HcG DIET RECIPE PHASE 3 P3: Brownie Mug Cake in Microwave - low carb & gluten free

Mix all ingredients & pour it into a mug:

2 T melted butter
3 T almond flour
1 1/2 T coconut flour
1 1/2 T XyloSweet or other sweetener
1 T unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 t baking powder
1 square 100% Ghirardelli chocolate, chopped
1/4 t unsweetened vanilla
pinch sea salt
1 egg

Microwave 1 minute.
Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Approx 550 calories & 7 net carbs.

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Quick Pickled Cucumber Slaw

1 Cucumber, julienned
1 T ACV
1/2 t amino acids
1/2 juiced lime
salt & pepper, to taste

Mix and all ingredients in a bowl.
Allow to rest for a few minutes.
Drain well.

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: "BREAKFAST" TACO

I know, I know what you're going to say. That corn tortillas aren't on Dr. Simeon's original protocol. Here me out. One corn tortilla is 50 calories. Because I'm gluten free anyway, I can't have a melba toast. So occasionally I sub a corn tortilla (or half of one) for melba toast. I personally have never had a stall or difference in my weight loss when I do have a corn tortilla. I have 1 - 2 corn tortillas per week with absolutely no problems. It sure is nice to have a little variation during phase 2!

In a non-stick pan, scramble 3 egg whites with 1 egg. Salt & pepper to taste. Place on a corn tortilla. Top with HcG diet approved salsa (optional).

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Roasted Radishes

I'll be honest, I don't like radishes. In fact of all the times I've done this diet, I've never had them. Well, that changed today and actually forever. I'm in love with roasted radishes now! This might be my new go-to vegetable recipe.

1 bunch radishes, trimmed & quartered
1 t coconut oil
salt & pepper to taste
juice of 1 lemon OR 1 T water & 2 drops dōTERRA Lemon essential oil (NO calories!)

Preheat oven to 500°. In an ovenproof skillet, heat coconut oil until shimmering. Add radishes, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat stirring occasionally until lightly browned in spots, about 2 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Return skillet to the burner and add lemon juice or water/essential oil. Optional: add the radish greens. Cook over moderate heat until greens are just wilted, about 2 minutes, or until liquid is gone. Serve hot.

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Tuna & Apple "TAPAS"

Mix well:
100g tuna canned in water, well drained
2t - 1T dill (no sugar) relish
2t mustard - I used a no sugar horseradish mustard
Salt & Pepper, to taste

Top tuna salad on slices of a small apple.

HcG DIET RECIPE PHASE 3 P3: Bacon Avocado Jalapeno PIZZA - low carb gluten free diabetic friendly

AMAZING!
Not just ok, no this truly is spectacular.
It actually bends like a thin crust pizza, no fork necessary!

Mix: 1 1/2 C shredded mozzarella & 2 T cut up cream cheese. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave another 30 seconds.
Stir. If it's needed, another 30 seconds.

Quickly add 3/4 C almond flour & 1 egg at room temperature. Stir well.

On a seasoned pizza stone or parchment lined pan, spread with spatula or wet fingers.
Prick with fork all over to prevent bubbles.
Sprinkle with garlic salt.

Bake in preheated oven 425° for 20-24 minutes, should start to brown on top.

Meanwhile: cook 8 strips of bacon, remove and crumble.
In the drippings, saute 1/2 chopped onion, 1 t minced garlic & 1 sliced jalapeno.

Remove pizza crust from onion. Sprinkle 1-2 C shredded mozzarella on top. Then the bacon and the cooked onion mixture. Bake another minute or two or until the cheese melts.

Remove from heat and add 1 avocado, chopped. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

HcG diet recipe phase 3 P3: Saucy Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Quarter 2 C Brussel spouts. Toss with 1-2 T olive oil, 1 clove minced garlic and 1 t sea salt. Spread on a baking pan evenly and roast at 400° for approx 20-40 minutes, turning every 10 mintues.

Meanwhile make the sauce:
3 T stevia
1/2 C hot water
2 T Red Boat fish sauce
2 T fresh lemon juice
2 t Sriracha hot sauce (NomNomPaleo has a great homemade Sriracha recipe!)
1/4 t pepper

Mix all together and bring to a slow boil over medium heat. Then remove and toss sauce in with the hot roasted Brussel sprouts.

HcG diet recipe phase 3 P3: Coconut Lemon Cake - gluten free & low carb & Diabetic friendly

Cake:
Mix:
1 C almond meal
1 C unsweetened shredded coconut
2 t baking powder
2 T stevia
1 t psyllium husk
Add:
1/4 C melted butter or coconut oil
3 eggs
zest & juice of 2 lemons

Pour into a greased and lined ring tin. Bake at 350° for 23-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Cool completely.

Icing:
1 C cream cheese, softened
1 C nonfat, unsweetened Greek yogurt
zest of 1 lemon
1 T stevia

HcG diet recipe phase 3 P3: Pizza Casserole - low carb & gluten free

Cook:
1 # Italian sausage
Add:
8 oz sliced mushrooms
1/2 C chopped onions
1 fresh poblano or pasilla pepper or bell pepper
1 t minced garlic

Cook until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.

Place in bottom of greased baking dish.

In a bowl, mix:
4 eggs
1/2 C marinara sauce
1/2 t basil
3 1/2 oz chopped pepperoni
1 C mozzerella, shredded or chopped

Pour over meat mixture.

Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.

HcG diet recipe phase 3 P3: Poblano Ham Crustless Quiche

Heat 2 T olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Add:
1/2 chopped onion
1 t minced garlic
1/2 chopped fresh poblano or pasilla green pepper
1 C chopped mushrooms (optional)

Cook until onions are soft.

Add:
4 slices left-over or thick deli ham, chopped
Stir until slightly browned.

In a large bowl, beat 6 large eggs, 3/4 C heavy cream, 8 oz shredded or cubed cheese (I used swiss, mozzarella & cheddar). Stir in the onion mixture and salt & pepper to taste.

Pour into a greased pie plate. Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.

HcG diet recipe phase 3 P3: LOADED CAULIFLOWER

I've seen many Loaded Cauliflower recipes float around.
This is the one I came up with.

6 C cauliflower florets, steamed or boiled for 8-10 min
8 strips bacon, cooked & crumbled
3 T snipped fresh chives
1/2 C plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
1/2 C sour cream
1 C cheddar cheese, shredded
1 t sea salt
1 C sliced mushrooms
1/2 C chopped onions
1 t garlic
1 T olive oil

Topping:
3 T snipped fresh chives
1 C cheddar cheese, shredded

Sautee mushrooms, onions & garlic in olive oil until soft & browned. Mix cauliflower, bacon, chives, yogurt, sour cream, cheese, salt & sauteed vegetables in a baking pan. Top with remaining chives and cheese. Bake in preheated oven 425° uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
Serve immediately.

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Strawberry Spinach Smoothie - Complete meal on the go

Although I am a purist sticking closely to Dr. Simeon's protocol, I have found a few variations that work extremely well for me. For example, 1 C plain non-fat Greek yogurt for a protein. (I get mine at Costco.) I'm on my 3rd week of the 6 week protocol currently and I lost 1.4 lbs this morning from yesterday morning. My average is .8 lb per day so I'm not being hindered by it at all.

This is a great choice for when you're on the go or to put in an insulated cup so that you have it cold for later on. Sometimes I pick up a large size cup of ice from Sonic and put the smoothie in there. Love it.

2 C fresh spinach leaves - I usually do 2 handfuls
4-5 medium strawberries, hulled
1-2 cubes ice - optional
1 C plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 - 1 C water
stevia, to taste

Blend until smooth.

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: GRAPEFRUIT FRAPPE

1/2 Grapefruit, sectioned & squeezed
still or carbonated water
stevia, to taste
2 cubes ice

Mix in blender.
Serve immediately.

HcG diet recipe phase 3 P3: ROASTED CHICKEN CREAMY SALAD

4 C diced roasted chicken, about a 3-5 lb roasted whole chicken (pick one up at the grocery store)
1 apple, diced
1 1/2 t dried tarragon
1 T dried or 2 T fresh parsley
1 C mayonnaise
juice of 1 lime
1 t Dijon mustard
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste 

Mix all ingredients together. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

4-6 servings

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: MARINATED GRILLED SHRIMP on a George Foreman Grill

Marinade:
1/4 C water
1/4 C chopped fresh parsley
3 limes, juiced
2 T Frank's hot pepper sauce
3 cloves minced garlic
1 T tomato paste NSA
2 t dried oregano
1 t salt
1 t pepper

Use 2 T marinade per approx 5 jumbo shrimp with skin/tails still on. Place all in a ziploc. Shake to distribute evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Refrigerate the rest of the marinade for up to a week. OR using ziplocs, place 5 jumbo shrimp in each along with 2 T marinade per bag. Seal and shake each back. Place in freezer for another time. The night before wanting to use, place a bag in the bottom drawer of your refrigerator to thaw 12-24 hours.

FYI: The 5 jumbo shrimp should weight approx 110g but after cooked, you remove the skins and tails that weight approx 10g.

Heat grill on high (if you have settings) for 5 minutes.

Thread shrimp on 2 wooden skewers, piercing once near tail and once near head. Discard rest of marinade.

Lightly spray grill with coconut oil. Coconut oil spray can be bought at Trader Joe's. This has not stalled me at all! Cook shrimp for 5 minutes or until opaque.

Peel and eat.

I like these best on a bed of spinach OR with grilled asparagus and 1 corn tortilla instead of melba toast (since I'm gluten free and melba toast is full of gluten).