hCG Phase 3 and 4 Raw Zucchini, carrot and cashew salad rolls

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These are a hit at any function!!!  Everyone just loves them, so why not go healthy at your next function.

Salad Filling

3 medium organic zucchini, shaved thinly lengthways

½ organic carrot, julienned or grated

½ organic red capsicum, julienned or finely sliced

1 organic lebanese cucumber, julienned or finely sliced

¼ cup organic  coriander leaves

¼ cup organic mint leaves, roughly chopped

Cashew Sour Cream

1 cup raw organic cashews, soaked a few hours or overnight

¼ teaspoon sea salt

½ tablespoon organic lemon juice (or cider vinegar)

¼-½ cup filtered water

Guacamole

1 ripe organic  Avocado

2 tablespoons organic red onion, finely diced

½ lime, juiced

Dash of Tabasco, to taste

Salt, to taste

 
Description:

Salad filling

 

In a large bowl, gently toss the salad to combine.

* can add rocket leaves to the salad for a peppery bite.

 Cashew Sour Cream

 

drain the cashews, place nuts in a food processor add remaining ingredients then puree until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.

 

To Assemble…To make one roll… on a clean bench or chopping board lay approx. 8 zucchini strips lengthways and close together, spread a spoon of each sour cream, guacamole and top with a small handful of salad and roll up tightly.  Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut in half and eat straight away!

hCG Phase 3 4 OVEN FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

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Another classic Southern dish right hereeeeee!

Ingredients

  • 4 green tomatoes, sliced thinly, about 1/4 inch
  • 1 1/4 c almond flour
  • 1 t onion powder
  • 1/2 t garlic powder
  • 1/4 t cayenne pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 c water
  • coconut oil
  • s&p

Method

Put your oven on broil and place the rack on the second shelf from the top. You want to cook the tomatoes through while simultaneously browning the coating without burning. Too close and you will certainly burn the tomatoes (take a look at the ones on the back of the plate). I used 2 baking sheets for all the tomatoes, but you could use one, and do a switch-a-roo so you only have to clean one pan. Lightly drizzle the baking sheets with olive oil.

Get out two soup bowls (I was going to say cereal bowl, but thought better of it). Mix the eggs and water in one and the almond flour and seasonings in the other. Place the tomato slices in the egg then in the almond flour. Place the tomatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet and drizzle the tops with a bit of coconut oil.

Broil for about 6 minutes on one side, then flip and brown the other side, about another 6 minutes. Sprinkle with a bit of salt right when they come out of the oven. Serve hot.

hCG Phase 3 and 4 Crunchy Chicken Salad

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It’s that time of the year again when we want to shed our jackets and indulge in fresh salads. While I enjoy a classic Caesar, or a good romaine, I also like to make salads that are not found on everyday menus.

Serves 4

You’ll need:

3 cups shredded Chinese cabbage
3 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup unsalted cashews
1/4 cup chopped chives (try cutting with scissors)
1 cup roughly chopped mint leaves
1 cup torn cilantro leaves
4 small red thai chilies, seeds removed and finely sliced (optional if you don’t like spice)
4 fully cooked chicken breasts, cut into slices

For the coconut lime dressing:

1 cup of coconut milk
2 tbsp of fish sauce
4 tbsp of lime juice
2 tbsp of coconut sugar

Combine cabbage, carrot, cashews, chives, mint, cilantro and chicken in a large bowl and toss gently to combine.

In a measuring cup, combine coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice and sugar. Stir well to combine. Pour half the dressing over the salad and gently toss. Divide between plates and top with chilies. Add more dressing to taste.

I like to make a lot of dressing and keep some in fridge to dip veggies in or pour over rice, but you can half the dressing recipe if you want to. Beware of the chilies, as they are very spicy. After slicing them, wash your hands very well and don’t touch your eyes or nose. If you prefer a little less spice, sprinkle the finished salad with dried chili flakes instead.

hCG Phase 3 and 4 Dairy-free Coconut Cream with Berries

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Miss yogurt in the morning? Try these three delicious dairy-free options with berries and coconut flavor!

Ingredients

  • 100 ml coconut cream
  • 20 g fresh strawberries
  • 1 pinch vanilla extract
With Raspberries

  • 100 ml coconut cream
  • 20 g Fresh raspberries
  • 1 pinch vanilla extract
With Blueberries

  • 100 ml coconut cream
  • 50 g blueberries
  • 1 pinch vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix together with a stick blender.

hCG Phase 2 3 4 Pesto Chicken Casserole with Feta Cheese and Olives

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A dish we can highly recommend, we have this one on a regular basis as it tastes amazing and is easy and quick to prepare.

An amazing chicken dish that is loved by people of all ages. All the way from Italy, so do enjoy this fab dish!

INGREDIENTS

  • 700 g chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 100 g red pesto or green pesto
  • 400 ml fat free cream
  • 120 ml pitted olives
  • 225 g feta cheese, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • Coconut oil, for frying

COOKING METHOD

    1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
    1. Cut the chicken thighs or filLets into pieces. Season with salt and pepper and fry in coconut until golden brown.
    1. Mix pesto and heavy cream in a bowl.
    1. Place the fried chicken pieces in a baking dish together with olives, feta cheese and garlic. Add the pesto mix.
  1. Bake in oven for 20-30 minutes, until the dish has turned a nice color.

Serve with baby spinach or other leafy greens and your favourite low carb dressing.

hCG phase 2 3 4 Broiled Fish with Summer Grape Tomato Sauce

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I’m not one for fish unless it is grilled, but this is a fish recipe that I do enjoy and that I use regularly.

Broiled fish topped with a quick garden tomato sauce using summer grape tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic. I served this over orzo for a complete meal.

This simple sauce is also great over fat free noodles, cauliflower mash or chicken.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 lb grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • salt and fresh pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
  • Weigh Less Spray and Cook
  • 4 pieces 100 gm’s flounder (or tilapia or sole or hake or any white fish of your choice)

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet heat oil on high heat. Add garlic and cook until golden. Add tomatoes, salt and fresh pepper and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes, add fresh basil and cook another 5 minutes.

hCG phase 2 3 4 Broiled Fish with Summer Grape Tomato Sauce

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I’m not one for fish unless it is grilled, but this is a fish recipe that I do enjoy and that I use regularly.

Broiled fish topped with a quick garden tomato sauce using summer grape tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic. I served this over orzo for a complete meal.

This simple sauce is also great over fat free noodles, cauliflower mash or chicken.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 lb grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • salt and fresh pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
  • Weigh Less Spray and Cook
  • 4 pieces 100 gm’s flounder (or tilapia or sole or hake or any white fish of your choice)

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet heat oil on high heat. Add garlic and cook until golden. Add tomatoes, salt and fresh pepper and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes, add fresh basil and cook another 5 minutes.

hCG phase 2 3 4 Lunchtime CHICKEN SALAD

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This is one of my favorite salads and one that my friend and I always make when we’re together in England. It’s very nice with avocado for phase 3 and 4 as well.

INGREDIENTS
Per serving:
100gms boneless chicken breast, grilled
Lettuce, chopped, about 2 cups
1/2 small tomato
1/2 ounce Mozarella cheese
1 hard boiled egg, sliced in half
2 tablespoons homemade low fat Ranch dressing
Dash pepper
Pinch fresh parsley, chopped, optional

Grill the chicken; slice thinly. Arrange the lettuce on a large plate. Top with the chicken and remaining ingredients.

Makes 1 serving
Do not freeze

Optional ingredients (not included in carb count):

  • Sliced cucumber
  • Minced chives
  • Slivered green peppers
  • Avocado
  • Sunflower kernels

hCG phase 2 3 4 Pan seared Halibut with Ginger Mango Salsa and Cilantro Sauce

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Ginger Mango Salsa

1 mango, peeled and diced

½ small red onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ red bell pepper, finely chopped

Juice from ½ a lime

1/2 a bunch of cilantro, diced

In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix together the above ingredients and set aside.

Cilantro Sauce

½ cup homemade fat free mayo

½ cup cilantro

1 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoons lime juice

Hot sauce to taste – I use Peri Peri but you can use whatever suits you

In a food processor or blender add all of the above ingredients and blend together until smooth.

The Fish 

1 kg halibut (Or however much you want to make!  One kg serves 10 adults.)

2 tablespoons of coconut oil

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

1. Season both sides of the fish filets with salt and pepper.

2. Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium to medium high heat.

3. Once the oil in the pan is nice and hot, place the fish filets in the hot coconut oil in and cook for 3-4 minutes per side

4. Serve the fish topped with the Mango Ginger Salsa and drizzled with the Cilantro Sauce.

As always, Enjoy!!

hCG phase 2 3 4 Pan seared Halibut with Ginger Mango Salsa and Cilantro Sauce

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Ginger Mango Salsa

1 mango, peeled and diced

½ small red onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ red bell pepper, finely chopped

Juice from ½ a lime

1/2 a bunch of cilantro, diced

In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix together the above ingredients and set aside.

Cilantro Sauce

½ cup homemade fat free mayo

½ cup cilantro

1 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoons lime juice

Hot sauce to taste – I use Peri Peri but you can use whatever suits you

In a food processor or blender add all of the above ingredients and blend together until smooth.

The Fish 

1 kg halibut (Or however much you want to make!  One kg serves 10 adults.)

2 tablespoons of coconut oil

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

1. Season both sides of the fish filets with salt and pepper.

2. Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium to medium high heat.

3. Once the oil in the pan is nice and hot, place the fish filets in the hot coconut oil in and cook for 3-4 minutes per side

4. Serve the fish topped with the Mango Ginger Salsa and drizzled with the Cilantro Sauce.

As always, Enjoy!!