Friday, January 20, 2012

Blueberry Protein Smoothie for Phase 3


Ingredients
 
 1 scoop VANILLA WHEY PROTEIN POWDER
 ½ cup Frozen NO SUGAR ADDED Blueberries
 ½ cup Oikos Greek Plain Yogurt
 ½ cup UNSWEET Almond Milk
½ cup Water
4 packets Stevia
 2-3 dropperfuls of French Vanilla Stevia (Liquid)
14 ice cubes (less if you have a smaller container than I do. Mine holds 48 ounces)

Instructions
 Add all ingredients into blender and  blend until consistency of frothy icy smoothie.

238 calories Total Fat 3.8 g Saturated 1g Polyunsaturated .3g Monounsaturated .8g Cholestrol 70mg Sodium 172.5mg Potassium 382.5mg Total Carbs 16.5g Dietary Fiber 3.5g Sugars 11.5g Protein 35.5g Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 3% Calcium 47.5% Iron 7%

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Asparagus Frittata

Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 whole egg
  • asparagus (allowed amount)
  • 1-2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 T dehydrated minced onion
  • 1 T water
  • 1 t parsley
  • salt/pepper (to taste)
  • tabasco (optional)


  •  Directions
    1. Preheat pan over MED heat.
    2. Snap woody ends off asparagus and discard.
    3. Snap each asparagus spear into 2-3 pieces. Add to pan with garlic & heat through until tender.
    4. Preheat oven to 400.
    5. In bowl, mix eggs & water. Add asparagus, minced onion, parsley, salt/pepper.
    6. Pour egg mixture into non-stick baking dish (or dish lined with parchment paper).
    7. Place in oven and cook 10-15 mins until done.
    8. Top with tabasco (optional) and serve immediately.

    Filet Mignon with Braised Cabbage

    Ingredients:

    4 oz filet mignon
    1 cup Cabbage shredded
    Cider vinegar
    Lemon Pepper
    Sweet n Low
    Rosemary leaves
    Instructions:
    Coo the filet mignon in a stovetop grill pan.
    Drizzle a little vinegar and lemmon pepper on top and sprinkle a few Rosemary leaves before grilling and make sure to not overcook. Slice very thin.

    Cabbage is put in small saucepan with enough water to allow to 'braise'...adding vinegar and a packet or two of Sweet n Low to sweeten.

    I like lemon pepper so I add that too. Fold the cabbage over and over to cook evenly...do not overcook.

    Number of Servings: 1

     Enjoy !!
    Calories per serving of Filet Mignon w/ Braised Cabbage
    209 calories of Filet Mignon, (4 oz)

    18 calories of Cabbage, fresh, (1 cup, shredded)

    4 calories of Cider Vinegar, (2 tbsp)

    Tuesday, January 17, 2012

    Seafood Pasta

    Ingredients
    • 4oz Scallops, approximately 6-8 (lightly salted with sea salt)
    • 4oz Shrimp approximately 6-8 (lightly salted with sea salt)
    • 1/2 cup (1/3 of can) of Fire Roasted Tomatoes
    • 1 Asparagus spear (Lg) 1/2 oz of fresh Baby Spinach
    • 1oz of Mushrooms
    • 3-4 tsp chopped Onion
    • 2 cloves of Garlic
    • Chopped fresh basil (2-3 lg leaves)
    • Chopped fresh cilantro (2-3 stems)
    • 1/2 pkg of Tofu Shirataki noodles
    Directions Using a non-stick skillet in medium heat, saute the garlic and onion in a little of the juice off of the tomatoes. Then, add the asparagus and mushrooms. If the skillet gets too dry add a little water but no oil or butter. Next add the scallops and shrimp along with the basil and cilantro and cook until shrimp start to pink on both sides, then add the tomatoes. As the tomatoes continue to heat and the shrimp finish cooking pop the noodles in the microwave (in a microwave-safe container of course) for 1 minute. While the noodles are in the microwave, remove the skillet from the heat and toss in the fresh spinach. You want the spinach to be warm but not cooked. Serve over Shirataki noodles.

    Friday, January 6, 2012

    Cold Curried Chicken Salad


    Ingredients
    100 grams diced chicken
    1 apple diced
    Celery diced (optional)
    ¼ cup water
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    1 tablespoon finely minced onion
    1 clove of garlic crushed and minced
    ¼ teaspoon curry powder or to taste
    Dash of garlic powder
    Dash of onion powder
    Dash of cayenne pepper
    Dash of cinnamonchci
    Dash of turmeric
    Stevia to taste
    >>>Directions
    In small saucepan lightly sauté chicken in lemon juice until lightly brown,
    add ¼ cup water and spices. Stir well and simmer over low heat until liquid
    reduces to form a sauce and chicken is cooked well. Add water as needed to
    create the consistency you want. Chill, add chopped apple and celery or
    omit the celery and serve over a green salad.
    Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit

    Thursday, January 5, 2012

    Sample Daily Menu



    Breakfast
    Green Tea or Coffee

    Lunch
    Strawberry Crush
    4 large strawberries
    Crushed ice
    Stevia to taste
    Water
    Blend strawberries, Stevia, crushed ice and water. You can add a squeeze of real lemon juice for a tart strawberry taste.

    Shrimp Scampi
    100 Grams of shrimp (peel shell off, weight out 100 grams before cooking)
    1/4 Tsp minced garlic
    3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
    Dash of onion powder, garlic, salt and pepper to taste
    1/4 cup vegetable broth or water (broth gives it more flavor)

    In saucepan, sauté minced garlic in the lemon juice and vegetable broth. Add dry ingredients. Add shrimp and cook till pink or 5-7 minutes.

    Grilled Asparagus
    Asparagus spears
    Salt and pepper
    Sweet basil
    Cut ends of asparagus, and season. On George Foreman grill, grill asparagus till desired doneness.

    Snack
    1 Grissini Breadsticks

    Dinner
    Grilled Chicken Salad
    100 grams of organic chicken breast
    1/4 tsp garlic
    Dash of sweet basil
    Dash of thyme
    Dash of onion powder
    Dash of salt and pepper to taste
    Spinach

    Season both sides of chicken breast with seasoning above. On Gorge Foreman grill, cook chicken for 3-4 minutes (depending on thickness of chicken, but do cook till done).

    While that is cooking, prep Spinach. Rinse and dry, place in bowl.

    Once Chicken is done, cut into cubes on a plate. Scrape juice and cubes into bowel of spinach. The natural juice from the chicken should be enough to not need any dressing.

    Dessert
    1 Apple
    1 Grissini Breadsticks

    Wednesday, January 4, 2012

    Mexican Style Cilantro Chicken



    Ingredients

    100 grams cubed or sliced chicken
    Chopped tomatoes
    ½ cup chicken broth or water
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    Fresh chopped cilantro
    1 tablespoon chopped onion
    ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    ¼ clove fresh garlic minced
    ¼ teaspoon chili powder
    Cayenne to taste
    Pinch of cumin
    Salt and pepper to taste

    Directions

    Lightly brown the chicken with a little lemon juice. Add spices, additional
    lemon juice, and chicken broth. When the chicken is cooked thoroughly, add
    fresh tomatoes and cilantro and cook for 5-10 more minutes.
    Makes 1 serving (1 protein 1 vegetable)