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These chard and pepper muffins are an ideal way to start the day: they are absolutly perfect to take them to work, they require only a few ingredients and you can leave them ready the night before.

Try them also as a snack!

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Swiss chard & peppers muffins

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Phase 2 Serves: 2 - 6 Prep Time: Cooking Time:

Ingredients

  • 6 egg whites
  • 2 cup of fresh Swiss chard
  • 2 cup of red peppers
  • 2 teaspoons of nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180º C.
  2. Wash the chard well and sauté in a pan, a couple of minutes, with two or three tablespoons of water.
  3. Meanwhile, wash the peppers and cut into squares of about 1 cm.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with the turmeric powder, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper.
  5. Drain chard well and mix with egg whites and part of the peppers.
  6. Distribute the compound in silicone molds for muffins or in disposable aluminum molds.
  7. Sprinkle each muffin with the remaining pieces of peppers and bake about 20 minutes.

This recipe is compatible with the Fast Metabolism Diet, Phase 2 – FMD P2. With these quantities you get 2 protein servings for <20 pounds or 6 protein servings for snack for <20 pounds.

 

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Grilled tofu with hot sauce https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/grilled-tofu-with-hot-sauce/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/grilled-tofu-with-hot-sauce/#respond Sun, 08 Jul 2018 18:05:04 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=4512 As I have been doing since the beginning of the year, this month I also share a recipe inspired by Japanese cuisine: grilled tofu with hot sauce. This recipe is straightforward and easy to prepare, perfect for vegans and that works perfectly in…

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As I have been doing since the beginning of the year, this month I also share a recipe inspired by Japanese cuisine: grilled tofu with hot sauce. This recipe is straightforward and easy to prepare, perfect for vegans and that works perfectly in summer and winter.

Surprise your guests with an original dish that is prepared in a few minutes. I hope you like it ?

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Grilled tofu with hot sauce

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Phase 2 Serves: 1- 2 Prep Time: Cooking Time:

Ingredients

  • 4 oz of tofu
  • 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped red pepper
  • 1/4 cup of vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon of tamari sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon birch xylitol or stevia to taste
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Chop the ginger, garlic, red pepper and chives very finely.
  2. In a small pot, sauté the ginger, garlic, red pepper and chives with 1 tablespoon of water.
  3. Add the broth, the tamari sauce, the hot pepper, the xylitol or the stevia and let it boil, until it reduces a little.
  4. Meanwhile, cut the tofu into squares and put a non-stick pan to heat.
  5. Sauté the squares of tofu, to brown them on all sides.
  6. Serve the hot tofu, accompanied by the hot sauce.

This recipe is suitable for the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD P2, ONLY for vegans or ovo-lacto vegetarians. With these quantities, you get 2 snacks for <20 pounds,  or 1 main meal for <20 pounds. Remember that in the main meals the vegetables are obligatory.

For this recipe, you may need:

Notes

WARNING FOR CELIAC: always check that the products that you use are certified without gluten, for who has doubts in this respect can be informed in the following link: https://bit.ly/GlutenFreeSymbol

P.S.: Remember that, if you are doing FMD, tofu is only allowed for vegans and ovo-lacto vegetarians, in Phase 2.

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Salad with mustard & false honey vinaigrette https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/salad-with-mustard-false-honey-vinaigrette/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/salad-with-mustard-false-honey-vinaigrette/#respond Sun, 29 Apr 2018 16:05:27 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=4262 Here in Barcelona, it is already getting hot, so I like fresh dishes, such as salads, fresh smoothies, sorbets, popsicles, and many more.  So today I propose a simple recipe, which needs just 5 minutes and that will ensure total success at any…

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Here in Barcelona, it is already getting hot, so I like fresh dishes, such as salads, fresh smoothies, sorbets, popsicles, and many more.  So today I propose a simple recipe, which needs just 5 minutes and that will ensure total success at any time. It is a salad with delicious mustard and fake honey vinaigrette, which is 100% vegan. In the past few weeks, many people have asked me how to dress vegetables without oil, so I hope this recipe can help 🙂

Salad with mustard & false honey vinaigrette

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Phase 1 · Phase 2 · Phase 3 Serves: 1 Prep Time: Cooking Time:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of your favorite lettuce
  • 1/2 cup of red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup of portobello mushrooms or champignon mushrooms
  • For the vinaigrette:
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of birch xylitol or stevia to taste
  • 2 or 3 tablespoons of water
  • 1 tablespoon of mustard *
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
  • Black pepper
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, put the xylitol and water to heat until the xylitol has completely dissolved. Cool slightly. If you use liquid stevia, mix the water and the stevia directly in a glass, without heating.
  2. When the sweetened water is no longer hot, mix it with the other ingredients of the vinaigrette and beat vigorously with the rods or with a fork for one minute.
  3. Wash the vegetables and cut them. Serve them on a plate with the vinaigrette on top.

This recipe is suitable for the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3; This recipe only includes vegetables and free condiments so that you can eat freely during the day.

For this recipe, you may need:
 

Notes

*Make sure your mustard is sugar-free, without starches, without colorings, without preservatives, etc.

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Pork with ginger https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/pork-with-ginger/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/pork-with-ginger/#respond Wed, 04 Apr 2018 20:20:11 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=4234 At the beginning of the year, I promised that in 2018 I would publish a recipe inspired by Japanese cuisine every month. We are in April and here is my fourth Japanese-inspired recipe. It is pork with ginger: a really simple dish…

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At the beginning of the year, I promised that in 2018 I would publish a recipe inspired by Japanese cuisine every month. We are in April and here is my fourth Japanese-inspired recipe. It is pork with ginger: a really simple dish to make but delicious and very healthy with no fats added. Perfect also for when there are guests as it is quick to prepare but at the same time it is pretty original.

I hope you like it 🙂

Pork with ginger

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Phase 1 · Phase 2 · Phase 3 Serves: 2 Prep Time: Cooking Time:

Ingredients

  • 240 gr of loin or pork tenderloin
  • 1/2 violet onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 2 tablespoons of tamari sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of birch xylitol or stevia to taste *
  • 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
  • 1 piece of fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup of vegetable broth
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Cut the pork into strips and place them in a deep dish with the ginger powder, the xylitol, the tamari sauce, the vinegar and two tablespoons of water. Leave to sit for 10 minutes.
  2. While peeling the onion, cut it into thin slices and sauté it in a non-stick pan with a little vegetable broth.
  3. Wash and cut the peppers and join them to the onion. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Join the pork with its sauce to the veggies and cook a few more minutes, until everything is cooked. If needed, you can add more broth.
  5. Before removing from heat, adjust salt and grate a little fresh ginger.

This recipe is suitable for the Fast Metabolism Diet – DMA Phase 1, 2 & 3; With these quantities, you get 2 protein servings for <20 pounds.

For this recipe, you may need:
 

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Spring Veggir Bowl https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/spring-veggir-bowl/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/spring-veggir-bowl/#respond Thu, 22 Mar 2018 19:04:34 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=4191 Spring has officially arrived in Barcelona. Every time it gets less cold, the days get longer. The coat starts to be unnecessary. The city has a different color. So today I decided to prepare a simple recipe but at the same time…

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Spring has officially arrived in Barcelona. Every time it gets less cold, the days get longer. The coat starts to be unnecessary. The city has a different color. So today I decided to prepare a simple recipe but at the same time fun and full of colors, a hot recipe but winks at the new season, a straightforward recipe, perfect to enjoy our vegetables even in Phase 2. Let’s see what it is about.

Happy Spring!

Spring Veggie Bowl

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Phase 2 · Phase 3 Serves: 2 Prep Time: Cooking Time:

Ingredients

  • 3 cup baby spinach
  • 1 cup of green beans
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 10 asparagus
  • 1/4 onion
  • 1 garlic
  • 1 piece of fresh ginger
  • 1 cup of vegetable broth
  • Salt and white pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash all vegetables carefully.
  2. Chop the garlic, onion and red pepper into small pieces and put them to sauté a few minutes in the pan with 1/2 cup of broth.
  3. Meanwhile cut the green beans, the asparagus, and the yellow pepper into pieces of approximately 2 cm.
  4. When the onion is transparent, add the spinach, the green beans and the rest of the broth.
  5. Let cook a few minutes and add the rest of the vegetables.
  6. Adjust salt and pepper and grate little fresh ginger on top. Leave to cook until all the broth evaporates.

This recipe is compatible with the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase 2 and Phase 3; You can eat at any time of the day: it only contains vegetables.

 For this recipe, you may need:

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Muhammara: easy and original https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/muhammara-easy-and-original/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/muhammara-easy-and-original/#respond Sat, 25 Nov 2017 06:56:17 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=2868 The Muhammara is a red bell pepper sauce. It seems to be of Syrian origin, although some say it is Lebanese. It is straightforward to prepare and requires only a few ingredients. I love to use it as a mid-afternoon snack with…

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The Muhammara is a red bell pepper sauce. It seems to be of Syrian origin, although some say it is Lebanese. It is straightforward to prepare and requires only a few ingredients. I love to use it as a mid-afternoon snack with vegetable sticks or prepare it when I have guests, along with other sauces like classic hummus, eggplant hummus, and baba ganoush. Everyone will enjoy this appetizer!

Muhammara

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Phase 3 Serves: 2 Prep Time: Cooking Time:

Ingredients

  • 1 roasted red pepper
  • 1/2 fresh red pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup of pecan (or walnuts)
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons of EVO oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C)
  2. Wash the pepper well and put it whole on a baking tray lined with silver foil
  3. Lower the temperature to 350° F (180°C) and put the tray
  4. Cook the pepper for 45/50 minutes, remembering to turn it once in a while
  5. When the pepper is cooked let it cool and then peel and remove all the seeds
  6. Put all the ingredients in a batitoda and crush until there is a homogeneous cream
  7. I reserve a pecan nut to decorate

This recipe is compatible with the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase 3; With these quantities, you got 2 servings of healthy fats for <20 pounds.

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Red pepper sauce, raw and vegan https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/red-pepper-sauce-raw-and-vegan/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/red-pepper-sauce-raw-and-vegan/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2017 13:36:20 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=2659 Today I propose a perfect recipe to give a touch of flavor to vegetables, meat or even pasta. It is a very simple and fast red pepper sauce, raw and veganto prepare. The mixture of ingredients, makes this sauce an original and…

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Today I propose a perfect recipe to give a touch of flavor to vegetables, meat or even pasta. It is a very simple and fast red pepper sauce, raw and veganto prepare. The mixture of ingredients, makes this sauce an original and creative option to dress vegetables in the oven or accompany all kinds of meat.

This sauce is a good choice also for pasta dressing in Phase 2, both the shiritaki (pasta of konjak) and the pasta of edamame * (only for vegans).

I wait for your opinions 😉

Red pepper sauce, raw and vegan

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Phase 1 · Phase 2 · Phase 3 Serves: 1 Prep Time: Cooking Time:

Ingredients

  • 1 red pepper
  • 1/4 celery stalk
  • 1/2 onion (1 shallot in P2)
  • 1/2 lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 or 4 fresh mint leaves
  • 6 or 7 fresh parsley leaves
  • Grated lime zest
  • 1 or 2 water spoons
  • 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop the pepper and celery
  2. Remove the germ to the garlic clove
  3. Peel and finely chop shallot and garlic
  4. Chop finely parsley and mint
  5. Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth.
  6. Serve this sauce with vegetables, meat, or pasta *

This recipe is compatible with the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3; You can eat at any time of the day: it only contains vegetables.

Notes

* In the photo you can see this sauce served with edamame pasta and accompanied by cooked edamame. Edamame is only allowed for vegans and only in Phase 2.

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Whole Spelt Tabbouleh https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/whole-spelt-tabbouleh/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/whole-spelt-tabbouleh/#comments Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:45:53 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=2568 Tabbouleh (or tabulé) is a recipe of Lebanese and Syrian origin, very fresh and light, for this reason is the perfect food for the summer. It is a cold salad based on Bulgur and fresh vegetables; To adapt it to the FMD,…

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Tabbouleh (or tabulé) is a recipe of Lebanese and Syrian origin, very fresh and light, for this reason is the perfect food for the summer. It is a cold salad based on Bulgur and fresh vegetables; To adapt it to the FMD, I decided to change the Bulgur by whole spelt cous cous and the result is great.

Personally, I am very fan of this recipe, because apart from being delicious is also very quick to prepare. It is a perfect first course for Phase 1.

I hope you like it 🙂

Whole Spelt Tabbouleh

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup of cooked whole spelt cous cous*
  • 1/4 cucumber
  • 1/4 onion
  • 1/2 pepper
  • 1 cup of tomatoes
  • Fresh mint
  • Fresh basil
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Cook the spelt cous cous according to the package instructions
  2. When it is ready, stir with a fork so it does not stick
  3. Wash the vegetables, peel the cucumber, and cut all vegetables diced
  4. Cut the mint and basil into small pieces
  5. Mix the cous cous, the vegetables and the fresh spices in a bowl
  6. Garnish with lemon juice and salt to taste

This recipe is suitable for the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase1. With these quantities, you get 1 grain serving for <20 pounds.

For a complete lunch, add more veggies, protein and fruit.

For a complete dinner, add more veggies and protein.

Notes

* If you want to eat tabbouleh in Phase 3, you can prepare it with 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa instead of cous cous. ONLY for dinner.

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How to make a perfect omelette without added fats https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/how-to-make-a-perfect-omelette-without-added-fats/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/how-to-make-a-perfect-omelette-without-added-fats/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:04:38 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=2558 Today I want to propose a recipe that you will love, it is a simple but tasty omelette with vegetables, prepared without any added fats. It is an excellent choice for a salty breakfast or a quick mid-morning snack as it is…

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Today I want to propose a recipe that you will love, it is a simple but tasty omelette with vegetables, prepared without any added fats. It is an excellent choice for a salty breakfast or a quick mid-morning snack as it is very light and healthy.

This recipe is also very comfortable to take to work, as also cold it is delicious. Increasing the quantities a bit can be a complete meal.

I hope you like it 🙂

Omelette with vegetables

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Phase 1 · Phase 2 Serves: 1 - 2 Prep Time: Cooking Time:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup of red pepper
  • 2 egg whites
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable broth
  • Black pepper
  • Salt
  • 1 bag to freeze food

Instructions

  1. Wash the vegetables well and chop the pepper
  2. Put the vegetables in a pan with the broth and let cook a few minutes
  3. In a bowl, whisk the egg whites with a salt and pepper
  4. Mix the vegetables and egg whites and pour the mixture into a bag to freeze food; clode the bag
  5. Fill the pan with water and put the bag inside, leaving the mixture in the bottom of the bag and the closure up *
  6. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the omelette is perfectly white and solid
  7. The omlette is ready when it peel oot of the bag

This recipe is compatible with the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase2; with these quantities, you get 2 full snacks for <20 or 1 full snack for >20.

This recipe can also be used in Phase 2 as breakfast, lunch or dinner, but you have to adjust the amounts or integrate with more vegetables and protein.

Notes

*To make it easier, you can put the closure on the handle of the pan, ensuring that there is no water

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