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Celebrate Easter with these Low-Carb Recipes

April 12, 2017

Easter is coming up, which very often means dinner or brunch with family and friends. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the fresh flavors of spring while savoring many other delicious Easter traditions, such as ham, which is naturally low in carbs. And you can enjoy all the hard-boiled Easter eggs you want, without guilt. Hold on to any leftover hard-boiled eggs, and snack on them during the week or turn them into deviled eggs or egg salad.

 Keep reading for some more deliciously low-carb recipes that will turn your Easter brunch or dinner into a very special occasion.

 Barbecued Glazed Ham

This is the star of your meal, and it features a hint of spice and smoke, with a sweet (yet sugar-free) apricot glaze.

 Yellow Squash and Gruyere Frittata

A wedge of this cheesy frittata bursting with the flavors of basil and yellow squash goes great with a few slices of Barbecued Glazed Ham.

 Asparagus in Vinaigrette with Walnuts

Asparagus is in season, and this light dish works wonderfully for Easter brunch or dinner.

Baby Greens with Grapefruit and Red Onion

This tangy and fresh green salad is also a nice complement to your Easter meal.

Rhubarb Muffins

You will love these sweet treats, which are bursting with fresh rhubarb. Plus these muffins are also perfect to make in advance and bring to any Easter potluck.

 

 

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