{"id":1507,"date":"2025-11-12T20:19:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/douglasgilliland.com\/theology\/?p=1507"},"modified":"2025-11-12T20:19:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:19:13","slug":"low-carb-orthodox-fasting-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/douglasgilliland.com\/theology\/2025\/11\/12\/low-carb-orthodox-fasting-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Low Carb Orthodox Fasting Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Orthodox Nativity Fast (Nov 15\u2013Dec 24 on the New Calendar) is strict: no meat, dairy, eggs, fish (except with oil on certain days), wine, or oil on Mon\/Wed\/Fri. Oil &amp; wine allowed Tue\/Thu\/Sat\/Sun. All recipes below are oil-free on strict days (marked \u2726) but use oil minimally on permitted days (marked \u2713). Every dish is &lt;20 g net carbs (calculated via USDA data). Serves 2\u20134.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Mushroom-Lentil \u201cMeatballs\u201d \u2726 (&lt;12 g carbs\/serving)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>200 g cooked lentils (12 g carbs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>150 g cremini mushrooms, pulsed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp thyme, salt, pepper<br>Saut\u00e9 mushrooms (no oil, dry pan). Mix with mashed lentils\/flax egg. Form balls. Bake 180\u00b0C 20 min. Serve with zucchini noodles.<br>Per 4 balls: 11 g net carbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Cauliflower \u201cShawarma\u201d Bowls \u2713 (&lt;15 g carbs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>400 g cauliflower florets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp cumin, paprika, garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp olive oil (only on \u2713 days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100 g shredded cabbage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50 g cucumber<br>Toss cauli in spices + oil (or water on \u2726 days). Roast 200\u00b0C 25 min. Top with lemon-tahini (1 tbsp tahini + water).<br>Per bowl: 14 g net carbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Kelp Noodle \u201cPad Thai\u201d \u2726 (&lt;9 g carbs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>340 g kelp noodles, rinsed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100 g mung bean sprouts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50 g shredded carrot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp coconut aminos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp ginger, chili flakes<br>Toss raw. Top with crushed almonds (5 g).<br>Per serving: 8 g net carbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Zucchini \u201cPizza\u201d Bites \u2726 (&lt;10 g carbs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 large zucchini, 1 cm slices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100 g oil-free marinara (tomato paste + water + oregano)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50 g sliced olives + mushrooms<br>Bake zucchini 180\u00b0C 10 min. Top with sauce\/veg. Broil 3 min.<br>Per 6 bites: 9 g net carbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Shirataki \u201cMac\u201d &amp; Yeast \u2726 (&lt;6 g carbs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>400 g shirataki noodles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tbsp nutritional yeast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp garlic powder, \u00bd tsp turmeric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100 ml unsweetened almond milk<br>Rinse noodles. Heat with milk + seasonings.<br>Per bowl: 5 g net carbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Smoky Eggplant \u201cBaba Ghanoush\u201d Dip \u2713 (&lt;13 g carbs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 large eggplant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp tahini<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 garlic clove, lemon juice, smoked paprika<br>Char eggplant over gas flame (or broil). Blend flesh with rest. Serve with celery sticks.<br>Per \u00bd cup: 12 g net carbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Cabbage \u201cTacos\u201d with Walnut \u201cMeat\u201d \u2726 (&lt;16 g carbs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 large cabbage leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100 g walnuts, pulsed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp cumin, \u00bd tsp chili<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50 g pico (tomato + onion + cilantro)<br>Mix walnuts + spices. Fill leaves.<br>Per 2 tacos: 15 g net carbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Coconut-Green Curry Soup \u2726 (&lt;11 g carbs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>200 ml light coconut milk (canned, &lt;5 g carbs\/100 ml)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>150 g zucchini + bok choy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp green curry paste (no shrimp)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp ginger<br>Simmer veg in coconut milk + paste + 200 ml water.<br>Per bowl: 10 g net carbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Chia \u201cPudding\u201d Parfait \u2726 (&lt;8 g carbs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 tbsp chia seeds + 200 ml unsweetened almond milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50 g raspberries (frozen OK)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cinnamon<br>Soak chia overnight. Layer with berries.<br>Per serving: 7 g net carbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Sesame Broccoli \u201cStir-Fry\u201d \u2713 (&lt;14 g carbs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>300 g broccoli florets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp sesame seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp coconut aminos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp sesame oil (only on \u2713 days)<br>Steam broccoli. Toss with rest.<br>Per serving: 13 g net carbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Notes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use dry saut\u00e9 or water\/broth on \u2726 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All spices\/herbs are allowed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-check labels: some coconut milks add sugar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Net carbs = total carbs \u2013 fiber.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orthodox Nativity Fast (Nov 15\u2013Dec 24 on the New Calendar) is strict: no meat, dairy, eggs, fish (except with oil on certain days), wine, or oil on Mon\/Wed\/Fri. Oil &amp; wine allowed Tue\/Thu\/Sat\/Sun. All recipes below are oil-free on strict days (marked \u2726) but use oil minimally on permitted days (marked \u2713). 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