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    Melissa's Produce

    Carb Solution: Fried Green Tomatillos

    May 2022
    In honor of this month’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations, here’s a low-carb Latin twist on a dish that is considered (incorrectly) a Southern classic; Fried Green Tomatillos! Actually, the real fried green tomatoes can be traced to the cuisine of Jewish immigrants living in the Midwest in the late 1800s.
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    Melissa's Produce

    Carb Solutions: Nachos!

    May 2021
    May's Cinco de Mayo celebrations always present a low-carb challenge for me, especially when it comes to one of my favorites, Nachos. Unfortunately, the primary ingredient of this dish is extremely high carb, high-calorie corn tortilla chips. 
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  • Almond Flour Tortillas
    Melissa's Produce

    Carb Solution: the Tortilla

    May 2020
    Cinco de Mayo promotions and celebrations also revisit that age-old dietary challenge for us carb counters. Namely, how to enjoy Mexican cuisine without the aid of a corn or flour tortilla. 
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  • Almost Tamale Pie [no cornbread]
    Melissa's Produce

    Carb Solutions: Almost Tamale Pie

    December 2019
    As a diagnosed carb counter, one of the foods that I miss the most at this time of year is the holiday tamale. I even had built up a reputation amongst friends...
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