If you're considering the low-carb route post-lockdown, biltong can help. Our high-protein snack makes a perfect accompaniment to healthy living. With less than 1% sugar and fat, biltong is not only great as a snack but is versatile enough to be added to your favourite recipes.
Try these delicious recipes Atkins recipes at home this weekend. They take under 30 minutes to prepare and will make a great addition to your meal plan:
Courgette Alfredo Chicken and Biltong
Ingredients
- 1 medium courgette
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 100 grams skinless chicken filet
- 20 grams M-EAT! biltong
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 40 ml single cream
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
Cut the ends off the courgette. Spiralise the courgette into thin noodles using a spiraliser. Blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, drain and set aside. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Slice the chicken then season with salt & pepper. Cook the chicken and crushed garlic until garlic is starting to brown and chicken is cooked. Add the biltong and stir. Add the cream, Parmesan, and parsley, stirring until evenly combined. Bring to a boil, then stir until the sauce has reduced by half. Remove from heat. Toss the noodles in with the chicken mixture, and stir until the noodles are coated evenly. Serve with more Parmesan!
Sausage and Biltong Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 pork sausage
- Handful of M-EAT! biltong
- 1 clove(s) garlic
- 2 tablespoon cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/3 onion
Method
Remove the meat from the sausages and brown it with the onion, biltong and crushed garlic. Set aside Remove the mushroom stems, chop finely. In a bowl mix the chopped stems with the cream cheese, add the cooled sausage mix. Add the ground flaxseeds and stuff into the mushrooms. Place in a large baking dish and bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.
Greek Salad
Ingredients
- 5 black olives
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 20 grams M-EAT! biltong
- 30 grams crumbled feta cheese
- 30 grams fresh baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 50 grams cucumber
- ½ small red onion
- 5 cherry tomatoes cut in half
Method
Combine the salad ingredients, stir together with oil & vinegar. Toss the salad and top with feta cheese.
Recipes adapted from UK.Atkins.com. Always consult a doctor before starting a diet.