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Metabolic Medical Centers
3 Bean SaladAsian Salmon SaladBasil Beef SaladCold Tomato and Cucumber SoupCold Tomato SoupCouscous SaladGezpacho with Fresh ShrimpGrilled Tofu SaladHoneydew SoupItalian Vegetable StewMarinated Zucchini SaladRed Fish Stew
August RecipesSummer Soups & Salads
Ingredients
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Cooking Instructions
1. Bringalargepotofsaltedwatertoarollingboil.2. Inthemeantime,makethebrine:combinethevinegar,halfthelemonjuice,1/2Cupofwater,
Splenda,coriander,1teaspoonsaltandpinchofpepperinasaucepan.Bringtoaboilandcook1-2minutes.
3. Placethebellpepperandonioninabowl,pourthehotbrinevinegarmixtureintothebowloverthepeppersandonionsandletitcooltoroomtemperature.
4. Cookallthebeansinthesaltedboilingwaterfor3to4minutes.Drainandrinsewithcoldwater..
5. Reserveabout1/4Cupofthevinegarmixture,thendrainthebellpepperandonionandaddthistothebeans.Whiskthereservedvinegarmixwiththeremaininglemonjuiceandmustard,thenslowlywhisktheoiluntilit’sallsmooth.
6. Coverandrefrigerateatleast1hour.Whenreadytoservessprinklewithfreshcilantroandcrackedblackpepper.
1/2 Cup white vinegar1 juice of whole lemon1 tsp Splenda1/4 tsp crushed coriander seeds1 small red bell pepper, sliced thin1/2 small red onion, sliced in thin half moons1/2 lb snap green beans, trimmed and halved 1/2 lb pole beans, trimmed and halved1/2 lb wax beans, trimmed and halved1 tsp dijon mustard1/4 Cup olive oil2 Tbsp fresh cilantro
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Excellentforapartyora“bringadish”event.
Serves 6 Time 1 Hour 10 minutes (Plus cooling)
3 Bean Salad
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Cooking Instructions
1. Grillthesalmonovermediumhighheat,flakeandsetaside.2. Tossthesprouts,celery,arugula,andspringmixwithlimejuice,oil,andpepper.3. Serveimmediately.
1 large salmon filet (or your favorite fish), skinned, grilled, then flaked1 small package sprouts6 oz. arugula8-12 oz. fresh spring mix2 celery stalks, diced2 Tbsp. lime juice1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
cracked black pepper
Thisrecipecallsforsalmon,butanyfishwillbedelcious.Weencourageyoutobuylocalandeatfresh!.
Serves 4 Time 30 minutes
Asian Salmon Salad
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Cooking Instructions
1. Preheatovento425°.2. Heatalargeovenproofstainless-steelskilletovermedium-highheat.Addcanolaoiltopan;swirl
tocoat.Sprinklebothsidesofsteakevenlywithsaltandblackpepper.Addsteaktopan;sauté5minutesoruntilbrowned.Turnsteakover.Bakeat425°for8minutesoruntilathermometerinsertedintothickestportionofsteakregisters135°oruntildesireddegreeofdoneness.Removesteakfrompan;letstand10minutes.Sliceacrossthegrain.
3. Combinesoysauceandnext5ingredients(throughchilepaste),stirringwell.Combinebasilandremainingingredients.Drizzledressingmixtureoverbasilmixture;tossgently.Dividesaladmixtureevenlyamong4plates;dividebeefevenlyamongsalads.
1 Tbsp canola oil12 oz hanger steak, trimmed (or flank steak)1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp fresh lemongrass, minced 1 Tbsp dark sesame oil 2 tsp fish sauce 2 tsp chile paste 1 1/2 Cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1 Cup English cucumber, sliced thin3 large ripe heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 medium shallots, sliced thin
Basiliseverywhereduringthesummermonths,mightaswelluseit.
Serves 4 Cook Time 20 minutes
Basil Beef Salad
Ingredients
Recommend for All Programs
Cooking InstructionsPlacefirst9ingredientsinafoodprocessor;processuntilsmooth.Topwithcherrytomatoes.
1/2 Cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 Cup onion, chopped1/4 Cup fresh lime juice 1/4 Cup fat-free buttermilk 1/4 Cup reduced-fat sour cream 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 5 large tomatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and chopped 1 jalapeno pepper (optional)1 Cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Serves 4 Time 5 Minutes
Cold Tomato & Cucumber Soup
Recommend for All Programs
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil1 Cup onion, sliced thin1/2 tsp Splenda1 clove garlic, sliced2 1/2 Cups cherry tomatoes2 Tbsp fresh chives, minced and divided1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1 can low-sodium chicken broth1/4 Cup plain, nonfat plain greek yogurt1 Cup evaporated skim milk
Serves 6 Cook Time 20 minutes
Cold Tomato Soup
Cooking Instructions
1. Heattheoilinasaucepanovermediumheat.Addonion,Splenda,andgarlic;sauté5minutes.Addtomatoes,1tablespoonchives,salt,pepper,andbroth;cover,reduceheattolow,andsim-mer20minutes.
2. Placetomatomixtureandyogurtinafoodprocessor,andprocessuntilsmooth.Pourmixtureintoabowl;stirinmilk.Coverandchill.
3. Ladleintoindividualbowls,andtopwithremainingchives
Recommend for Nutriplus and Maintenance Programs
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Cooking Instructions
1. Combinefirst4ingredientsinamediumsaucepan;bringtoaboil.Graduallystirincouscous.Removefromheat.Coverandletstand5minutes.Fluffwithafork;cool.
2. Combinecouscous,tomatoes,andnext5ingredients(throughdill)inalargebowl;tosswell.Addcheese.
2 Cup low-sodium chicken broth1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil1 tsp salt1 large clove garlic, minced1 (10 oz) box whole wheat couscous1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved1 1/2 Cups cucumbers, peeled and chopped1/3 Cup scallions, chopped1/3 Cup fresh lemon juice and zest2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped1 (4 oz) package low-fat (fat-free) feta cheese, crumbled
Usingwholewheatcouscousadds5.4extragramsoffiber,keepingyoufull.Thissaladservedcoolisperfectforhotsummernights.Thismakesanexcellentdishtobringtoaparty.
ThisrecipeisforpatientsinaTransitionalWeightLossProgram(Nutriplus,BalanceYourPyramid)oronaMaintenanceProgram.ThisISNOTarecipeforpatientsstilllosingweight.Ifyouhaveaquestionaboutwhatyoumayormaynoteatonyourpersonalizedprogram,callyourMetabolicoffice.
Serves 8 Time 5 minutes
Couscous Salad
Ingredients
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Cooking Instructions
1. Topreparesoup,cookshrimpinboilingwater2minutesoruntildone.Drainandrinseundercoldwater;coarselychopshrimp.
2. Combine3/4cupbellpepperandnext9ingredients(throughV8juice)inablender;processuntilsmooth.Stirinshrimp.
3. Inaseparatebowl,combine1/4Cupbellpepperandremainingingredients.Topsoupwiththebellpeppermixture.
1 lb fresh peeled and deveined large shrimp 3/4 Cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 Cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 Tbsp chopped red onion 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce (optional) 1 lb plum or roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 clove garlic clove 1 (6-8 oz) can can low-sodium V8 juice 1/4 Cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 Tbsp finely chopped red onion 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Serves 4 Time 20 Minutes
Gezpacho with Fresh Shrimp
Ingredients
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Cooking Instructions
1. Lineaplatewithseveralpapertowels.Placetofuonthepapertowels,topwithanotherplateweigheddownwithaheavyskillet.Placeinthefridgetodrain.(2hoursto8hours).
2. Removethetofuandcutitcrosswiseinto8pieces.3. Inabowl,whisktheoil,lemonjuice,parsley,saltandpepper.Spraythegrillwithnon-sick
cookingsprayandpre-heattomediumhighheat.4. Brushbothsidesofthetofu,zucchini,andeggplantwiththeoilmixtureandgrillabout3min-
utespersideuntilthevegetableshavenicegrillmarks.5. Tomakethisasachoppedsalad,chopthetofuandvegetablesintochunksandtosswithanyre-
mainingoilandlemonmixture.Youcanalsomakethisasastackedsalad,bylayeringeggplant,tofu,andzucchinislicesanddrizzleanyremainingdressingacrossthetops.
Mosttofudishesrequiresometimetopressthewateroutofthetofusothatitcanbetterabsorbtheflavorsyou’llbecookingitwith.Thisisagreatrecipeifyoudon’tfeellikecookingmeatbutstillneedtogetyourproteininfortheday,it’sliteyetfilling.
Serves 4 Time 45 Minutes (pressing Time for Tofu)
Grilled Tofu Salad
1 (14 oz) package firm tofucooking spray
1 Tbsp olive oil4 tsp fresh lemon juice1/4 Cup fresh parsley, choppedto taste salt and pepper2 medium zucchini, cut long ways1 small eggplant, cut in 1/2-inch rounds
lemon wedges for garnish
Recommend for Nutriplus, Transition or Maintenance Programs
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
1. Combine1cuphoneydewmelon,1/4cuplooselypackedfreshmintleaves,freshlimejuice,andSplendainablender;processuntilsmooth.Addremainingmelonandsalt;processuntilsmooth.
2. Transfermelonmixturetoabowl;coverandchillatleast1hour.3. Ladleabout3/4cupsoupintoeachof6bowls;garnisheachservingwith1thinlimesliceand
1thinlyslicedmintleaf.
1 (2 lb.) honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 Cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves 1/4 Cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes) 2 tsp. Splenda1/8 tsp. salt 6 lime slices (garnish) 6 thinly sliced fresh mint leaves (garnish)
Honeydew,cantaloupe,muskmelonorwatermelonwillworkwell.Findthefreshestmelonbysmellingthestemend.Themelon(withtheexceptionofawatermelon)shouldsmellsweetandfresh.Itwillsmellhowittastes.ThisrecipeisforpatientsinaTransitionalWeightLossProgram(Nutriplus,BalanceYourPyramid)oronaMaintenanceProgram.ThisISNOTarecipeforpatientsstilllosingweight.Ifyouhaveaquestionaboutwhatyoumayormaynoteatonyourpersonalizedprogram,callyourMetabolicoffice.
Serves 6 Chill Time 1 hour
Honeydew Melon Soup
Recommend for All Programs
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions1. Processthefirst5ingredientsinafoodprocessoruntilfinelyground.Garlic&HerbMix.
Setaside.2. Tossthechoppedeggplantwith11/2tsptablesaltinabowl.Lineamicrowavablelargeplate
withpapertowelsandspreadtheeggplantonasinglelayerevenlyoverthepapertowels.Microwaveuntildryandslightlyshriveled(8-10minutesdependingonmicrowave),tossonceduringthecookingprocess.
3. Heat2Tablespoonsofoilinadutchoven(orotherlarge,deeppot)overmediumhighheatuntilitstartstoshimmerandaddeggplantandonioncookinguntiltheyaresemi-translucent(about2minutes).Pushtheseveggietothesidesofthepotandadd1Tablespoonofoilandthetomatopaste.Cookforanother2minutes.
4. Add2Cupsofwater,tomatoesandtheirjuice,stirringfrequentlyandscrapingthebrownedbitsoffthebottomofthepan.Reducetheheattomedium-lowandgentlysimmeruntiltheeggplantistotallybrokendown(20-25minutes).
5. Meanwhile,inaseparate12inchskillet,heattheremainingtablespoonofoilovermediumheatuntilsmoking.Addzucchini,peppersand1/2tspsalt;cookuntiltender(10-12minutes).PushtheseveggiestothesideofthepanandaddtheGarlic&HerbMixandcookforabout1minute.Transfertheseveggiestoabowl.Addtheremaining1/4Cupofwatertotheskilletoftheheatandscrapethebrownedbits.
6. RemovethepotfromtheheatandstirthereservedvegetablesandwaterfromtheskilletintothevegetablesintheDutchoven.Coverandletstand20minutes.Stirinthebasilandseasonwithpepper.
1/3 Cup fresh basil, chopped1/3 Cup fresh oregano, chopped6 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbsp olive oil1/4 tsp red pepper flakes12 oz. eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces3 Tbsp olive oil1 large onion, chopped2 Tbsp tomato paste2 1/4 Cups water1 (28 oz) low-sodium whole peeled tomatoes, drained (reserve juice) and chopped coarse2 medium zucchini, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces2 medium bell peppers (red or yellow), stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces1 Cup fresh basil, shredded
Serves 6 Time 1 Hour Italian Vegetable Stew
Ingredients
Recommend for all programs
Cooking Instructions
1. Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermedium-high.Addonionandsauteuntilclear(3minutes).AddvinegarandSplendaandseasontotastewithsaltandpepper.
2. Transfertoaglassbowl,addthezucchiniandtoss.3. Letthismarinateatroomtemperatureforatleast30minutes.
Serves 8 Time 35 Minutes
1/2 Cup olive oil1 small red onion, sliced in thin half moons1/3 Cup red wine vinegar2 tsp Splendato taste salt and pepper6 medium zucchini, sliced into thin ribbons, or rounds
Anothereasypartyrecipeorasidewithplentyofleftoversfortherestoftheweekisthiswonderfulsalad.
Marinated Zucchini Salad
Ingredients
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Serves 6 Time 17 minutes
Cooking Instructions
1. HeatoliveoilinaDutchovenovermedium-high.Addchoppedonion,celery,andchilipowder;sauté3minutesoruntiltender.
2. Stirinwaterandnext4ingredients(waterthroughtomatoes);cook10minutes.Addfish;cook3minutesoruntilfishisdone.Stirinparsley.
*Canuse1Cupoffishstockand1Cupofwater.
1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Cup onion, chopped1/4 Cup celery, minced 2 scallions white and green parts, halved lenghtwise, sliced thin1 tsp chili powder *2 Cups water 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 3/4 tsp salt 1 (14.5 oz) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained 1 lb. sea bass, flounder, grouper or other white fish, skinless, bonless, cut into chuncks
Thissoupissoeasyandquicktomake.
Red Fish Stew