Spicy Chicken Tomato Basil Soup - HCG Phase 2

Spicy chicken tomato basil soup
Saute chicken breasts and zucchini in chicken broth, add canned chopped tomatoes + lots of dried basil, black pepper and Cayenne pepper. Amazing.

Spicy chicken tomato basil soup





Chicken Breasts
Zucchini
Chicken Broth
Canned Chopped Tomatoes
Lots of Dried Basil,
Black Pepper
Cayenne Pepper

Saute chicken breasts and zucchini in chicken broth, add canned chopped tomatoes + lots of dried basil, black pepper and Cayenne pepper. Amazing.


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Sauteed ground beef over shirataki noodles HCG Phase 2

Ground Beef
Onion,
Garlic,
Chopped Tomatoes,
Zucchini,
Bell Pepper,
Garlic Powder,
Salt & Pepper to tast
Shirataki Noodles

Sauteed ground beef ( or chicken or turkey) drain the oil, rub the beef on a paper towel, add back to the pan with a little onion, garlic, chopped tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, garlic powder, s/p. Put over shirataki noodles. Fantastic and filling.

Cauliflower Bread Sticks - HCG Phase 2 & 3

Cauliflower Bread Sticks



Ingredients:
1 cup raw grated cauliflower or 100 grams (2 Greens)
1/4 cup egg (whites for Phase 2) substitute * you are able to add up to 2 oz of additional protein per Nutrition Support
1 cup shredded or 4 oz 2% light mozzarella, divided (1 Lean)(leave off for Phase 2)
Garlic salt and Italian seasonings, to taste

Marinara Sauce
1/2 cup Italian diced tomatoes - less than 5 g of carbs per serving (1 Green)
You can also use Walden Farms Marinara Sauce, but 1/4 cup is considered to be 2 condiments and is not a vegetable. You would have to add a third of veggies to your meal if you choose this option.

Directions:
Puree Italian diced tomatoes in a small chopper. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350. Mix cauliflower, 1/4 cup egg substitute, and 3 oz or 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella together in a bowl until combined. Line a 9 x13 loaf pan with parchment and lightly spray with Pam. Pour mixture into pan about 1 -1/2 inch deep. (It is okay if the mixture does not cover the entire pan). Bake at 350 for 30 min or until set. Lift the edges of the parchment and place bread with parchment on to cookie sheet. Carefully use a spatula to lift the edges of the dough off the parchment and flip the dough. Bake for an additional 15 minutes at 450 degrees. Take out of oven and with a pizza cutter, slice strips through set dough. Separate slightly. Sprinkle with garlic salt, Italian seasonings and 1 oz or 1/4 cup 2% reduced fat mozzarella or three cheese blend. Continue baking at 450 degrees for about 10 more minutes until cheese is melted. Serve with marinara sauce.

1 Complete Lean and Green Meal, No Healthy Fat Required

Found on Sandy's Kitchen: Cauliflower Bread Sticks

Cumin Lime Chickpeas - HCG Phase 3

Every winter, after weeks of eating hearty soups and stews, I start craving something really light and fresh. I just get sick of all of the super cooked down hot food. I want bright, I want it to taste like SUNSHINE. You know what I'm sayin'?

So today I threw together this quick salad with a couple of cans of chickpeas that I had hiding in the back of my pantry. It's really fast, easy, and bursting with fresh flavor!

Lime juice can sometimes have a slightly bitter bite to it, so if you're not into that or limes just aren't available in your area, this salad would be just as delicious with lemon juice. If you want to cut the price in half, cook your own chickpeas from dry. I haven't done it but I'm sure it's just as easy as cooking any other bean... especially if you cook them in the slow cooker!

Another interesting twist to this salad would be to add a touch of honey and chopped jalapeno. Unfortunately, I didn't think of that until just now as I was typing this. Someone try it for me and let me know how it is! Thanks!




Total Recipe cost: $3.79
Servings Per Recipe: 6 (about 1/2 cup each)
Cost per serving: $0.63
Prep time: 15 min. Cook time: 0 min. Total: 15 min.

INGREDIENTS		COST
2 (15 oz.) cans	chickpeas (garbanzo beans)	$2.18
1/2 medium	red onion	$0.51
1/2 bunch	cilantro	$0.39
2 cloves	garlic	$0.15
1 medium	lime	$0.25
2 Tbsp	MTC oil	$0.22
1 tsp	cumin	$0.05
1/8 tsp	cayenne pepper	$0.02
1/4 tsp	salt	$0.02
TOTAL		$3.79

STEP 1: Empty both cans of chickpeas into a colander and rinse with cool water. Let the chickpeas drain as you prepare the rest of the salad.

STEP 2: Remove the cilantro leaves from the stems and then roughly chop. Dice the red onion. Place both in a large bowl.

STEP 3: Prepare the dressing by squeezing the juice from one lime into a bowl and adding the olive oil, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Finely mince two cloves of garlic and add them as well. Stir everything to combine. Taste and adjust salt to your liking.

STEP 4: Add the drained chickpeas and the dressing to the bowl with the cilantro and onion. Stir to combine and then serve! The flavor intensifies the longer it sits so, refrigerate before serving for a stronger flavor.

Step By Step Photos

I had a couple lonely cans of chickpeas in my pantry, so what better to do with them than add my favorite flavors...


Cilantro, lime, garlic, and onion! This really is my favorite combo. Anytime I need something to taste fresh and vibrant, this is what I reach for.


Rinse the chickpeas in a colander with cool water to remove all of that canned flavor. I'm sure making fresh chickpeas from dry would not only be more inexpensive but the flavor would be even more clean and fresh. Note to self: make fresh chickpeas.


Remove the leaves from the stems of the cilantro and then give them a rough chop. The leaves pull off easily so this should take no more than a minute or two.


Dice the red onion and place it in a bowl with the cilantro.


Squeeze the juice from one lime into a bowl and add the olive oil, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Mince the garlic and add that as well.


Stir it all up and now you've got a delicious cumin dressing. Give it a taste and adjust the salt and any other ingredients as you see fit.


Add the drained chickpeas and dressing to the bowl with the cilantro and onion. Stir until everything is coated in dressing and then serve!


The salad will be even more intense the next day! ...if it lasts that long!

Found on - Budget Bytes: cumin lime chickpeas $3.79 recipe / $0.63 serving

5 MINUTES, 5 INGREDIENT PASTA! HGC Diet Phase 3 or 2

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5 MINUTES, 5 INGREDIENT PASTA! PERFECT FOR A DORM! ALL YOU NEED IS A MICROWAVE!

I Picked up a few extra things at Whole Foods the other night. I’m trying to focus more on eating cleaner. Just because it’s coming out of a microwave doesn’t make it unhealthy, well not in this situation!





Calories : 130 Carbs : 20 Fiber : 6g Protein : 15g Fat : 3g
Ingredients:

• 3 Oz Shrimp
• 2 Cups Fresh Spinach
• 1 Tbsp Parmesan (leave this out for Phase 2)
• 1 Bag Shirataki Noodles
• 1/2 Cup Roasted Garlic Sauce

Steps:

1. Microwave Shrimp, Spinach, and Roasted Garlic Sauce for three minutes
2. Rinse Noodles and Microwave for two minutes
3. Combine the sauce with the noodles
4. sprinkle cheese and pepper on top!

Taco! Taco! (Like Pizza!Pizza! Minus the Toga) HCG Phase 3

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Pictures: Hint– They’re all Tacos. I know. I continue to astound.

This is, by far, my most FAVORITE use of either cauliflower or zucchini dough for making Mexican foods… and these are induction-friendly.
You know those taco shells you buy from the store which are not only CORN (snort), but they’re usually brittle and break in half as soon as your luscious reader teeth make contact with them.
BOO!
I say to you, on this Cinco de Mayo, don’t you deserve a crisp, yet pliable taco shell? A taco shell which holds what you stuff into it and still has the crisper delivery? If so, follow me, and I will deliver unto you taco beauty.
Taco Shells

from Zucchini :

1 large zucchini, shredded
2 eggs
2 cups cheese

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Grease 2 cookie sheets.

Cut ends from zucchini. Shred. Mix with egg and cheese. Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, make 6-8” circles on greased cookie sheet(s). Bake at 450 degrees for 12 minutes. Loosen and flip the circles. Bake for another 5 minutes at 450 degrees.

Take hot patties and wrap around a rolling pin. When cool enough to handle and with form, let cool on a rack for 6-8 hours in a cool oven. (To hold the shape, if you have those stackable racks, you can inset the edges through the racks of a cooling rack or your oven and allow them to hang down. They may curl slightly. Don’t panic! They should be still pliable enough the next day to open without breaking).

Makes about 6 shells.
from Cauliflower:
1 16 ounce bag of cauliflower, shredded, chopped or riced
3 eggs
3 cups cheese

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Grease 2 cookie sheets.

Cook or thaw frozen cauliflower. Shred, rice or chop. Mix with egg and cheese. Using 1/3 cup scoop, make 12 6-8” circles on greased cookie sheet(s). Bake at 450 degrees for 12 minutes. Loosen and flip the circles. Bake for another 5 minutes at 450 degrees.

Take hot patties and wrap around a rolling pin. When cool enough to handle and with form, let cool on a rack for 6-8 hours in a cool oven. (To hold the shape, if you have those stackable racks, you can inset the edges through the racks of a cooling rack or your oven and allow them to hang down. They may curl slightly. Don’t panic! They should be still pliable enough the next day to open without breaking).

Makes about 12 shells.

Notes:
Store on rack until crisp and then in an open container to prevent moisture.

Nutritional Information
Zucchini shells (2 shells per serving)
Calories: 151
Carbohydrates: 1
Fiber: 0
Net Carbohydrates: 1
Protein: 10
Fat: 13
Cauliflower shells (Per 2 shells, 1/6 of recipe)

Calories: 239
Carbohydrates: 4
Fiber: 1.5
Net Carbohydrates: 2.5
Protein: 16
Fat: 20

HCG Diet Carne Asada

Ingredients

HCG Diet Carne Asada - Delicious Mexican Recipe For Carne Asada Phase 2 Of The HCG Diet Plan.

• 4 ounces flank steak asada
• Tomatoes
• Sliced onion cut into thin strips
• 1 clove garlic chopped
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons orange juice (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
• Pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions

Marinate meat in lemon juice and spices. Barbecue carne asada or cook strips in a frying pan with garlic and onion. Add chopped tomatoes during the last 5 minutes of cooking and enjoy with lettuce leaf mock tortillas and salsa.
Makes 1 serving (1 protein, vegetable)

Per Serving: 248 Calories, 32 g Protein, 10 Carbohydrates, 4 g Fat

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HCG Diet Carne Asada :: Recipe Kitchen

Leftover Turkey Spring Rolls

Prep Time: 15 Minutes | Cook Time: | Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 8

Ingredients

• (Quantities Depend On How Much Leftover Turkey You Have And How Many Spring Rolls You Want To Make)
• Rice Paper Wrappers
• Chunks Of Turkey
• Soy Sauce
• Rice Wine Vinegar
• Sesame Oil
• Chopped Cilantro
• Finely Diced Carrots
• Strips Of Cucumber
• Leafy Lettuce
• Alralfa Or Bean Sprouts
• Cellophane Noodles

Preparation Instructions

Prepare cellophane noodles according to package instructions.
Prepare rice paper wrappers according to package instructions.
Mix together chunks of turkey with soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, minced carrots, and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust whatever seasonings you'd like.
Lay softened rice paper wrapper on work surface, then layer in softened noodles, lettuce, cucumber strips, sprouts, and turkey mixture. Roll up and serve with soy sauce for dipping.

Found here:
Leftover Turkey Spring Rolls | The Pioneer Woman Cooks | Ree Drummond

Recipes: Soups, Salads and Sauces | hCG Diet Products from Simply hCG Make Dieting Easier

• Chicken Broth Base
  6 100 gram pieces of chicken 9 cups water 1 tsp of each: garlic powder, onion salt, celery salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper 1 Tbsp sea salt Combine ingredients in soup pot and cook until chicken is done. About 35 minutes. Take chicken ou...
• Cucumber Apple Salad
  1/2 chopped apple 1 sliced cucumber 2 T. apple cider vinegar 1 T. water garlic salt pepper Stevia (opt) Chop apple and thinly slice cucumber. Combine vinegar and water. Season with garlic salt, pepper and stevia (opt) to taste. Servings: 1 veg...
• Grilled Onions
  1 whole sweet onion Sea salt Slice sweet onion and place on preheated George Foreman grill. Sprinkle with sea salt. Grill 4-5 min. until tender and juicy. (Grill with your meat to flavor both the meat & the onion.)
• Lemon Zest Asparagus
  1/3 lb. asparagus 1 T. fresh lemon juice Sea salt Ground pepper Rinse asparagus and break off any tough, white bottoms. Cut into 1-2 inch sections, slicing the asparagus at a slight diagonal. Fill med sized pan half way with water and bring to a...
• Baked Vidalia Onion
  1 Vidalia Onion (med. sized) Sea Salt Pepper Remove the outer layers and roots from onion. Wrap in foil. Bake in Preheated oven at 350 degrees for at least one hour. Remove from foil and season with salt and pepper to taste. servings=1 vegetable
• Strawberry Chicken Salad
  3 1/2 oz of lettuce 3 1/2 oz Chicken 6 strawberries, sliced Sweet N Sour Vinaigrette Dressing Grill, bake or steam fry chicken. Slice into bite sized pieces. Put lettuce in bowl with sliced strawberries, put chicken in and toss. Drizzle with Sw...
• Sweet N Sour Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
  1-3 Tbs of raw apple cider vinegar salt, pepper 1/2 packet Stevia Mix ingredients then drizzle over salad, spinach, vegetables, or stir fry.
• Roasted Asparagus-
  -100 grams of asparagus - 1-2 cloves of minced garlic - ½ tsp of parsley - ¼ tsp of oregano - salt & pepper to taste preheat oven to 400. Trim asparagus and lay on non-stick aluminum foil. Add seasonings. Wrap all end of foil making a ...
• Effortless Cream of Chicken Soup
  - 100g cooked chicken - celery (allowed amount) - 3 cloves garlic - 1-2 c broth - 1 T dehydrated minced onion - 1/2 t parsley - 1/2 t basil - ground white pepper (to taste) - salt (optional) 1. Preheat saucepan over MED-HI heat. 2. I...
• Tangy Tomato Soup
  -1 cup of Chicken bouillon Base - 1 large tomato - 1 clove minced garlic - ½ tsp onion salt - ½ packet of stevia - ½ tsp of basil - salt and pepper to taste Sautee garlic in 1 Tbsp of bouillon base and set aside. Puree tomatoes in blender an ...
• Chicken vegetable Soup – YUMMY!!!!!
  - 6 cups of Chicken Broth Base (see recipe) - 3 100 grams of cooked chopped chicken - 3 stalks of chopped celery - 1 whole sweet onion chopped - 2 handfuls of chopped cabbage - 2 medium sized chopped tomatoes (optional) combine and bring to a bo...
• French Onion Soup-
  - Saute 1 onion thinly sliced with 3 garlic cloves minced for 10 minutes - Stir in powder stevia ( 1 tsp) - Cook 10 minutes - Add 2 cups of beef broth and bring to a boil. - Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 20 minutes. - Add salt & pepp...
• Sauteed Baby Spinach
  - ½ bag of baby spinach - 1 clove of minced garlic - 4 Tbsp. of chicken bouillon Base Saute garlic in 1 Tbsp. of chicken base or water. Add remaining base and spinach and toss till it starts to get soft. Remove before it turns to mush.
• Taco Seasoning
  - 1 T chili powder - 2 t onion powder - 1 t ground cumin - 1 t garlic powder - 1 t paprika - 1 t ground oregano
• Chicken "Gravy"
  - 1/2 c homemade broth - 1 grissini - Add 1/4 c broth to small saucepan and bring to boil. - While broth is heating, grind grissini in food processor until it is a powder. (I use my coffee grinder.) -Add the powdered grissini to the pan, ...
• Smoky BBQ Sauce
  - 2 T sugar free tomato sauce - 2-3 T water - 1/2 t dehydrated minced onion - 1/2 t red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar - 1/4 t sugar free liquid smoke - 1/4 t paprika - 1/4 t chili powder - 1/8 t cinnamon - 1/8 t cloves - 1/4-1/...
• Spicy Mustard Dressing – (delicious!)
  - ½ bottle of organic apple cider vinegar - ¾ bottle of amino liquids - 2 tsp of wasabi powder - 2 tsp of dry mustard powder Shake well and keep refrigerated.
• Cucumber Salad
  - 200g thinly sliced cucumber (or allowed amount) - 1 T vinegar (to taste) - 1 t dill - 1/2 tsp stevia (as needed) - black pepper -Combine all ingredients except cucumber & mix well. -Toss in cucumbers. -Cover & refrigerate. This t...
• Taco Salad
  -2 cups of chopped romaine lettuce -100 grams of lean ground beef -½ tsp garlic salt -¼ tsp of chili seasoning - crunched up melba toast *Saute ground beef and spices. Sprinkle on top of lettuce and top with crumble melba toast.
• Cucumber Salad
  - 1 large cucumber - 4 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar - ¼ tsp garlic powder - dash of pepper - ½ tsp of onion salt - 1 Tbsp of dried parsley - 1 packet of stevia • Combine vinegar, spices, and stevia. Toss with cucumbers and marinate for 1 hour in...
• Slaw-
  -2 cups shredded cabbage -Dressing to taste *Toss and chill.
• Creole Cucumbers (chicken)
  2 cups of sliced cucumbers 1/8 tsp of Creole Seasoning *Mix and serve optional, add chopped cooked chicken
• Chopped Salad-
  Chop up Cabbage Pick lady apples English cucumber (less seeds) Sweet onion Celery Cooked asparagus (optional) Add Dressing and toss
• Citrus Tomato Salsa-
  - 1 large chopped tomato - 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice - 1/8 tsp celery salt - 1/8 tsp chile powder - 3 drops of clear stevia - 1 tsp of fresh cilantro - 1/8 cup of Dressing (see recipe) combine and refrigerate
• Steak Marinade-
  - 1tsp of lemon juice - 1 tsp of fresh cilantro - 1 ½ tsp of spice blend - ¾ tsp of chili powder rub into steak
• Dressing (can use as marinade too for meat and vegetables and for all salads)
  -2/3 cup unfiltered apple cider vinegar - 1/3 cup of lemon juice - 1 Tbsp. of water - Add to taste: salt & pepper, dried shallots, garlic powder, onion salt, chives, dried cilantro, parsley, basil - Stevia (plain or Valencia orange) start wi...
• Meat Marinades-
  Apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or balsamic vinegar mixed with spice and herbs of choice. Broil or grill

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HCG Recipes: Main Course

• Breaded Talapia or chicken
  - Rub meat with lemon juice or dip in milk - Crunch up melba toast and mix with seasonings of choice - Coat meat with mixture and bake or grill on George Forman.
• Bunless Burgers-
  -Grill chicken, turkey burgers or beef patties and season to taste. -Layer between 2 lettuce leafs - add grilled sweet onions and tomatoes
• Meat Kabobs
  -100 grams of meat of choice -1 sweet onion -1/4 cup of dressing -1 tsp Seasoning cut meat into cubes. Cut onion into small wedges. Combine seasoning and dressing and marinate with meat and onions for 4 hours. Place on metal skewers and grill on...
• Orange Ginger Chicken
  - 100g chicken – cut into chunks - black pepper - orange – cut in 1/4s - 2-3 cloves minced garlic - 1/2 t basil - 1 T fresh ginger root (about 1/2"-1" long piece, peeled & minced) - juice of half lemon 1. Preheat...
• hCG Mixture-Yummy!
  - 3.52 oz of ground chicken (or turkey) - 2-3 cans of organic stewed tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes if you can’t find stewed – tomatoes that don’t have sugar or corn starch in it) - 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed - Season with parsley, cum...
• Slow cooker Roast-
  -1 very lean roast (trim extra fat) - 1 whole onion chopped - 1 whole stalk of chopped celery - ½ cup of water -salt & pepper, minced garlic, spice blend. *Place all ingriedients in crock pot and cook on low for 8-12 hours . This is so yummy...
• Garlic Chicken
  - 100g chicken400g chicken – 4 servings - diced onion - 3-5 cloves garlic – unpeeled & left whole - juice of half lemon - black pepper to taste 1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. Heat non-stick saucepan over MED. 3. Add the onion. ...
• Fried Chicken Tenders
  - 100g chicken - 1 T milk - 1 grissini - Seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, ground red pepper, garlic powder) 1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. Slice chicken breast into 3 tenders. 3. In small bowl, mix milk and any seasonings you prefer. 4. Grind g...
• Taco Salad
  -2 cups of chopped romaine lettuce -100 grams of lean ground beef -½ tsp garlic salt -¼ tsp of chili seasoning - crunched up melba toast *Saute ground beef and spices. Sprinkle on top of lettuce and top with crumble melba toast.
• Chicken vegetable Soup – YUMMY!!!!!
  - 6 cups of chicken broth base (see recipe under soups) - 3 100 grams of cooked chopped chicken - 3 stalks of chopped celery - 1 whole sweet onion chopped - 2 handfuls of chopped cabbage - 2 medium sized chopped tomatoes (optional) combine and b...
• Chinese Chicken (or other meat)
  - cubed meat 100 grams (chicken, shrimp, or steak) - 5 Tbsp of chicken Broth - Cabbage - Dash of onion salt, Chinese 5 spice, salt & pepper - 1 minced clove of garlic - ½ packet of stevia • Shred cabbage. Sautee minced garlic in 1 Tbsp of ...
• Shake and Bake Chicken or Fish-
  - 4 chicken breasts or Fish fillets - dash of salt & pepper, thyme, rosemary - 1 packet of stevia *combine all ingredients inside a bag and shake well. Grill till done.
• Seafood gumbo-
  -100 grams of seafood (any allowable combo) - 1 chopped garlic clove - 2 large chopped Roma tomatoes -¼ tsp. onion salt. – ¼ tsp. Creole seasoning - dash of garlic powder, celery salt, cayenne pepper. - 1-2 packets of stevia Sau...
• Spicy Baked Chicken-
  - 4 chicken breasts - 1 onion cut up - 2 cloves of garlic - Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning *Season Chicken and place into baking pan. Place onions and garlic on top. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes at 375’
• Fried Chicken-(fish works too)
  - 1 chicken breast - 1 Tbsp. of milk - 1 crushed melba toast - Salt & pepper *Dip chicken in milk and coat with crushed melba toast crumbs. Cook in non-stick pan. Salt & pepper or other spices to taste.
• Tomato Basil Chicken-
  -1 chicken breast cubed - 1 cup chopped tomatoes - ¼ cup of water - 2 Tbsp. of lemon juice - 2 Tbsp. of chopped onion - 2 garlic clove minced - 3 fresh basil leaves sliced - ¼ tsp. oregano, garlic powder, onion powder salt, pepper, and cayenn...
• Chili-
  -1 lb. of lean ground beef -3 cups of chopped tomatoes -1 ½ cups of water -½ cup of chopped onion -4 garlic cloves minced -tsp of garlic powder -tsp of onion powder -tsp of chili powder -½ tsp of oregano -cayenne pepper to taste -salt &am...
• Chicken Egg Roll
  -2-3 big cabbage leaves -1 cup shredded cabbage - dash of onion salt, garlic powder and Chinese Five spice - ½ packet of stevia - 2 melba toast rounds -1 chicken breast cooked and chopped Steam big cabbage leaves for 5 minutes. Move over to si...
• Cajun Chicken-
  - 2 chicken breasts - a dash of salt & pepper, onion powder, garlic powder - 2 tsp of water. Rub spice mixture into chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour. Grill.
• Shake & Bake Talapia or Chicken-
  - Rub meat with lemon juice or dip in milk - Crunch up melba toast and mix with seasonings of choice - Coat meat with mixture and bake or grill on George Forman.
• Ground Meat Mix-
  -Brown 1 lb. ground meat of choice (chicken, turkey, or beef) with seasonings of choice (salt, pepper, garlic, onion salt, spice blend) - add 1/2 chopped sweet onion - add chopped stalk of green onions - add diced tomatoes (about 4 roma size) Add ...

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Avocado and Edamame Salad

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I love to pair radishes with green onions. Mostly I just love the way they look together.

This edamame salad also has chopped parsley, ripe avocado, a garlic and ginger dressing, and sesame seeds.

Avocado and Edamame Salad

serves 4 large or 6 small servings

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1 16-ounce bag frozen shelled edamame, thawed

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

2 teaspoons honey

scant 1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar

3 tablespoons olive oil

juice of 1 lime

pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper

1/2 cup sliced green onion

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

5 to 8 radishes, sliced

1 ripe avocado, sliced

sesame seeds

Bring about 4 cups of water to boil in a medium saucepan. Add edamame and boil for just a few minutes, until cooked through but still with a slight bite to them. Drain and allow to cool.

In the meantime, make the dressing.

In a small bowl, whisk together rice wine vinegar, oil, garlic, ginger, lime, and salt and pepper. Whisk together until completely incorporated. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine cooled edamame, green onion, parsley, radishes, and a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Toss together. Add dressing to desired amount. It’s that easy!

Salad lasts up to 4 days in the fridge, but be warned, the radishes will start the loose their red color… just so you know.

found here:
Avocado and Edamame Salad — Joy the Baker

Autumn Chopped Salad

Photo Courtesy of Richard Swearinger, BHG Food Editor Extraordinaire

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Autumn Chopped Salad
(Printable Recipe)

Ingredients
*6 to 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
*2 medium pears, chopped
*1 cup dried cranberries
*1 cup chopped pecans
*8 slices thick-cut bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
*4 to 6 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
*Poppy seed Salad Dressing (I like T. Marzetti)
*Balsamic Vinaigrette (I like Newman's Own Light Balsamic Vinaigrette)

Instructions
*On a large platter, combine the lettuce, pears, cranberries, pecans, bacon and feta cheese. Drizzle generously with poppy seed dressing, followed by some of the balsamic vinaigrette. (I would estimate that I used about a cup of dressing: 70 percent poppy seed dressing and 30 percent balsamic vinaigrette) If you prefer your salad to have more dressing, feel free to experiment with the combination.

Happy Cooking!

Found Here:
Espresso and Cream: Autumn Chopped Salad

HCG Diet Recipes - Crockpot Swiss Steak Recipe

Ingredients:

100 grams steak
1 tablespoon crushed melba toast
1 tablespoon liquid aminos
3-4 cloves minced garlic
1 stalk celery
1 onion (sliced)
1 tomato (diced)
1/2-1 cup beef broth

Directions:

1. Preheat pan over MED-HI heat. 2. Sprinkle steak with liquid aminos. 3. Dip steak in crushed up cracker, coating both sides. 4. Add steak to pan and brown on both sides. 5. Transfer steak to crockpot. 6. Cover with garlic, celery, onions, and diced tomato. 7. Top with beef broth. Don't stir! 8. Cover and cook on low until reaches desired doneness. 9. When done, serve immediately, and cover with juices from crockpot. NOTE: This dish includes 3 vegetables which are meant only for flavor. When finished cooking, you can discard veggies, or choose to eat just one of them.

Makes 1 Serving (255 Calories) Without the vegetables

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hCG Diet Recipes - Crockpot Swiss Steak Recipe

HCG Diet Hot Cocoa Recipe

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon cocoa powder
2 teaspoons Stevia
2 teaspoons Water
1 cup milk
dash of vanilla (Optional)

Directions:

Combine cocoa, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Heat it on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the paste from sticking to the pan. After about 1 to 2 minutes, add milk and vanilla. Mix it all together until it reaches your preferred temperature.

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hCG Diet Recipes - hCG Diet Hot Cocoa Recipe

Buffalo Hot Wings HCG Diet Phase 2

Ingredients:

100g chicken breast tenders
¼ c vinegar
¼ c water
1-2 Tbsp Cayenne Pepper
1-2 Tbsp Chili Powder (adjust as needed)

Directions:

1. In small bowl, mix vinegar, water, and cayenne pepper.
2. Add chicken to marinade and refrigerate for 1-2hrs.
3. Preheat oven to 350 Add chili powder to a small dish and dip chicken in chili powder.
4. Place on rack in baking pan.
5. Bake 15-20 mins turning halfway through.
6. Serve immediately with some homemade buffalo sauce or Frank’s original red hot sauce.

Makes 1 serving

Calories: 142; Fat: 2.6; Protein: 21.2

Mache and Persimmon Salad | seasonal recipes for everyone

Mache and Persimmon Salad
Serves 4
2 small shallots
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon sugar (or stevia)
½ teapoon kosher salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (or HCT oil)
2 Fuyu persimmons
4 oz. piece of Parmigiano Reggiano
8 oz. mache
freshly ground pepper
To make the dressing, whisk the shallots, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, sugar and salt together. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly to make an emulsified dressing. Set aside.
Cut the ends off each persimmon. With a paring knife, slice off the skin, removing as little flesh as possible. Using a mandoline, cut each persimmon into thin slices. (Alternatively, slice thinly using a sharp knife.) Set aside
Using a peeler or a knife, shave thin long strips off the block of Parmigiano. Set aside.
Place greens in a bowl and toss lightly with the vinaigrette. Divide the slices of persimmon evenly among the plates. Top each with a generous handful of greens. Top with the cheese shavings. Crack pepper over each salad and serve.

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A great healthy make-at-home lunch option!

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Black Bean Salad with Corn, Red Peppers, Avocado & Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette

This recipe was inspired by one of my readers, who sent me a fabulous Mexican Bean Salad recipe. Thank you, Ellen! It's perfect for entertaining because it's festive and you can make it ahead of time -- in fact, you should because it gets better and better the longer it sits. I made it last weekend when we had friends over for a cookout...everyone loved it.

I'll be honest with you, this salad involves a fair amount of chopping and fussing -- nothing difficult but it does take some time to put together. Please don't let that discourage you! It makes such a large amount, you'll be eating it for days, and it's incredibly substantial -- you won't need to serve much else with it. I made it with grilled chicken and roasted sweet potato wedges.



For the beans, make life easy on yourself and use canned. You could certainly buy them dried and soak them overnight but I don't think it's worth the time or trouble here. Just be sure to rinse and drain them well.



But since you're saving time on the beans, definitely opt for fresh corn. Canned is awful and frozen won't give you the crunch you need.



Fresh lime juice is also a must. If you don't already have one, get yourself an inexpensive citrus juicer like this one from OXO...it makes life in the kitchen soo much easier.



When you make this salad, you have to wait a while for the flavors to meld together. At first, it may taste a little too acidic...but give it a few hours in the fridge and the sharpness will mellow out.



Mark my words, this salad will keep you coming back for seconds and thirds -- it's addictive -- but everything in it's so good for you, I don't think you'll mind.





Black Bean Salad with Corn, Red Peppers, Avocado & Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette
Printable Recipe

Serves 6 - 8

Ingredients

2 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 ears fresh corn, cooked, cooled and kernels cut off the cob
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced shallots (you'll need one medium shallot)
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
9 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (I like Colavita)
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest (be sure to zest limes before juicing them)
½ cup chopped cilantro, plus more to garnish
2 Hass avocados, diced

Directions

Combine all ingredients except avocados in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight. Right before serving, add avocados and mix gently, being careful not to mash avocados. Garnish with a few springs of freshly chopped cilantro if desired. Serve at room temperature.

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Cauliflower Poppers Weight Watchers Recipe

Course: snacks PointsPlus® Value: 0 Servings: 8 Preparation Time: 10 min Cooking Time: 10 min Level of Difficulty: Easy

Great as a side dish or as a snack. An unbeatable combo of flavor, texture and spice.

Ingredients

	1 spray(s) cooking spray
	1 head(s) cauliflower (medium)
	1/2 tsp Durkee ground cumin, or other brand
	1/2 tsp chili powder, or more to taste
	1/2 tsp table salt
	1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  
  
• Cut cauliflower florets into bite-sized pieces (there should be about 4 cups). Place cauliflower in a medium bowl and add cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper; toss well to coat.
  
  
• Spread cauliflower on prepared baking sheet and bake until cauliflower is tender, but not mushy, stirring halfway through, about 10 minutes. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.

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