Atkins and fat burning index

Question
From your bantadiet.com articles I understood that one can do Atkins only screening out recipes and foods with low fat burning index. You gave recipe examples just as lists. Can you give some examples with complete recipes. Say, I want to throw a party...

Thanks,

Clara

Answer
First of all, Fat Burning Index definition can be found here:

http://dietandbody.com/updates/nfblog/?page_id=21

Banta sample recipes are here:

http://dietandbody.com/banta/sample_meals/index.htm

Here are Atkins recipes having high and low fat burning index:

Spring Salad
Fat burning Index : 2.04 (good on Banta)

Peppery watercress and baby radishes add zest to this colorful salad, which showcases seasonal produce.

* 2 heads Bibb or Boston lettuce, rinsed and spun dry
* 1 bunch watercress, tough stems discarded, rinsed and spun dry
* 1 English cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
* 16 radishes, washed and thinly sliced
* 1 recipe Green Goddess dressing [recipe click-through]

Tear or cut lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Toss with watercress, cucumber and radish slices. Divide on salad plates. Top with dressing.

Green Goddess Dressing
Fat burning Index : 3.79 (good on Banta)

*  1 cup mayonnaise
* 3/4 cup sour cream
* 1 teaspoon anchovy paste or 3 anchovy fillets, chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, minced (1 teaspoon)
* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
* 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
* 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
* 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
* Hearts of Lettuce:
* 3 hearts of romaine lettuce, washed and cut in half lengthwise
* 3 small heads Boston lettuce, washed and cut into quarters
* 5 radishes, sliced (1 cup)
* 1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced (1 cup)
* 2 stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
* 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (1 cup)
* 2 pounds peeled, deveined and cooked large shrimp

Put anchovy paste, garlic, salt, pepper, mustard, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, parsley, chives, tarragon and chervil in a blender; blend until dressing turns a bright green color. Makes 2 cups. (Can be made ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.)

Baked Artichoke-Parsley Cheese Squares
Fat burning Index : 1.45 (good on Banta's advanced phases)

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 green onions, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 package (9 ounces) frozen artichokes, thawed, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 large eggs, beaten
8 ounces Monterey jack cheese or pepper jack cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons Atkins Quick CuisineTM Bake Mix
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 325F. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and saut green onion until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and saut until aroma is released, about 30 seconds. Add artichokes, oregano and pepper flakes and cook until artichokes are warmed through, about 2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, gently whisk eggs, cheese, bake mix, parsley, salt and pepper until well-combined. Using a wooden spoon, stir in artichoke mixture.

Pour artichoke batter into an 8 square baking dish and bake 30 minutes, until set and slightly golden on top. Cool slightly before cutting into squares.

Roasted Asparagus
Fat burning Index : 1.14 (too low fat burning index for Banta)

1 1/2 pounds slender asparagus, tough ends snapped off
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Heat oven to 400脗掳F. Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil. Rinse asparagus, and snap off tough ends. Lightly pat dry.

Spread asparagus out in pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix with your hands to distribute seasoning. Pat into a single layer.

Bake until asparagus are tender and lightly crisped; about 15 minutes. Shake pan once or twice during baking time.

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