Garlic and Green Chili Chutney

A delicious addition to our other Indian dishes, this chutney adds even more wonderfully healthy flavour.

Ingredients:

• 10 garlic cloves
• 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
• 4 Tbsp mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1 lemon
• Salt to taste
• 6 green chilies 
• 1/2 pkt stevia
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional

Directions:

1. In a blender put garlic, green chilies, green cilantro leaves, mint leaves, stevia and blend well.
2. Add cayenne pepper, salt and lemon juice, mix.
3. You delicious garlic and green chili chutney is ready to enjoy with snacks or with meal.

Egg Bhurji (Scrambled Egg Masala)

Another great Indian style low carb dish from our Potluck!

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs + 2 egg whites
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped (de-seeded for a milder taste)
• 1 tomato, chopped
• ½ tsp. garam masala powder
• ½ tsp. Ginger Paste or 1 tsp ginger powder
• 1 tsp. red chili powder (or to taste)
• salt (to taste)
• a bunch of fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
• 1 tsp grapeseed oil

Directions:

1. Beat eggs in a medium bowl, add salt and red chili powder, and beat well.
2. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan. Add the green chilies, ginger paste and sauté over medium heat for 1 minute. 
3. Add tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are tender and soft.
4. Add beaten egg and mix well. Turn the eggs upside down to cook the other side well.
5. Sprinkle garam masala powder and garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.

Palak with Tofu

This flavourful tofu recipe makes two servings of this protein rich Indian style dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg firm tofu cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large bunch of green spinach, chopped, or 4 cups packed
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp of minced ginger
• pinch of red chilli powder (optional)
• 1/2 tsp of coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp  cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp of garam masala
• 2  tsp of tomato paste

Directions:

1. Press the water out of the tofu with a towel.
2. Heat the grapeseed oil in nonstick pan, on med-low. Add spinach and cover.Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add all the spices and tomato paste. Stir on med-low heat to mix well.
4. Cook covered for about 6-8 mins until the spinach is completely cooked and spices have blended well. 
5. Gently add the tofu pieces. Continue to cook for 5 minutes or until the tofu is heated through.

Mushroom Masala

A delicious Indian inspired low carb dish that goes well with almost any protein.

Ingredients

• 2 cup button mushrooms, cut in half
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ginger, grated (or paste)
• 1 tsp garlic pressed (or paste)
• 1/2 cup tomato, chopped
• 6 green chilies, finely cut
• 1/4 bunch, fresh coriander, chopped
• 1 tsp crushed red chili
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• 2 tsp ginger, finely cut
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp grapeseed oil
• green chili and ginger (sliced) for garnishing

Directions

1. Heat pan on medium and add the grapeseed oil.
2. Add mushrooms, ginger, garlic, crushed red chili and cook for a 5 minutes.
3. Add salt and black pepper. Stir, cover, and cook.
4. When the liquid has evaporated (and the pan is dry) add tomato, green chili, ginger and fresh coriander. Mix it and cook until tomato water dries.
5. Serve, garnished with green chilies and ginger.

Dill Chayote

This simple recipe for preparing chayote makes for a fantastic fish side dish that is tasty and healthy.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chayote, diced
• 4-6 Tbsp dill pickle juice
• 1 tsp grapeseed oil

Directions:

1. Heat 1 tsp grapeseed oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chayote with 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice.
2. Cook, stirring every few minutes until juice is evaporated.
3. Add 2 more tablespoons dill juice until chayote is cooked to your liking. You can add more juice as needed.

Rhubarb and Chayote Compote

‎Rhubarb is in season! Cook up a pot of this and freeze so you can enjoy it for months. Multiply the recipe. This tart-sweet compote is great on its own, on top of meat or mixed with oatmeal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ‎chayote
• 1 cup rhubarb
• 1/4 cup water
• Stevia to taste

Directions:
Put everything in a pot, cover and cook on medium for 15 minutes or until you reach desired consistency.

Faux Apple Compote with Chayote

If you've been craving apples or apple pie, this sweet chayote treat is for you! You can enjoy it alone, with pork, or on top of an Ideal Protein Pancake.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chayote, sliced
• 1/2 lemon, squeezed for juice
• 2 tsp cinnamon, or to taste
• 2 tsp Ideal Protein Maple Syrup

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Stir together in an oven safe dish until well coated. 
3. Bake covered for 20-30 minutes.
4. Serve warm.