HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #17: GRANITA HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

GRANITA HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

serves 6

1 T red wine vinegar

2 t olive oil

1/4 t salt

8 oz peeled & seeded heirloom tomatoes

4 assorted heirloom tomatoes, cut 1/4 inch thick slices

1/2 t pepper

1/4 salt

basil leaves (optional)

To make the granita:

Blend vinegar, oil, salt & 8oz tomatoes until smooth. Place in 8" baking dish, cover and freeze.

When frozen, remove and scrape with a fork.

Lay slices of tomatoes on serving platter and top with granita.

Sprinkle with basil leaves if desired.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #16: KALE CHIPS

KALE CHIPS
approx 175 calories for the WHOLE thing!

1 bunch kale

1 T olive oil

1 t sea salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use your seasoned pizza stone.

Remove leave from thick stems using clean kitchen scissors; then tear into bit size pieces.

Wash well and dry completely. If you don't have a salad spinner, like I don't, lay out clean kitchen towels and let them dry on there for a couple of hours. 

Place kale pieces in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Fold well to coat. 

In batches, arrange kale pieces on the pizza stone and sprinkle with salt.

Bake 10-15 minutes until edges are brown but not burnt. 

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #15: SWEDISH NUTS

SWEDISH NUTS

makes approx 2 Cups

404 calories per 1/4 C - approx 12-13 pieces

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Beat 2 egg whites until soft peaks form. 

Add in 1 C powdered stevia, 1 pinch salt & 1/2 t vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form.

Fold in 1 lb pecan halves.

Place 1/2 C butter in a 9x13 pan and put in oven to melt. 

Evenly spread nuts over butter and bake for 30 minutes, stirring and turning every 8 minutes.

Place on foil and cool.

Store in airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #14: CHOCOLATE CHIP & COCONUT COOKIES

CHOCOLATE CHIP & COCONUT COOKIES
makes 20 (1/4 C) cookies
approx 164 calories per cookie

Mix:

1/2 C coconut oil, melted

1 C powdered stevia

5 (1 1/4 C) egg beaters

1/2 t vanilla

1/8 t salt

Stir in:

1 1/2 C non sweetened coconut

3/4 C unsweetened chocolate chips

3/4 C nuts

1 C coconut flour

Drop or roll into balls and place on pizza stone or cookie sheet.
Note: They will not spread.

Bake in preheated oven 375 degrees for 14-15 minutes.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #13: CHEESECAKE

CHEESECAKE

servings 8

95 calories each

2 eggs

2 t vanilla

 1 1/2 C plain Greek yogurt

1/4 C stevia

16 oz fat free cream cheese, softened

2 T melted butter

Blend eggs, vanilla, yogurt and stevia. Slowing incorporate cream cheese and butter. Mix until well blended. 

Put into a greased 10" spring form pan and bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes. 

Refrigerate to thicken.

Add whatever topping you want. 

For a snack, I had a slice drizzled with Walden Farm's 0 calorie chocolate syrup on top. 

For tonight, I'll make a strawberry compote made with stevia to top my piece with. 

Suggestions: whipped cream, nuts, chocolate, fruit compotes, etc.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #12: CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA

CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA

makes 1 large pizza (4 servings)

3-4 cooked cauliflower, mashed or pureed

2 eggs

2 C low fat mozzarella

2 t oregano

2 t parsley

tomato or Alfredo sauce

toppings

mozzarella

Combine pureed cauliflower, eggs, mozzarella, oregano & parsley well. Using a spatula, spread evenly onto a pizza stone or greased baking sheet to the edges. If you make the crust thicker, you'll be able to hold it like a piece of pizza. The round individual pizzas are easy to hold too.

Bake in a preheated oven of 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Remove and spread sauce on then toppings and mozzarella. 

Place under broiler until cheese is melted.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #11: FLIP OVER EGGS

FLIP OVER EGGS

1 t butter

1 egg

1 T milk

1 slice cheddar

Melt butter in skillet.

Whisk egg & milk then cook. Flip once.

Add cheese to top for 10 seconds or until melted. 

Flip half the egg over onto itself.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #10: PEANUT BUTTER DIP with APPLES

PEANUT BUTTER DIP with APPLES

Mix equal parts of Greek yogurt & peanut butter then add stevia to taste. Serve with apple slices.

This made a great breakfast!

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #9: ALMOND CRUSTED TILAPIA & CAULIFLOWER PUREE

I seriously could eat this every day for the rest of my life. Delish!

ALMOND CRUSTED TILAPIA

servings 8

2 eggs

1 t lemon pepper

1 t garlic pepper

1 C almond flour/meal (also called ground almonds)

1 C freshly grated Parmesan cheese

8 (6 oz) tilapia fillets

1/4 C flour

6 T butter

salt to taste

8 lemon wedges

Beat eggs with lemon pepper and garlic pepper and set aside. 

Stir together ground almonds with Parmesan cheese and set aside. 

Dust fish with almond flour and shake off excess.

Dip fish into egg then press into the almond mixture.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. 

Cook fish until golden on both sides about 2-3 minutes per side.

Serve with lemon wedges.


CAULIFLOWER PUREE
serves 1

Place a 12 oz frozen bag of cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl. Put 2 T water in. Cover and cook on high for 6 minutes in the microwave.

Take out and use a masher or hand blender or blender to puree cauliflower. Add 1 T butter if desired along with 2 T skim milk. Add salt and pepper to taste & top with cheese.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #8: CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN SHAKE

I was in a hurry so I made up this shake to sub my lunch. 

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN SHAKE

serves 1 glass

2 T unsweetened cocoa powder

1 C skim milk

2 T NSA peanut butter

1 rounded scoop 365 Whey Protein Powder - Natural vanilla flavor

4 or more cubes of ice

Blend altogether in a blender.

Serve immediately.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #6 & #7: SAUTEED FROG LEGS & STEAMED ARTICHOKES WITH TARRAGON MAYONNAISE

My daddy used to go frog hunting in West Texas when I was growing up. He'd always come home and share his catch with us. My husband has never had them so I thought I'd make it for him. Unlike my daddy, my hunting consisted of calling stores to see who carried them. 

SAUTEED FROG LEGS

serves 4

3 T soy sauce

3 T Global Sweet Xylitol honey OR 3 T powdered stevia

1 minced clove garlic

1 pinch ground ginger

1 lb frog legs

salt & pepper

3 T Expert Foods ThickenThin not/Starch or coconut flour

1 T oil

1 T thinly sliced green onions

Stir soy sauce, honey, garlic & ginger together. Toss the frog legs in to coat & set aside for 1 hour to marinate in the refrigerator.

Drain well but reserve marinade. Season legs with salt and pepper. Coat well with cornstarch. 

Heat oil in skillet on medium high heat. Cook legs about 4-5 minutes per side. While they cook, bring marinade to a simmer in saucepan and simmer for 3 minutes. 

Transfer legs to a serving dish after they've drained on a paper towel. Pour sauce over them and sprinkle with onions.

STEAMED ARTICHOKES 

WITH TARRAGON MAYONNAISE

serves 4

2 lemons & zest of 1

4 artichokes

2 T water

1 C NSA mayonnaise

3/4 t chopped fresh tarragon

2 dashes hot sauce (Tabasco)

sea salt and pepper to taste

Squeeze lemon juice into a large bowl of cold water. 

Trim stem of 1 artichoke flush with bottom. Snap off outer leaves. Using kitchen scissors, cut off tips of remaining leaves. Place in lemon water. Repeat. 

Drain artichokes and place in a pot in a single snug layer (batches if necessary). Add 1/4 C water. Bring to simmer, cover, steam until tender, about 35 minutes. Remove from pot and let cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Zest and juice remaining lemon. Whisk zest, 2 T juice, mayonnaise, tarragon, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Serve with artichokes.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #5: HOT CHOCOLATE PUDDING

HOT CHOCOLATE PUDDING

serves 6

10 oz unsweetened chocolate chips

6 T unsalted butter, cut in cubes

4 large eggs or 1 C egg beaters

1/4 C powdered stevia

whipped cream sweetened with stevia

Position rack in middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Arrange 6 oven proof 6 oz coffee mugs in a baking or roasting pan. 

Melt chocolate & butter in bowl, set in double broiler or metal bowl over simmering water. Whisk occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat.

In another double broiler or metal bowl, stir eggs & sugar together until warm to touch. 

With electric beaters, beat egg mixture 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.

With a spatula, fold eggs into chocolate until light and smooth. Spoon batter into cups. 

Add enough VERY hot water to baking pan to come half way up sides of cups. 

Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until tops of pudding are no longer shiny. 

Serve warm, topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

Round 1 Phase 3 Day 3

R1 P3 D3

Yesterday's steak day really paid off! 

Breakfast - (278 calories)

Crustless broccoli quiche

Lunch - (558 calories)

Guacamole

4 NSA no nitrates no fillers hot dogs

1 T NSA mayo

mustard

dill relish

strawberry/unsweetened coconut shake

slice of roast

Snack - (160 calories)

cantaloupe

Dinner  - (299 calories)

sauteed frog legs

1 T mayo/tarragon sauce

1 artichoke

Dessert - (315 calories)

Hot chocolate pudding in a cup

Total Calories for the day 1,450

Daily Calorie Composition: 43% from carbs, 23% from fat and 34% from protein.

Round 1 Phase 3 Day 2

R1 P3 D2

I decided to do the steak day since I was 3 lb over. 

Dinner  - ( 510 calories)

New York Strip Steak

R1 Phase 3 Day 1

R1 P3 D1

I went a little crazy...I'm probably going to pay for it.

Breakfast - (382 calories)

Crustless broccoli quiche

Chocolate sponge cake

Snack - (160 calories)

Peanuts

Lunch - (363 calories)

Shredded lettuce

Salsa

Sour Cream

Guacamole

Steak fajitas

Shredded cheese

Snack - (160 calories)

Peanuts

Dinner  - (511 calories)

Crustless broccoli quiche

Chocolate sponge cake

2 Asparagus spears

Tequila/strawberry drink

Total Calories for the day 1,576

Daily Calorie Composition: 15% from carbs, 61% from fat and 23% from protein.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #4: Oh, an egg! - BACON WRAPPED BAKED EGGS

Obviously you can't eat the toast on P3 but I brought this over from my original blog www.kimbersgreatscott.blogspot.com.

OH, AN EGG!

Serves 4

4 slices NSA bacon

1 T butter

4 eggs

shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bacon in a deep skillet on medium high heat until evenly brown but still flexible. Wrap bacon slice around the inside of a muffin cup. Put butter in hot skillet to melt. Place a teaspoon of butter/bacon grease mixture in the bottom of each muffin cup. Drop in an egg. Bake in oven for 15 minutes. Place a sprinkling of cheese on top of each one. Bake another 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and egg is cooked.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #3: CRUSTLESS BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR QUICHES

CRUSTLESS BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR QUICHES

makes 4

sea salt

1 pkg (10 oz) frozen broccoli florets

6 large eggs

1/2 C half & half

pepper

1/8 t nutmeg

3/4 C shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 4 (8 oz) ramekins or 9" pie plate; set aside. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli; cook 1 minute. Drain well; transfer to a cutting board and blot dry with paper towels. Chop coarsely.

In large bowl, whisk eggs, half and half, 1/2 t salt, 1/4 t pepper and nutmeg. Stir in broccoli and cheese. Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet. Ladle broccoli mixture into ramekins, dividing evenly. Bake until golden brown, about 35-40 minutes.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #2: CHOCOLATE SPONGE CAKE

CHOCOLATE SPONGE CAKE

servings 12

104 calories each

6 oz unsweetened chocolate chips

10 eggs, separated

1 C powdered stevia

2 C almond meal/flour

Melt chocolate in top of double boiler: set aside.

Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat in stevia. Blend in chocolate and almond flour.

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into chocolate batter. Spoon batter into greased 10" Bundt pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Remove from oven, invert pan and cool about 40 minutes before removing from pan.

STARTING HCG DIET PHASE 3 (P3)

My last day for the drops were Monday, now I'm in my second day of the 500 calories. So either tomorrow or Friday I'll start posting recipes for P3!

40 days down - now about to be into Phase 3

I started at 194 lb and 40 days later I'm down to 169 lb. 

I had hoped to lose a pound a day like some do, but obviously that's not what my body decided to do. I am happy that I dropped a size in clothing and lost tons of inches. 

DAY 1 of HCG DIET

DAY 40 of HCG DIET

P3 (Phase 3) - WHAT CAN I EAT DURING PHASE 3 OF MY HCG DIET? APPROVED FOODS?

PROTEINS

flounder

herring

salmon

sardines

sole

tuna

trout

crab

shrimp

squid

beef

bison

bacon/ham - NSA

lamb

pork

veal

all beef hot dogs - NO nitrates (available at Whole Foods, Sunflower Market, Trader Joes, etc.)

VEGETABLES

sprouts

arugula

bok choy

chives

cucumbers

endives

lettuce

mushrooms

parsley

peppers

artichokes

asparagus

avocados

broccoli

brussel sprouts

cabbage

cauliflower

swiss chard

collard greens

eggplant

kale

leeks

okra

olives

onion

pumpkin

rhubarb

sauerkraut

peas

spinach

squash

tomato

zucchini
sea vegetables (like Nori)
spaghetti squash

AVOID: carrots, potatoes, beets, corn, peas, parsnips, plantains & winter squashes.

FRUITS

apples

orange

lemon

lime

strawberries

raspberries

cantaloupe

honey dew

blueberries
rhubarb
cranberries
blackberries
grapefruit
pears
cherries
papaya

AVOID: tangarines, pineapples, grapes, kiwis, bananas, mangos & dried fruits

FATS

butter

clarified butter

mayo - NSA

olive oil

vegetable & seed oils

SLOWLY ADD IN 

DAIRY

cottage cheese

heavy cream

mozzarella

ricotta

cheddar

feta

cream cheese

NSA - yogurt

gouda

Parmesan

swiss

NUTS & SEEDS

almonds

cashews

sunflower seeds

macadamia

pecans

pistachios

walnuts

*NSA - No Sugar Added

HCG DIET Phase 2 (P2) RECIPE #16: BISON

100g extra lean ground bison

1/2 T chopped onion OR 1 clove garlic, minced

salt and pepper to taste

1 tomato, chopped

Saute meat, onion or garlic & salt until meat is cooked. Add tomato and cook for a few more minutes. Serve immediately.

OR

100g extra lean ground bison
1 t Dijon mustard
salt & pepper
onion powder
garlic powder

Make into a patty then pan grill to make a hamburger, then flip.

I ate this with unsweetened applesauce.

HCG DIET Phase 2 (P2) RECIPE #15: Zucchini mock noodles

• ZUCCHINI MOCK NOODLES
• servings: 2

• 3 zucchini OR 2 zucchini & 1 yellow squash for a colorful mix
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 clove garlic, minced
• salt and black pepper to taste

Cut zucchini into thin, noodle-like strips. Toss with salt, and place in a colander to drain for 30 minutes.

Bring a pot of water to boil. Add zucchini; cook for one minute. Drain; rinse immediately with cold water to stop cooking.

Heat water or broth in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add zucchini and garlic; cook and stir until just tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 


P3 modification: Saute in oil or butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.