Hasty Tasty Low Carb Snacks & Appetizers (4 page)

Adding deviled ham add double the taste to deviled eggs.  It’s like eating a total breakfast in a bite.

PREP TIME: 15 MIN

YIELD:  8 SERVINGS (2 EACH)

INGREDIENTS:

8 hard cooked eggs

¼ cup deviled ham spread

¼ cup green onions, finely chopped

¼ cup sweet pickle relish

1/3 cup celery, finely chopped

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon prepared mustard

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Paprika

DIRECTIONS:

Slice eggs in half lengthwise.

Remove yolks and set whites aside.

In a small bowl, mash yolks with a fork.

Add the next 8 ingredients.

Mix well.

Spoon mixture into egg white.

Refrigerate until serving.

Sprinkle with paprika.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING (2 EACH)

177 calories

14 g total fat

3 g saturated fat

11 g unsaturated fat

4 g carbohydrate

7 g protein

278 mg sodium

Bold and Memorable Horseradish Deviled Eggs

The combination of mustard, dill and horseradish is bold and delicious.  Zesty!

PREP TIME:  15 MIN

YIELD:  6 SERVINGS (2 EACH)

INGREDIENTS:

6 hard-cooked eggs

¼ cup mayonnaise

1/-2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

½ teaspoon dill weed

¼ teaspoon ground mustard

1/8 teaspoon salt

Dash pepper

Dash paprika

DIRECTIONS:

Cut eggs in half lengthwise.

Remove yolks and set whites aside.

In small bowl, mash the yolks.

Add mayonnaise, horseradish, dill, mustard, salt and pepper.

Mix well.

Spoon mixture into egg whites.

Sprinkle with paprika.

Refrigerate until serving.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING (2 EACH)

146 calories

13 g total fat

3 g saturated fat

10 g unsaturated fat

1 g carbohydrate

6 g protein

169 mg sodium

Taste of the East Curried Deviled Eggs

For a zippy flavor and a step from the ordinary, these tasty morsels are bound to please the entire family.

PREP TIME:  30 MIN

YIELD:  16 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

16 hard-cooked eggs

1/3 to ½ cup sour cream

2 tablespoons lemon juice

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon ground mustard

½ teaspoon curry powder

Dash Worcestershire sauce

DIRECTIONS:

Cut eggs in half lengthwise.

Remove yolks and set whites aside.

In a small bowl, mash yolks.

Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

Spoon into egg whites.

Refrigerate until serving.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING (2 EACH)

89 calories

6 g fat

2 g saturated fat

4 g unsaturated fat

1 g carbohydrate

7 g protein

139 mg sodium

Southwest El Rancho Deviled Eggs

The spicy, smoky flavor is a hit with the entire family.  The zippy Southwestern flair is a winner.

PREP TIME:  15 MIN

YIELD:  2 SERVINGS (2 EACH)

INGREDIENTS:

2 hard-cooked eggs

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

1 tablespoon canned green chilies, chopped

½ teaspoon chipotle pepper sauce

1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

4 teaspoons salsa

1 ½ teaspoons green onion, thinly sliced

1 black olive, quartered

DIRECTIONS:

Cut eggs in half lengthwise.

Remove yolks and set whites aside.

In a small bowl, mash yolks.

Stir in mayonnaise, chilies, chipotle pepper and garlic salt.

Spoon into egg whites.

Top with salsa, onion and an olive piece.

Refrigerate until serving.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING (2 EACH)

111 calories

8 g fat

2 g saturated fat

6 g unsaturated fat

2 g carbohydrate

6 g protein

327 mg sodium

Party Crackers Italiano

Wow, how quick and easy to serve to unexpected guests or the party crowd. No one realizes they are low carb.

PREP TIME:  30 MIN

YIELD:  48 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

48 Triscuits

¼ cup prepared pesto

¼ cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS:

Spread cream cheese on each cracker.  Top with pesto and a tomato slice.

Serve immediately.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING:  (1 CRACKER)

36 calories

2 g fat

1 g saturated fat

1 g unsaturated fat

3 g carbohydrate

1 g protein

48 mg sodium

Unforgettable Garden Shrimp

This elegantly displayed dish looks as though I am a culinary school graduate.  Impressive and delicious.

PREP TIME:  10 MIN + MARINATING

YIELD:  16 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

¾ cup olive oil

1/3 cup lime juice

1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced

1/3 cup sweet onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

4 teaspoon chives, minced

2 teaspoon fresh tarragon, minced

2 teaspoons fresh dill, snipped

1 ½ pounds large shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined

Nasturtiums, rosemary, dill sprigs and flat leafed parsley

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.

Place the shrimp in a large re-sealable plastic bag.

Add herb mixture.

Seal bag and toss to coat.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Put shrimp in a serving bowl using a slotted spoon.

Garnish with flowers and herbs.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING:  (3 SHRIMP APPETIZERS

136 calories

11 g fat

1 g saturated fat

10 g unsaturated fat

1 g carbohydrate

9 g protein

96 mg sodium

Rye & Cheese Bites

This spread can be made ahead and spread on rye rounds at the last minute.  I find these to be enjoyed by my friends and family when we get together.

PREP TIME:  20 MIN

COOK TIME:  10 MIN PER BATCH

YIELD:  30 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup mayonnaise

1 can (4 ¼ oz.) ripe olives, chopped

2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded

4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

¼ cup green onions, chopped

1 ½ teaspoons fresh parsley, minced

30 slices of snack-sized rye bread