaspoon (0 carbs)
4 cups cauliflower, cut into small florets (12 carbs)
1 cup heavy cream (0 carbs)
2 oz cream cheese, cut into small pieces (2 carbs)
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (the secret ingredient! 0 carbs)
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar, plus 1/4 cup for topping the casserole (4 carbs)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (0 carbs)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0 carbs)
1/8 tsp garlic powder (0 carbs)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Boil or microwave the cauliflower until crisp-tender. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels. Transfer the cauliflower to 8x8 baking dish and set aside.
Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup of cheddar, parmesan, salt, pepper and garlic powder and whisk just until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir to combine. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and bake until browned and bubbly hot, about 15 minutes.
18 total carbs / 6 servings = 3g carbs per serving
