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6 Vegetarian Keto Recipes For A Healthy Diet

By Dr. Siddhant Bhargava

Co-Founder, Fitness & Nutritional Scientist – FOOD DARZEE

1. Zucchini Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

  • Two grated zucchini, shredded cheddar and freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Two finely green onions sliced 
  • Salt to taste
  • Corn-starch
  • Vegetable oil for cooking
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Start the process by squeezing additional moisture out of the zucchini with a clean towel. Take a bowl in which you require to mix zucchini with corn-starch, green onions, and Parmesan. Pour plenty of vegetable oil in a large skillet in order to layer the pan’s bottom.
  • Scoop about one-fourth cup of the zucchini mix onto one side of the pan and shape into a small square. Replicate the process in order to form another patty on the other side. 
  • You must keep cooking them till the time they turn out to be golden brown on both the sides, about four minutes per side.
  •  Once you are done, gently remove them from heat to drain on paper napkins and duplicate the same process with the remaining mixture of zucchini mixture.
  • You must ensure you have wiped the skillet clean. By placing 2 zucchini patties in the same skillet over medium flame, you must top with shredded cheese, then place two more zucchini patties on top in a way that you form two sandwiches. 
  • Continue to cook till the time the cheese has melted, about two minutes per side. Repeat the same process with remaining ingredients. Serve hot instantly.

2. Keto Tarts

Keto Tarts

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Packaged Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 200 grams Paneer
  • 2 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 2 tablespoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt + more to taste
  • 8 teaspoons Sour Cream for garnish
  • Pico de Gallo for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat place 1 Tbsp piles of cheese 2 inches apart.
  • Put baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes. 
  • Let cheese cool completely then remove.
  • Take the paneer and add the spices. cut into small cubes.
  • Stirring till combined and boil for 5 minutes then put more salt to taste.

3. Green Omelette

Ingredients

  • One handful of spinach leaves
  • One tablespoon feta cheese and one knob of organic butter
  • A pinch of salt to taste and pepper
  • Four egg whites and a dash of milk (can be of any choice)
  • One tablespoon of chopped chives
  • A half-ripe avocado that is peeled and cubed

Instructions

  • Seamlessly whisk the eggs with the help of a fork and season with pepper, salt, and chives.
  • Take a small non-stick pan and heat the butter over a medium flame.
  • Following this, you must add the egg whites and let them spread evenly across the pan. Allow the eggs to settle underneath for about thirty seconds.
  • By making use of a fork, you must gently fold one side of the omelette over the filling. Serve hot with a toasted multigrain bread.

4. Omelette In A Mug

Ingredients

  • One egg and 2 egg whites
  • Two Tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese and one tablespoon of green bell pepper
  • Salt to taste and freshly grounded pepper
  • Chopped ham (optional)

Instructions

  • Mix the eggs, egg whites, cheese, pepper, salt, and bell pepper in a mug that is safe to be used in a microwave. Heat on high for one minute and give a stir to the contents.
  • By returning to the oven, cook till the time the eggs are totally set.
  • Cook for about one to one-and-a-half minutes, following which you must sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and ham or chicken pieces on top as per your desire and preference.

5. Avocado Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • Water to thin
  • 2 tbsp whole milk plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sriracha sauce (sugar free) or other hot sauce
  • 1 avocado, medium

Instructions

  • In order to prepare a sauce, add all ingredients to a mixer or food processor and blend it till even. Also, if is too thick, add a tablespoon of water till it reaches your wanted consistency.

6. Sweet-Chilli Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 

  • 2 large red chillies, stems removed
  • 15g fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 lemongrass stems, outer leaves removed and then finely slice the inside
  • Handful of coriander leaves, stems & roots
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 35ml cider vinegar
  • 5 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 10ml fish sauce (optional) 

Method:

  • Place the ginger, chillies, garlic, coriander & lemongrass into a food processor or blender & puree to a coarse paste.
  • Put sugar in a saucepan with 4 tablespoons of water & place over a modest warmth & stir well until the sugar is melted. After it gets dissolved, remove the spoon and turn the temperature up to full. Boil until it has turned a light caramel colour.
  • Add the cider vinegar & fish sauce (if using), then add it to the food processor or mixer, being watchful of the hot liquid. Using an oven glove to hold down the lid switch onto a low speed & blend the blend to a plane consistency. 
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

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