Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Grilled Summer Vegetable Sandwich with Cheesy Onion Cloud Bread


Grilled Summer Vegetable Sandwich with Cheesy Onion Cloud Bread

Grilled Summer Vegetable Sandwich with Cheesy Onion Cloud Bread
Ingredients
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 packet stevia
  • 3 TBL cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 dashes sea salt
  • 1 very thin slice of a red onion, slightly chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 small zucchini, sliced
  • 1/3 small yellow squash, sliced
  • 1/4 red pepper, cut in large chunks
  • 1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 thin slices of tomato
  • 2 TBL+1 TBL balsamic vinegar, divided
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 TBL butter
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  2. In one bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  3. In another bowl, mix the egg yolks, cream cheese and stevia. Fold the egg whites gently into the yolk mix, being careful not break it down.
  4. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, scoop the mixture into 4 even rounds.
  5. Sprinkle a dash of sea salt on each round and 1/2 tsp garlic powder on each round. On two of the rounds (the tops), sprinkle half the onion and 1/4 cup of mozzarella on each.
  6. Bake on middle rack for 30-35 minutes, or until they're golden brown.
  7. In a bowl, combine the olive oil and 2 TBL of balsamic vinegar. Add the zucchini, yellow squash and red pepper. Set aside.
  8. In a small skillet, heat the butter and remaining balsamic vinegar over medium-high heat. Saute the mushrooms until they are brown and tender. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  9. Remove the vegetables from the marinade and grill them until they are golden and tender. (Or you can saute them)
  10. On the bottom pieces of the cloud bread, layer each with 2 slices of pepper jack cheese, 2 slices of tomato, the grilled vegetables and the mushrooms. Top with the cloud bread tops and enjoy.

Nutritional Facts

Servings
2
751 calories
12.75 g carbohydrates
67 g fat
23.5 g protein
867.5 mg sodium
2.5 g dietary fiber

Breadless Philly Cheese Steak


Breadless Philly Cheese Steak

Breadless Philly Cheese Steak
Ingredients
  • 2 medium green peppers
  • 1/2 lb. steak
  • 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 TBL butter
  • dash of hot sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 slices provolone cheese, halved
Directions
  1. Cut the tops off of the green peppers, but no the bottoms. Slice the peppers in half, lengthwise. Wash and pull out all the seeds. Pat them dry and set aside.
  2. Very, very thinly slice the steak against the grain, as thin as you can get it.
  3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and salt and pepper and stir every few minutes, letting the steak get brown. When it's almost cooked all the way, add the onion and mushrooms. Cook until the onions are soft and transparent.
  4. Spoon 1/4 of the filling onto one green pepper half. Top with two half slices of provolone and then put on another 1/4 of the filling. Top with the other green pepper half. Repeat with the other pepper.

Nutritional Facts

Servings
2
468.5 calories
30.5 g fat
9 g carbohydrates
39.5 g protein
984 mg sodium
2.5 g dietary fiber