This Cheesy Chicken Vegetable Casserole is just that, very cheesy! It’s also a great low carb dinner option. Pair it with a mixed green salad for about 10 grams of net carbs. It’s very filling, so you don’t feel that you’re missing out on anything. I like that it makes a large casserole, and leftovers freeze well.
Although I’m not a fan of fad diets per se, I do at times watch what I eat and cut back on high carb foods such as rice, bread and pasta. This creamy casserole is perfect for doing just that with little sacrifice. It has a hint of curry powder for a deliciously different twist, and I promise that you won’t be disappointed. Even if you’re goal isn’t carb counting, this yummy casserole is wonderful with potatoes, rice or simply a slice of crusty bread. The creamy mushroom soup and cheesiness also make it kid-friendly.
Here’s the breakdown based on 6 servings for those of you who are following low carb/keto diets.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a simmer. Add cauliflower and broccoli and simmer until just tender 5-6 minutes. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow to drain well, see note.
In a large bowl whisk together mushroom soup, mayonnaise, curry powder, onion powder, pepper and lemon juice.
Cut cook chicken into large strips and add to mushroom soup mixture along with mushrooms, vegetables and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Stir gently to combine. Spread into a lightly greased casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for about 30 minutes until bubbling.
Recipe Notes
-I find rolling drained vegetables in a clean kitchen towel removes more moisture.
-A great low carb dinner option on its own, but also wonderful with rice, mashed potatoes, quinoa or crusty bread.
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But it doesn’t have to be with a good roasting and the addition of a vibrant Gremolata.Roasted Gremolata Cauliflower is anything but boring with its caramelized edges, fresh garlic, parsley and a good dose of lemon zest.The Gremolata is a game changer for plain, boring cauliflower, transforming it into a flavourful and zesty side dish.
What is Gremolata?
Gremolata is an Italian condiment/accompaniment that is made with Italian flat leaf parsley, lemon zest, fresh garlic, olive oil and salt. It’s vibrant and fresh with a slight bitter note from the parsley and flavour punch from the garlic. If you have parsley, lemon and garlic, you’ve got a simple sauce that will spruce up so many things. It’s a classic accompaniment for the Italian dish Ossobuco but also great with fish, lamb and of course vegetables.
In a large bowl stir together parsley, lemon zest, garlic, salt and 3 tbsp of olive oil. Set aside.
Remove outer leaves from cauliflower and cut the head into quarters. Easily core the cauliflower by cutting it out of each quarter, allowing any remaining leaves and stem to come away with it.
Break or cut the cauliflower into large bite-size pieces. Toss cauliflower with remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil and a few grinds of a pepper mill. Spread out evenly on a large baking tray.
Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, turning once, allowing the bottom edges to become golden and caramelized.
Remove from oven and add to the bowl of Gremolata along with the parmesan cheese. Toss to coat evenly and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
-make as a vegan option by omitting the parmesan cheese or using your favourite alternative cheese.
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Guilt Free Eggs Benny is the perfect way to enjoy Mother’s Day without sacrificing on everyones favourite, Eggs Benedict. The golden cauliflower cakes are gluten free, low in fat and carbs, and high in fibre. Poached eggs and ham provide protein and are super delicious topped with a lemony avocado sauce. You won’t miss a thing with this delicious and nutritious take on a classic. Guilt Free Eggs Benny make a wonderful weekend brunch for Mother’s Day.Â
I’ve never been much of a dieter per se and I’m even less a fan of fad diets. The only fad diet I’ve tried was the Atkins Diet about 17 years ago. It’s not that it didn’t work, but as with most fad diets it didn’t foster a consistent long term healthy diet and lifestyle. Let’s just say I’m a firm believer of everything in moderation, proper portion sizes, healthy choices and regular exercise. I can preach this because I’ve been the same weight within 10 pounds give or take since I can remember. Â
It does seem that as I get older it’s a bit harder to maintain. Could be metabolism, hormones, but mostly I think it’s the wine starting to make a gain. So it can be said again that healthy choices are at play here. Drinking too much in general is not a healthy choice, but my reality is that I’d rather do more exercise than not enjoy a couple glasses of wine when I choose.  Don’t get me wrong, I’ll devour a plate of cheesy nachos like it’s my last meal too, but again it’s in moderation. I could also seriously stand to eat more leafy greens and whole fruits, so believe me, I’m not perfect. But overall I tend to eat reasonably well and get regular exercise. So for those of you like myself who want to make those healthy choices without sacrificing deliciousness, you’ll love these Guilt Free Eggs Benny. Enjoy!
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Cut trimmed cauliflower into large pieces. Boil or steam cauliflower until just tender, about 5-6 minutes depending on size of pieces. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool. Allow to drain completely and press dry with a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture.
Using a food processor, pulse together cooked cauliflower, oat flour, eggs, salt and pepper until combined and cauliflower is broken down into small bits. (you want some texture remaining) Stir in parmesan cheese, green onions, and parsley.
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a non stick pan over medium heat. Using approximately 1/4 cup of cauliflower mixture form into patties by scooping into a 3" ring mold set in the bottom of the pan and flatten with a spoon. Remove the ring mold and repeat for remaining cakes. Alternatively, you can drop 1/4 cup of mixture into hot pan and flatten into a 3" disk using the back of a spoon. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and keep warm uncovered in a 200℉ oven. Repeat with remaining cauliflower mixture to make a total of 8 cakes.
Avocado Sauce
Split avocado in half and remove pit. Scoop out flesh into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Add yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. With processor running, slowly add water until desired consistency is reached. Taste for seasoning and spoon over eggs.
Assembly
Using the same pan from cooking the cauliflower cakes, gently warm ham or back bacon while eggs are cooking.
Fill a large shallow pan with 2"-3" of water and add 2 tbsp of white vinegar. Heat to a simmer. Poach 8 eggs by first cracking 1 egg into a small bowl and sliding egg gently into the water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Cook for 4 minutes for soft eggs. Scoop out egg using a slotted spoon and rest onto a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess water.
Top each cauliflower cake with 1 ounce of ham or back bacon. Add a poached egg to each and top with a generous spoonful of avocado sauce. Garnish with chives if desired. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
To make oat flour, grind 1/2 cup oatmeal in a spice grinder until flour like.
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