Friday, August 21, 2009

All Natural No Added Sugar Tropical Raspberry Smoothie Made with Stevia




YOUR RECIPE


All Natural No Added Sugar Tropical Raspberry Smoothie
Serves: 4
Carbs Per Serving: 16 g
Prep Time:<10>
Skill Level: Easy

Coconut milk adds an exotic twist to this refreshing morning shake. Be sure not to confuse sweetened “cream of coconut” with unsweetened coconut milk.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
4 ounces (scant 1/2 cup) silken tofu
1/2 cup fresh raspberries or berries of season, plus more for garnish
2 tb sp Fructevia , or Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a very small dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
1 to 2 drops coconut extract, to taste
3 ice cubes
Whipped cream, for garnish


Directions:
1. Combine coconut milk, tofu, 1/2 cup raspberries, Fructevia , or Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a very small dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder and coconut extract in a blender; blend until smooth. (If you want to remove the seeds, you can strain the mixture through a sieve, then return it to the blender).

2. With the machine running, add the ice cubes, one at a time, and blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass, and garnish with whipped cream and raspberries, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving:


Serving Size: 1 cup
216 calories
8.3 g protein
32 g total fat (0.9 g saturated fat)
16.0 g carbohydrate
4.1 g dietary fiber
3.5 mg cholesterol
110 mg sodium

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Sunday, August 16, 2009

No Added Sugar Thai Salad Rolls in Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe Using Stevia


(makes 8 servings)
Cook Time 25 minutes
Skill Level: Easy

Ok… this isn't exact Low Carb but, all things in moderation, right? One of my favorite restaurants PeemKaew Thai has these on their menu and it is a perfect appetizer that isn't fried, has a lot of fresh veggies and is delicious. You can substitute tofu, cooked chicken or beef in place of the shrimp. And the peanut sauce can be used as a dressing for salads. Tasty!

Ingredients:
8 ounces package rice vermicelli
8 ounces cooked, peeled shrimp, cut in half lengthwise or Tofu
8 rice wrappers (6.5 inch diameter)
1 carrot, julienne cut
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Water as needed

Directions:
Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Remove from heat. Place rice vermicelli in boiling water, remove from heat, and let soak 3 to 5 minutes, until soft. Drain, and rinse with cold water.

Fill a large bowl with hot water. Dip one rice wrapper in the hot water for 1 second to soften. Lay wrapper flat, and place desired amounts of noodles, shrimp, carrot, lettuce and basil in the center. Roll the edges of the wrapper slightly inward. Beginning at the bottom edge of wrapper, tightly wrap the ingredients. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Set these finished rolls aside in the refrigerator for a minute while you prepare the Peanut Sauce.

Spicy Peanut Sauce

Ingredients:
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon hot chili pepper
2 tablespoons Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a tiny dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup of water

Directions:

In a blender or food processor, combine olive oil, onion, garlic and hot chili pepper; blend for a minute or so.

Empty the mixture into a saucepan and place over low heat until the mixture starts releasing aroma. Add peanut butter and mix well over low heat.

Add water and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened.

Stir in vinegar and Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or Steviva Brand Stevia Powder; continue to simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Taste and add more vinegar and sweetener if the mixture does not have the sour and sweet taste you are looking for.

Place sauce in a shallow plate for salad roll dipping or pour over fresh salad.

Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 1,633 (8 servings)
Calories Per Serving: 204 (1 salad roll with 2 tablespoons of Peanut Sauce)
Total Fat: 113.4g
Saturated Fat: 20.2g
Cholesterol: 161mg
Sodium: 230mg
Total Carbohydrates: 92.2g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 11.5g
Total Dietary Fiber: 13.9g
Total Sugars: 12g
Total Protein: 55g

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Citrus Shrimp Salad Recipe with Stevia

Serves: 4
Carbs Per Serving: 12g
Prep Time:<25>

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients:
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pound medium peeled and de-veined shrimp
1 cup watercress, chopped
1 medium head cabbage, shredded
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1/3 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons Fructevia
, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a tiny dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
Nonfat cooking spray or a dash of olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
1/2 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a food processor, add the garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour lemon juice mixture into a medium sized bowl then add shrimp. Toss to coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap then marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. In a large serving bowl, add the watercress, cabbage, and carrot and mix until combined.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice with Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or Steviva Brand Stevia Powder then pour over salad mix. Toss until well-coated.
  5. Spray a small skillet with nonfat cooking spray. Pour shrimp with the marinade into the pan and cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes or until shrimp is completely pink in the center.
  6. Place cooked shrimp in center of salad and garnish with optional basil, sesame seeds and peanuts.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe
Calories Per Serving: 201
Total Fat: 4.7g
Saturated Fat: 0.9g
Cholesterol: 120 mg
Sodium: 322mg
Carbohydrates Per Serving: 12g
Dietary Fiber: 7.2
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 28g

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Monday, August 10, 2009

Amazing All Natural No Added Sugar Sweet Pickle Mix Recipe Made with Stevia

Amazing All Natural No Added Sugar Sweet Pickle Mix
(makes 8 servings)
Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients:
3 long cucumbers or 5 medium, peeled or unpeeled
1 sweet green pepper
1 sweet red pepper
1 medium onion, peeled
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 cups
Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or 1/4 tsp Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions:
Cut cucumbers into 1/8 inch slices. Thinly slice peppers and onions into rings. Mix together with salt. Let stand for 1 hour and drain. Combine celery seed,
Fructevia, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or Steviva Brand Stevia Powder and vinegar and pour over vegetables mixing well. Cover and refrigerate. Pickles are ready to eat in about 4 hours and may be stored in the refrigerator for several days.


Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 128
Calories Per Serving: 16 (1 Pickle)
Total Fat: 13.4g
Saturated Fat: 2.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 130mg
Total Carbohydrates: 2.2g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 1.5g
Dietary Fiber: 1.9g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 1g

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Thursday, August 6, 2009

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar All Natural Homemade Yogurt Recipe with Stevia

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar All Natural Homemade Yogurt
Serves: 8
Carbs Per Serving: 12g
Prep Time:<25>

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients
1/2 gallon low fat milk
2 cups instant dry milk powder
1 cup
Fructevia,Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a 1/8 tsp. Steviva Brand Stevia Powder!

1 tablespoon good vanilla
1 6oz. container yogurt with active cultures (first batch after that save some of your own)

Things You Will Need
Food Thermometer
Large, heavy, pot
Electric stove with light or gas stove with non-auto pilot light. Can also use a heating pad/towel/and box to cover)

Instructions
Place milk in pot and add dry milk powder. Stir well.
Heat milk to 180 degrees, stirring now and then so bottom doesn't burn
Fill sink with ice cold water and place pot insde sink, Add
Fructevia,Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or Steviva Brand Stevia Powder and stir well. Cool down to 110-115 degrees. Add vanilla. Add yogurt and stir well.
Fill containers of your choice and seal. ( I use jelly canning jars) Place on cookie sheet or heat proof tray.
Heat oven to 110-115 and turn off. Turn on oven light.
Place yogurt in oven on upper rack and check oven periodically to make sure it stays between 110-115.
Yogurt will be "done" in 4-6 hours but you can let it incubate for up to 12 depending on how tart you like it and how much beneficial bacteria you wish it to have.

Serve plain or with any kind of fruit. Suggestions: Top with fresh berries, or stir in plain vanilla.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories Per Serving: 122
Total Fat: 4.7g
Saturated Fat: 2.9g
Cholesterol: 20 mg
Sodium: 122mg
Carbohydrates Per Serving: 12g
Dietary Fiber: 0.2
Sugars: 12g
Protein: 8 g

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Sunday, August 2, 2009

Low Glycemic No Added Sugar Thai Chicken/Tofu Coconut Curry Soup Recipe Made with Stevia


(makes 6 servings)
Carbs Per Serving: 1.1 g
Prep Time:<15>

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients:
2 tb sp olive oil
2 tbsps curry powder
1 tsp minced garlic
2 whole cloves garlic
14 oz can of coconut milk unsweetened
a tiny dash of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder or a 4 tbsps of Fructevia or Steviva Brand Stevia Blend
1 tsp lime juice
1 fresh lime
1/2 tsp salt
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp basil ( fresh or dried)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro
1/2 onion finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (replace with whole milk to reduce fat)
4 diced chicken breasts already cooked or firm tofu browned (shown)

Directions:
Heat oil and add minced garlic and brown 3 minutes on low, do not burn.
Add basil, salt, Steviva Brand Stevia Powder,Fructevia, or Steviva Brand Stevia Blend lime juice and coconut milk. Simmer on low 10 minutes, add 1/2 cup cream and stir.
When hot add diced chicken. Put in bowls and top with plenty of raw onion and cilantro. Salt and pepper to taste.
Squeeze fresh lime juice on soup right before eating.

Nutritional Facts
Total Calories: 2069
Calories Per Serving: 344.8
Total Fat: 173.8g
Saturated Fat: 113.6g
Cholesterol: 460mg
Sodium: 360mg
Total Carbohydrates: 7,7g

Carbohydrates Per Serving: 1.1g
Dietary Fiber: 0.0
Sugars: 0.0g
Protein: 108g

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