Power Smoothie

3 cups apple juice

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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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Healthy Tuna Salad

Healthy Tuna Salad for Phase 3

1 (5 oz.) can albacore tuna
1 egg, hard boiled and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 c. red onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped banana peppers (optional)
1/4 tsp. sea salt

1/8 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. parsley

1/4 tsp. curry (optional)

Mix together and enjoy as desired.
Examples:
– Make a lettuce or a cabbage wrap. Add sliced tomatoes or cucumbers.
– Serve on a bed of lettuce with chopped tomatoes.
– Tuna on Toast: Toast flourless bread (Ezekiel, Julian, etc.), add butter or mayonnaise to the bread slices if desired. Add tuna, lettuce and tomato slices. Serve either as an open face or regular sandwich.
– Split a flourless English muffin, top with tuna and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes then top with shredded cheese and bake until cheese is melted.

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Phase 3

1 lb. lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 head cabbage, chopped
1 (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/2 C. red and green peppers, chopped
3-4 Tbsp. jalapeño, chopped
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 C. Mozzarella cheese

Brown turkey in a large skillet on medium heat. Add onion, peppers and garlic and cook until onion is soft. Stir in sauce and spices and cook covered for 5 minutes. Add the cabbage until cooked to desired softness. Top with cheese and serve.

4 Servings

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