Miracle Noodles!

These miracle noodles are pretty interesting. The Konjak fiber is not digested by the body so you can use them to augment your HCG dishes. As with anything, use them in moderation, but they are a nice compliment to the dishes you are already preparing. They absorb whatever flavors you put them with. You can find them at Dixie Nutrition and Natural Grocers. Let us know how you like them!

On the package:

Shirataki Konjac has
been known and used
in Asia for over two
thousand years. It is
known as Moyu or Juruo
in China, and Konnyaku
or Shirataki in Japan

* made of naturally water soluble fiber with no fat, sugar, or starch.
* contain zero net carbohydrates and zero calories, no gluten -made of a healthy natural fiber called Glucomannan.
* wheat & gluten free and kosher.
* Easily absorbs the flavors of any soup, dish, or sauce.

Cinnamon Curry Chicken Soup

This dish is very flavorful! If you like Thai food, this one is for you...

•3.5 oz.chicken - cubed

•3.5 oz. diced onion

•2 c water

•3 cloves minced garlic

•1/2 t curry powder

•1/4 t cinnamon or a cinnamon stick

•1/4 t pumpkin pie spice

•natural sea salt(used sparingly/black pepper to taste


1.In saucepan, combine all ingredients except water.

2.Sautee to bring out flavors and brown chicken.

3.Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until you reach desired consistency.

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Garlic

Swiss Chard is an often overlooked vegetable that is delicious and filled with nutrients and antioxidants. Try this dish and spice it up with red pepper flakes while sauteeing if you like it spicy!

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3.5 oz. stemmed and roughly chopped Swiss chard
• squeeze of lemon
• natural sea salt used sparingly/pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat garlic in large skillet with a little water over medium-low heat in a non-stick pan until garlic begins to turn golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to small bowl and set aside.
2. Place greens and salt into the skillet. Using tongs, turn greens until wilted enough to fit in pan. Raise heat to medium and cover. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, tossing.
3. Transfer greens to a colander to drain. Return greens to pan and toss with reserved garlic.
4. Squeeze with lemon just before serving.

Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Delicious!

•3.5 oz. asparagus

•1-2 cloves minced garlic

•1/2 t parsley

•1/4 t oregano

•natural sea salt(used sparingly)/black pepper (to taste)



1.Preheat oven to 400.

2.Wash the asparagus.

3.Spread the spears on a sheet of non-stick aluminum foil.

4.Add the seasonings.

5.Wrap all ends of the foil up tightly to make a sealed 'pocket'.

6.Roast 15-20 minutes

Lemon Mustard Cabbage

Try this vegetable dish to go along with your chicken or fish. It is especially good with an asain chicken recipe. Cabbage cooked with lemon is so tasty- even when not on HCG!

•3.5 oz. cabbage

•juice of half lemon

•1/2 t spicy mustard

•natural sea salt(sparingly)/pepper (to taste)



1.Place cabbage in steamer. Cover and steam 5-10 mins, until slightly tender.

2.In small bowl, combine spicy mustard and lemon juice.

3.Place cabbage in bowl. Add lemon/mustard mix and toss.

4.Sprinkle with salt/pepper.

5.Serve immediately.

Curry- Orange Shrimp with Onions

Try this zesty orange and onion with shrimp dish and you won't be disappointed. Add some red pepper flakes to turn up the heat if you like it spicy!

•3.5 oz. shrimp

•3.5 oz. onion - chopped

•1 t garlic paste (3-4 cloves minced)

•1 orange, peeled and sliced

•1/2 t curry powder

•1/4 t cumin

•salt/black pepper (to taste)



1.Preheat pan over MED heat.

2.Add onion and garlic. Cook until translucent. 5-10 mins.

3.Add shrimp, seasonings, orange slices and a little water. Mix & stir fry until cooked through.

4.Serve.

Thai Steak with Cucumbers

Try this mouthwatering spicy dish. Thai Steak with Cucumbers. A delicious savory meal, not for those who don't enjoy something spicy! You can use less Sambal Oelek Chile Sauce (available at Albertsons in the Asian section) if you think it may be too spicy. Remember that with Sambal Oelek, a little goes a long way!

•3.5 oz. steak

•1 t sambal oelek or red pepper flakes

•2-3 cloves minced garlic or 1 t garlic paste

•1/4 t ground white pepper

•2-3 T water

•3.5 oz. cucumber

•half lemon

•chopped cilantro


1.Peel, seed and slice cucumber.

2.In small dish, combine cucumber, juice of 1/2 lemon, and chopped cilantro. Toss.

3.Cover & refrigerate to marinate while preparing the rest of the dish.

4.Preheat pan over MED-HI heat.

5.Slice steak into very thin slices.

6.In small bowl, place steak, sambal oelek, garlic, and white pepper. Be sure to coat steak well.

7.Place steak in pan with water.

8.Stir fry for 2-5 mins depending on how you like your steak cooked.

9.Serve immediately while hot with the cold cucumbers.

Flavorful!