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Whole30-Day 15 Prosciutto Wrapped Cucumber and Slow Cooker “Apples”

August 20, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

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I have now completed Day 15 of Whole30. Things are still going well and I love how I feel on this Whole30 Plan.  I am a little nervous because I will be traveling for work later in the week and I really want to stay on plan.  I will be taking some food with me (pouches of tuna and salmon) and I’ll pick up some veggies at the store once I get there.  This will help me stay on track without being tempted by non-Whole30 food.
My meals for Day 15 were:
Breakfast:  Chicken Sausage with Slow Cooker “Apples” (Recipe Below)
Snack:  No snack
Lunch: Leftover Ribeye steak with Ranch Fries
Snack:  Cucumbers and carrots (dressed with olive oil and vinegar)
Dinner:  Salmon with Prosciutto Wrapped Cucumber (Served as a Whole30 appetizer for a party)
Snack: No snack
Time for a new week and a new meal plan!
Day 15:
Breakfast
Chicken Sausage with Slow Cooker “Apples” (Recipe Below)
Dinner
Salmon with Prosciutto Wrapped Cucumber
Day 16:
Dinner
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Mashed Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic 
Day 17:
Dinner
Pumpkin Chili over Turnip Fries 
Day 18:
Dinner
TBD-Traveling
Day 19:
Dinner
TBD-Traveling
Day 20:
Dinner
TBD-Traveling
Day 21:
Dinner
Dijon Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots and Zucchini
I used the following ingredients for Whole30 Slower Cooker “Apples”:
3 medium zucchini, peeled and diced
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
Juice of half a lemon
1/8 tsp saltCombined ingredients in a slow cooker (I used a 4-qt. slow cooker.  The recipe can be doubled for a larger slow cooker) and cook for 2-2.5 hours on HIGH.
Net Carb Count*:
Whole30 Slow Cooker “Apples”: 17 net carbs (for the entire recipe)
*Note carb counts are estimated based on the products I used. Check nutrition labels for accurate carb counts.
Comments: I am not eating fruit right now because I do not want to use it as a replacement for sugar because my cravings may return.  I will eventually add fruit back into my diet, but until then I wanted a great replacement.  Zucchini is the perfect replacement because it is a blank canvas for flavors.  Since I am completing the Whole30 Program I left out sweetener, but I would recommend adding some sweetener and a little vanilla for a more apple like taste.  Apples can also be used if you can eat apples on your current meal plan.  For the Chicken Sausage I used the seasonings from my Homemade Sausage (minus the cayenne for nightshade free) and added it to ground chicken.  I formed the chicken into patties and cooked them in a skillet.  I took the Prosciutto Wrapped Cucumber as a Whole30 appetizer for a party.  Just make sure to peel and remove the seeds before wrapping half a slice of prosciutto (Check the label for no added ingredients.  I used Applegate Farms) around each slice of cucumber.

 Enjoy!
~Karen 
 

 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Paleo, Sides, Whole30 Tagged With: appetizer, breakfast, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, health, low carb, nightshade free, nut free, primal, slow cooker, special diet, sugar free, Veggies

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Hi, I'm Karen! I follow a low carb and paleo diet as I try and reach my goal of losing 100 lbs. I'm also interested in all things healthy and healing my body through food and lifestyle. Read More

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