South Beach Diet

Slow Cooker Lentil & Quinoa Stew

Slow Cooker Lentil & Quinoa Stew

This hearty lentil stew is an easy to cook, high protein meal that suits those on low carb diets – such as the South Beach diet and low GI diets. Both lentils and quinoa are high in fiber and protein.
       

Soy Fried Tempeh

Soy Fried Tempeh

Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian soy food that’s high in protein and one of the few vegan foods that’s high in vitamin B12. It’s a delicious, low-fat, no cholesterol, gluten-free, high protein alternative to animal products. The soy beans are naturally fermented to aid in their digestion, but nothing about the taste of tempeh says [...]

How To Cook Chickpeas In A Slow Cooker

How To Cook Chickpeas In A Slow Cooker

Chickpeas are arguably the most delicious and versatile of all the legume family. They have enormous health benefits too.
Using a crock pot is simply the easiest way to cook chickpeas (garbanzo beans), but the main reason I cook my chickpeas in a slow cooker is that they come out so beautifully tender. Once you’ve had [...]

Cheesy Egg Muffins With Mushroom, Courgette and Spinach

Cheesy Egg Muffins With Mushroom, Courgette and Spinach

I’ve been itching to try this recipe since last week when I found Kalyn’s Kitchen Blog and the recipe for these yummy looking, South Beach Diet Phase I compliant Egg Muffins. I even went out and bought one of those blissfully-easy-to-use silicone muffin trays.
I’ve been waiting and waiting, but our chickens aren’t laying much at [...]

Split Pea & Chickpea Soup

Split Pea & Chickpea Soup

This thick, hearty stew can make a meal on it’s own, or can be served with warmed pita bread, dipped in olive oil and salt. It’s a great winter warmer, but I love it even in the summer or anytime I’m craving a protein hit.
       

How To Cook Quinoa

How To Cook Quinoa

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is gaining popularity as a healthy, high-protein, gluten-free alternative grain. It’s light, delicious and extremely versatile. Quick and easy to cook as well. Here are the basic cooking instructions for quinoa.