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Rhubarb Chutney (Vegan)

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Rhubarb Chutney, Chutney Colored with Blueberry | Low-Carb, So Simple!

This sugar-free rhubarb chutney is rhubarb lover’s tangiest dream! Also suitable for garlic lovers. And lovers in general. (If you don’t care about some garlicky fumes swirling around…)

For not the biggest friends of tongue-tickling tangy flavors, I give some suggestions for mellower variations in the end of the post. Naturally, I give a few alternatives for garlic, too, in case garlic gobbling is not your cup of tea.

You can color the chutney with bright hues — like I have done in the photo above. I give some ideas for very natural colors in the end of the post. Actually, throughout the post you can see the photos of these colorful creations.

 

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Fresh Sugar-Free Cucumber Pickles (Vegan)

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Fresh Sugar-Free Cucumber Pickles | Low-Carb, So Simple!

This accompaniment is just made for those hot and lazy summer days when you don’t feel like spending too much time in the kitchen and when you don’t want to have anything too hearty and heavy.

This crunchy cucumber side dish is a fresh combination of sweet and savory, with a notable touch of nourishing raw apple cider vinegar. Cucumber’s old companion, dill, completes the relationship between this two-man team. H’m, veggie team.

You can prepare this salad beforehand, but as it’s fresh pickles, you don’t need to wait for days or weeks before enjoying — this tangy tidbit is ready within two hours.

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Smoky Asparagus (Vegan)

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Smoky Asparagus | Low-Carb, So Simple!

Hope you can pardon me for publishing another appetizer in a row. Actually, nothing prevents from serving this also as side dish. I’m just so thrilled about the flavors of the spring that I simply have to publish another recipe using spring vegetables.

This appetizer is especially for those who don’t have a charcoal grill, or who want to prepare a delicious and easy dish quickly and without too much pain. Combining liquid smoke with asparagus is a sure-fire hit. Hint of balsamic vinegar gives a slightly tangy touch, olive oil and salt are natural companions of the green goddess of spring.

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Deviled Eggs (Nests)

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Deviled Eggs with Lemon Pepper | Low-Carb, So Simple

Deviled eggs make a beautiful appetizer. They a great for the finest party and a cozy gathering a like. You can decorate them or just leave plain, in any case they just look stunning and are extremely delicious! I’ve created these cute little nests here, they are especially great for any party in the springtime!

Deviled eggs are also staples in low-carb lifestyle. Actually, I haven’t seen many low-carb cookbooks without a recipe for deviled eggs. This is very understandable. Deviled eggs are delicious, easy to make and naturally low in carbs. You can vary them endlessly with different additions, spices and seasonings.

Remember to use organic, free-range eggs for the best health benefits and the best color. Have you noticed that the yolks in free-range eggs are bright orange compared to those which originate from intensive farming? Yes, the organic free-range eggs are much more nutritious than the regular pale store-bought ones!

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Creamy Crispy Curry Cabbage (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

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Creamy Crispy Curry Cabbage

Creamy Crispy Curry Cabbage — CCCC. Or 4C. Four C-sons. Don’t let the bad jokes prevent you from trying this delicious side dish — it’s a real delish! Serve it with grass-fed chicken for a full meal, or for a little hunger just like that accompanied with some gluten-free low-carb bread and some fresh veggies. Don’t forget to finish the creamy meal with something creamy too, try for example some instant ice cream, or while you are preparing and eating this dish, let the ice cream maker churn some delicious low-carb strawberry ice cream. Yum!

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