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Zone Diet Recipes

 

Zone Diet is basically developed by Berry Sears based on the proportions of carbohydrate, protein and fat, as well as the favorable and unfavorable types of each. It is composed of five meals and two snack per day and each meal is noted for its good carb, protein and fat content. Unlike the first two mentioned diets, Atkins and South Beach, the Zone diet has no phases. Once it is established, it doesn't changemuch unless you change your protein intake or your goal in weight.

If you are new to this diet plan, then it is best to understand first what principles the Zone is holding. Know the principles behind this plan and follow what is directed. Once you've learned everything about it, then it's time for you to consider the following Zone recipes. You can find all of these recipes at Zone-Diet-Recipes.com.

Vegetarian Spicy Black Bean Burger

Ingredients:

1 morning star farms spicy black bean burger
1 ounce grated cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon salsa or taco sauce
¼ cup of 2% cottage cheese
1 cup of strawberries
½ cup of red grapes

Directions:

Heat the frozen burger in the microwave on high for about a minute. Turn it over and top with the grated cheddar. Heat again on high for another minute, or until the cheese is melted. Top it with salsa. Place the cottage cheese on the side and the fruit for dessert.

Note: If you want to lessen the fat content of this recipe, use reduced fat cheddar. And, if you want to have extra fat, add some sliced guacamole or avocado.

Fisherman's Stew

Ingredients:

6 ounces of frozen salmon or any chowder fish
2 cups of sliced celery
1 cup of sliced carrots
1 cup of sliced onions
4 teaspoons of cornstarch (dissolved in a little water)
1 and 1/3 teaspoon of olive oil
4 cups of water
2 fish flavored bouillion cubes
1 teaspoon of worcestershire sauce

1 cloved minced garlic
Fresh parsley, salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Sautee garlic in the oil in a medium sized sauce pan and add vegetables. Cook for about 5 minutes. After which, add fish. Cook until the fish flakes but not all the way done. Add water and bouillion cubes, including Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Add cornstarch and let it simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes. Add fresh snipped parsley if you like. Serve.

Here's the final one:

Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients:

3 cups of chopped mushrooms
3 cups of fresh spinach
½ cup of chopped onion
1 oz of low fat mozzarella cheese
¾ oz of freshly grated parmesan cheese
2/3 teaspoon of olive oil
1 to 2 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of oregano

Directions:

Remove stems from the mushrooms and set aside. Prepare a casserole dish and spray it with cooking spray. Place caps in the dish and bake for about 5 minutes under 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Chop the mushroom stems finely, including the onion, garlic and spinach. Saute in non-stick pan with oil until tender. Add oregano and cheese to mixture. Fill mushroom caps with filling and broil until heated through.

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