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Veggie and Quinoa Salad with Pine Nuts and Goat Cheese
When you feel like you just have to have a starchy food, quinoa is a pretty good choice forlow carbers. Though a quarter cup uncooked or 1/2 cup cooked is still the equivalent of 2 starch servings (30 grams), the high fiber content reduces the net carbs, and the high protein content slows the carb release for less net effect from those carbs. I like sprinkling a little quinoa into salads. Here’s a great recipe that’s mostly veggie and a little grain to satisfy you when a carb craving hits.
Time to table: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Almond-Crusted Goat Cheese over Mixed Greens
This simple, upscale recipe is sure to impress your friends. In addition to its elegant looks, it also provides a good source of five nutrients, including calcium. An analysis of ten studies published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that people getting the most calcium from food had a 14% lower risk of colorectal cancer compared to those getting the least.1 Be sure to choose a high-quality, organic goat cheese for this recipe.
Time To Table: 20 minutes
Serves: 6
Artichoke and Cheese Dip
Even people trying to adhere to a wheat- and dairy-free diet can enjoy this classic dip. Look for goat or sheep’s milk versions of your favorite hard cheese and a soy version of your cream cheese. When you pair the dip with gluten-free crackers or organic whole grain tortilla chips, you are off and running.
Time to table: 20 minutes
Serves: 12
