Zone Recipes

Spanish Omelet

Admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:02:46 GMT

Spanish Omelet 3 blocks Ingredients: � cup of onions - chopped 1 medium green pepper - chopped 2 roma tomatoes - chopped 1 oz. candian bacon 1 � Tbsp. olive oil salt and pepper 1 oz. cheese � cup egg substitute 1 cup of strawberries 1 slice low carb whole wheat toast Instructions: Heat a non-stick over medium heat. Add olive oil, pepper, onion, tomatoes and Canadian bacon. Saute until soft and slightly browned. Beat eggs add salt & pepper and cook until ...

No cook Protein Bars

Deanna — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:51:14 GMT

1 1/2 cup dry oatmeal 2 scoops chocolate whey protein 2 tbsp Flaxseeds or hemp hearts 1/4 cup Natural Peanut butter 1/2 cup water 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup raisins 1. Coat an 8x8 inch baking pan with cocnout oil. 2. In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, protein powder and flaxseeds. 3. In a seperate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, vanilla an water. 4. Add peanut butter mixture to dry ingredients and stir to form a sticky dough. 5. Stir or knead in raisins. 6. Using wet ...

Carpaccio di Salmone e Semi di Sesamo

Deanna — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:42:42 GMT

Carpaccio di Salmone e Semi di Sesamo (Salmon Carpaccio with Sesame Seeds)Salmon Carpaccio with Sesame Seeds 8 Block Meal Ingredients: 12 ounces smoked salmon juice of 1 lemon salt 2 tablespoons chives, minced 1 head arugula, thinly sliced 2 cups diced pineapple rinsed/drained 1 tablespoon Zone Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 medium kiwi, sliced sesame seeds Instructions: Cut salmon into thin slices and place on a plate. Strain lemon juice and add salt, oil and chives. ...

Spiced Caramelized Apples

Admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:46:33 GMT

Spiced Caramelized Apples Four servings, one block each Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 2 teaspoon sugar 1 1/2 apples* 1 1/3 teaspoons olive oil 1/8 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Dash nutmeg 5 tablespoons water Instructions: In a saut� pan heat oil and sugar, stirring continuously until sugar melts. When sugar has melted, add apples and spices and stir to coat apples. Add 3 tablespoons water and stir occasionally to loosen apples. Cook apples ...

Pear and Chocolate mousse

Admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:45:27 GMT

4 Blocks or 2 � two block snacks Ingredients: 4 scoops Zone Protein Powder� 1� pears � core/chopped 2 teaspoons fructose 2 teaspoons almond oil 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder � teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 ice cubes 1 teaspoon chopped walnuts Instructions: Place all ingredients except for fructose, walnuts, and ice cubes in a blender. Blend well until mixture is even and add fructose and ice cubes, one at a time. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving. Garnish ...

Stuffed Peppers

Admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:43:48 GMT

Stuffed Peppers 4- 4 block meals Ingredients: 4 bell peppers 2 cups chopped tomato 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup black beans 2 tbs (dry) barley 1 cup corn 1.5 lb lean ground beef (<10%) cayenne pepper and curry powder (or other spices, to preference) 1 tbs olive oil 1 tbs sour cream Instructions: Preheat oven to 450� F. Slice the top off each pepper and remove seeds and membranes. Place cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high 2�3 minutes, ...

Kickin' Chinese Cashew Chicken

Admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:42:31 GMT

Kickin' Chinese Cashew Chicken Everyone at my house loves it - this is enough for one person. Enjoy! 4 block meal Ingredients: 4 oz Boneless, skinless chicken breast, chunked 1 Handful of raw, unsalted Cashew nuts 1 tsp Canola oil 1/3 cup Chopped white onion 1/3 cup Chopped red/orange bell pepper 1/3 cup Chopped green bell pepper 1 clove Minced Garlic 1 tbsp Sirracha hot chili sauce 1 tsp ABC Kecap Manis (sweet soy sauce) 1 dash Teriyaki sauce 1 dash Ground ...

Mexican Chorizo Soup

Admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:41:23 GMT

Mexican Chorizo Soup 2 � 4 block meals Ingredients: 4 Chicken Chorizo Sausages (diced) � 42g protein 2 cloves garlic � chopped 1 large onion � chopped 1 green bell pepper chopped 1 � 15oz. can roasted diced tomatoes (drained) 1 8oz. can tomato sauce 2 tsp. hot sauce 1/4 cup canned black bean (rinsed/drained) 4 cups frozen chopped broccoli 2 oz. shredded Mexican blend cheese 6 corn chips - crushed Instructions: In a large pot saut� Chorizo for 2-3 minutes, ...

CrossFit Breakfast

Admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:39:18 GMT

Crossfit Breakfast Ingredients: 1- 6" Low Carb tortilla or Pita 1/4cup rinsed black beans 1/4 cup salsa 1/2 cup diced tomatoes 1/4 cup diced orange pieces 1/2 cup egg substitute, scrambled w/ olive oil spray 1 ounce canadian bacon, seared and diced 1 ounce grated cheese 2 Tbsp. diced avocado Cilantro to taste Instructions: Place low carb tortilla or pita on plate and sprinkle with 1/2 ounce grated cheese, microwave on high 20 seconds. Cover with blackbeans ...

Apple-Cinnamon Crepe

Admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:38:02 GMT

Apple-Cinnamon Crepe Servings: 2 servings of crepes (4 blocks each) From �Mastering the Zone� Ingredients: 2 whole eggs 6 ounces deli ham, diced fine 1/3 cup soy flour 1 cup 1-percent milk 1 red Delicious apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 2/3 cup cooked oatmeal 2 2/3 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Instructions: In a small mixing bowl, combine eggs, soy flour and milk to form a batter. This amount of batter ...

Asian Lettuce wraps

Deanna — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:01:05 GMT

16 Lettuce leaves 1lb ground chicken or turkey 1 tbs olive oil 1 large onion chopped 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 tbs tamari sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons minced ginger 1 tbs rice vinegar 1 bunch green onions chopped 2 tsp 5 spice powder 1 (8oz) can water chestnuts chopped Directions: 1. Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not to tear them. Set aside. 2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground chicken in 1 tbsp of olive ...

Lynn�s Quick and Spicy Chicken

Deanna — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:59:59 GMT

Lynn�s Quick and Spicy Chicken Two 4-block meals Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken (Perdue Shortcuts or roasted chicken or ground turkey or soy crumbles etc.) 1 10-ounce jar salsa, your choice, approximately 36 grams carbohydrates 1 cup black beans, rinsed/drained 1 10-ounce bag baby spinach Grated cheese, a sprinkling Instructions: Place a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat and spray with olive oil. Add your choice of protein and cook or heat thoroughly. Add ...

Grilled Turkey Salad With Mandarin Oranges

Deanna — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:58:55 GMT

Grilled Turkey Salad With Mandarin Oranges Turkey is the crowning glory of Thanksgiving Day. The day after that it�s fun to feast on leftovers. The day after that? It�s time to be creative to find ways to enjoy turkey leftovers. Here are some recipes adapted from Dr. Sears� �Zone-Perfect Meals in Minutes.� 1 lunch entree (4 blocks) Ingredients: 4 ounces cooked turkey breast, cubed 1 cup celery, finely sliced 3/4 cup red onion, finely sliced Romaine lettuce 1/2 cup Zoned ...

Spa Smoothie

Deanna — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:54:42 GMT

Spa Smoothie 3 blocks Serving size for typical female Ingredients: 1/2 cup blueberries (1 block carb) 1/3 cup mandarin oranges (1 block carb) 2/3 scoop soy protein powder (2 blocks protein) 1 1/2 teaspoons walnuts (3 blocks fat) 1/2 cup soy milk (1/2 block carb, 1/2 block protein) 1/4 cup plain yogurt (1/2 block carb, 1/2 block protein) Add 3 good-sized mint leaves (good for your stomach) Instructions: Add just a touch of fructose sometimes if the fruit is a bit ...