Chili

(1 serving of vegetable and 1 protein) Ingredients: 4 ounces beef 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons minced onion 2 cloves garlic crushed and minced Pinch of garlic powder Pinch of onion powder 1/4 teaspoon chili powder Pinch of oregano Cayenne pepper to taste (optional) Pink salt and pepper to taste Directions: Brown ground beef in a small frying pan, add onions and garlic. Stir in tomatoes and water. Add spices a simmer slowly until liquid is reduced. The longer it cooks the more tender and flavorful. Add a little water as needed to prevent burning. Serve...

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Chicken Bruschetta

(1 serving of vegetable, 1 serving of fruit and 1 protein) Ingredients: 4 ounce chicken breast 1 cup chopped tomato 2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped) 3 basil leaves (chopped) Pink salt to taste Pepper to taste Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder 3 cup of spinach Directions: Sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powder; grill the chicken; when done let rest for 5 minutes. Combine tomato, garlic and basil, add salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle in a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional). Stir until well...

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Stuffed Peppers

(1 serving of vegetable, 1 serving of fruit and 1 serving of protein) Ingredients: 4 bell peppers 1 pound lean beef, browned and crumbled 1 large onion, thinly sliced and browned 1 large tomato, diced and browned Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut of tops of peppers, remove seeds, and cut a slit on one side. Combine beef, onions and tomatoes and fill up peppers. Place the peppers on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. (Makes 4 servings. Calories per serving: 384.)

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Sweet & Sour Chicken

(1 serving of protein, ½ serving fruit) Ingredients: 4 ounces chicken breast 1/2 orange w/ rind 1/2 lemon w/ rind 1 cup water 1 tablespoon Bragg’s Liquid Aminos 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 tablespoon lemon and/or orange zest Dash of garlic powder Dash of onion powder 1 tablespoon hot sauce Cayenne pepper to taste (optional) Pink salt and pepper to taste Stevia to taste Directions: In a frying pan or small saucepan place 1/2 orange and 1/2 lemon with the rind in water and boil until pulp comes out of the rind. Remove rinds from...

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