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Keto Cheesy Bacon Onion Rings

5/24/2023

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These baked keto cheesy bacon onion rings are super crispy, easy to make and are a fraction of the carbs of their deep fried breaded counterparts.
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Onions, a great source of fiber and a powerful prebiotic food, can be Keto-friendly if used in moderation. One cup of raw onion contains 12.4 g net carbs.  These Keto onion rings are low in carbs.
​Keto Cheesy Bacon Onion Rings
Yields 6 onion rings

​Ingredients:
1 medium large red onion (or onion of your choice)
1/4 cup cooked bacon, chopped
1 Tablespoon parmesan cheese
​2 cups shredded cheese (I used a Mexican blend)
​Chopped parsley for garnish
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Peel your onion and cut into ½ inch slices and separate into rings.​
Spritz your donut pan with olive oil spray to prevent sticking. Now sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese into your donut ring.
Add a raw onion ring on top of your shredded cheese
​Sprinkle chopped bacon and parmesan cheese.
Now completely cover onion with more shredded cheese.
Place in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
Remove from oven.  Place on paper towels to let cool.  
Top with chopped parsley.  Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator (for up to 5 days) or in the freezer (for up to 6 months).  Reheat in microwave.  I started with 10 seconds and then consecutive 5 second increments to find the right level of warmth.
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Sun Dried Tomato Guacamole

2/15/2023

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Italy meets Mexico in this sophisticated sun dried tomato guacamole recipe.
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Guacamole, fresh and garlicky, is a crowd-pleasing appetizer. This recipe adds extra texture with sun-dried tomatoes.

​This  requires just 10 minutes of active time and is delicious served with tortilla chips or raw veggies!
Sun-Dried Tomato Guacamole

Ingredients:
2 avocados
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
juice of one lime
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
​In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a fork.

Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, lime juice, garlic and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with a bit more smoke paprika.

Serve with your favorite chips or even on a bagel.
I served it with lentil chips.
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Vadalia Onion Dip

2/6/2023

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This recipe for Vadalia Onion Dip is sweet, creamy and gooey-gooey!  It comes together in minutes and baked in the oven.  
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You won't be able to resist this Vidalia Onion Dip. I was first introduced to this dip at a community block party when I lived in Alexandria, Virginia.  It was so delicious, I had to ask my neighbor for the recipe. 
This recipe is s a super easy appetizer that only requires 3 ingredients, chopped onions, real mayonnaise and Swiss cheese. It's the ultimate holiday, game-day and  party dip!
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Vadalia Onion Dip
Makes approximately 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients:
3 cups chopped Vidalia* (about 1 large)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
Fresh coarsely ground pepper, optional
Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

*or substitute other sweet onion

Optional add-ins:

1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce​
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix the ingredients. Transfer to a deep baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, until edges are golden brown and onion is tender, 25-30 minutes.
If desired, sprinkle with additional cracked black pepper.
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​Serve warm with crackers or vegetables.
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Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without crackers and vegetables): 212 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
UPDATE:
​I had some leftover dip so I used it to top some turkey meatballs and served it with green beans and fresh strawberries for dinner. So delicious!
After I pan fried the turkey meatballs, I scooped the remaining dip into the frying pan and stirred to melt the dip.  Give it a try!
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Avocado Chips

2/1/2023

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Perfect for snacking, these crispy baked avocado chips taste like guacamole in chip form. They're also low carb and gluten-free.
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These chips are yummy and easy to make.  They make the perfect alternative to chips.  Serve for a mid-afternoon snack, game day or party appetizer.  
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Avocado Chips

Ingredients:
2 large ripe avocados
3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
your favorite dressing or dip, for serving
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Want more recipes like these crispy Avocado Chips?  Check out my Keto Holiday Cookbook.

​Directions:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Cut avocados in half and remove pit. Scoop out flesh of avocado and add to bowl of food processor. Add Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Pulse until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper and mix.
Use small ice cream scoop (or heaping teaspoon), scoop mixture on to baking sheets. Leave 2-3 inches in between each mound. Flatten each scoop with back of spoon.
Bake about 30 minutes until crisp and golden. Cool completely.
Serve with your favorite dressing or dip.
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NUTRITION
serving: 6 chips, calories: 191kcal, carbohydrates: 6g, protein: 7g, fat: 16.5g, saturated fat: 4.2g, sodium: 259.4mg, fiber: 4g, sugar: 0.4g, net carbs: 2g

The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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Keto Barbecue Chicken Pizza with Avocado Ranch Drizzle

9/13/2020

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A few days ago, I asked on my Facebook page for inspiration for what sauce to put on pizza other thank tomato sauce and pesto as I had just made Keto chicken pizza crusts.
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I got tons of suggestions, like blue cheese sauce (this definitely sounds interesting and will have to try it in the near future), mashed up avocado w/ olive oil and spices, olive oil and garlic (several people suggested this one), Alfredo sauce, barbecue sauce (quite a few suggestions for this one as well), salsa, roasted red pepper sauce, ranch, red onion jam, enchilada sauce, fig jam, sliced tomatoes, and white clam sauce. 
I felt like having pizza for lunch today, so I went to the suggestions to see what to make.  I had just done some batch cooking yesterday and one of the dishes I made was Pinchos Morunos Chicken so I decided on the barbecue sauce for the base, added mozzarella, the chicken, red onion.  And then when it came out of the oven, I drizzled avocado ranch dressing.
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It was absolutely amazing.  All of the flavors just melded together.
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I'll definitely be making this combo again.

Have you ever tried barbecue sauce on your pizza?  What do you like to put for sauce on your pizza?  Let me know in the comment.
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    Traveller, chief taste-tester and food finder and retired expat living in Lisbon, Portugal.

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