What is Slow Carb?

The Slow Carb Diet is based around lowering insulin spikes that would trigger off energy to be stored as fat…it is Carbohydrates that are low in the Glycemic Index.
Foods include Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Collard Greens and of course lots of Protein Rich Foods like Chicken, Eggs, Beef, Pork, etc….This blog was made to give insight as well as helpful recipes to help others achieve their weight loss goals using the slow carb method…I am not a nutritionist…I am just a regular person who knows this form of eating works!!!

For detailed information on eating slow carb….I will add recipes and Meal ideas and information constantly to give variety to those wanting to try to eat in the slow carb manner.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Chicken and shrimp Jambalaya


Chicken and shrimp Jambalaya


Chicken and shrimp Jambalaya
Sometimes…I add in some black beans to this…
Chicken and shrimp Jambalaya
1 cup sliced celery
1 medium onion, chopped
1 14-1/2-ounce stewed tomatoes
1/2 of a 6-ounce can (1/3 cup) tomato paste
1 tablespoon Thyme
1 tablespoon basil
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1 teaspoon of garlic
1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning or 1 recipe homemade Cajun seasoning (see recipe below)
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
8 ounces cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp
3/4 cup chopped green sweet pepper
Directions
1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker (crock pot) combine celery, onion, undrained tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and all seasonings. Stir in chicken.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Stir in rice, shrimp, and sweet pepper. Cover and let stand 10 to 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed….serve alone or with cauliflower faux rice.. Makes 6 servings.
Homemade Cajun Seasoning: In a small bowl combine 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
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2 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 12, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Is this for your cheat day? I noticed it said stir in rice...I thought both white and brown rice we're not allowed? Did I misunderstand?

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  2. UnknownJuly 16, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Cauliflower faux rice...its when u take cauliflower put in in a food processor and shred it like rice and use it as a substitute..

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