HCG Approved Recipes: Thai Cucumber Beef Salad

100g steak

1 t sambal oelek or red pepper flakes

2-3 cloves minced garlic or 1 t garlic paste

1/4 t ground white pepper

2-3 T water

100g cucumber

half lemon

chopped cilantro

1.       Peel, seed and slice cucumber.

2.      In small dish, combine cucumber, juice of 1/2 lemon, and chopped cilantro. Toss.

3.      Cover & refrigerate to marinate while preparing the rest of the dish.

4.      Preheat pan over MED-HI heat.

5.       Slice steak into very thin slices.

6.      In small bowl, place steak, sambal oelek, garlic, and white pepper. Be sure to coat steak well.

7.      Place steak in pan with water.

8.      Stir fry for 2-5 mins depending on how you like your steak cooked.

9.      Serve immediately while hot over cold cucumbers.

HCG Approved Recipes: Crockpot Swiss Steak

100g steak

1 T shake 'n bake

1 T liquid aminos

3-4 cloves minced garlic

1 stalk celery - sliced

1 onion - sliced

1 tomato - diced

1/2-1 c beef broth

1.       Preheat pan over MED-HI heat.

2.      Sprinkle steak with liquid aminos.

3.      Dip steak in shake 'n bake, coating both sides.

4.      Add steak to pan and brown on both sides.

5.       Transfer steak to crockpot.

6.      Cover with garlic, celery, onions, and diced tomato.

7.      Top with beef broth. Don't stir!

8.      Cover and cook on low until reaches desired doneness.

9.      When done, serve immediately, and cover with juices from crockpot

HCG Approved Recipes:Rosemary Garlic Steak

100g steak

1 T rice vinegar

1 T rosemary

1 t garlic paste (3-5 cloves minced)

1/2 t crushed red pepper

1.     In small dish, add rice vinegar. Add steak and coat.

2.     In small bowl, combine rosemary, garlic, red pepper. Rub on both sides of s teak.

3.     Place steak in small dish, cover, and refrigerate 4 hours - overnight.

4.     Grill to desired doneness

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HCG Approved Recipes: No Sugar Strawberry Jam

Ingredients

8 to 10 strawberries (Approx 2 cups)
1 cup cold water
4 packets Stevia
Directions

In a large saucepan crush strawberries. Add water and Stevia, mixing well. Over medium heat bring mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.  Pour into jars, allow to cool and then cover. Can be stored in refrigerator for 1 week, or frozen for several weeks.  *Makes 2 fruit servings*   

HCG Approved Recipes: HCG Diet Cocktail Sauce

Ingredients

1 cup tomato sauce (sugar free)

1/2 tsp. celery salt

1/4 tsp. paprika

1 T. finely chopped red onion or shallot

4 packets Stevia powder

2 T. fresh chopped parsley

1 T. Worcestershire sauce

1 T. fresh lemon juice

2 T. drained, prepared horseradish

1/2 tsp. hot sauce

Pinch cumin

Pinch salt

Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Mix well, keep refrigerated  *Makes 6 servings*

HCG Approved Recipes: Vinaigrette Dressing

Ingredients

1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar

1⁄2 cup water

2 shakes celery salt

2 shakes onion salt

Ground pepper to taste

3 Pkg stevia

Directions

Mix well, Keep refrigerated.  *Makes 12 servings*

HCG Approved Recipes: Fresh Salsa

Ingredients

4 - 5 Tomatoes

4 T. lemon juice

3 - 4 T. Garlic Minced (Jar)

1/2 chopped green onion or (1 tsp Onion Salt as a recommended alternative)

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

Cayenne Pepper to Taste

Cilantro (fresh or dried) to Taste

Salt and Pepper

Directions

Put all of the ingredients in the food processor. Blend to desired Chunkiness. Refrigerate to blend the flavors. The longer it sits the more flavor it will have.  *Makes 4 servings*  Each serving counts as 1/2 vegetable serving

HCG Approved Recipes: Dill Dressing

Ingredients

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

2 T. water

2 T. dried basil

2 T. dried dill

1 t. garlic powder

1 t. dry mustard

1 t. onion powder

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix well.  *Makes 8 Servings*

HCG Approved Recipes: Citrus Dressing

Ingredients

1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar

1 cup water

1 T. lemon

1 pkg stevia

1⁄4 tsp. garlic powder

Directions

Mix together, keep refrigerated.  *Makes 6 servings*

HCG Approved Recipes: Chicken Broth

Ingredients

100 grams boneless skinless chicken breast

8 cups water

4 cups water for latter step

5 tsp. poultry seasoning

5 tsp. onion powder

4 garlic cloves

4 tsp. black pepper

3 tsp. sea salt

3 T. celery salt

1 cheese cloth

1 string

Directions

  

Mix all herbs and place in the cheese cloth wrap string around cloth to secure all herbs and place it in the stock pot with 8 cups of water and the chicken breast and boil for 35 minutes or until chicken breast is cooked. Place a strainer on top of a bowl with a coffee filter to strain broth to extract any fat from chicken breast and use the chicken for other recipes. Keep the cheese cloth to see if you need to continue to add more flavors to the stock for the additional 4 cups of water and bring to a boil for additional 30 minutes. Set aside and chill. Use the broth for recipes for flavor and for a cup of broth before lunch and dinner.  *Makes 12 servings*  Count as 1/10th of a serving of meat

HCG Approved Recipes: Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Ingredients

4 to 6 Strawberries

1 T. apple cider vinegar

1 T. lemon juice

Dash of salt

Dash of cayenne (optional)

Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Stevia to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients in food processor. Puree until smooth. Pour over fresh arugala or green salad. Garnish with sliced strawberries and freshly ground black pepper. Variations: use as a marinade or sauce for chicken.  *Makes 1 serving of fruit*

HCG Approved Recipes: Vanilla Strawberry Sauce

Ingredients

3 strawberries

3 drops vanilla Creme Stevia

Directions

Slice apple and arrange on a plate. Mash the strawberries with a fork and add vanilla Creme Stevia to make a sauce. Pour over the apple slices.  *Makes 1 serving of fruit*

HCG Approved Recipes: Spiced Up Strawberries

Ingredients

4 Large strawberries or 6 small

1 T. cinnamon

5 drops or 1 pkg Stevia

Directions

Slice strawberries and place on a plate. Mix cinnamon and stevia and sprinkle over the strawberries.  *Makes 1 Fruit Serving*

HCG Approved Recipes: Sphere Tangy Tossed Salad

Ingredients

1 lg. head lettuce
1 red bell pepper
4 green onions
Bundle of Celery
Bundle of Radishes
1 medium Cucumber

Directions

Chop lettuce and other vegetables.  Mix in salad bowl.  Chill and serve with dressing*Makes 8 Vegetable Servings*

HCG Approved Recipes: Romaine and Strawberry Salad

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce
2 bunches watercress, stems removed (optional)
1 pt. strawberries, hulled and sliced
4 thinly sliced rings of red onion, separated

DRESSING:

1 tbsp. vinegar (Sherry, strawberry or raspberry are best)
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Stevia to taste
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Mix Romaine, watercress (if used), strawberries and onion in salad bowl. Mix dressing ingredients in a small jar with tightly fitting lid. Shake well. Pour over greens and serve.  *Makes 6 servings of fruits and vegetables*

HCG Approved Recipes: Radish Salad

Ingredients

radishes, sliced (allowed amount)

lemon juice

1 T. dehydrated minced onion

1 T. parsley

1-2 tsp. liquid aminos

salt/pepper, to taste

Directions

In bowl, combine all ingredients and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hr before serving.

HCG Approved Recipes: Oven Chicken Salad

Ingredients

200 grams boneless skinless chicken breast

1⁄2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

1⁄4 tsp. onion powder

1⁄4 tsp. salt

1⁄4 tsp. pepper

1⁄4 tsp. garlic powder

1⁄2 tsp. poultry season

2 cups spinach or lettuce

Vinaigrette Dressing

1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar

1⁄2 cup water

1 tsp celery salt

1 tsp. onion salt

1 tsp. pepper

5 drops or 1 pkg stevia

Directions

Mix all seasonings together and roll chicken in mixture so it is smothered and place on a foil sheet and wrap up nice and tight. Put on a cooking sheet and bake at 375 degrees and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Cut up in small pieces and measure 100 grams of chicken and put on a bed of spinach or lettuce and drizzle the vinaigrette dressing. Save the remainder of the chicken breast for another meal.  *Makes 2 servings meat and 2 vegetables*

HCG Approved Recipes:Low Calorie Molded Perfection Salad

Ingredients

2 tbsp. unflavored gelatin
1/2 c. cold water
2 c. boiling water
1/4 c. cider vinegar
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. unsalted/no sugar tomato juice (Squeeze your own fresh)
Stevia to substitute for 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. cabbage, shredded
1 c. celery, diced
3 tbsp. pimento, chopped
3 tbsp. green pepper, chopped

Directions

Soak the unflavored gelatin in cold water until dissolved. Add the boiling water, vinegar, lemon juice, tomato juice, and sugar substitute. Cool until mixture begins to thicken. Fold in the chopped vegetables. Pour into 1/2 cup molds and chill until ready to serve. *Makes 2 Servings of Vegetables*.

HCG Approved Recipes: Jamaican Grapefruit

Ingredients

1⁄2 grapefruit

Cinnamon

1-2 Pkg of stevia

Directions

Using a serrated edge knife, cut grapefruit in half as normally would and place on an oven safe dish and bake for 2 minutes. Cut around center core, rind, and partitions. Sprinkle with cinnamon and stevia.  *1 Serving of fruit*

HCG Approved Recipes: Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

1 cucumber, thinly sliced
2 T. finely chopped green onion
2 T. chopped parsley
1 T. white vinegar
1 tsp. low sodium soy sauce

Directions

Combine ingredients and chill for 30 minutes.  *Makes 1 vegetable serving*

HCG Approved Recipes: Crunchy Sweet Apple Chicken Salad

Ingredients

100 grams chicken cooked and diced

1 apple diced

3 stalks celery diced

3 T. lemon juice

1/8 tsp. cinnamon

Dash of nutmeg

Dash of cardamom

Dash of salt

Stevia to taste

Wedge of lemon

Directions

Mix ingredients together; sprinkle with Stevia and cinnamon. Chill for 20 minutes. Serve with a wedge of lemon. Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit)

HCG Approved Recipes: Asparagus Salad

Ingredients

3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
3/4 tsp. celery seeds
3/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
Pinch of white pepper
600 grams. fresh asparagus
1 bunch green onions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces



Directions

Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside. Trim off upper 2/3 of asparagus, and remove tough ends of lower stalks; wash asparagus thoroughly. Cut stalks into 1/4 inch slices. Cut remaining tips; place in a large salad bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Pour dressing over top; toss gently to coat. cover and chill 1 hour. *Makes 6 servings*

HCG Approved Recipes: Baby Spinach Salad

Ingredients

 
200 grams Baby spinach greens
3 T. balsamic vinegar
1 T. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. orange zest
1 T. orange juice (from squeezed orange)
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
salt and pepper to taste
pinch red pepper flakes

Directions

Whisk ingredients together and toss with baby spinach or mixed baby greens.  *Makes 2 Vegetable Servings*

HCG Approved Recipes: Autumn Tossed Salad

Ingredients

1 head lettuce, broken into bite sized pieces
3 tart apples, cored and sliced into wedges (do not peel)
1 green onion chopped

Directions

In large salad bowl, add lettuce, apple slices and onions. At serving time, toss well with an hCG Diet approved salad dressing.  Makes 3 Vegetable and 3 Fruit Servings*

HCG Approved Recipes: Apple Tilapia Salad

Ingredients

1 med. head lettuce, torn bite-size
2 c. diced apples, unpeeled
2 tsp. low sodium soy sauce
200 grams cooked tilapia
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 orange, juiced

Directions

In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. Toss together. Combine the soy sauce, orange juice and lemon juice. Mix well. Toss with salad. *Makes 2 servings meat and vegetable*

HCG Approved Recipes: Apple Vinaigrette Salad

Ingredients

1 head green leaf lettuce, rinsed, dried, and roughly chopped¼ c. finely chopped onion
1 apple, peeled and chopped into small cubes½ c. chopped parsley
2 T. apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. soy sauce

Directions

Combine vinegar and soy sauce in a small bowl and set aside.  Add remaining ingredients in a large bowl.  Add sauce to salad and toss.  Let salad sit for 5 minutes to marinade.  Enjoy.  *Makes 2 vegetable servings*

HCG Approved Recipes: Steamed Ginger Red Snapper

Ingredients

100 grams red snapper

2T. fresh grated ginger

1⁄8 cup apple cider vinegar or 1/8 cup distilled white vinegar

3 drops liquid stevia

1⁄4 tsp. salt

1⁄4 tsp. pepper

1 lemon wedge

Directions

Finely grate 1 T of fresh ginger in small skillet. Add the vinegar and cover with water to reach 2 inches and bring to a simmer. Season red snapper with grated ginger, lemon, salt and pepper. Place in steamer and cook for about 10 minutes.

HCG Approved Recipes :Spicy Steamed Shrimp

Ingredients

1 quart water
400 grams tiger prawns with shell
3 ounces Old Bay ^TM Seasoning
1 lemon, juiced

Directions

In a large pot, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.  Place shrimp in a steamer basket and place on top of the pot; cover. Do not submerge shrimp. Remove some water if necessary. Season the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning.  Steam shrimp until pink.  Eat by removing shells as you go and dipping in lemon juice.  *Makes 4 Servings*

HCG Approved Recipes: Shrimp Ceviche

Ingredients

400 grams shrimp, fresh or frozen, raw or cooked, peeled and deveined, tail-on or off

2 large lemons, freshly squeezed, about 3/4 cup to 1 cup

2-3 large limes, freshly squeezed, about 3/4 cup to 1 cup

1 T. fresh garlic, minced

1 mild to medium pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped

1 Tblsp. onion powder

1-3 T. Tabasco or hot sauce (more or less to taste)

4 large tomatoes, chopped (about 2-3 cups)

2 cumbers, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces (about 1.5 cups)

fresh cilantro, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

fresh parsley, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Thaw shrimp if frozen.  If using raw shrimp, bring a pot of water to boil and cook the shrimp for a minute or two until it turns opaque white and reddish—do not overcook the shrimp as it will be too rubbery in texture.  Rinse shrimp under cold water.  Combine juices of lemons and limes in a large bowl (not metal) or large Ziploc baggie and add shrimp.  Cover bowl or zip baggie and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinade.  Large shrimp could be cut into smaller chunks (remove tails if doing this) to speed up marinade time.

Add to shrimp the Tabasco, garlic, onion and pepper and toss/mix evenly.  Return to refrigerator for maybe another 30 minutes to let the flavors infuse the shrimp.

Before serving, toss in bowl the marinated shrimp mixture, cilantro, parsley, tomatoes and cucumbers and if needed, add sea salt and black pepper to taste.  *Makes 4 servings both meat and vegetable