My Favorite New Low Carb Snack ~ Vegetarian Parmesan Chips

January 15, 2015

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Okay! I am on kinda of a diet!! Yes!! Don’t laugh at me, but I need to lose 6 stubborn lbs before my birthday in May. I know. I know. Girl what are you complaining about! Hey, when you get over in your 40’s, it can be a little difficult. So I am watching my Carbs. Closer a girl get’s to 50 the Carbs are not being very nice to me. However, I love to eat potatoes and maybe it’s the Irish blood in me, but potatoes are my best friend. We have hung out during some very trying times in my life. They have come to me in many forms. They know just what a girl needs. For example, they show up as Potato Chips, she happens to be my favorite. Also, Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Pie, Baked Cajun potatoes,etc., etc. You get the point.

Well, after my workout I was craving something crunchy. No chips to be found in the house. The key to success, do not load your house up with foods you are trying to avoid. So I made these vegetarian Parmesan Chips. I used an awesome cheese brand, Belgioioso Cheese. They make a vegetarian form of parmesan. Yay! Me! and 0 Carbs. Yay! Me! Again.

Okay here’s the recipe. Enjoy. I paired this snack with an apple and drizzle of honey. But if you are doing 0 carbs just stick to the chips. 🙂

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tbsp shredded Belgioiso Parmesan cheese per crisp

1 tbsp Tuscan or Italian Seasonings

Directions:

Depending on the size of your cookie sheet, grate enough Parmesan cheese to cover a cookie sheet with crisps, leaving an inch between each crisp.

Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper, and spread out the cheese gently in flat round shapes. I used the back of a spoon. Add a dash of seasonings in the middle of each crisp.

Pre-heat your oven to 350 F, and when it’s warm, place the sheet in the middle of the oven for 5-10 minutes. Check regularly, and remove your crisps from the oven when they just start to get golden. Allow to cool off for just a few seconds and carefully remove from the parchment paper. The pan and crisp can still be hot, so be CAREFUL AND DO NOT FORGET TO ENJOY! 🙂

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● About Me

Hi, I am Lisa. I am learning every day how to love up on this beautiful gift of living, cherishing each moment as it comes. Especially because at 38 I was dying, and now I am 55 years old, I have gained a deeper appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. I’m married to my wonderful husband of 30 years, who not only supports me through thick and thin but has also selflessly served as my kidney donor, a true testament to his love and commitment. Together, we have raised two incredible kids, aged 38 and 25, and I delight in watching them thrive. Our family has expanded beautifully with two grandkids who fill our lives with joy, a lovely daughter-in-law who has seamlessly joined our family, and a grand fur baby who adds warmth to our home. Here you will find life, food, and how I set the table with love for myself, my friends, and my family, creating cherished memories around meals that go beyond nourishment. I hope it inspires you to love up on your life a bit more and encourage you to surround your table with love, laughter, and the people you hold dear. We get one go at this precious journey, so let’s make it something deliciously beautiful, savoring each bite along the way. Thanks for stopping by; your presence adds to the warmth of this shared experience.