Dieting Plans

Low Carb Diet and Atkins Recipes

9/16/2011

Atkins Lamb Plain Yogurt Curry

  • Serves: 6
  • Calories: 268
  • Net Carbs: 4.0 g
  • Protein: 32.0 g
  • Fat: 13.2 g

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs (900g) lamb (2-inch cubes)

Ingredients A:

  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp butter

Ingredients B:

  • 1 tbsp chopped red onion
  • 1 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 2 tsp grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ginger powder)
  • 2 tbsp curry powder

Ingredient C:

  • 15 oz (450 ml) chicken broth

Ingredients D:

  • 1/4 cup whole milk plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  • Heat ingredients A in a non-stick deep pan over medium heat and brown lamb. Remove and put on plate. Keep 2 tbsp lamb fat.
  • Using the fat, cook red onion from B until soft, then add in the remaining ingredients B and stir for 1 minute. Add in cooked lamb and stir to coat.
  • Then, add chicken broth and bring to boil. Simmer for 90 minutes over low heat until lamb become tender.
  • Remove from heat and add in ingredients D. Serve.

Atkins Feta Cheese-Veggies Beef Patties

  • Serves: 4
  • Calories: 230
  • Net Carbs: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 24.0 g
  • Fat: 13.4 g

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup (34 g) feta cheese crumbles
  • 1/2 medium size tomato (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach (chopped)
  • 1/2 tbsp dill weeds (preferably fresh)
  • salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  • Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well, then form into 4 beef patties.
  • Heat a non-stick pan and fry patties over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes for each side. You may also grill the patties.