Dieting Plans

Low Carb Diet and Atkins Recipes

2/08/2013

Artichoke Soup

  • Course:               Lunch
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Cooking time:      20 Minutes
  • Quantity:             6 Persons
Preparation instructions
Melt the butter and saute the onion, celery, and garlic over low to medium heat. Drain the artichoke hearts and trim off any tough bits of leaf. Put the artichoke hearts in a food processor. Add 120 ml of the chicken broth and the Xanthan and process until the artichokes are a fine puree. Add the remaining chicken broth, and set over medium-high heat to simmer. When the onion and celery are soft, stir them into the artichoke mixture. When it comes to a simmer, whisk in the cream. Bring it back to a simmer, squeeze in the lemon juice, and stir again. Add salt and pepper to taste.
 

Artichoke Parmesan Dip

  • Course:Lunch
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 45 Minutes
  • Quantity:4 Persons
 
Preparation instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Drain and chop the artichoke hearts and mix with the mayonnaise, cheese, and garlic. Put the mixture in a small, oven-proof casserole dish, sprinkle a little paprika on top, and bake for 45 minutes. Dip with cucumber and pepper strips.