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Low Carb Ploughman’s Platter

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This Simple Ploughman’s Platter is the perfect diabetes-friendly meal with minimal preparation. Packed with healthy fats, protein, and fibre, it’s ideal for maintaining steady blood sugar levels and keeping you satisfied throughout the day. The best part? It’s ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking except for a boiled egg!

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

0 min

Meal Type

Lunch, Snack

Servings

1

Carbs

11.2 g

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Why you'll love this recipe:

  • Quick & Easy: Ready in just 5 minutes, with only one ingredient to cook.
  • Diabetes-Friendly: Low in carbs, high in healthy fats, and balanced protein for steady blood sugar.
  • Portable: Perfect for lunchboxes, work, or picnics—no need for reheating.
  • Nutrient-Rich: Packed with healthy fats, fibre, and antioxidants to fuel your day.
  • Customisable: Add more veggies, different cheeses, or switch nuts for variety.

Key ingredients:

Egg:

High in protein and healthy fats, eggs help stabilise blood sugar and provide lasting energy.

Prosciutto:

A great source of protein, low in carbs, and full of flavour.

Brie Cheese:

Rich in calcium and healthy fats, brie helps with bone health and supports heart health.

Nuts (almonds, walnuts, macadamia):

Packed with fibre and healthy fats, nuts help reduce inflammation and regulate blood sugar.

Carrot:

A low-carb vegetable with high fibre and beta-carotene, supporting eye health and immunity.

Cornichons:

Low in calories and packed with probiotics to aid digestion.

Olives:

High in heart-healthy fats and antioxidants, promoting good cholesterol levels.

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Low Carb Ploughman's Platter

An easy lunch or light dinner where the only cooking required is to boil an egg.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Meal Type Lunch, Snack
Cuisine English
Servings 1 People
Dietary Gluten-free

Ingredients
  

  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 36 g prosciutto
  • 50 g brie cheese
  • 36 g nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, macadamia
  • ⅓ medium carrot, sliced
  • 3 cornichons
  • 8 olives

COOK MODE

Instructions
 

  • Fill a saucepan with enough cold water to cover the egg. Bring to a boil and then gently lower the egg into the water. Reduce the heat to a rolling boil and cook for 6 minutes and 30 seconds. Drain and run the egg under cold water, then peel and cut in half.
  • Assemble all the ingredients on a plate or into a lunch box and you’re done. (If you're toting this, peel the egg just before you eat.)

Nutrition (per serve)

Net Carbs: 11.2gProtein: 32.7gFat: 48.1gFiber: 4.3gCalories: 609kcal
Keyword Carrot, Cheese, Egg, Nuts, Pickle, Proscuitto
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