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MICROWAVE LOW CARB RECIPES
FOR THE FIRST TWO WEEKS
by Wetex Kang
B Pharm (Hons) MPS
and Bernadette Han
First published in Auckland, New Zealand in 2005
Copyright © Bernadette Han and Wetex Kang, 2005
The right of Wetex Kang
to be identified as the author of this work in terms of section 96
of the Copyright Act 1994 is hereby asserted.
All rights reserved. Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part
of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted,
in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise),
without the prior written permission of the copyright owner.
NZ Low Carb
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ISBN 0-473-10216-1
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Edited by Mike Wagg Editing LtdDisclaimer: The information contained in this book is not intended as a substitute for the advice of your physician(s) and other health-care providers. Please check with your physician before commencing the eating programme outlined. Neither the publisher nor the author are responsible for the effectiveness of any goods or services mentioned in this book; they also disclaim all liability in connection with the eating programme, advice, goods and services described within this publication and for any damage, loss or expense to any person or property arising out of or relating to them.
CONTENTS
page 5 Introduction
6 Chapter One
About This Recipe Book
11 Chapter Two
Suggested Daily Meal Plans
20 Chapter Three
Unlimited Meals
21 Beef
22 Beef stir-fry
23 Black pepper beef
24 Pepper and wine steak
25 Meat loaf
26 Beef burger
27 Pork
28 Stir-fry bacon and spinach
29 Stir-fry pork with chives
30 Spicy pork chops
31 Garlic sliced pork
32 Quick pork balls
33 Pork stir-fry
34 Lettuce and pork mince stir-fry
35 Chicken
36 Spicy chicken stir-fry
37 Chicken stir-fry parcels
38 Chinese chicken wings
39 Chicken and bacon roll
40 Steamed chicken
41 Lamb
42 Oriential lamb chops
43 Eggs
44 Vegetarian omelette
45 Shrimp and cheese omelette
46 Microwave scrambled eggs
47 Salmon omelette
48 Salami and cheese omelette
49 Mushroom and cheese omelette
50 Microwave bacon and eggs
51 Chicken and cheese omelette
52 Quick microwave omelette
53 Microwave bacon and egg muffins
54 Bacon, cheese and parsley omelette
55 Fish and Seafood
56 Oriental-style salmon steak57 Chapter Four
Smoothies
58 Berries smoothie
59 Iced coffee smoothie
60 Mocha smoothie
61 Chapter Five
Once Per Day Meals
Suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
62 Salmon quiche
63 Seafood chowder
65 Lamb Stew
66 Beef casserole
67 Beef curry
68 Chicken curry
69 Chapter Six
Once Per Day Meals
Not suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
70 Chicken and garlic cream
71 Buffalo chicken wings
72 Creamy meatballs
73 Chapter Seven
Desserts
Once per day meals
Suitable for the fat-sensitive lifestyle
74 Mixed berries jelly
75 Low carb hot chocolate
76 Chocolate strawberries
77 Double chocolate pudding
78 Jaffa pudding
79 Jelly, berries and cream
80 Jelly and cream
81 Chocolate crunchies
82 Chapter Eight
Fat-sensitive Meal Plans
91 Appendix A
The carb addiction rehab phase
95 Appendix B
Fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
97 Appendix C
Whey protein supplementIntroduction
About the authors
After graduating from Otago University with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (with honours) at
the end of 1994, I served my pharmacist internship in Auckland. In 1996, I bought my
accident and medical clinic pharmacy. In 1998, I sold my pharmacy and concentrated
on my second career as a Low Carbohydrate Lifestyle Coach. Over the years, I have
advised thousands of individuals (athletes and non-athletes) about their nutritional needs.
This recipe book is intended for both low carbohydrate “virgins” (those just starting out
on low carbohydrate) and veterans. It is my wish for you to look forward to every one of
your low carbohydrate meals and learn to love eggs and meat (and vegetables?) for life!
The co-author of this book is my mother, Bernadette Han, my personal chef. I would
have spent countless hours in my kitchen preparing all my meals (or spent thousands
of dollars buying low carbohydrate equivalents) while following a low carbohydrate
lifestyle over the last six years if it wasn’t for her. My mother has also benefited
from low carbohydrate eating and currently both my parents are following a weight
maintenance version of my low carbohydrate lifestyle.
5CHAPTER ONE
About This Recipe Book
6About This Recipe Book
Why a low carbohydrate microwave cookbook?
A great many of my clients find the switch from a high carbohydrate to a low
carbohydrate diet very stressful because they aren’t sure what to eat. They also don’t
want to spend hours and hours in the kitchen preparing low carbohydrate meals. The
problem is that if they have not had a meal for some hours, their carbohydrate craving
will become even more intense until finally they binge out on carbohydrates (bread,
sweets, doughnuts etc etc etc). The solution I finally came up with was the book you
now have in your hands – a low carbohydrate microwave recipe book! Meals that can be
prepared quickly and without time-consuming cleaning up afterwards.
Although there are countless low carbohydrate cookbooks on the market many of their
recipes are not suitable for the first two weeks of most low carbohydrate eating regimes.
This cookbook is designed with the first two weeks of most low carbohydrate eating
regimes in mind. The ingredients used all comply with the Carb Addiction Rehab Phase
“House Rules” (see Appendix A).
Nutritional basis of the recipes
In my opinion, the main objective of any low carbohydrate lifestyle should be to
eliminate deprivation. Typically, low calorie diets limit calories by reducing portion
sizes, and consequently leave dieters obsessing about food all day long. The main
attraction of the low carbohydrate lifestyle, on the other hand, is the unlimited
consumption of certain food groups allowed to its followers – hence putting a stop
to food deprivation once and for all. For this reason, the recipes are divided into two
groups: recipes you are allowed to have as much as you want of as frequently as you
want and recipes you are only allowed once per day.
Therefore, to put a stop to the calorie-counting habit practised by many individuals,
nutritional information is deliberately omitted from this cookbook. However, for those
who are conscious of protein intake and would like to know how much protein they are
consuming, here is a simple formula:
• 20 g protein = a piece of meat approximately the size of your palm =
approximately 200 g uncooked weight.
7About This Recipe Book
• 30 g protein = a piece of meat approximately the size of your palm plus your
fingers (closed) = approximately 300 g uncooked weight.
• 40 g protein = a piece of meat approximately the size of your palm plus your
fingers (open) = approximately 400 g uncooked weight.
• 1 egg = 5–6 g of protein
• 100 g of canned fish (salmon or tuna) = 20 g of protein
Note: Considering the variation in meat protein content and individuals’ hand sizes, the
above guidelines are merely rough estimates.
Fat-sensitive Low Carbohydrate Lifestyle Recipes
The four categories of recipes in this book are divided into:
1. Unlimited meals (suitable for the fat-sensitive low carbohydrate lifestyle).
2. Once per day meals (suitable for the fat-sensitive low carbohydrate lifestyle).
3. Desserts (suitable for the fat-sensitive low carbohydrate lifestyle).
4. Smoothies (suitable for the fat-sensitive low carbohydrate lifestyle).
5. Once per day meals (NOT suitable for the fat-sensitive low carbohydrate
lifestyle).
Recipes in categories 1 to 4 contain notes on how to modify them to minimise their fat
content so they can be adapted to the fat-sensitive low carbohydrate lifestyle.
14-day Meal Plans
In Chapter 2, the 50 low carb recipes described in this book are arranged into 14 daily
meal plans for the first two weeks of the Carb Addiction Rehab Phase. You are allowed
to snack as often as you want, as long as your snacks comply with the House Rules – for
example, as many cheese and ham wraps and as much meat/eggs as you want.
In Chapter 8, certain recipes that are not suitable for the fat-sensitive low carbohydrate
lifestyle are eliminated, and 14 daily meal plans for the fat-sensitive version of the Carb
Addiction Rehab Phase are set out.
8About This Recipe Book
Alcohol
In Appendix A, I mention that alcohol consumption is prohibited during the first two
weeks of the Carb Addiction Rehab Phase. Nevertheless, a small amount of wine
(1–2 teaspoons/tablespoons) will be used in some of the recipes in this book and their
carbohydrate content will be negligible.
The Essential Tools
To make the omelette recipes in this book, you will require a microwave omelette maker
(available from most Warehouse stores in New Zealand for around $2.99).
Figure 1. Microwave omelette maker
You will also need a microwave, a blender, and a whey or soy protein supplement.*
*For details on whey or soy protein supplement, please refer to Appendix C.
What if I cannot afford a protein shake mix?
Most whey or soy protein mixes sell for between $30 (for 500 g) and $55 (for 750 g);
$55 will buy you enough powder to make 25 protein shakes. If you consume two protein
shakes per day, your cost for two weeks is $55 (approximately $2 per day and only 50
cents more expensive than a can of Coke!).
However, if you are on a limited budget but wish to follow a low carbohydrate lifestyle,
other in-between-meals protein snacks include boiled eggs, salami, and ham and cheese.
Never just consume cheese by itself though, as it doesn’t contain enough protein (protein
9About This Recipe Book
consumption will stabilise your blood sugar levels and reduce hunger and cravings)
– always wrap the cheese slices with salami or ham. Otherwise, combine boiled eggs or
chicken with grated cheese.
10CHAPTER TWO
Suggested Daily Meal Plans
11Suggested Daily Meal Plans
DAY 1
Breakfast Shrimp and cheese omelette (unlimited meal) (p. 45)
Mid-morning snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Lunch Seafood chowder (once per day meal) with vegetables or
salad (p. 63)
Mid-afternoon snack Protein shake made with 50 mls of cream and 10 mls of water
and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein powder
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Dinner Oriental lamb chops (unlimited meal) (p. 42)
Dessert Mixed berries jelly and 1⁄2 bar of low carb chocolate (p. 74)
DAY 2
Breakfast Vegetarian omelette (unlimited meal) (p. 44)
Mid-morning snack Ham and cheese wrap(s)
or
Protein bar
Lunch Salmon quiche (once per day meal) with vegetables or salad
(p. 62)
Mid-afternoon snack Ham and cheese wrap(s)
or
Protein bar
Dinner Stir-fry bacon and spinach (once per day meal) (p. 28)
Dessert Low carb hot chocolate (once per day meal) and 1⁄2 bar of low
carb chocolate (p. 75)
12Suggested Daily Meal Plans
DAY 3
Breakfast Microwave scrambled eggs (once per day meal) (p. 46)
Mid-morning snack Ham and cheese wrap(s)
or
Protein bar
Lunch Lamb stew (once per day meal) with vegetables or salad
(p. 65)
Mid-afternoon snack Ham and cheese wrap(s)
or
Protein bar
Dinner Oriental-style salmon steak (unlimited meal) (p. 56)
Dessert Double chocolate pudding (once per day meal) and 1⁄2 bar of
low carb chocolate (p. 77)
DAY 4
Breakfast Salmon omelette (unlimited meal) (p. 47)
Mid-morning snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Lunch Spicy chicken stir-fry (unlimited meal) with vegetables or
salad (p. 36)
Mid-afternoon snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Dinner Beef stir-fry (unlimited meal) (p. 22)
Dessert Jaffa pudding (once per day meal) (p. 78)
13Suggested Daily Meal Plans
DAY 5
Breakfast Microwave bacon and egg muffins (unlimited meal) (p. 53)
Mid-morning snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Lunch Chicken and garlic cream (once per day meal) with
vegetables or salad (p. 70)
Mid-afternoon snack Ham and cheese wrap(s)
or
Protein bar
Dinner Black pepper beef (unlimited meal) (p. 23)
Dessert Jelly, berries and cream (once per day meal) and 1⁄2 bar of
low carb chocolate (p. 79)
DAY 6
Breakfast Mocha smoothie (once per day meal) (p. 60)
Mid-morning snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Lunch Chicken stir-fry parcels (unlimited meal) with vegetables or
salad (p. 37)
Mid-afternoon snack Ham and cheese wrap(s)
or
Protein bar
Dinner Pepper and wine steak (unlimited meal) (p. 24)
Dessert Jelly and cream (once per day meal) and 1⁄2 bar of low carb
14Suggested Daily Meal Plans
chocolate (p. 80)
DAY 7
Breakfast Chicken and cheese omelette (unlimited meal) (p. 51)
Mid-morning snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Lunch Stir-fry pork with chives (unlimited meal) with vegetables or
salad (p. 29)
Mid-afternoon snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Dinner Meat loaf (unlimited meal) (p. 25)
Dessert Mixed berries jelly (once per day meal) and 1⁄2 bar of low carb
chocolate (p. 74)
DAY 8
Breakfast Iced coffee smoothie (once per day meal) (p. 59)
Mid-morning snack Ham and cheese wrap(s)
or
Protein bar
Lunch Buffalo chicken wings (once per day meal) with vegetables or
salad (p. 71)
Mid-afternoon snack Ham and cheese wrap(s)
or
Protein bar
Dinner Creamy meatballs (once per day meal) (p. 72)
15Suggested Daily Meal Plans
Dessert Mixed berries jelly without cream (once per day meal) and 1⁄2
bar of low carb chocolate (p. 74)
DAY 9
Breakfast Quick microwave omelette (unlimited meal) (p. 52)
Mid-morning snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Lunch Chinese chicken wings (unlimited meal) with vegetables or
salad (p. 38)
Mid-afternoon snack Ham and cheese wrap(s)
or
Protein Bar
Dinner Beef curry (once per day meal) (p. 67)
Dessert Mixed berries jelly without cream (once per day meal) and 1⁄2
bar of low carb chocolate (p. 74)
DAY 10
Breakfast Microwave bacon and eggs (unlimited meal) (p. 50)
Mid-morning snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Lunch Chicken and bacon roll(s) (unlimited meal) with vegetables or
salad (p. 39)
Mid-afternoon snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
16Suggested Daily Meal Plans
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Dinner Spicy pork chops (unlimited meal) (p. 30)
Dessert Low carb hot chocolate (once per day meal) (p. 75)
DAY 11
Breakfast Bacon, cheese and parsley omelette (unlimited meal) (p. 54)
Mid-morning snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Lunch Steamed chicken (unlimited meal) with vegetables or salad
(p. 40)
Mid-afternoon snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Dinner Garlic sliced pork (unlimited meal) (p. 31)
Dessert Double chocolate pudding (once per day meal) (p. 77)
DAY 12
Breakfast Salami and cheese omelette (unlimited meal) (p. 48)
Mid-morning snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
17or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Lunch Quick pork balls (unlimited meal) with vegetables or salad
(p. 32)
Mid-afternoon snack Ham and cheese wrap(s)
or
Protein bar
Dinner Chicken curry (once per day meal) (p. 68)
Dessert Mixed berries jelly without cream (once per day meal) and 1⁄2
bar of low carb chocolate (p. 74)
DAY 13
Breakfast Mushroom and cheese omelette (unlimited meal) (p. 49)
Mid-morning snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Lunch Lettuce and pork mince stir-fry (unlimited meal) with
vegetables or salad (p. 34)
Mid-afternoon snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Dinner Pork stir-fry (unlimited meal) (p. 33)
Dessert Mixed berries jelly without cream (once per day meal) and 1⁄2
bar of low carb chocolate (p. 74)
18DAY 14
Breakfast Berries smoothie (once per day meal) (p. 58)
Mid-morning snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Lunch Beef burger (unlimited meal) with vegetables or salad (p. 26)
Mid-afternoon snack Protein shake (50 mls of cream or Anchor low carb Trim
milk, 100 mls of water and 2 heaped tablespoons of protein
powder)
or
Protein bar
or
Ham and cheese wrap(s)
Dinner Beef casserole (once per day meal) (p. 66)
Dessert 3 x Chocolate crunchies (once per day meal) (p. 81)
19CHAPTER THREE
Unlimited Meals
20Beef 21
Unlimited Meals – Beef
Beef stir-fry
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
350 g beef tenderloin – sliced into small pieces
1⁄4 onion – sliced
4–5 sticks celery – sliced into small pieces
3 tablespoons water
11⁄2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon white wine
1 teaspoon sugar substitute
3 tablespoons oil
Instructions:
1. Mix the beef pieces, water, salt, wine, sugar substitute and 1 tablespoon of oil
together
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil on high for 2 minutes in a covered microwave-safe
bowl, add the onion and celery and heat on high for another 3 minutes
3. Add the seasoned beef pieces to the bowl and heat on high for a further 4
minutes
Serve with salad or vegetables
22Unlimited Meals – Beef
Black pepper beef
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
450 g beef tenderloin
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon sugar substitute
Instructions:
1. Slice the beef into small pieces
2. Add salt, 1 tablespoon of oil, water, ground pepper and sugar substitute to the
beef pieces
3. Add 3 tablespoons of oil to a covered microwave-safe bowl
4. Heat on high for 4 minutes
5. Add the beef and heat on high for 4 minutes
6. Stir the beef around and heat on high for another 3 minutes
Serve with salad or vegetables
23Unlimited Meals – Beef
Pepper and wine steak
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
2 pieces Scotch fillet steak (approximately 300 g)
2 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons pepper
2 cloves garlic – minced
1⁄4 onion – sliced into small pieces
2 tablespoons red wine
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Place 2 tablespoons of oil in a covered microwave-safe container and heat on
high for 1 minute
2. Place 2 pieces of steak in the bowl
3. Sprinkle one teaspoon of pepper, 1 clove of minced garlic, half the amount of
onion, 1 tablespoon of red wine and 1⁄4 teaspoon of salt evenly over the 2 pieces
of steak
4. Heat on high for 6–10 minutes (depending on whether you like your steak half
or well done)
5. Turn the two pieces of steak over and sprinkle the rest of the pepper, garlic,
onion, red wine and salt evenly over them
6. Heat on high for a further 6–10 minutes (depending on whether you like your
steak medium or well done)
Serve with salad or vegetables
24Unlimited Meals – Beef
Meat loaf
Ingredients:
400 g beef mince (for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – use lean mince)
4 eggs – beaten
2 chillies – finely sliced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic – minced
1 tablespoon sugar substitute
6 tablespoons grated cheese (for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – use feta cheese)
Instructions:
1. Mix beef mince, eggs, chillies, curry powder, salt, pepper, garlic, sugar
substitute and 3 tablespoons of cheese together
2. Pack the mixture into a rectangular microwave dish (approximately 20 cm x
8 cm), covered with greaseproof paper or a plastic cover, and heat on high for 5
minutes
3. Drain the fluid off
4. Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese and microwave on low for 2 minutes
5. Cut the meat loaf into slices (approximately 3 cm thick)
Serve with salad or vegetables
25Unlimited Meals – Beef
Beef burger
Ingredients:
To make one burger:
200 g beef mince (for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – use lean mince)
mixed herbs
1 clove garlic – minced
pinch of salt and pepper
2 eggs
2 tablespoons oil
1 slice cheese (for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – use feta cheese)
1 piece lettuce
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix 200 g beef mince, garlic, salt and pepper, and 1 egg together
2. Form the mixture into 2 patties
3. Place 2 tablespoons of oil in a covered microwave-safe bowl and heat on high
for 1 minute
4. Place the 2 patties in the bowl and heat on high for 5 minutes
5. Remove the patties, drain off the water and oil, and place the patties aside on a
plate
6. Place 1⁄2 cup of water in a covered microwave-safe bowl
7. Add second egg and heat on high for 45 seconds
8. Place one pattie on a plate with:
– cooked egg on top
– one slice of cheese on top of the egg
– one piece of lettuce on top of the cheese
– and the other pattie on top to make a beef burger
9. Secure the burger with a toothpick
Add Best Foods mayonnaise (optional)
26Pork 27
Unlimited Meals – Pork
Stir-fry bacon and spinach
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
130 g dry cured bacon – sliced into small pieces
one handful spinach – cut into large pieces
1⁄4 onion – finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 tablespoon sugar substitute
1⁄2 tablespoon white wine
1 chilli – finely chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
1. Heat bacon in a covered microwave-safe bowl on high with 2 tablespoons of
water for 4 minutes
2. Heat the onion, salt, sugar substitute, white wine, chilli, oil and pepper in a
covered microwave-safe bowl on high for 2 minutes
3. Mix the bacon and spinach into the above mixture thoroughly and heat on high
in a covered microwave-safe bowl on high for 3 minutes
Serve with salad or vegetables
28Unlimited Meals – Pork
Stir-fry pork with chives
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oil
340 g thinly sliced pork or pork mince
1 chilli – sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1⁄2 tablespoon white wine
2 cloves garlic – minced
170 g chives – sliced
Instructions:
1. Place 2 tablespoons of oil in a covered microwave-safe bowl
2. Add the pork, chilli, salt, pepper, white wine and garlic and heat on high for 7
minutes
3. Add the chives – mix thoroughly
4. Heat on high for a further 2 minutes
Serve with salad or vegetables
29Unlimited Meals – Pork
Spicy pork chops
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter (for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – substitute with oil)
2 pork chops (approximately 300 g)
Sprinkle of salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic – minced
2 chillies – cut into small slices
4 teaspoons of white wine
2 teaspoons NZ Low Carb ketogenic sweetener
Instructions:
1. Place 2 tablespoons of butter in a covered microwave-safe bowl and heat on
high for 1 minute
2. Place 2 pork chops in the bowl
3. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top of the pork chops
4. Sprinkle 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 sliced up chilli, 2 teaspoons of white wine
and 1 teaspoon of sweetener on top and microwave on high for 6 minutes
5. Turn the pork chops over and add another sprinkle of salt and pepper, the other
clove of minced garlic and sliced chilli, 2 teaspoons of white wine, 1 teaspoon
of sweetener and microwave on high for another 6 minutes
Serve with salad or vegetables
30Unlimited Meals – Pork
Garlic sliced pork
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of oil
200 g lean pork (do not slice)
3 slices ginger – finely chopped
1 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic – finely chopped
Sauce:
1 teaspoon sugar substitute
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 chilli – finely chopped
1 tablespoon oil
Instructions:
1. Spread ginger and pepper on top of the block of pork
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil with the block of pork in a covered microwave-safe
bowl for 4 minutes
3. Remove the pork, cut into thin slices and arrange on a plate
4. Mix the sauce ingredients thoroughly and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds
then pour on top of the pork slices
Serve with salad or vegetables
31Unlimited Meals – Pork
Quick pork balls
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
500 g minced pork (for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – make sure to use lean pork
mince)
Seasoning (A)
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 onion – finely chopped
1 tablespoon white wine
1–2 slices ginger – finely chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 egg – beaten
1 teaspoon ground pepper
Seasoning (B)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white wine
2 teaspoons non-aspartame sugar substitute
Seasoning (C)
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Mix the pork mince with seasoning (A) and knead the mixture thoroughly
2. Divide the mixture into 4 portions and shape into balls and place in a
microwave-safe bowl
3. Pour seasoning (B) on top of the balls
4. Cook on high for 6 minutes
5. Pour seasoning (C) on top of the cooked pork balls and heat for a further 30
seconds
Serve with salad or vegetables
32Unlimited Meals – Pork
Pork stir-fry
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons oil
350 g pork tenderloin – cut into thin slices
1 egg white
1 teaspoon salt
1 cucumber – sliced into pieces
5 medium-sized mushrooms – thinly sliced
1 tablespoon water
1⁄2 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon white wine
2 chillies – sliced
1 teaspoon pepper
2 slices ginger – finely chopped
Instructions:
1. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil on high in a covered microwave-safe bowl for 2
minutes
2. Add the pork, egg white, salt, cucumber, mushroom, water, vinegar, white wine,
chillies and pepper – mix well
3. Heat the mixture covered on high for 5 minutes
Serve with salad or vegetables
33Unlimited Meals – Pork
Lettuce and pork mince stir-fry
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
Half a head of lettuce
130 g pork mince (for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – make sure you use lean pork
mince)
3 tablespoons oil
Seasoning (A)
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1 teaspoon ground pepper
Seasoning (B)
1 teaspoon salt
sliced fresh chilli (optional)
1 clove garlic – sliced
1⁄4 onion – chopped
Instructions:
1. Chop the lettuce into pieces
2. Soak the pork mince in seasoning (A)
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil on high for 2 minutes in a covered microwave-safe
bowl
4. Place seasoning (B) into the above bowl and heat on high for 1 minute
5. Add the soaked pork mince to the same bowl and heat on high for 2 minutes
6. Take out and add 1 tablespoon of water and 1 tablespoon of oil and add the
lettuce pieces
7. Heat the mixture on high for 30 seconds
8. Remove and mix the lettuce/pork mince mixture thoroughly
9. Heat the mixture on high for another 30 seconds
Serve with salad or vegetables
34Chicken 35
Unlimited Meals – Chicken
Spicy chicken stir-fry
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
200 g chicken (thighs or breasts) – cut into small cubes
(for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – make sure you discard the skin)
3 tablespoons oil
3 medium-sized mushrooms – thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 chilli – sliced
1⁄4 onion – minced
1 teaspoon pepper
2 slices ginger – finely chopped
Instructions:
1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a covered microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute
2. Add chicken cubes, mushrooms, 1 tablespoon of oil, salt, sesame oil, chilli,
onion, pepper and ginger – mix thoroughly
3. Heat the mixture on high for 5 minutes
Serve with salad or vegetables
36Unlimited Meals – Chicken
Chicken stir-fry parcels
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
200 g chicken breast – minced (in a food processor or chopped into tiny pieces)
2 tablespoons oil
2 sticks celery – thinly sliced
2 medium-sized mushrooms – thinly sliced
1 teaspoon pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic – minced
1⁄2 cucumber – sliced into small pieces
2 slices ginger – minced
4 leaves lettuce
Instructions:
1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a covered microwave-safe bowl on high for 2
minutes
2. Add the chicken breast, celery, mushroom, pepper, salt, garlic and cucumber
and ginger – mix thoroughly
3. Heat on high for 5 minutes
4. Divide the cooked chicken mixture into 4 portions and place in the middle of
the lettuce leaves and wrap the leaves into parcels
37Unlimited Meals – Chicken
Chinese chicken wings
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
8 chicken wings
2 tablespoons oil
6 slices ginger – minced or finely chopped
1 tablespoon sugar substitute
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon white wine
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a covered microwave-safe bowl on high for 2
minutes
2. Sprinkle ginger, sugar substitute, salt, sesame oil and white wine on the chicken
wings and heat on high for another 5 minutes
3. Make sure the chicken wings are thoroughly cooked – if not, reheat on high for
another 2–5 minutes
Serve with salad or vegetables
38Unlimited Meals – Chicken
Chicken and bacon roll
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
1 chicken breast
2 pieces bacon
1 tablespoon spinach
2 heaped tablespoons Philadelphia cream cheese (for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – use
feta cheese instead)
Instructions:
1. Slice chicken breast horizontally into 2 halves
2. Chop the spinach and one slice of bacon into small pieces
3. Mix 2 heaped tablespoons of Philadelphia cream cheese with the spinach and
bacon
4. Place the mixture between the 2 halves of chicken breast
5. Wrap the 2 halves of chicken breast with one piece of bacon – securing in
place with a toothpick
6. Place one tablespoonful of butter (for fat-sensitive lifestyle, use cooking oil
instead) or garlic butter on top of the bacon/chicken roll
7. Microwave for 7 minutes on high in a covered microwave-safe bowl
Serve with salad or vegetables and Best Foods mayonnaise
39Unlimited Meals – Chicken
Steamed chicken
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
1 double chicken breast with skin on – cut into small pieces
(for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – make sure to remove the skin)
Seasoning:
1⁄4 onion – finely chopped
1 slice ginger – finely chopped
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions:
1. Place chicken pieces in a microwave-safe bowl
2. Pour seasoning on top of the chicken pieces
3. Cover the bowl and cook on high for 7 minutes
Serve with salad or vegetables
40Lamb 41
Unlimited Meals – Lamb
Oriential lamb chops
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
2 lamb chops (approximately 300 g)
2 tablespoons oil or butter (for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – use oil instead of butter)
2 teaspoons ground pepper
2 cloves garlic – minced
1 teaspoon sugar substitute
Instructions:
1. Place 2 tablespoons of oil or butter in a covered microwave-safe bowl and heat
for 1 minute
2. Add the 2 lamb chops to the bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1⁄2 the
minced garlic and 1⁄2 teaspoon of sugar substitute and heat on high for 8 minutes
3. Turn the chops over and sprinkle with remaining pepper, minced garlic and
sugar substitute and heat on high for another 8 minutes
Serve with vegetables or salad
42Eggs 43
Unlimited Meals – Eggs
Vegetarian omelette
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oil
3 eggs – beaten
1 tablespoon spinach – stemmed and finely chopped
1 piece lettuce – finely chopped
1 clove garlic – minced
1 medium-sized mushroom – finely chopped
sprinkle of salt and pepper
2 tablespoons grated cheese (for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – use feta cheese instead)
Instructions:
1. Place 1⁄2 tablespoon of oil in each half of a microwave omelette maker
2. Mix together the eggs, spinach, lettuce, garlic, mushroom, salt, pepper and
cheese
3. Pour the egg mixture equally into each half of the omelette maker and
microwave on high for 4 minutes
4. Remove the omelette maker from the oven
5. Close the omelette maker (so the two halves will combine to form a semicircle-
shaped omelette) and microwave on high for another 2 minutes
44Unlimited Meals – Eggs
Shrimp and cheese omelette
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oil
3 eggs – beaten
2 tablespoons shrimp (approximately 6–7 shrimps)
1 clove garlic – minced
sprinkle of salt and pepper
2 tablespoons grated cheese (for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – use feta cheese instead)
1 tablespoon Best Foods mayonnaise (for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – eliminate the
mayonnaise)
Instructions:
1. Place 1⁄2 tablespoon of oil in each half of a microwave omelette maker
2. Mix together the eggs, shrimp, garlic, salt, pepper and cheese
3. Pour the egg mixture equally into each half of the omelette maker and
microwave on high for 4 minutes
4. Remove the omelette maker from the oven
5. Close the omelette maker (so the two halves will combine to form a semicircle-
shaped omelette) and microwave on high for another 2 minutes
6. Pour 1 tablespoon of Best Foods mayonnaise on top of the omelette
45Unlimited Meals – Eggs
Microwave scrambled eggs
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
2 eggs
2 teaspoons butter*
2 tablespoons cream* (approximately 50 mls)
sprinkle of salt and pepper
2 tablespoons grated cheese*
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
Substitute 2 teaspoons of butter with 2 teaspoons of oil
Substitute 50 mls of cream with 50 mls of Anchor low carb Trim milk or Sun Latte milk
Substitute 2 tablespoons of grated cheese with 2 tablespoons of feta cheese
Instructions:
1. Beat together eggs, cream, salt and pepper in a bowl with a fork
2. Place 2 teaspoons of butter in a covered microwave-safe bowl and heat on high
for 30 seconds
3. Pour in the egg mixture and heat on high for 1 minute
4. Add the grated cheese and heat on high for 30 seconds
5. Scramble the mixture together and serve
46Unlimited Meals – Eggs
Salmon omelette
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oil
3 eggs – beaten
1 clove garlic – minced
sprinkle of salt and pepper
50 g salmon
2 tablespoons grated cheese*
1 tablespoon Best Foods mayonnaise*
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
Substitute 2 tablespoons of grated cheese with 2 tablespoons of grated feta cheese
Eliminate 1 tablespoon of Best Foods mayonnaise
Instructions:
1. Place 1⁄2 tablespoon of oil in each half of a microwave omelette maker
2. Mix together the eggs, garlic, salt and pepper
3. Pour the egg mixture equally into each half of the omelette maker and
microwave on high for 4 minutes
4. Remove the omelette maker from the oven
5. To the right side of the omelette maker, add the salmon and grated cheese
6. Close the omelette maker (so the two halves will combine to form a semicircle-
shaped omelette) and microwave on high for another 3 minutes
7. Pour 1 tablespoon of Best Foods mayonnaise on top of the omelette
47Unlimited Meals – Eggs
Salami and cheese omelette
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oil
3 eggs – beaten
3 slices salami* – chopped into small pieces
2 tablespoons grated cheese*
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
Substitute 3 slices of salami with 3 slices of ham off the bone
Substitute 2 tablespoons of grated cheese with 2 tablespoons of grated feta cheese
Instructions:
1. Place 1⁄2 tablespoon of oil in each half of a microwave omelette maker
2. Pour the egg mixture equally into each half of the omelette maker and
microwave on high for 4 minutes
3. Remove the omelette maker from the oven
4. Add salami and cheese to the right side of the omelette maker
5. Close the omelette maker (so the two halves will combine to form a semicircle-
shaped omelette) and microwave on high for another 2 minutes
48Unlimited Meals – Eggs
Mushroom and cheese omelette
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oil
3 eggs – beaten
2 medium-sized mushrooms – sliced
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon grated cheese*
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
Substitute 1 tablespoon of grated cheese with 1 tablespoon of grated feta cheese
Instructions:
1. Place 1⁄2 tablespoon of oil in each half of a microwave omelette maker
2. Mix the eggs and mushrooms together thoroughly
3. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper
4. Microwave on high for 4 minutes
5. Remove the omelette maker from the oven
6. Sprinkle the grated cheese on the right side of the omelette maker
7. Close the omelette maker (so the two halves will combine to form a semicircle-
shaped omelette) and microwave on high for another 2 minutes
49Unlimited Meals – Eggs
Microwave bacon and eggs
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
2–3 eggs
2 teaspoons butter*
2 pieces bacon*
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
Substitute 2 teaspoons of butter with 2 teaspoons of oil
Substitute 2 pieces of bacon with 2 slices of ham off the bone
Instructions:
1. Place 1⁄2 cup of water in a covered microwave-safe bowl
2. Add the eggs and heat on high for 45 seconds for perfect microwave poached
eggs
3. Place 2 teaspoons of butter in a covered microwave-safe bowl and microwave
on high for 10 seconds
4. Place 2 pieces of bacon in the bowl and microwave with cover on for 2 minutes
5. Arrange the bacon and eggs on a plate and serve
50Unlimited Meals – Eggs
Chicken and cheese omelette
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oil
1 clove garlic – minced
sprinkle of salt and pepper
3 eggs – beaten
1 tablespoon pre-cooked shredded chicken
2 tablespoons grated cheese*
1 tablespoon Best Foods mayonnaise*
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
Substitute 2 tablespoons of grated cheese with 2 tablespoons of grated feta cheese
Eliminate 1 tablespoon of Best Foods mayonnaise
Instructions:
1. Place 1⁄2 tablespoon of oil in each half of a microwave omelette maker
2. Add garlic, salt and pepper to the egg mixture
3. Pour the egg mixture equally into each half of the omelette maker and
microwave on high for 3 minutes
4. Remove the omelette maker from the oven
5. Add the chicken and grated cheese to the right side of the omelette maker
6. Close the omelette maker (so the two halves will combine to form a semicircle-
shaped omelette) and microwave on high for another 1 minute
7. Pour 1 tablespoon of Best Foods mayonnaise on top of the omelette
51Unlimited Meals – Eggs
Quick microwave omelette
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oil
sprinkle of salt and pepper
2–3 eggs – beaten
Instructions:
1. Place 1⁄2 tablespoon of oil in each half of a microwave omelette maker
2. Add salt and pepper to the egg mixture
3. Pour the egg mixture equally into each half of the omelette maker and
microwave on high for 40 seconds
4. Remove the omelette maker from the oven
5. Close the omelette maker (so the two halves of the omelette will combine to
form a semicircle-shaped omelette) and microwave on high for another 20
seconds
52Unlimited Meals – Eggs
Microwave bacon and egg muffins
Suitable for fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons butter*
2 eggs
1 tablespoon grated cheese*
2 pieces bacon – chopped into small bits
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
Substitute 2 teaspoons of butter with 2 teaspoons of oil
Substitute 1 tablespoon of grated cheese with 1 tablespoon of grated feta cheese
Instructions:
1. Add 1 teaspoon of butter to each of 2 microwave-safe teacups and microwave
on high for 10 seconds
2. Place 1 egg in each cup
3. Add 1⁄2 tablespoon of grated cheese and then the bacon bits to each cup equally
4. Microwave on high for 90 seconds
5. Eat the muffins with a spoon from the teacups
53Unlimited Meals – Eggs
Bacon, cheese and parsley omelette
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oil
2–3 eggs – beaten
2 slices bacon* – chopped into small pieces
2 tablespoons grated cheese*
1 tablespoon parsley – stemmed and finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
Substitute 2 slices of bacon with 2 slices of ham off the bone
Substitute 2 tablespoons of grated cheese with 2 tablespoons of grated feta cheese
Instructions:
1. Place 1⁄2 tablespoon of oil in each half of a microwave omelette maker
2. Pour the egg mixture equally into each half of the omelette maker and
microwave on high for 4 minutes
3. Remove the omelette maker from the oven
4. Add bacon, cheese and parsley to the right side of the omelette maker
5. Close the omelette maker (so the two halves will combine to form a semicircle-
shaped omelette) and microwave on high for another 2 minutes
54Fish and Seafood
55Unlimited Meals – Fish and Seafood
Oriental-style salmon steak
Ingredients:
1 piece salmon steak (with skin on and about the size of your palm) – approximately 300
g raw weight
2 tablespoons butter*
1⁄4 onion – thinly sliced
2 pieces ginger – thinly sliced
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic – minced
1 chilli – finely chopped
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
Substitute 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of oil
Instructions:
1. Place 2 tablespoons of butter and 1⁄4 sliced onion in a covered microwave-safe
bowl and heat on high for 2 minutes
2. Remove the onion and leave the butter in the bowl
3. Place the piece of salmon steak (skin down) in the bowl
4. Place the cooked onion, sliced ginger, salt, pepper, garlic and chilli on top of the
salmon steak and heat on high for 5 minutes
Serve with salad or vegetables
56CHAPTER FOUR
Smoothies
57Smoothies
Berries smoothie
Ingredients:
50 mls cream/low carb Trim milk*
100 mls water
2 heaped tablespoons vanilla or strawberry whey or soy protein powder (containing no
more than 3 g carbohydrate per 30 g serving)
1⁄4 cup frozen or fresh berries (or 2 strawberries)
*For fat sensitive low carb lifestyle – use Anchor low carb Trim milk or Sun Latte milk
Directions:
In a blender, combine the following items in the order outlined:
1. cream/Trim milk
2. water
3. whey/soy protein powder
4. berries
Serve in a tall glass with a straw
Daily consumption: maximum of one smoothie per day
58Smoothies
Iced coffee smoothie
Ingredients:
50 mls cream/low carb Trim milk*
100 mls water
2 heaped tablespoons vanilla-flavoured whey or soy protein powder (containing no more
than 3 g carbohydrate per 30 g serving)
1 teaspoon instant coffee
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – use Anchor low carb Trim milk or Sun Latte milk
Instructions:
In a blender, combine the following items in the order outlined:
1. cream/Trim milk
2. water
3. whey/soy protein powder
4. instant coffee
Serve in a tall glass with a straw
Daily consumption: maximum of two smoothies per day
59Smoothies
Mocha smoothie
Ingredients:
50 mls cream/low carb Trim milk*
100 mls water
2 heaped tablespoons chocolate-flavoured whey or soy protein powder (containing no
more than 3 g carbohydrate per 30 g serving)
1 teaspoon instant coffee
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle – use Anchor low carb Trim milk or Sun Latte milk
Instructions:
In a blender, combine the following items in the order outlined:
1. cream/Trim milk
2. water
3. whey/soy protein powder
4. instant coffee
Serve in a tall glass with a straw
Daily consumption: maximum of two smoothies per day
60CHAPTER FIVE
Once Per Day Meals
Suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
61Once Per Day Meals – Suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Salmon quiche
Note: the only item in the ingredients list that is counted towards the 20 g daily
carbohydrate intake during the Carb Addiction Rehab Phase is 50 mls cream (= 1.5 g
carbohydrate).
Ingredients:
3 eggs – beaten
6 tablespoons grated cheese*
50 mls cream*
1 can salmon in natural juice
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon mixed herbs
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
Substitute 6 tablespoons of cheese with 6 tablespoons of feta cheese
Substitute 50 mls of cream with 50 mls of Anchor low carb Trim milk or Sun Latte milk
Instructions:
In a round microwave-safe bowl:
1. Place eggs, 3 tablespoons of grated cheese, 50 mls of cream, salmon, salt,
pepper and mixed herbs – mix thoroughly
2. Microwave on high for 5 minutes
3. Sprinkle remaining 3 tablespoons of cheese on top
4. Microwave on high for 1 more minute to melt the cheese
Serve with salad or vegetables
62Once Per Day Meals – Suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Seafood chowder
Note: the only item in the ingredients list that is counted towards the 20 g daily
carbohydrate intake during the Carb Addiction Rehab Phase is 50 mls cream (= 1.5 g
carbohydrate). The carbohydrate content of the Philadelphia cream cheese has been
accounted for in the total cheese intake of 200 g during the Carb Addiction Rehab
Phase.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter*
1 cup water
50 mls cream*
6 tablespoons grated cheese*
3 tablespoons Philadelphia cream cheese*
100 g prawns
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic – minced
100 g can salmon (or other fish) in water – drain out the water
50 g squid
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
Substitute 2 tablespoons of oil with 2 tablespoons of butter
Substitute 50 mls of cream with 50 mls of Anchor low carb Trim milk or Sun Latte milk
Substitute 6 tablespoons of cheese with 6 tablespoons of feta cheese
Substitute 3 tablespoons of Philadelphia cream cheese with 3 tablespoons of feta cheese
Total = 9 tablespoons of feta cheese
Instructions:
1. Place 2 tablespoons of butter in a covered microwave-safe bowl and heat on
high for 1 minute
2. Add water, cream, grated cheese, cream cheese, prawns, salt, pepper, squid,
garlic and salmon – mix thoroughly
3. Cook on high for 7 minutes
63Once Per Day Meals – Suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Instructions for a fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
1. Place 9 tablespoons of feta cheese in a covered microwave-safe bowl and heat
on high for 1 minute – mash the feta until it becomes a paste
2. Place 2 tablespoons of oil in a covered microwave-safe bowl and heat on high
for 1 minute
3. Combine water, low carb Trim milk, feta cheese paste, prawns, salt, pepper
garlic, salmon and squid – mix thoroughly
4. Cook on high for 7 minutes
64Once Per Day Meals – Suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Lamb stew
Note: the only item in the ingredients list that is counted towards the 20 g daily
carbohydrate intake during the Carb Addiction Rehab Phase is 50 mls cream (= 1.5 g
carbohydrate).
Ingredients:
450 g lamb chops – cut into pieces
50 mls cream*
3 mushrooms – sliced
2 tablespoons grated cheese*
4 celery sticks – sliced
3 lime leaves (optional)
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
Substitute 50 mls of cream with 50 mls of Anchor low carb Trim milk or Sun Latte milk
Substitute 2 tablespoons of grated cheese with 2 tablespoons of feta cheese
Instructions:
1. Place lamb, cream, mushrooms, cheese, celery, lime leaves, pepper and salt in a
covered microwave-safe bowl – mix thoroughly
2. Microwave on high for 10 minutes
3. Mix again
4. Microwave on high for another 10 minutes
Serve with salad or vegetables
65Once Per Day Meals – Suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Beef casserole
Note: the only item in the ingredients list that is counted towards the 20 g daily
carbohydrate intake during the Carb Addiction Rehab Phase is 50 mls cream (= 1.5 g
carbohydrate).
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter*
handful minced parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic – minced
1 bay leaf
400 g sirloin or Scotch fillet – sliced into small pieces
1 tablespoon white wine
50 mls cream*
2 mushrooms – sliced
2 pieces bacon – sliced into small pieces
1 teaspoon salt
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
Substitute 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of oil
Substitute 50 mls of cream with 50 mls of Anchor low carb Trim milk or Sun Latte milk
Instructions:
1. Place 2 tablespoons of butter, parsley, garlic and bay leaf in a covered
microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 2 minutes
2. Stir in beef pieces, white wine, cream, mushrooms, bacon and salt
3. Heat on high for 7 minutes
Serve with salad or vegetables
66Once Per Day Meals – Suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Beef curry
Note: the carbohydrate content of curry powder is approximately 50% – 3 tablespoons
of curry powder (45 g) will contain 22.5 g of carbohydrate. During the Carb Addiction
Rehab Phase, to keep your carbohydrate content below 20 g, it is recommended that
you avoid the sauce of the curry and consume the meat only.
Ingredients:
300 g sirloin steak – sliced into small cubes
2 tablespoons oil
1⁄4 onion – sliced
1 chilli (depending on how hot you would like your curry to be!)
1 clove garlic – minced
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup water
100 mls coconut cream*
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Substitute 100 mls of coconut cream with 100 mls of low fat coconut milk
Instructions:
1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil on high in a covered microwave-safe bowl for 2
minutes
2. Add the onion, chilli and garlic and heat on high (covered) for another 2
minutes
3. Add the curry powder, water, coconut cream, salt, steak pieces and ground
pepper – mix thoroughly and heat (covered) on high for 6 minutes and serve
with salad or vegetables
*Note: make sure you eliminate 100 mls of cream from your daily carb intake when
you include this recipe.
67Once Per Day Meals – Suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Chicken curry
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
1⁄4 onion – minced
450 g chicken breast (approximately a double breast) – sliced into small pieces
2 tablespoons curry powder
100 mls low carb coconut cream* (no more than 3 g carbohydrate per 100 mls)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
5 lime leaves (optional)
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Substitute 100 mls of coconut cream with 100 mls of low fat coconut milk
Instructions:
1. Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter with the onion in a covered microwave-safe
bowl and heat on high for 1 minute
2. Add chicken, curry powder, coconut cream, salt, pepper and lime leaves – mix
thoroughly
3. Heat on high for 7 minutes
Serve with salad or vegetables
68CHAPTER SIX
Once Per Day Meals
Not suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
69Once Per Day Meals – Not suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Chicken and garlic cream
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
2 chicken drumsticks
sprinkle of salt
sprinkle of black pepper
1 tablespoon white wine
Sauce:
2 cloves garlic – minced
50 mls cream
4 tablespoons Best Foods mayonnaise
sprinkle of pepper
1 tablespoon grated cheese
Instructions:
1. Place butter in a covered microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 1 minute
2. Place chicken drumsticks in the bowl, add salt, pepper and white wine and
microwave on high for 6 minutes
3. Mix the ingredients for the sauce thoroughly and microwave on high for 11⁄2
minutes
4. Pour on top of the chicken drumsticks
Serve with salad or vegetables
70Once Per Day Meals – Not suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Buffalo chicken wings
Ingredients:
10 chicken wings – cut at the joints to make 20
3 tablespoons oil
3 teaspoons ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter – melted
1⁄2 teaspoon paprika (0.6 g carb = less than 1 g carbohydrate)
2 teaspoons sugar substitute
1 teaspoon salt
Dip (optional):
100 mls cream
7 tablespoons Best Foods mayonnaise
50 g blue cheese
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 clove garlic – minced
Instructions:
1. Place 3 tablespoons of oil in a covered microwave-safe bowl and heat on high
for 2 minutes
2. Add chicken wings, ground pepper, melted butter, paprika, sugar substitute and
salt and mix thoroughly
3. Heat on high for 7 minutes
Note:
• Make sure the chicken wings are cooked thoroughly – otherwise lengthen the
cooking time
• To make the dip, blend the cream, mayo, cheese, vinegar and garlic in a blender
• Dip the chicken wings in the cheese sauce and serve with salad or vegetables
71Once Per Day Meals – Not suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Creamy meatballs
Ingredients:
150 g beef mince
150 g lamb mince
150 g pork mince
3 cloves garlic – minced
1 tablespoon red wine
1 teaspoon sugar substitute
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
3 eggs – beaten
2 tablespoons oil
Ingredients for sauce:
2 cloves garlic – minced
50 mls cream
4 tablespoons Best Foods mayonnaise
sprinkle of salt and pepper
1 tablespoon grated cheese
Instructions:
1. Mix together beef, lamb, and pork mince, garlic, red wine, sugar substitute, salt,
pepper, sesame oil, mixed herbs and eggs thoroughly
2. Form into 4 balls
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a covered microwave safe-bowl on high for 1
minute
4. Place the 4 balls in the bowl and heat on high for 7 minutes
5. Mix the ingredients for the sauce thoroughly and microwave on high for 11⁄2
minutes
6. Pour on top of the meatballs
Serve with salad or vegetables
72CHAPTER SEVEN
Desserts
Once per day meals
Suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
73Desserts – Suitable for the fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle
Mixed berries jelly
Ingredients:
1 packet strawberry aspartame-free Weight Watchers jelly*
1 cup berries
1⁄2 bar low carb chocolate
50 mls cream*
1 teaspoon non-aspartame sugar substitute
*The nutritional contents of the aspartame-free Weight Watchers jelly (available in lime,
strawberry and orange) are:
Per Serving (125 ml)
Energy 37 KJ (9 cal)
Protein 1.9 g
Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrate:
Carbohydrate 0.3 g
Sugar less than 1 g
Instructions:
1. Place 250 mls of boiling water into a bowl
2. Add the entire pack of Weight Watchers jelly to the bowl and mix thoroughly
until all the crystals have dissolved
3. Add 250 mls of cold water and mix thoroughly
4. Fold 1 cup of berries into the jelly mixture
5. Refrigerate until set
6. Divide into 4 servings
To serve:
1. Grate 1⁄2 bar of chocolate on top of each serving of jelly
2. Whip 50 mls of cream* and place on top
3. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of non-aspartame sugar substitute
*For fat-sensitive low carb lifestyle:
Substitute 50 mls of cream with 50 mls of Anchor low carb Trim milk or Sun Latte milk
and pour into jelly cut into small pieces with a spoon
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