Bacon Wrapped Garlic Scapes | Keto | Low Carb

I am super excited, it is Garlic Scape season here in my neck of the woods. What is a garlic scape? I wasn't sure either, they were new to me last year. Garlic scapes are the flower bud of the garlic plant. The bud is removed in late June to encourage the bulbs to thicken up. Garlic scapes are readily available at local farmers markets during the early summer months.

How do you prepare them? I wasn't sure of that either last year. After searching around I found wrapping them in bacon sounded like the perfect marriage. I was correct! They are amazing, and super easy to make this way.

Other ways to prepare garlic scapes would be to stir fry in butter (yum!), add to pasta dishes, roast in the oven, add to hummus, make the into a dip, pickle them, or make into a pesto.

These make for a perfect appetizer or side dish with some Crispy Parmesan Chicken Cutlets.

Bacon Wrapped Garlic Scapes

Bacon Wrapped Garlic Scapes Make A Great Side Dish with Crispy Chicken Parmesan Cutlets

Fresh Garlic Scapes

Bacon Wrapped Garlic Scapes | Keto | Low Carb

Ingredients:

Bacon

Garlic Scapes

Directions:

Cut the scapes into 6 to 8 inch pieces, tightly wrap each scape with a thin slice piece of bacon, spiraling down the scape as you go. In a pan, on the stove top, over medium heat, cook the scapes until the bacon browns/crisps on one side and then turn over and cook the other side until bacon is brown/crisp. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. These reheat well in a pan or in the oven.

Enjoy!

Bok Choy Egg Drop Soup | Keto | Low Carb | Paleo | Whole30 | Healthy Eating

There is nothing more satisfying than egg drop soup. It's simplicity,warmth, and flavor are so comforting any time of year. Egg drop soup is basically a flavorful chicken (or vegetable) broth with light wisps of egg throughout which makes a perfectly light and simple soup that everyone loves. Add in chopped fresh veggies such as bok choy and you add another level of deliciousness.

Soups are great food to prepare when following any type of diet. This soup in particular is great for those following low carb, keto, clean eating, whole30, paleo, or primal diets. Soups can be made ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator, and warmed up for lunches, dinner,or snacks through out the week.

This soup can be made during any season. I actually like to make soups during the spring and summer for a variety of reasons. One, it's quick and easy to make. Two, the availability of garden fresh veggies from your garden or farmers market are readily available. Three, I love soup.

Bok Choy Egg Drop Soup

Bok Choy Egg Drop Soup

Bok Choy Egg Drop Soup

Bok Choy Egg Drop Soup

Ingredients:

6 cups chicken or vegetable stock or broth

1 bunch of bok choy, chopped

3 large eggs

Salt or soy sauce

Green onions (scallions, spring onions)

Optional flavorings: ginger, star anise, fresh garlic, lemon

Directions:

In medium soup pot or sauce pan, add stock or broth and a few splashes of soy sauce (and any other optional ingredients). Bring to a bowl, add bok choy, turn the heat down to a simmer until bok choy starts to change color and becomes tender (about 15 minutes). (Note: if you use star anise, you will want to remove this after a few minutes of simmering and before adding the bok choy).

Reduce heat to a very low simmer. Slowly pour eggs in a small stream into soup, stirring the soup gently with a fork. Let the stand for a few seconds until the are done. Serve.

Serve with fresh thinly sliced green onions.

Enjoy!

Nutritional Information (using chicken broth):

Calories 53.2 Total Fat 2.9 g Total Carbohydrate 2.7 g Dietary Fiber 0.1 g Protein 5.5 g

Crustless Leek & Goat Cheese Pie | Keto | Low Carb | Gluten Free | Healthy Eating

This Leek And Goat Cheese Pie makes a great breakfast, brunch, or dinner. It's quick and easy to make. Everyone will think you spent loads of time in the kitchen making this decadent crustless pie. With the flavors of the sautéd leeks and fresh thyme combined with the creaminess of the goat cheese (or feta cheese), you won't even notice the pie crust is missing. This pie is low carb, keto, and gluten-free friendly.

It would make a great accompaniment to any healthy brunch or breakfast buffet. Or make and serve for a quick dinner. For brunch or dinner, serve along with a fresh garden salad or Ceaser salad.

This recipe is so versatile. You could add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes.

Crustless Leek & Goat Cheese Pie | Low Carb | Keto | Healthy Eating

Leek & Goat Cheese Pie

Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients:

2 Tbs. unsalted butter

1 Tbs. olive oil

2 large leeks (white and light-green parts only), sliced thin

Kosher salt

6 large eggs

2 T heavy whipping cream

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme (I used a combination of dry and fresh thyme)

3 oz. goat cheese, crumbled (can use feta cheese as well)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. After slicing the leeks, clean leeks by soaking in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes, drain. Set aside.

3. Heat 2 Tbs. of the butter and 1 Tbs. of the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add the leeks and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until the leeks are tender and lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Set aside and let cool briefly.

4. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream with 1 tsp. salt and several grinds of pepper. Add the leeks, thyme, and goat cheese and gently stir to combine.

5. Prepare pie plate by spraying with olive oil or wiping with a pat of butter.

6. Pour egg mixture into prepared pie plate. Place in the oven and bake 15-20 minutes until center is just set. Let sit a couple minutes before serving.

7. Cut into wedges and serve warm or room temperature. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. This reheats very well.

Enjoy!

Nutritional Information:

Calories 76.5 Total Fat 5.0 g Total Carbohydrate 2.8 g Dietary Fiber 0.3 g Protein 5.1 g