Super Greens with Black-eyed Peas and Ham
February 24, 2009 2 comments
If I had to pick out any one food as a “super food,” it would be greens. They’re loaded with “methyl donors” like folic acid and sulforaphane as well other nutrients like vitamin C, beta carotene and other antioxidants. But unless you were raised in the Southern United States, you may not have acquired a taste for them. While this recipe calls for collard greens, any greens could be used, and they all have similar nutrient content.
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.
This spicy healing East Indian-style soup is sure to warm you up this winter. Pink lentils cook in just minutes and are a great partner to warm spices. Feel free to experiment with the heat level by adding more or less ground chili pepper; lentils can take a good bit of spice.
This flavorful dish is packed with anti-cancer nutrients called anthocyanins and is a wonderful accompaniment to 
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This traditional comfort food is delicious and easy to make. Our version is also wheat- and dairy-free and sure to please everyone.
This side dish will appeal to everyone in the family. As a low carber, watch your serving size, but enjoy this nutritious veggie-added alternative to rice or potatoes.
This dip is a wonderful twist on a traditional 
I love it when the dietitians at LMI can take an old classic and make it just as good in a low allergen diet form. This recipe does that for one of my all time favorites, green bean casserole. As a bonus, you are getting two recipes in one. Use the first part of the recipe to make wheat-free onion rings as a delicious occasional side dish. They are really good on their own and simple to make.
This vibrant fall salad features vegetables that reach their peak of flavor in cool fall weather. While your guests savor the rich medley of Mediterranean-inspired flavors and textures, they’ll also get a healthy dose of immune-boosting, cold-fighting vitamin C.
