Egg itself is a great source of protein, choline, vitamin B and lutein; nonetheless mixing it with other ingredients is like putting a cherry on the top of a yummy chocolate cake!
Ingredients (For 1½ cups)
- Eggs (large) – 6
- Mayonnaise – ¼ cup
- Grated lemon zest – ½ teaspoon
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Pepper – ¼ teaspoon
- Red onion (small, finely chopped) – ½
- Chopped capers – 2 tablespoons
- Chopped dill – 1 tablespoon
- Sliced baguette or Pita chips
Method of Preparation
Take a small-sized heavy-bottomed pan. Place eggs, add water and boil it. When it comes to boil, remove from heat and cover it with a lid. Let it stand still for about 10-12 minutes. Now, place them under cold water so that they become cool before peeling and chopping. In the meantime while the eggs are boiling, mix lemon zest and juice, mayonnaise, pepper, and salt. Add the chopped eggs into this prepared mixture. Add capers, onion and dill. Before eating, sprinkle some additional dill. Enjoy them with baguette and pita chips.
Although croutons don’t offer much nutritional value, but when mixed with crunchy veggies or nuts such as heart-healthy walnuts or green pepper strips, they can provide a number of benefits to the body. The plus point about homemade croutons is that they are comparatively less greasy and salty.
Ingredients (Makes 3 cups)
- Regular, low-carb or gluten-free bread (fresh or day old), crusts trimmed and cubed – 6 slices
- Melted butter or olive oil – 3 tablespoons
- Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
- Garlic salt – ½ teaspoon or a pinch
- Dried parsley flakes – 1 teaspoon
Method of Preparation
Preheat the oven at 300°F. Combine parsley flakes, garlic powder or salt, and butter, until the mixture becomes clump-free, and the garlic powder completely dissolves. In a medium-sized bowl, coat the cubed bread with the prepared mixture until the cubes are covered uniformly. Now, spread these bread cubes on a baking sheet. Cook in the oven for about 15 minutes, keeping a constant check. Turn over the croutons to the other side and bake for another 15 minutes. Store them in a zip lock bag or air-tight containers.
