Posts Tagged ‘Phase 1 Recipe’

20
Sep
2018

Curry-Poached Halibut With Snap Pea Slaw: Phase 1 Recipe

categories: fast metabolism diet, fast metabolism diet recipes, the fast metabolism diet phase 1

Try this Curry-Poached Halibut With Snap Pea Slaw Recipe for the Phase 1 of your Fast Metabolism Diet.

This dish will improve the detoxification mechanisms of your digestive tract and liver with the help of fresh cilantro, ginger, turmeric and more!

Phase 1 Recipe

Serves: 4 | Prep time: 30 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients-

For the rice:

  • 1 1/3 cups brown rice (or a brown/wild rice blend)
  • 2 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

For the curry paste:

  • 1 large head of garlic, top 1/2 inch removed
  • 1 large shallot (about 4 oz.), peeled and halved
  • 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 3-inch piece fresh lemongrass – halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 medium jalapeno, stem and seeds removed

For the halibut and slaw:

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 6-ounce halibut fillets
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas, thinly diagonally sliced
  • 2 cups thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 2 cups yellow squash, cut into matchsticks
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallot
  • 1 small red Fresno chile, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375℉ degrees.
  2. Combine the rice, boiling water, and salt in an 8-inch square baking dish. Cover tightly with foil.
  3. Wrap the garlic and shallot tightly in foil. Wrap the ginger and lemongrass tightly in another piece of foil.
  4. Place the rice, garlic/shallot, and ginger/lemongrass in the oven and bake 1 hour.
  5. Squeeze the roasted garlic pulp into a food processor. Add the roasted shallot, ginger, lemongrass, and the remaining curry paste ingredients. Process into a paste.
  6. Place 3 tablespoons of the curry paste into a large skillet with a lid. Add the chicken stock, garlic cloves, and bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, add the fish, cover, and simmer 8 minutes or until the fish is nearly opaque. Remove the pan from the heat.
  7. Combine the remaining 7 ingredients (snap peas through sea salt) in a bowl. Place 1 fillet in each of 4 large, shallow bowls; sprinkle each with a pinch of sea salt. Add about 1/4 cup (or as much as you like) of the poaching liquid to each bowl. Divide the snap pea mixture evenly among the bowls. Serve with the rice.

Source: HAYLIE POMROY

 

29
May
2017

Two-ingredient Roasted Chicken

categories: fast metabolism diet, fast metabolism diet recipes, the fast metabolism diet phase 1

two-ingredient roasted chicken
If it’s too much of an effort to buy many ingredients for a single meal, then this 2-Ingredient Roasted Chicken is just the right for you! With just the use of Chicken and Kosher Salt, you will be able to make a delicious yet easy to prepare dish for your Phase 1 exercise program and for your family as well.

Ingredients:

  • 1 (3 ½ lb – 4 lb) Chicken
  • Kosher salt

Directions:

  1. Dry the chicken using paper towels.
  2. Position your hand 10 inches above the chicken while sprinkling a 5-finger pinch kosher salt on it. Sprinkle kosher salt onto the chicken until completely covered inside and outside.
  3. Prepare a wire rack that is placed inside a rimmed baking sheet and then put the chicken on it.
  4. Chill the chicken overnight without covering it with anything.
  5. Let it rest at room temperature for at least an hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  7. Roast the chicken for about 40 to 55 minutes or until a thermometer reading inserted in the thickest part of the chicken thigh reaches 165°F.
  8. Let the chicken sit for about 15 minutes on a chopping board.
  9. Carve and then serve.
29
May
2017

3 Ingredients Kiwi Lime Sorbet – Phase 1

categories: fast metabolism diet recipes, the fast metabolism diet phase 1, The Fast Metabolism Diet Smoothies

kiwi lime sorbet

Freshen up your summer with this mouthwatering Kiwi Lime Sorbet perfect for Phase 1 of the Fast Metabolism Diet. Enjoy a tasteful pint of Sorbet with just these 3 ingredients, Makes about 5 fruit servings! If you’re looking for a recipe with ingredients less than 5, then this one is for you!

Ingredients:

  • 10 Kiwis
  • 3/4 cup Xylitol (Birch or Hardwood only)
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice

Directions:

  1. Cut kiwis into 2 then remove its skins. Use a large spoon to scoop Kiwi meat.
  2.   Put the kiwi into the blender then pulse 3-4 times.   
  3.  Pour in the Xylitol and lime juice then pulse 6-8 more times or until the Kiwis are liquefied with no chunks remaining.

           Note: Do not over mix, the kiwi seeds might break.

  1.   Pour the mixture into a plastic bag and remove remaining air from inside the bag by sealing it.
  2. Chill inside the freezer for at least 45 minutes.
  3. Churn the sorbet in an ice cream machine.
  4. Scoop into freezer-proof container and chill for at least 4 more hours ( or overnight).
  5.  Serve.
23
Jan
2017

Sweet Melon Kale Elixir – Phase 1

categories: fast metabolism diet recipes, the fast metabolism diet phase 1

sweet melon feat image

Enjoying a glass of this green miracle of a smoothie is a great way to jump-start your morning. Mixed with honey-dew melon, you will sure love this sweet drink of good health. Read on, have a go, and enjoy this Sweet Melon Kale Elixir – Phase 1 recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups of honeydew melon
  • 4 ice cubes
  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • 1/2 medium apple (peeled, cored, and cubed)

Directions:

  1. In a blender,puree honeydew melon and ice cubes.
  2. Add in kale and apple and blend until very smooth, add a little bit of cold water if needed and serve.

Makes: 2 Servings

 

 

26
Dec
2016

Roasted Chicken and Winter Squash – Phase 1 and 2

categories: the fast metabolism diet phase 1

xmas-recipe-roastedchicken

New year means new recipes. For our dieters, lets welcome 2017 with a bang by trying out our Roasted Chicken and Winter Squash recipe for Phase 1 and 2.

Ingredients:

  • 3 delicata squash, halved, seeded and sliced 3/4-inch thick
  • 3 celery ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 heads garlic, cut in half crosswise
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme (about 20 sprigs)
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 (3 1/2- to 4-lb.) whole chicken, giblets discarded
  • 2 lemons, halved

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss together squash, celery, onion, garlic, oil and half of thyme sprigs in a roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange in an even layer.
  2. Season chickens (including cavities) with 5 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper. Stuff cavities with lemons and remaining half of thyme sprigs. Tie legs with kitchen twine and tuck wing tips under. Place on top of squash mixture.
  3. Roast until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 1 hour to 1 hour,10 minutes.
  4. Remove chickens and vegetables to a platter; let rest 10 minutes before carving chickens. Reserve 1 head garlic for Cremini-and-Walnut Farro and 3/4 cup pan drippings for Pan-Dripping Vinaigrette.

Commit to a healthy lifestyle this year and follow your diet plan. Lets get cooking!