Low-Carb Acaraje black-eyed pea fritters with shrimp filling
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This Low-Carb Acaraje black-eyed pea fritters with shrimp filling is a wholesome, nutrient-dense recipe designed to fit seamlessly into your intermittent fasting eating window. Carefully crafted to maintain steady insulin levels, support metabolic autophagy, and provide lasting satiety, it contains only 370 kcal per serving.
Ingredients
- 800g Black Eyed Peas
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 Green Chilli
- 1 small finely diced Red Onions
- 2 tablespoons Plain almond flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- For frying extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sliced Red Onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped Ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 chopped Red Chilli
- 150g Raw tiger prawns
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Plum Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped Coriander
- Juice of 1 Lime
Instructions
- Make the filling by placing the onion, ginger, garlic, chilli, and some salt into food processor
- Purée until smooth
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and pour the purée into it
- Fry for 5 mins or until cooked through
- Add the prawns, tomatoes and chopped coriander
- Squeeze in the lime and add salt to taste
📚 Scientific Studies & Medical References (5 Sources) ▼
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- Cell Metabolism (2014): Levine ME, Suarez JA, Brandhorst S, et al. Low Protein Intake and Periodic Fasting Promote Longevity and Autophagy. Cell Metab. 19(3):407-417. PubMed 24606898 • DOI
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