hCG Phase 2 Fennel, caper and smoked salmon Fritatta

FENNEL, CAPER, AND SMOKED SALMON FRITTATA

BASIC FRITTATA

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Heat 2 t coconut oil in a 22cm non-stick cast-iron pan over a medium heat.
Beat 4 free-range eggs (4 whites 2 yolks – for 2 people), season and pour into the pan.

Cook for 2 minutes, then add the topping of your choice.

Place into the oven for a further 3–5 minutes, or until set and golden brown. Serves 2.

Scatter 2tspns over fritata and season.

Serve hot topped with 4–6 smoked salmon ribbons and a handful of crisp shaved fennel.

Drizzle with a little coconut oil (optional).

hCG Phase 2 Panfried baby squid with cucumber and spring onion marinated in a lime and wasabi vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

  • 500 g baby squid (with tentacles) cleaned
  • 50 g coconut oil
  • 2 heads baby cos lettuce
  • Himalayan Sea salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • 8 salad onions slivered
  • 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 4 limes
  • 2 t wasabi paste
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 T rice-wine vinegar

FOR THE VINIAGRETTE, WHISK TOGETHER

  • 4 limes
  • 2 t wasabi paste
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • 3 T rice-wine vinegar

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Separate the tentacles from the tubes of baby squid. In a pan over a high heat, heat the coconut oil, then flash-fry both the tubes and tentacles until tender.

Tear each head of lettuce in half and top with the squid. Season to taste and serve with the salad onion slivers and cucumber slices drenched in the lime-and-wasabi vinaigrette.

Cook’s note: To clean the squid, hold firmly and gently remove the head from the body, being careful not to pierce the ink sack. The innards should come away with the head.

Cut the tentacles away from the head below the eyes and discard the eyes. Pull out the clear, plastic-looking cartilage from the top of the body and pull off the outer skin. Rinse well and drain.

hcg Phase 2 Juicy citrus chicken

Enjoy this tangy citrus chicken dish which is great if you’re having guests over for dinner, or just as a super quick easy mid-week meal

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 free-range chicken
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 2 grapefruit, juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 T coconut oil

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Cut the chicken into 4 pieces. Mix the remaining ingredients except the coconut oil and marinate the chicken for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Heat the coconut oil in a non-stick pan over a medium to high heat and brown the chicken.

Finish in the oven until cooked through and golden, basting with the citrus marinade.

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hCG Sirloin Steak and Tomato Kabobs

Ingredients:

  • 100gms of extra lean sirloin steak
  • 2 tbsp of oregano
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 fresh cloves of garlic
  • 1 tbsp of vinaigrette dressing
  • 1 large tomato

Preparation Steps

  1. Cut the steak into 1-inch size cubes
  2. Using a garlic press, press the cloves of garlic or you can also finely chop the garlic.
  3. Place the cubed steak and the vinaigrette dressing in a bowl. Cover and let marinate for one hour or for a more intense flavor you can marinate it overnight.
  4. Cube the tomato into pieces
  5. Place the sirloin steak chunks and the tomato on the kabob skewers. Alternative steak with tomato.
  6. You can either grill the kabobs or you can bake them in the oven until fully done.
  7. Serve the kabobs immediately or refrigerate them and use them for future meals.

hCG Crock Pot Italian Beef

This one super delish recipe and great for the winter months and a great Sunday lunch treat too

Ingredients:

  • 1.3kg Rump Roas
  • 1 sodium free can tomato sauce (no sugar added variety)
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon himalayan salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon basil◦1 teaspoon oregano
  • Dash Worcestershire sauce (Low sodium)
  • Dash soy sauce (Low Sodium)
  • 1 package Italian salad dressing mix (Low SodiumCooking

Directions

  • Put roast in crock pot.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a full boil.
  • Remove from heat and pour over roast in crock pot.
  • Cook all night on low or 6 to 8 hours on high. About 1 and 1/2 hours before serving, flake meat apart and continue cooking.
  • Serves 6 – 8. Approx. 1 gram per serving.

hCG Steak & Veggie Stirfry

Ingredients

  • 45 grams steak, sliced into
  • ¼” thick strips
  •    2 tablespoons coconut oil
  •    1 cup red onion, julienned
  • 1½ cups of broccoli, chopped
  •    1 cup red bell pepper, julienned
  •    1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  •    3 tablespoon green onion, chopped
  •    ¼ cup water chestnuts, sliced

Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos {can be found in gluten-free aisle}
  •    2 tablespoons warm water
  •    2 garlic cloves, minced
  •    ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

Directions:

  • Cut steak into 4 large equal sections.
  • Next, cut against the grain to slice each section into 1/4″ strips.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
  • Place the steak in the skillet and let brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove the steak and set aside.
  • Next add, 1 cup of julienned red onion,
  • 1 1/2 cups of chopped fresh broccoli.
  • Next add, 1 cup of julienned red onion,
  • 1 1/2 cups of chopped fresh broccoli, and 1 cup of julienned red peppers. {if you want to change up the veggies here thats fine, just make sure you have 5 cups}
  • Saute for 5 minutes. In the meantime, in a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos {use this instead of soy sauce, can be found in gluten free aisle}
  • 2 tablespoons of warm water,
  • 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger.
  • Whisk together. Add the meat and sauce into the pan with the vegetables, toss and heat through for 2 minutes.
  • Top stir fry with 1/4 cup of sliced water chestnuts,
  • 3 tablespoons of chopped green onions, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Serve!

hCG Blackened Fish

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 red snapper fillets or 4 other firm fish
  • Pinch of himalyan pink salt
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Teaspoon dried thyme•1 Teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 Teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper (or depending on how hot you want it)
  • 1 Teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 4 Tablespoons Coconut oil

Directions

  • Combine all spices/dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Spread the spice mixture onto a flat plate.
  • Press the fish fillets firmly into the spices, coating both sides.
  • Heat the oil until almost smoking in a large heavy skillet. Cook the fish about 2 1/2 minutes on each side for fillets less than 3/4 inch thick.5.Increase time slightly for thicker fillets.

hCG Grilled Fish in Foil

Ingredients

  • 450gms fish fillet (Fresh or Frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon pink himalayan salt
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
  • Paprika
  • 1 medium onion, Thinly Sliced

Directions

  • On 4 large oiled squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil, place equal amounts of fish
  • In small saucepan, melt oil; add lemon juice, parsley, dill weed, salt and pepper
  • Pour equal amounts over fish
  • Sprinkle with paprika; top with onion slices
  • Wrap foil securely around fish, leaving space for fish to expand
  • Grill 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with fork
  • Refrigerate leftovers.