Low Carb Yum: Spiced Veggie Cutlets

author

Ushah Kazi

Married to books, in a relationship with food, playing dress up since 1993. An unabashed pop-culture junkie. Come talk movies and lifestyle with me!

instagram

recent

Skin Rozsa Bakuchiol Serum Review; We Need To Talk About This One

Okay, so I realise that many of you have been waiting for months for a Skin Rozsa bakuchiol serum review. And I can only...

Palestine And Celebrity Culture; A Changing Narrative

As of today, more than two hundred Palestinians and twelve Israelis have been killed. And, tensions between Israel and Palestine continue to rise. As...

Purito Centella Green Level Calming Toner Review; The Promise And The Product

At this point, I have been using the Purito centella green level calming toner for over two months. I realise that there is a...

Current Nightly Skincare Routine For Acne, Hyper-Pigmentation And Inflammation

Okay, so I’m still keeping everything crossed, but my skin’s been okay. I say this with some trepidation of course. Because stress always has...

Keto Ramadan: Keto Meal Plan & Grocery List For Ramadan 2021

I’ve tried and failed in the past, but for Ramadan 2021, my goal is to stay on Keto for the whole month. A bit...

Question, on a scale of one to panic attack, how are you doing this week? Personally, I’m swinging like a pendulum between, ‘it’s going to be alright’ and… Yeah, let’s not go there. It’s times like this that call for a little, nostalgia. Or rather, a low carb version of that. 

That’s right, fam; we’re sticking to Keto. Quarantine snacks be damned. 

But, before you roll your eyes, and dig into your bag of Doritos let me explain. Like I said, I need comfort, yum, and a bit of nostalgia. Also, I need it to be easy. Like, ‘watch a ludicrous Netflix original while I whip this up’ easy. And so, in honour of the potato ‘cutlets’ that fuelled my childhood escapades, I bring you, comfort cooking. 

Side note; please don’t be looking for lamb, elk or the like in this recipe. By ‘cutlets’ I mean the savoury, vegetarian delights that I grew up with.

These are designed to be simple, low carb, and a welcome distraction from the global calamity underway. 

 

Ingredients  

  • 800 grams, Rutabaga (approximately half a medium sized Rutabaga) 
  • 1 tbsp, Xantham Gum
  • 2 tbsp, Coconut Flour 
  • 2 tbsp, Almond Flour 
  • 1 tsp, Baking Powder
  • 2 tbsp, Psyllium Husks 
  • 2 tsp, Cayenne Pepper 
  • 1 Whole Egg
  • 2 tsp, Dried Parsley
  • 2 tsp, Dried Oregano 
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp, Ground Cumin  
  • 2 tsp, Ground Coriander 

 

The Familiar Low Carb Story: An Ugly Duckling

Okay, so I think that a note of precaution about the rutabaga is necessary. To be brutally honest, it does look like something out of a particularly grim Grimm’s fairytale. But, let’s just follow the fairytale logic all the way, and accept that it’s what inside that matters. 

And therein, this rather ugly low carb veggie is your solution to those pesky cravings. Of all the vegetables that I’ve tried, as a potato replacement, this is the most promising. And  trust me, I’ve tried a plethora. But, if this weirdo is a bit too weird for you, you can substitute it for turnips. Equal amounts should be fine. 

Equipment

Frying pan
Stove 
Latest Netflix obsession  

 

Method

1. Cut the rutabaga into cubes, and place it in a pot with water, ensuring that the water is covering the rutabaga. Boil it for thirty minutes, until it is fork-tender.

2. Drain the rutabaga, and mash it with a fork. For the particularly lazy, you can use a food-processor (I never judge).

3. Combine the mash with all the ingredients, except for the oil. Mix well, and form eight equally sized patties.

4. Heat a pan on medium-high heat, and fry the patties in olive oil. Two tablespoons should be enough for three to four patties, and you’ll need to cook each patty for four minutes; two on each side.

5. Pat the patties (see what I did there?) dry using some kitchen towel. Serve hot.

Serves eight. Calories per serving: 149. Net carbs: 5 gram. Fat 10 grams. Protein: 3 grams.

 

related posts

author

Emma Hayes

There I was in a hot yoga studio with plenty of bright natural light and bending myself into pretzel like positions for the very first time.

instagram

%d