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Ham and Cheese Pie 🥧 • Low Carb Pies #4

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Another brilliant variation of my super popular low carb pie recipe: Ham and Cheese pie.

Again, super yummy and super easy to make; filling this time is basically diced ham, cheese, and oregano!
You can watch the video above to learn how to make it, step-by-step, or simply follow the directions below.

Easy peasy!

Ingredients
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 1 cup (260g) of tahini (or almond butter)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 2 cups (340 grams) of ham, diced
  • 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
  • 2 cups (340 grams) of mozzarella cheese, diced
Directions
  1. In a bowl mix together eggs, tahini, salt, and baking powder.
  2. Line a parchment paper on a cake tin and pour half of this batter in. I’m using a 24 cm square tin.
  3. Then make a layer of ham, followed by mozzarella cheese, finishing with a layer of the remaining batter.
  4. In a preheated oven to 160°C (320°F), bake it for 50 minutes or until golden brown. ⏰
  5. IT’S DONE! 🎉

Would like to see more low carb pie recipes?
I have an entire collection of ideas and recipes especially created for you! 🙂

Ah, as you may have noticed, I used tahini for the main recipe, which gives you a nut-free result.
If you’re OK with nuts, you can also use almond butter. 🙂

Cauliflower and Spanish chorizo creamy soup • Low Carb Soups #1

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnRDI1nQcrg

Winter is knocking on the door, and the only thing you can think of is to have a cozy and warm meal, right?

Which means you have only thing in mind these days: soup, soup, and soup!

To help you out, this week we are having here this gorgeous cauliflower and Spanish chorizo creamy soup.

It is low carb, super tasty, and has that spicy Spanish chorizo kick perfect for cold nights.
In case you are not a fan of chorizo, you can use any other type of sausage as well.

Ingredients
  • 4 cups (500 grams) of cauliflower
  • 1/2 medium (85 grams) onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
  • 2 chorizos (375 grams), sliced
  • 2 cups of fresh spinach (50 grams), chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
  1. In a pot add chorizo and toss it until well cooked. Then move to another container and reserve.
  2. In the same pot, add onion and garlic, cooking until tender.
  3. Next, add cauliflower and cover it with boiling water, letting it cook until the cauliflower is soft.
  4. Turn off the heat and, using a stick blender (or pour it in a blender), blend everything until you have a smooth mixture.
  5. Now you simply add in that chorizo we previously cooked, and also the spinach.
    Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook it for more 10 minutes. ⏰
  6. It’s DONE! 🎉
    Enjoy your cauliflower and Spanish chorizo creamy soup!

This soup also works fine if you freeze it to have another day. 🙂

Almond flour bread • Low Carb Bread #11

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtALN5yPAtg

Another low carb bread that’s a winner here at home: almond flour bread! 🍞

This bread is unbelievably easy to make and requires just a handful of ingredients.
It’s also super tasty and has a great bread-like texture, perfect to make toasts.

I love to have mine with avocado, spinach, and smoked salmon.
That’s a delicious combination and a killer breakfast option, keeping you full for hoooooours (in a healthy way)!

Ingredients
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups (200 grams) of mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups (200 grams) of almond flour
  • 1/4 cup (60 grams) of cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons of baking soda
  • a pinch of salt
Directions
  1. Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor, mixing until everything is well combined.
  2. Grease a loaf pan with coconut oil and cover it with a baking sheet. I used a 20cm loaf pan here.
    Then, add in the batter.
  3. Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F) and bake it for 40 min or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. ⏰
  4. It’s DONE! 🎉
    Enjoy your almond flour bread!

Loved this recipe?
I have also published several other recipes of bread; and if you like video recipes there is nearly 100 of them available on my YouTube channel – Yum Nibbles!

Chicken and cream cheese pie • Low Carb Pies #3

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This low carb pie recipe is my favourite; So easy to make!

I’ve been using the same batter and just creating a different filling to bring some variety to the table. Definitely a winner!

So for today’s video I created a delicious chicken and cream cheese pie.
With a super creamy and tasty filling. Yum, Yum, Yum!

Ingredients
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 1 cup (260 grams) of tahini (or almond butter)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 500 grams of chicken breasts, shredded
  • ½ medium (55 grams) onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of mince garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of grounded cumin
  • 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup (250 grams) of cream cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic into a fry pan and cook it until tender. ⏰
  2. Then add, chicken breast, cumin, parsley, cream cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and let it cook for more 5 minutes. Reserve. ⏰
  3. Next, in a bowl mix together eggs, tahini, salt, and baking powder.
  4. Line a parchment paper on a cake tin and pour half of this batter in. I’m using a 24 cm square tin. Then make a layer of that chicken filling, followed by a final layer of the remaining batter.
  5. Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F) and bake it for 50 minutes or until golden brown. ⏰
  6. IT’S DONE! 🎉
    Enjoy your chicken and cream cheese pie!

Not a huge fan of chicken?
No worries! Check the low carb pie variations and ideas I created using this same batter!

Beef, mushrooms, and cheese pie • Low Carb Pies #2

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How about another fantastic low carb pie recipe for today’s video?
This time is a beautiful beef, mushrooms, and cheese pie.

This is easily one of my favourites pie fillings combination.
Super tasty, beefy and healthly filling.

One slice served with a good salad and I’m done!
A perfect option for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 1 cup (260g) of tahini (or almond butter)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 500 grams of mince beef
  • 1/2 medium (55 grams) onion, chopped
  • 2 cups (160 grams) of mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of mince garlic
  • 2 cups (490 grams) of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup (60 grams) of parmesan cheese, shredded
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Add minced beef in a fry pan and cook it for 10 minutes. ⏰
  2. Then add in, mushrooms, onions and garlic, and cook for more 5 minutes. ⏰
  3. Finally, add the tomato sauce, season with salt and black pepper, and let it simmer for another 20 minutes. ⏰
    Reserve.
  4. Next, in a bowl mix together eggs, tahini, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Line a parchment paper on a cake/pie tin and pour half of this batter in. I’m using a 24cm square tin.
  6. Then add a layer of that cooked beef and mushroom filling, followed by a layer of parmesan cheese.
  7. Finish by covering everything with the remaining batter.
  8. Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and bake it for 50 minutes or until golden brown. ⏰
  9. IT’S DONE! 🎉

You might know this very well, but pies are a classic item of the modern English cuisine.

Traditional recipes tend to be high in carbs, mostly due to the addition of potatoes.

But now, with the recipe I just showed you above, you are good to go!
Enjoy a delicious low carb pie today!