HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #35: BLT SALAD & HOMEMADE DRESSING

BLT SALAD &  HOMEMADE DRESSING

serves 2

salad greens

1 C sprouts

1 diced tomato

1/2 cucumber, sliced

4 slices cooked NSA bacon

1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese

Layer ingredients in a large bowl.

To make the dressing, whisk together:

1/3 C NSA mayonnaise

1/4 C milk

1 T mustard

1/2 t garlic powder

pepper to taste

Drizzle over salad or serve it on the side and serve immediately.

TIP: If you have left over dressing, sub in a couple of tablespoons of dressing for the mayo & mustard in your tuna or egg salad the next day. 

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #34: NO TORTILLA ENCHILADAS

NO TORTILLA ENCHILADAS

serves 2-3

2 - 3 C cooked lean ground beef or bison

1 C shredded cheddar cheese

6 - 8 leaves of cabbage

1/4 - 1/2 C sliced olives

2-3 C tomato or pasta sauce

seasoning to taste

salsa

sour cream

Brown meat then mix in olives, cheese & seasoning. Set aside. 

Pull off cabbage leaves and place in microwave safe bowl. Pour in 1/2 C water and microwave for 3-4 minutes until pliable.

Pour 1/2 sauce into greased baking dish. 

Make enchiladas by putting meat mixture into each leaf and rolling like a burrito. Place in pan close to one another. 

Pour rest of sauce over enchiladas.

Cover with foil.

Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. 

Drizzle with sour cream, salsa, cheese or other. 

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #33: CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

makes 12 at 52 calories each

2 (8oz) low fat cream cheese

1/2 C stevia

2 eggs

1/2 t vanilla

cinnamon (optional)

Microwave cheese for 40 seconds. Add all ingredients & mix on low until smooth.

Line muffin tin. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes then turn oven off, open oven door and let sit for 1 hour. Refrigerate to store.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #32: CHOCOLATE DELIGHT

CHOCOLATE DELIGHT

Fluff with a fork: 1 C unsweetened cocoa, 1 C coconut oil, melted & powdered stevia to taste.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #31: SNICKERDOODLES

SNICKERDOODLES

20 servings

1/2 C butter

1 1/2 C almond flour

1 T stevia

1 egg

1/2 t vanilla

1/4 t baking soda

1/4 t cream of tartar

Mix althogether then cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Roll into balls then in a mixture of:

2 t stevia

1 t cinnamon

Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. 

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #30: PIE AND QUICHE CRUST

 PIE AND QUICHE CRUST

1/4 C coconut oil, melted

1 C almond flour

1 C vanilla whey protein

1 egg

1 t vanilla

1/8 t sea salt

1/4 C stevia

1/2 t baking powder

Mix and press into pie plate.

Bake in preheated oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #29: ALFREDO SAUCE

ALFREDO SAUCE

In a sauce pan, whisk 8 oz cream cheese and 2 t garlic powder.

Adding small amounts at a time, whisk in 2 C milk. 

Stir in 6 oz grated Parmesan cheese and pepper to taste. 

Add bacon bits if desired.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #28: ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES

ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES

Mix:

1 1/4 C almond flour

1 t liquid stevia

1/4 C room temp butter

1 egg

1 t vanilla

Form into balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork. Sprinkle powdered stevia on top. Bake in a preheated oven of 350 degrees for 8 minutes. 

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #27: NO BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE

NO BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE

Sprinkle 1 packet unflavored gelatin onto 1/2 C fresh lemon juice (juice of 3 large lemons). Let sit for 5 minutes. Heat the mixture until warm to touch.

Beat 24 oz soft cream cheese, 2 1/2 C powdered stevia & 1 t vanilla until smooth. 

Beat in gelatin mixture to the cream cheese mixture. Mix in 5 t lemon zest and 1 or more drops of yellow food coloring. Beat until fluffy.

Gently fold in 1 C whipped heavy cream.

Pour in pie plate and chill for 5-6 hours.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #26: ZUCCHINI CHIPS

ZUCCHINI CHIPS

1 large zucchini or cauliflower, shredded

2 eggs

2 C shredded cheese

Mix all ingredients well and make 6-8" circles on a seasoned pizza stone or greased baking sheet.

Bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees for 12 minutes.

Loosen and flip. Bake another 5 minutes.

Using a pizza cutter, cut into triangles.

Let cool for 6-8 hours.

Use within 1 week.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #25: MOCK TACO SHELLS - cheese

MOCK TACO SHELLS

Place a thin layer of shredded cheese on parchment paper.

Microwave 1 minute at a time until soft and melted.

Remove immediately and bend into a taco shape. 

Cool by holding it or in a taco holder.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #24: PEANUT BUTTER MILK SHAKE

PEANUT BUTTER MILK SHAKE

1 C skim milk

1 C ice

1 t vanilla

1/2 C PB

2 T powdered stevia

Blend well in blender.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #23: FRIED APPLES

FRIED APPLES

Melt 1 T butter over medium heat.

Stir in 1 T powdered stevia & 1 1/2 t lemon juice.

Then add 1 medium tart apple that's been cored and cut into rings or slices.

Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 10-15 minutes, turning frequently.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #22: ALMOND JOY BITES

ALMOND JOY BITES
make 1 dozen

1/4 C Walden Farms Chocolate Syrup

1/4 C Walden Farms Chocolate Dip

1/8 C Walden Farms Caramel Dip

1/2 C unsweetened coconut

12 almonds

Mix altogether. Add more coconut if desired. Drop on foil and put an almond in the middle of each one. Put in freezer for half hour. Put in Ziploc to store in the freezer.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #21: Eggplant Pizza

I made these one night at my parent's house and I was shocked at how much my macho brother loved them. Not only did he tell me that night how good they were but when I saw him a couple of days later, he commented on them again! What a compliment!


EGGPLANT PIZZAS

eggplant, peeled & cut into approx 3/8" slices

olive oil

tomato sauce
mozzarella cheese
Toppings: pepperoni, olives, onions, fresh basil, etc.

Layer ingredients as you desire onto eggplant slices. Preheat oven 400 degrees and bake 20-25 min.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #20: FOUR CHEESE ROASTED EGGPLANT CASSEROLE

FOUR CHEESE ROASTED EGGPLANT CASSEROLE

6 servings @ approx 210 calories each

1 eggplant, peeled, 1/4" slices

Brush on 1/4 C olive oil onto slices then lightly salt.
Bake at 425 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Then remove and cover with foil. 

Combine:

1/3 C ricotta

1/3 C cottage cheese

1/3 C Parmesan

1T chives

Place 1/2 C tomato sauce in greased baking pan.
Layer with eggplant and cheese mixture & another 1/2 C tomato sauce.
Top with 1 C mozzarella.

Bake 425 degrees for 15 minutes.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #19: PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

makes 6

1 C PB

1 C powdered stevia

1 egg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine ingredients & drop on cookie sheet.

Bake 8-10 minutes.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE #18: JALAPENO POPPERS

JALAPENO POPPERS

makes 6

6 jalapenos, seeded

6 slices NSA bacon

(No Sugar Added)

6 oz shredded pepper jack cheese

6 oz cream cheese

Wash, dry and seed the jalapenos.

Mix the cheese together and fill the jalapenos.

Wrap with a slice of bacon and skewer it all with a toothpick to hold in place. The only NSA bacon I could find was Gwaltney.

Bake in a preheated oven 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until bacon is cooked through and cheese is starting to melt out.