Atkins Induction Dinner Day 8 - Pan Roasted Lemon and Thyme Scented Brussels Sprouts Rock the Casbah!

Lemon and Thyme Scented Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Who says simple equates to boring? Sometimes I’m the most grateful for the simple, quick meals we throw together and enjoy in all their glory! This entire meal came together in less than 20 minutes from icebox (that’s Texan for refrigerator) to table. Of course I did have quite a bit of help from the grill-meister, Denny Crane who made FANTASTIC Moroccan Pan Seared Chicken Fingers while I made the Lemon and Thyme Scented Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts!

Ras El Hanout - Moroccan Spice Blend

We make a Moroccan Spice Blend that’s TLF (To Live For). It’s called Ras el Hanout and in Morocco, every little mama has their own secret blend as do all the shop owners! There are a TON of ingredients in it, but you won’t believe how cohesive it tastes and what special flavor it brings to chicken, lamb, seafood (and even pork…shhhhh). If you don’t want to make your own, you can always buy Moroccan Spice Blends online or at your grocery, on the spice isle.

Pan Roasted Lemon and Thyme Scented Brussels Sprouts

The true star was the Pan Seared Lemon and Thyme Scented Brussels Sprouts. I save soooo much money on fresh herbs, it’s unbelievable. And the taste difference? Ginormous. Really. For $2 each, I got some garage sale terracotta pots plus a pot of herbs: 3 types of basil, thyme, lemon thyme, 2 rosemary plants, tarragon, and oregano. I have them on our patio. The basil must be bought each year, but sometimes comes back in the spring if I let it go to seed. You can grow these, even if you live in an apartment! It’s well worth the initial investment. I rarely use dried herbs. I do still buy Italian parsley and cilantro because our summers are just too hot for them.

Moroccan Pan Roasted Chicken Fingers with
Pan Roasted Lemon and Thyme Scented Brussels Sprouts

Add a quickly sliced tomato and a bit of avocado and badabing, badaboom, dinner is done with little effort!! Score one for the home team. Perfectly Induction, paleo, primal, and diabetic-friendly recipe and a star in the low carb (LCHF) realm!

(Oh, I forgot to tell you, I lost 2 pounds last week…but that’s just a bonus in my book. And that’s a LOT for this post-meno, bc survivor.)

 

Atkins Induction Day 8 – Dinner (Remember this was my FD rotation that isn't a part of most people's Atkins Induction!)

Day 8 Daily Totals - Day 8 Daily Totals - 500 Calories; 27g Fat (47.6% calories from fat); 42g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 92mg Cholesterol; 16g Net Carbohydrate

Breakfast & Lunch (0)
decaffeinated coffee, black, unsweetened
decaffeinated hot green tea, unsweetened
water

Dinner (490 Calories; 27g Fat (48.0% calories from fat); 41g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 92mg Cholesterol; 16g Net Carbohydrate)
6oz Pan Seared Moroccan Chicken with Ras El Hanout
1 serving Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Fresh Thyme
5 ounces tomato
2 ounces avocado
2 teaspoons olive oil

Dessert (10 Calories; 0g Fat (0.0% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 0g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 0g Net Carbohydrate)
1 serving sugar free gelatin flavored with watermelon stevia drops & watermelon flavored oil