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Spinach & Mozzarella Meatloaf

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:55:06 +0000

Phase 3 Recipe

Spinach Mozzarella Meatloaf

It took me awhile to perfect this recipe but it is now a family favorite. ~Carol

1 1/2 lbs. lean ground turkey
1 egg, beaten
1/2 C. oat bran
3 tsp. coconut oil
1 C. onion, chopped
2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 C. red pepper, chopped
1/2 C. green bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. Jalapeno peppers, chopped fine (optional)
1 – 1 1/4 C. tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp. basil
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic powder or garlic salt
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. pepper
10-12 cups fresh spinach (or 1 package frozen)
2 1/2 C. Mozzarella cheese

In a mixing bowl combine turkey, egg and oat bran. Set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion, garlic and peppers in 2 tsp. coconut oil until onion and peppers are softened. Add tomato sauce and spices and cook until mixture simmers. Remove from pan and add to turkey mixture. In saucepan, heat 1 tsp. coconut oil and add spinach, stirring occasionally until cooked. Remove from heat and chop spinach. Place half of meat mixture in a loaf pan, then top with spinach and 2 cups cheese. Cover with remaining meat mixture. Drizzle additional tomato sauce over top, if desired. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese and return to oven until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

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Lettuce Wraps

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:53:33 +0000

: Lettuce Wraps

I have had many people ask me how I eat on P4 and I have to say its similar to P2 and P3. I really just concentrate on eating healthy. Do I spluge from time to time, yes! I thought it would be helpful to just share for what I am eating and document any side effects from it. I am a little more simple and just make stuff up as I go along. I do not own a recipe book and do not research recipes, I am however great at throwing things together. Yesterday I shared my Taco Salad and today for lunch I went in and threw together these lettuce wraps. I am sure there many different ways you can make lettuce wraps and make them work for any phase.

Lettuce Wraps

3 Large lettuce leaves

2 Pieces of Pepper Jack Cheese (or cheese of your choice)

1 Medium sliced tomato

Salt and pepper to taste

Lunch meat or meat of your choice

I laid the lettuce beds open and stacked the meat, cheese and added thin sliced tomatoes. I added salt and pepper. The pepper jack cheese gives them a little kick. I did not add any sauce as the tomato adds enough juice to make it just right. I hold the lettuce leaves together with a toothpick and add the extra tomato as the side. If you wanted to make a lettuce wrap P2 then make the meat chicken or beef, no cheese and add tomatoes. This is a quick way to eat healthy without a lot of thought or time and its delicious. I have found lettuce a great tortilla and bread replacement.

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P3 Taco Salad

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:04:59 +0000

Taco Salad

Phase 3 recipe

1 lb of lean ground beef

1 can Rotel

1/4 diced onion

Salt and Pepper to taste

Lettuce bed

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes

1/4 cup chopped onions

1/4 cup shredded cheese

Dressing: I use homemade salsa and cover the top of the salad

Cook the ground beef, onion and seasonings. Once the ground beef is done pour in a can of drained Rotel and simmer. Add the meat to the top of the lettuce bed add the cheese and let it melt. Then add your other toppings and salsa.

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