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What is Tavuk Şiş?

Tavuk Şiş or  Shish taouk is a traditional marinated chicken kebab from the Ottoman Empire. The meat is placed on a thick flat skewer and cooked over an open flame or BBQ. For our recipe, we bake ours in the oven for a more hands-off cooking method. However if you have the BBQ skewers, feel free to cook these on the BBQ if that’s what you prefer. 

How to Prepare Keto Turkish Chicken Kebabs: 

The easiest way to prepare this recipe is to use a food processor. In a food processor, add a peeled and roughly chopped beet, red bell pepper, onion, parsley and garlic cloves. Pulse until finely chopped. Alternatively, you can finely chop the vegetables with a kitchen knife or use a grater. Once the vegetables are chopped, squeeze out the excess moisture with a cheesecloth or kitchen towel. Set aside in a large mixing bowl. In the food processor, mince the boneless chicken thighs. Alternatively, you can buy ground chicken to speed up the prep time. 

Keto Turkish Chicken Kebab Spices

In this recipe we use a lot of spices. It creates a ton of flavour, so you don’t want to skip anything! We like to use a tablespoon of Ajvar (red pepper paste) in the mixture, however if you don’t have this you can use tomato paste. We also use the Turkish spice Pul Biber. If you do not have this, you can substitute with paprika and a pinch of chili flakes. 

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Tater Tot Casserole Filling 

Our Low Carb Tater Tot Casserole uses ground beef with frozen peas and carrots. It is common to use corn in this casserole but to lower the carbs we opted for peas and carrots which we usually have on hand. You can swap this out for any low carb veggies of your choice, like green beans!

Veggie Tots 

For our casserole we like to use the Green Giant Veggie Tots. The cauliflower veggie tots are higher in carbs and the nutrition information is actually similar to regular tater tots. They have 15g of carbs with 2g of fiber per serving. The Green Giant Broccoli & Cheddar Veggie Tots have 14g of carbs with 5g of fiber per serving. This makes the Broccoli & Cheddar Veggie Tots only 9g of net carbs per serving, making it more suitable for a low carb diet. Feel free to use whatever brand of veggie tots that you prefer, just remember to read the nutrition label!

Low Carb Tater Tot Casserole Sauce 

Typically this dish uses a full can of condensed cream of mushroom soup. Surprisingly 1 can of Campbells Cream of Mushroom Soup has about 16 carbs! To lower the carb count, we use only half the can of soup, add heavy cream and sour cream. This keeps the carbs low and the same flavour profile as the original dish. 

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Bread Pudding vs. Bread and Butter Pudding

Across the pond in the US and Canada, we commonly refer to “Bread and Butter Pudding” as “Bread Pudding”. Bread and Butter Pudding is a dessert made with stale bread that puffs up like a souffle. Traditional British Bread Pudding is a dense and moist cake that can be served hot or cold with a cup of tea. 

(Keto Bread Pudding, Before Baking) 

What Type of Bread to Use for Traditional Bread Pudding

Traditional UK Bread Pudding is made with a stale loaf of bread. Typically you would use a crusty loaf of bread instead of the pre-sliced bread from the store. For our Keto Bread Pudding, we are keeping it easy and using what’s the most easily accessible. For this recipe we use the Carbonaut Keto White Bread. Feel free to substitute this with whatever low carb bread you prefer. Another note, the traditional recipe calls to remove the crusts from the bread. You can definitely do that with this keto recipe. We left out that step because this typically wastes a lot of bread and keto bread isn’t cheap! If you are removing the crusts, you’ll want to add at least 1 more slice to  the recipe. 

Keto Bread Pudding (After Baking)

Keto Sugar Replacement 

The mixture for this recipe calls for keto brown sugar. For this, we like to use the Swerve Brown Sugar Replacement. If you don’t have this, you can mix maple extract with the sweetener of your choice for a similar result. Once the bread pudding is done baking, allow to cook and sprinkle with white granulated sweetener. 

Is Chili Keto? 

Traditional Chili typically doesn’t fit within a keto diet because the beans are too high in carbs. In this keto recipe we use optional black soy beans. These keto-friendly beans are low in carbs and high in fiber. For a half cup, it contains 11 grams of carbohydrates and 6 grams of fiber.

Spices 

In this Keto Instant Pot Chili we use 7 different spices. Together these create a rich and complex flavour. The use of unsweetened cocoa powder might seem a little bit unusual, but trust us! It offsets the acidity of the tomatoes and deepens the flavour of the chili. We like to make a big batch of our chili seasoning so that it’s even quicker to make this meal! If you’re doing this, use a 1/2 cup of the pre-mixed spices for 2 lbs of ground beef. 

Tomatoes 

To get the best tasting chili, we recommend using good quality canned tomatoes. We recommend this, because some brands of canned diced tomatoes are more watery than others. In fact, we like to use whole peeled San Marzano Tomatoes or  La Pavoncella Italian Peeled Tomatoes (grown and packed near naples for Italian Center Shop Ltd). If using whole peeled tomatoes, roughly chop them before adding them into the instant pot.

What to Serve with Keto Chili 

A fresh dollop of sour cream, green onions, cheddar cheese and fresh avocado are perfect additions to chili! Together this makes a complete meal and we enjoy eating it as is. 

How to Make Keto Instant Pot Chili 

To make our Keto Instant Pot Chili you’ll first have to saute the ingredients.

• Select the “sauté” setting on your instant pot. Once hot add your oil and sauté the diced onion. Once translucent, add the minced garlic. 
• Next, add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. 
• Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes. 
• Stir in all of the spices, diced canned tomatoes, canned jalapenos with liquid and optional black soy beans. 
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock into place. Select the bean/chili setting and cook for 35 minutes. 

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Honey Chipotle Chicken Marinade 

This marinade has it all! Marinate the chicken in olive oil, lime juice, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, coriander, oregano, chipotle powder and keto honey substitute. Our favorite brand is the Nature Hallow Honey Substitute. This ingredient is highly recommended for this dish. The keto honey will give the chicken a beautiful caramelized finished. We love using keto honey for various marinades and recipes such as our Keto Sweet and Sour Pork and Keto Baked Pepperoni Chips with Keto Honey Mustard.

How to Make Cauliflower Rice Taste Good 

We’ve been making keto cauliflower rice for over 5 years! In the beginning, we hated it. But after testing various recipes and cooking methods, we think we’ve narrowed down the tastiest way to make it. 

1. Buy Frozen Cauliflower Rice. Yes, frozen is best! We prefer this over the fresh cauliflower rice. In our experience the “fresh” cauliflower rice at the grocery store was always close to going bad. You can of course make your own cauliflower rice, but this makes the meal much more labour intensive. 
2. Remove as Much Moisture As Possible. Cauliflower holds a lot of water. To get the best texture for your cauliflower rice, we recommend steaming the frozen cauliflower in the microwave. Allow the cauliflower to cool and squeeze out as much moisture as possible with a kitchen towel. 
3. Seasoning, Seasoning and More Seasoning! Cauliflower rice isn’t the best on it’s own. It’s kind of bland! But this makes it a great base to take on whatever seasoning you prefer. In this dish we use A LOT of fresh cilantro and lime juice to flavour or cauliflower rice. If cilantro isn’t your thing, you can try our Keto Coconut Cauliflower Rice that’s featured in our Keto Cilantro Lime bowl.

How to Serve Keto Honey Chipotle Chicken 

This recipe is a complete keto meal! The Keto Honey Chipotle Chicken is best served with fresh avocado and our Keto Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice. If you’re looking for something different, you can serve the chipotle chicken with whatever low carb sides that you like! When I doubt, we like to make an easy tomato cucumber salad dressed with olive oil, lime juice and a bit of salt. 

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Keto Honey Chipotle Chicken & Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 388kcal

Ingredients

Honey Chipotle Chicken

• 1 lb Chicken Breast
• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 2-3 Tbsp Keto Friendly "Honey" We Like Nature's Hollow Honey Substitute
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 2 Tsp Chipotle Powder
• 1 Tsp Chili Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
• 1/2 Tsp Coriander
• 1/2 Tsp Oregano
• Juice of 1 Lime

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

• 1 Bag Frozen Cauliflower Rice 340 Grams.
• 1/2 Lime Juiced.
• 1/4 Cup Cilantro Finely Chopped.
• Salt To Taste.

Avocado

• 2-3 Medium Avocados Diced.
• 1 Lime Juiced.
• Red Onion Diced, To Taste.
• Salt To Taste.

Instructions

• Lightly pound the chicken breast so that each piece has an even thickness.
• In a large bowl combine all of the seasoning, olive oil and keto honey.
• Mix the marinade with the chicken and allow to marinate for 30 minutes covered in the fridge.
• Meanwhile, prepare the cauliflower rice.
• Steam the frozen cauliflower in the microwave according to the package directions. Allow to slightly cool.
• Once cooled, use a kitchen towel to drain the excess moisture.
• In a pan over medium heat, add the drained cauliflower rice, lime juice, fresh cilantro and salt. Cook until heated through and flavors have combined. Set aside.
• When the chicken is done marinating, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes until browned, flip and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes until browned and cooked to 165°F.
• Dice the avocados and mix with lime juice, red onion and salt to taste.
• Assemble your bowl with the cauliflower rice, chicken and avocado.
• Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Information (4 Servings): 

• 388 Calories 
• 14.5g Carbohydrates 
• 9.8g Fiber 
• 24.5g Fat 
• 39.3g Protein

Net Carbs: 4.7g / Serving 

 

Let us know in the comments below if you’ve tried our Keto Honey Chipotle Chicken. If you’re looking for more keto and low carb recipes, visit our recipe page!

 

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Our Instant Pot Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites are the perfect keto snack! These high-protein snacks are perfect for meal prep. While Starbucks uses the sous vide method to cook their egg bites, we are using the Instant Pot. It’s easy, nutritious and keto-friendly. 

The Method  

For these egg bites, you’ll want to purchase a silicone egg mold that can fit in your Instant Pot. Instant Pot makes their own or you can find compatible ones on Amazon. These molds are great because they come with a lid, which is perfect for meal prep storage. 

To make the egg bites, first place the cottage cheese in a blender and blend until smooth. Once incorporated, add the eggs, gruyère cheese, Monterey jack cheese, salt and pepper. You’ll want to blend the cottage cheese first. If you add all of the ingredients into the blender at once, you may incorporate too much air into the eggs. This can cause them to fall flat once cooled. Blend until fully incorporated. Evenly divide your cooked chopped bacon into the egg molds, then evenly pour the batter into the molds. Cover with aluminum foil. Place 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and carefully set the filled egg molds into the pot. Pressure cook on high for 7 minutes and allow 5 minutes for a natural release. 

Ingredients 

We tried to make this recipe as close to the Starbucks egg bites. On the Starbucks website it lists the cheese blend as Monterey jack and Gruyère. Feel free to change up the ingredients to your liking! You can use any cheese such as cheddar, gouda, Havarti etc. You can add veggies such as diced red bell peppers or green onions. 

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Keto Flaxseed Muffins 

These keto muffins are made with flaxseed and taste very similar to a traditional bran muffin. Flaxseed is high in fiber and is easy to find at most grocery stores. We like to buy ours from Costco, but you can easily find it online too! These muffins are great for a keto breakfast, sugar-free dessert or snack. 

Are Raisins Keto? 

Raisins are high in carbs. However, these muffins are only 4.5g of net carbs per muffin! This means that you can easily fit these into a keto or low carb diet. We believe in following a low carb diet long-term. To be successful, we don’t believe in limiting or villainizing ingredients. We are lucky to have access to a wide variety of food. Using higher carb ingredients in moderation is completely doable. 

Do I Need to Soak the Raisins? 

Yes! soaking the raisins will make them a nice soft texture. We really like to level up the flavors by soaking the raisins in spiced rum. This is completely optional, soaking the raisins in water will work too.

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Keto Raisin "Bran" Muffins

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Servings 12

Calories 225kcal

Ingredients

• 5 Cups Milled Golden Flaxseed
• 2/3 Cup Swerve Brown Sugar Or Any Keto-Friendly Sweetener Mixed with 1/4 Tsp Maple Extract.
• 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
• 1/3 Cup Avocado Oil Or Any Neutral Oil.
• 1/4 Cup Raisins Soaked in 1 Tbsp Spiced Rum or Water.
• 5 Large Eggs
• 1 Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 Tsp Baking Soda
• 1 Tsp Baking Powder
• 1 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 Tsp Salt

Instructions

• Preheat Oven to 350°F.
• Soak chopped raisins in 1 tbsp of spiced rum or water, set aside.
• Beat eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla extract with a hand mixer or stand mixer on high for 30-45 seconds until foamy.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flaxseed, sweetener, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
• With a spatula, slowly stir in the buttermilk mixture to the flaxseed mixture until just incorporated. The mixture will be very fluffy. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
• Evenly distribute the soaked raisins to 12 muffin tins.
• Pour the batter evenly into the muffin tins. Gently stir each muffin tin to distribute raisins throughout the batter.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick inserted come out clean. Allow to cool.
• Serve with a generous amount of butter, enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Information (12 Servings):

• 225 Calories
• 8.7g Carbohydrates 
• 4.2g Fiber
• 17.9 Fat
• 8.3g Protein

Net Carbs: 4.5g / Serving

Let us know in the comments below if you’ve tried our Keto Raisin “Bran” Muffins! If you liked this recipe, visit our recipe page for more low carb and keto recipes.

Sushi Bake is a deconstructed sushi roll that’s basically a casserole! This dish gained popularity during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020. The sushi bake trend was a great way for restaurants and entrepreneurs to offer take-home dishes during the lockdowns.  Although a trend, it looks like this dish is here to stay! It’s versatile, easy and a great way for home cooks to get the sushi flavors. 

How to Make Cauliflower Rice Taste Good

I know, I used to be one of those people that HATED cauliflower rice. I would roll my eyes when people would suggest it as a rice substitute. But here’s the thing, you just need to know HOW to prepare it. I always opt for frozen cauliflower rice as I find that the fresh bagged cauliflower rice at the grocery store spoils too quickly. Also who has time to make their own cauliflower rice.

Frozen cauliflower rice is best if steamed in the microwave first. Next (the most important step), you have to drain as much liquid as you can out of the cauliflower rice. This will give you the best texture. Finally you’ll want to season the cauliflower rice as much as you can. In this recipe I added dashi miso paste. This step is optional but remember, the more flavor added, the better! With the moisture gone and the extra seasoning most people end up loving cauli rice!

How to Serve Keto Sushi Bake

Sushi Bake tastes beside topped with fresh veg such as cucumber and avocado. To take things up another level, serve the sushi bake with Korean roasted seaweed snack. These can be found at almost any grocery store, including Costco!

Can I Make Sushi Bake with any Seafood? 

Definitely! Our recipe uses imitation crab meat because that’s what’s commonly used in a California Roll. You can use real crab, shrimp, salmon, tuna or even chicken.