6th SemiAnnual Veggie Challenge

[Kntrylady]

Re: 6th SemiAnnual Veggie Challenge

Wow Mitzi, thanks for the TMI... I needed a good laugh I feel sorry for you that you can't munch on radishes anymore. They are one of my faves too. Except lately the ones making it the store are so hot it clears my sinuses and brings tears to my eyes.

Thanks for hosting this challenge. I never realized how I grazed the green low carb veggies until trying to get my numbers UP. Whew !!! Definitely an education

So for my last day....
Breakfast ... pumpkin eggnog shake
Lunch ... Cucumber sliced with lemon juice and chili powder
Dinner ... 3 cups salad greens, radish, cauliflower
snack ... mini peppers

31 carbs - 10 fiber for a net total of 21

[LittleLinda]

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13.5g for me again today

[mizski]

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Today I had recipes from my new Tapas cookbook. Here are the recipes from Friday's breakfast & lunch:



This recipe was very simple to make and I love the fact that you can easily make as few or as many as you want.

baked tomato egg nests

SERVES 4

ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes
4 large eggs
4 tbsp. heavy cream
4 tbsp, grated mature Mahon, Manchego, or Parmesan cheese (I used shredded Colby Jack because that is what I had on hand)
salt and pepper to taste

method

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Cut a slice off the tops
of the tomatoes and, using a teaspoon, carefully scoop
out the pulp and seeds without piercing the shells. Turn
the tomato shells upside down on paper towels and let
drain for 15 minutes. Season the insides of the shells
with salt and pepper.

Place the tomatoes in an ovenproof dish just large enough to hold them in a single layer. Carefully break 1 egg into each tomato shell, then top with 1 tablespoon of cream and 1 tablespoon of grated/shredded cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until
the eggs are just set. Serve hot.



spinach & mushroom tortilla

SERVES 4

ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
3 shallots, finely chopped
12 oz/350 g mushrooms, sliced
10 oz/200 g fresh spinach leaves, coarse stems removed (I used whole baby spinach leaves)
2 oz/55 g toasted slivered almonds (OWL nut/seed rung)
5 eggs
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp. cold water
3 oz/85 g mature mahon, manchego, or parmesan cheese, grated (I used shredded Sharp Cheddar because that is what I had on hand)
salt and pepper to taste

method

Heat the olive oil in a skillet that can safely be placed under the broiler. Add the shallots and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, for an additional 4 minutes. Add the spinach, then increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes, or until wilted. Reduce the heat, then season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the slivered almonds.

Beat the eggs with the parsley, water, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Pour the mixture into the skillet and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the underside is set. Lift the edge of the tortilla occasionally to let the uncooked egg run underneath. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler to high. Sprinkle the grated/shredded cheese over the tortilla and cook under the preheated hot broiler for 3 minutes, or until the top is set and the cheese has melted. Serve, lukewarm or cold, cut into thin wedges.




Everyday Tapas, 2009, Parragon Publishing, UK

[Kntrylady]

Re: 6th SemiAnnual Veggie Challenge

Those recipes look wonderful Mizski. Thank you for sharing them. If I we can get some decent tomatoes from the grocery, I'll give them a try next week

[sallyseachange]

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Just squeaked the total in yesterday (Friday)... was running around and not able to get in as many veggies as usual: 22 g net from veggies.

Had tomatoes, lettuce, leftover tomato soup (with celery, minimal amount potato, onion), red pepper and zucchini.

[blueberrylady]

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On Thrusday I made it to 18 net veggie carbs and yesterday, Friday, I had 20.

I finally made the Cauliflower-Leek Puree (Mock Mashed Potatoes) from the DANDR and loved it! Even hubby had 3 helpings! I've always been going to try it but kept putting it off until now. I think I will be making it alot from now on!

[Fancy1952]

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Mitzie, I'm definitely going to try that MUP recipe, thanks so much! I've made a Pumpkin "bread" recipe with sausage this morning, but instead of nuking it, I did it in the frypan with butter. It was a bit hard to flip, but what the heck, it all ends up mushed together anyway, right?

And, Mizski, I copied your recipes into my Atkins file! What a great idea for tomatoes, even if they are Canadian hothouse right now. I just bought some nice big ones yesterday! I've eaten tomatoes stuffed with tuna or salmon salad lots of times, but never baked. Ever tried "fried" (or baked) slices of green tomato topped with cheese? Very nice in the summer

Thanks again for the recipes everyone. I did find a delicious sounding recipe for leeks and fennel, but can't find the fennel around here. I've tried 2 towns, and will look in Hanover this weekend. If need be, I just use the leeks in the Cauliflower Leek purée that blueberrylady mentioned

Keep eating those vegies

Suzanne

[liv]

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I love the MUP too - It is my favourite "I need something" food.
Loved those recipes Mizski. That tomato looks wonderful.
Yesterday I had some leftover stir fry for lunch
And a cauliflower based soup with mushrooms for supper. (plenty of cauliflowers cooked up in chicken stock, with a bit of celery, carrots (can be left out), onion. When cauliflower is soft add water and blend (with hand blender or transfer to blender in batches), then add cream, sauteed mushrooms, parsley and cream, salt and pepper to taste)
All in all the day was 18 net carb veggies.
I have had a great 5 days on my first, but not my last, veggie challenge.
Thanks for running it Pumpkin Princess.

[barrnone]

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I have to admit I failed this challege did really well up until yesterday. Mushrooms in an omelette for breakfast, broccoli for lunch...and that was it Had a ton of fresh veggies to snack on thru out the day at work, but was so busy - never did eat them. Came home, made supper - but got interrupted and needed to help my daughter and never did get around to eating.

But, making up for it today - I know it's too late! Just made my self a brat on the foreman grill, ate it on steamed peppers and onions - then added a little mayo and horseradish - mm mm good.

Thanks for this challenge...I look forward to the next one. Now I have to go back and print off all these fabulous recipes - great thread!

[Georgiana]

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Dawn, we all have occasional bad days... even when we plan the day right, like you did. Nice job on making up for it today!

Linda, I see your elephant (was that an elephant?) is gone. Nice new avatar!

[sham]

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Really enjoyed the challenge and loved all the vegies I ate.
Even though the challenge has ended its 12net carbs today and I had spinach,cucumber,lettuce and some green pepper.

[mitzimarie]

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Thanks for checking in, everyone. I love reading your posts. Today was a big day for my family, and this is the first chance I've had to sit down all daly. I'll be back tomorrow to talk, and post the final list of winners.

Thanks again for participating - I really enjoyed it.

[imagood1]

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I finally got to eat one of my "new veggies" tonight....I know - a day late but hey, I tried it!! It's bok choy -- was pretty good! Will definately have it again. Mitzi thanks so much for hosting this challenge again - you do such a good job keeping everyone motivated.

[sallyseachange]

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Saturday: 26 g net veggie carbs from:

Tomato, fennel, lettuce, celery, carrot, onion, brocoli, mushrooms, eggplant.

[mitzimarie]

Re: 6th SemiAnnual Veggie Challenge

Hello, once again!

I'm here to post a list of those who have successfully completed the 6th SemiAnnual Veggie Challenge. I'm still waiting for a reply from someone, but am going to post the names of those who were successful.

Blueberrylady - OWL
Earth_Joy- Induction
Fancy1952 - OWL
Georgiana - OWL
gonnabskinny - Induction
gumby87 - OWL
imagood1 - Induction
jimmie 48 - OWL
JulieB - OWL
kntrylady - OWL
LittleLinda - Induction
liv - OWL
lucyloo - Induction
mitzimarie - Maintenance
mizski - OWL
RosieC - OWL
sallyseachange - Maintenance
Sham - Induction
Sherri - Induction
Whatsername - OWL

I want to give an Honorable Mention to barrnone for her honesty in reporting totals on Friday. You rock!

Each of you should be very proud of your accomplishment! I want to thank everyone for the discussion and the great recipes. I will definitely be trying them.

I hope that each of you enjoyed the challenge as much as I did. And I want to see you back here in May, OK?