Description
A bright and healthy grain-free side dish recipe for the specific carbohydrate diet! Its a perfect make-ahead dish for busy weeks & dinner parties alike. High protein, SCD-friendly, grain-free, high fiber, gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Carrington Farms Ground Lupin
- 2 tbsp. cold-pressed, unrefined flax oil *see notes for substitutes*
- juice from 1/2 of a lime
- 2 medium-sized pre-steamed beets
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp. Himalayan pink salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the ground lupin with 1 1/3 cups water and a dash of pink salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 3 minutes, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
- Slice the beets into cubes and finely chop the fresh parsley, set aside.
- In a small dish, combine the flax oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and oregano. Whisk the mixture.
- With a fork, toss the cooked lupin with the flax oil mixture. Stir in the beets, goat cheese, and fresh parsley.
- Serve warm OR cover & store the salad in the fridge to serve cold.
Notes
Flax oil substitutes: avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil, & melted coconut oil.
Stovetop instructions: Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add in the ground lupin and let cook for 3 minutes. Pour over a mesh strainer to drain the water, transfer the cooked lupin into a bowl and set aside.
- Category: entrees & sides
- Method: microwave/stovetop
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 16
- Protein: 22
Keywords: specific carbohydrate diet, gluten-free, lupin, legume, high protein recipe, goat cheese, beets, grain-free, healthy fats, gut health, healthy side dish