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77 Ways to Pocket-fy Your Meals

Okay, here’s the dealio…we are obsessed with pockets. What is a pocket? It is a meal stuffed into a triangular pocket of deliciousness using flatbread strips and your filling of choice. We exclusively use our holy grail flatbread, Cutdacarb, because it’s easy to work with, takes on whatever flavor you season it with, and it fries up fast as hell. We rely on pocket-fying foods because it is a is a low carb hack to control your carb intake but also still get the satisfaction of eating your favorite foods.

The idea for pocket-fying things is based on our love of Hot Pockets (cue theme song) and the technique of folding a paper football or Greek Spanikopita (shout out to my grade school friend’s Yia Yia for showing us how to do this when we were 8 years old). The technique to fold is the same for all of these. See diagram below:

The pocket-fy process involves picking your filling of choice, adding it at the bottom of the flatbread strip, and using the folding technique shown above.

We deep fry 90% of our pockets in avocado oil. The rest are either pan fried in butter or baked in our toaster oven after being sprayed with avocado oil. Our Keto baes have used their air fryers as well.

Here is a bomb ass list of things you can pocket-fy to give you some meal inspo (we added links to the recipes we’ve posted and also suggestions for ones that may not be as obvious):

1. Pastrami & Swiss, topped with coleslaw and Russian dressing

2. Banh mi – pate/mayo + Vietnamese cold cuts & pickled veggies, dipped in spicy soy sauce or tamari

3. Cheeseburger with hottie bites pickles dipped in ketchup and mustard

4. Pb and jelly

5. Churro with cheesecake filling

6. Pizza filling dipped in pizza sauce

7. Ham and Cheese

8. Philly cheesesteak dipped in cheese whiz

9. Meatball mozzarella dipped in marinara

10. Jalapeño popper dipped in ranch

11. Chorizo breakfast dipped in hot sauce

12. Egg and bacon/sausage dipped in ketchup

13. Steak and cheddar dipped in horse radish

14. Broccoli & Cheese

15. Bbq beef and cheese with a side of coleslaw

16. Taco meat dipped in salsa and sour cream

17. BLT on a bed of shredded lettuce

18. Chicken Pot Pie filling

19. Chicken parm (chicken tossed in Parmesan, garlic powder, and marinar dipped in marinara

20. Caprese drizzled with balsamic vinegar

21. Pulled pork and Cheese with a side of coleslaw or cauli mac n cheese

22. Chicken cordon bleu – Chicken n Swiss dipped in a garlic aioli

23. Spinach artichoke dip filling

24. Fajita chicken dipped in sour cream and guac

25. Egg roll filling

26. Crab rangoon filling

27. Spanikopita

28. Buffalo chicken dip

29. Chili cheese dog pockets

30. Potsticker filling

31. Beef Wellington pocket

32. Crawfish Pie filling

33. Meat pie filling

34. Boudin pocket

35. Pate chaude filling

36. Sambusa filling

37. Hoagie filled with salami, provolone, banana peppers, turkey,  drizzled in submarine dressing

38. Italian sub filled with salami, pepperoni, capicola, onion,  provolone, dipped in marinara

39. Tuna melt

40. Reuben (corned beef with sauerkraut) dipped in Russian dressing

41. French dip (roast beef with au jus)

42. Italian dip (slow cooked beef with giardiniera)

43. Lobster roll

44. Fluffer nutter (marshallow creme and peanut butter or else marshmallow flavored whipped cream cheese with PB

45. Sloppy joe

46. Gyro meat and onion dipped in cucumber dill sauce

47. Hot brown – slow cooked turkey filled and dipped in mornay sauce

48. Croque monsieur – ham and gruyere

49. Shawarma pocket – chopped chicken mixed with onions and  dipped in garlic sauce with a side of cucumbers and tabouli

50. Zatar spiced meat with a side of tabbouleh

51. Club pocket (ham, turkey, avocado, bacon) dipped in garlic aioli

52. Monte Cristo – ham and cheese with mustard, rolled in egg, fried, sprinkled with powdered sugar

53. Lasagna pocket

54. Pudding filled

55. Sugar Free Nutella filled dusted with powdered sugar

56. Cheesecake filled dipped in strawberry sauce

57. Strawberry shortcake – filled with strawberries and dipped in whipped cream

58. Caramel apple using chayote

59. Pecan pie filling with vanilla sugar free ice cream

60. Pumpkin pie filling with cinnamon sugar sugar free ice cream

61. Blackberry pie filling with whipped cream

62. Blueberry pie filling with sugar free ice cream

63. Strawberry rhubarb filling with whipped cream

64. S’mores pocket dipped in chocolate

65. Samoa pocket – chocolate pudding filling, drizzled with caramel sauce and toasted coconut

66. Banana cream filling – instant banana cream pie pudding using whipping cream instead of milk

67. Ice cream pockets – flash fried

68. Coconut cream filling dipped in chocolate

69. Peanut Butter chocolate filling

70. Jelly donut filling with powdered “sugar” dusting

71. Baklava filling

72. Eclair filling, dipped in chocolate

73. Napoleon – custard filled, dipped in chocolate

74. Tiramisu filling dusted with cocoa powder

75. Fruit salad – berry blend with monkfruit dipped in whipped cream

76. Key lime pie filling

77. Chinese egg custard filling

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Keto Vietnamese Pate Chaud

Pate Chaud or Pate So is a Vietnamese meat pie typically baked in a puff pastry dough. If you’ve ever been to a Vietnamese deli, you can usually find these up front in the warmer ready for your enjoyment. It typically is made from ground pork or chicken and is the perfect appetizer, snack, or party food.

Keto Vietnamese Pate Chaud

Caution! You might eat all of the servings 🙂
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: pate chaud, vietnamese
Servings: 24 people
Net Carbs: 5g

Ingredients

Filling:

Wrappers:

Instructions

  • Mix all of the filling ingredients thoroughly. 
  • Take a small piece of the raw filling and microwave for 30-45 seconds (or until cooked through) and taste test. Adjust the taste to your preference.
  • Place a strip of Cutdacarb on a cutting board. Place about 1-1 1/2 tablespoons of the filling in the bottom right hand corner of the wrapper. Fold the bottom right corner over to the left side of the wrapper to form a triangle. Follow the fold of the wrapper and continue folding until you reach the end of the wrapper. Set aside. Repeat for the remaining filling and wrappers. See the diagram below for a visual aide.
  • Place the wrapped pate chaud into the air fryer rack seam side down. Air fry at 325 degrees for 10 minutes, flip, and continue air frying for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pate chaud from the air fryer and brush the egg wash over the top of the pastries and then air fry for another 5 minutes. The internal temp should be 165 degrees F (or not pink).

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 5g

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Keto Dim Sum

Raise your hand if your favorite part about dim sum is the lady pushing around the fried foods cart! This recipe is for the fried shrimp items (shrimp balls and wonton things) honestly, if I knew the name for them, I’d tell you myself. Enjoy these with a mix of soy sauce and hot chili oil for the ultimate experience.

Keto Dim Sum

Now you can eat dim sum in the comfort of your own home with a fraction of the carbs.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: dim sum, easy, quick, seafood, shrimp
Servings: 6
Net Carbs: 3g

Equipment

Deep Fryer

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Finely mince the shrimp (or throw it in a food processor for a few seconds).
  • Add the whey isolate protein powder (UNFLAVORED), garlic powder, salt, sesame oil, monkfruit sweetener, egg white, white pepper, and onion powder to the minced shrimp.
  • Throw the shrimp mix into the freezer for five minutes.
  • Meanwhile, roll a @cutdacarb and then use scissors to cut thin ribbons. Cut those ribbons in half, and then in half again. Place them in a bowl.
  • Take the shrimp mixture out and using an ice cream scoop, portion out balls.
  • Roll them into the ribbons and cover them.
  • Drop them into 375 degree oil and fry until golden brown.
  • For the shrimp wontons, cut circles out of the cutdacarb (about 2-3 inch diameter) and place a spoonful of the mixture in the middle and flatten it between two lavash circles. Deep fry until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 697mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 3g

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Low Carb Banh Mi Pockets

These are some of our favorite ways to enjoy one of our favorite sandwiches when we are craving the real deal. “Banh mi” literally translates to “bread” and Vietnamese. Hopefully, someone comes up with the billion dollar idea how to keto-fy french baguettes soon – but until then, these are the best we’ve had get our fix.

Some notes:

  1. The absolute EASIEST WAY to make these is to purchase the cold cuts, Vietnamese mayo, pickled veggies, and paté from your local asian market or Vietnamese deli. You can make your own fixins’ but it’s a process.
  2. If you have a Banh Mi shop near you, like Lee’s Sandiwich, Tip Top, Banh Mi Ba Le, or similar – those shops will have the ingredients ready for grab and go.
  3. The key to a crispy wrap is the lavash that you use – our absolutely favorite to use for these are CutDaCarb flatwraps. You can ONLY purchase them online directly from their website cutdacarb.com. A close second is low carb lavash bread you can find at specialty markets or Middle eastern grocery stores. The third option is Josephy’s lavash bread that can almost always be found at Walmarts across the country.
  4. I have only fried pockets but you can air fry or bake them to your liking. Try 375 degrees for 4-5 minutes.

Low Carb Banh Mi Pockets

Get your low carb banh mi and eat it too!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: banh mi, easy, pockets
Servings: 8
Net Carbs: 3g

Equipment

Non-Stick Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Vietnamese cold cuts or chinese bbq pork diced
  • 1 cup cucumbers diced
  • 1/2 cup Vietnamese mayo
  • 1/4 cup jalapenos diced,
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro diced
  • 1 cup Vietnamese pickled daikon and/or carrots
  • 1/4 cup paté
  • 2-4 sheets lavash bread
  • Soy sauce
  • Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in the pan on medium heat.
  • While the oil is heating, mix the diced meat, cucumbers, mayo, jalapenos, cilantro, and pickled veggies.
  • On a cutting board, cut the lavash bread into event four strips (width-wise).
  • Spread the pate on the surface of each strip.
  • Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the banh mi mixture and place it on the bottom right hand corner of lavash strip.
  • Fold the bottom right hand corner of the strip to the left to cover the banh mixture. Continue following the fold until you reach the other side of the lavash strip.  Follow the diagram below to see how to continue folding the pocket.
  • Fry the pockets seam side down in the hot oil. These fry fast, so each side should crisp up within 1-2 minutes. Flip and fry the other side.
  • Place the fried pockets on a paper towel lined plate to soak up any excess grease
  • Sprinkle black pepper in soy sauce and enjoy it as a dip for the banh mi pocket!

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 3g

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