HCG Recipes

Beef Stew

• 100 g steak, cut into chunks
• 1 ½ cups beef broth
• 1 ¼ cup celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon rosemary
• Bay Leaf
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Extra water if desired
• (Optional) Serve with 1 Melba toast for dipping.

Slice the meat into small chunks. Season the steak with salt & pepper and garlic powder. Place the steak, diced onion, and minced garlic in a small pot. Lightly sauté the outside of the meat over med-high heat until it is browned. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 45 minutes on low heat. Add additional salt & pepper and water if desired. Remove the bay leaf and serve while hot.

Counts as: 1 protein serving, 1 vegetable serving, 1 Melba toast (optional)

Asian Salad

• 100 g cooked chicken breast, cubed
• 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• ½ cup orange segments
• ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 packet powdered Stevia
• 1 Melba toast, crushed
• 1 serving Orange Citrus Dressing

Combine all ingredients and serve.

Counts as: 1 protein serving, 1 vegetable serving

Baked Apple & Fennel

• 1 tart apple, chopped
• 1 fennel bulb, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Pour into a tin foil bag and cook in a 400° oven for 15-20 minutes.

Counts as: 1 vegetable serving, 1 fruit serving

Baked Orange Roughy

• 100 g orange roughy fillet
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Place the orange roughy and remaining ingredients in a small baking dish and cover with tin foil. Bake the fish at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.

* May serve with a side of orange zest asparagus.

Counts as: 1 protein serving

Asian Chicken

• 100 g chicken, cut into chunks
• Zest of 1 orange, (Can substitute for lemon)
• Juice from 1 orange
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons onion, diced small
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Orange flavored Stevia
• 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped

Cut chicken and place in a non-stick pan along with all ingredients, except green onion. Cook over medium heat until chicken is well cooked. Pour any remaining sauce over the chicken, followed by the chopped green onion.

Counts as: 1 protein serving

Chicken Parmesan

• 100 g boneless, skinless chicken
• 1 Melba toast, crushed
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons onion, diced
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Combine crushed toast, oregano, basil and salt & pepper. Roll chicken in toast mixture and put in a covered 8x8 casserole dish. Cover the chicken and cook at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Top with Tomato Marinara sauce and chopped fresh parsley.

Counts as: 1 protein serving, 1 vegetable serving, 1 Melba toast serving