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Phase 1 Dinner Recipes
Cauliflower Mash
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds cauliflower, florets, fresh
about 8 cups
3 clove(s) garlic
2 can(s) broth, chicken, less sodium
(14-ounces each)
salt
to taste
pepper, black ground
to taste
2 tablespoon chives, fresh
chopped
Instructions
1Combine cauliflower, garlic, and broth in a large saucepan. If cauliflower is not completely covered by the broth, add water until just covered. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 12 minutes.
2Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid and drain cauliflower. Transfer cauliflower and garlic to the bowl of a food processor, and process until smooth, pulsing in 1 or 2 tablespoons of the reserved broth, if necessary, to moisten the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving, stir in chives. Serve warm.
Each serving is 1/2 cup
Source: The South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook
Asian Turkey Meatballs in Lettuce Cups
Ingredients
1 tablespoon fish sauce
5 teaspoon vinegar, rice
divided
3 1/2 teaspoon oil, toasted sesame
divided
1 pinch pepper, red flakes
1 pounds turkey, ground
2 clove(s) garlic
minced
1 tablespoon ginger, fresh
grated
2 teaspoon soy sauce, less sodium
1 spray(s) cooking spray
to coat pan
12 large lettuce, Boston
leaves
1 small cucumber(s)
cut into matchsticks
1 cup(s) mint, fresh
Instructions
1In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, 3 teaspoons of rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil, and pepper flakes, to make the dressing; set aside at room temperature.
2In a large bowl, stir together turkey, garlic, ginger, 3 teaspoons of sesame oil, 2 teaspoons of rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Form mixture into 24 (2") meatballs.
3
Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Add meatballs in two batches and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes for each batch.
4Lay 3 lettuce leaves on each of 4 plates. Place 2 meatballs on top of each leaf. Top meatballs with cucumber and mint leaves, drizzle with dressing, and serve.
Makes 4 servings, 6 meatballs each.
Source: The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook
Homestyle Turkey Meatloaf with Mushrooms and White Beans
Ingredients
1 spray(s) cooking spray
to coat loaf pan
2 teaspoon oil, olive, extra-virgin
1 1/2 cup(s) onion(s)
chopped
1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
1/2 teaspoon pepper, cayenne
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns, black
freshly ground
3/4 pounds mushrooms
trimmed and chopped
4 clove(s) garlic
large, minced
1 can(s) beans, Great Northern
(15-ounce), drained and rinsed
1 1/4 pounds turkey, lean ground
2 large egg(s)
1/2 cup(s) parsley, fresh
chopped
4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
divided
2 teaspoon mustard, Dijon
plus extra for serving
Instructions
1MAKE-AHEAD: Cooked meatloaf freezes well for up to 3 months. Cut it into individual portions before freezing and thaw in the microwave when ready to eat.
2Heat the oven to 375ºF. Lightly coat an 8" by 4" by 2 1⁄2" metal or glass loaf pan with cooking spray.
3
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, thyme, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
4Add mushrooms and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and mushrooms are incorporated, about 5 minutes longer. Add beans and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to a bowl and let cool, about 5 minutes.
5In a large bowl, combine cooled bean mixture, turkey, eggs, parsley, and 2 teaspoons of the Worcestershire sauce. Mix well with wet hands to combine. Form into a loaf and place into the prepared pan.
6Stir together mustard and remaining 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce and set aside.
7Bake meatloaf on the middle rack of the oven for 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with the reserved Worcestershire mixture. Return to the oven and continue baking 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until a thermometer inserted into meatloaf registers 165°F. Let meatloaf stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with additional Dijon mustard.
Source: The South Beach Diet Supercharged
Ginger Chicken with Snow Pea Salad
Ingredients
salt
to salt water
1/2 pounds peas, snow
strings removed
2 1/2 teaspoon oil, canola
divided
2 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, less sodium
divided
1/2 tablespoon ginger, fresh
minced
3/4 pounds chicken, breast, boneless, skinless
1 medium scallion(s) (green onions)
sliced
1 teaspoon oil, dark sesame
Instructions
1Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Fill a medium mixing bowl with ice and water. Boil snow peas for 2 minutes, drain, and place in ice water for 1 minute to chill. Drain and pat dry.
2Combine 1 teaspoon of the canola oil, 1 teaspoon of the soy sauce, and ginger in a shallow bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat.
3Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and no longer pink inside, 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice.
4Combine snow peas, scallions, sesame oil, and remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a medium bowl; toss together. Divide snow pea mixture between two plates and top each with half of the sliced chicken.
Source: The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook
Phase 2 Dinner Recipes
Asian Marinated Tofu and Eggplant with Rice
Ingredients
3 tablespoon vinegar, rice
4 clove(s) garlic
minced
1 tablespoon ginger, fresh
grated
1 tablespoon soy sauce, less sodium
1 teaspoon oil, toasted sesame
1 package(s) tofu, extra-firm
14 ounces, cut into 1" cubes
1 cup(s) rice, brown, quick-cooking
1 tablespoon oil, olive, extra-virgin
12 ounce(s) eggplant
cut into 1/2" cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounce(s) peas, snow
trimmed
Instructions
1In a 9" by 13" glass baking dish, stir together vinegar, 2 teaspoons of the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Lay tofu cubes between paper towels and press to remove excess moisture. Add tofu to the baking dish with marinade and turn gently to coat well.
2Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate tofu for 20 minutes at room temperature. While tofu is marinating, cook rice according to package directions. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
3While rice is cooking, in a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add remaining garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add eggplant and salt; cook, stirring, until eggplant is browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes.
4Transfer eggplant to a large bowl. Add snow peas and 1/4 cup of water to the skillet, cover, and cook over medium-high heat until snow peas are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
5Transfer snow peas to the bowl with eggplant. Add tofu and marinade to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning with a spatula occasionally, until tofu is browned and crisped on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes.
6
Return vegetables to the skillet and cook, gently stirring to combine with tofu, just until heated through, about 1 minute. Divide rice among 4 plates and serve with tofu and vegetables.
Source: The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
1 medium potato(es), sweet
scrubbed and dried
1/2 tablespoon oil, olive, extra-virgin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1Heat oven to 425°F. Slice sweet potato lengthwise into 8 pieces. Toss with oil, paprika, and salt.
2
Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Turn slices and bake until bottom is browned and potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.
Whole-Wheat Penne with Eggplant and Ricotta
Ingredients
2 tablespoon oil, olive, extra-virgin
plus more for pan
1 1/2 pounds eggplant
cut into 1" cubes
salt
to taste
pepper, black ground
to taste
8 ounce(s) pasta, penne, 100% whole-wheat
1 small onion(s)
thinly sliced
3 clove(s) garlic
minced
1 can(s) tomatoes, diced
14.5 ounces, with juice
2 teaspoon vinegar, balsamic
1 cup(s) cheese, ricotta, part-skim
Instructions
1Heat oven to 450°F. Lightly coat a baking pan with oil. Place eggplant in the pan, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil, season with salt and pepper, toss to coat, and spread in an even layer. Bake, stirring once, until eggplant is lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
2While eggplant is roasting, cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water according to the package directions.
3Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add tomatoes and their juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar.
4Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add tomato mixture, eggplant, and cheese and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Each serving is 2 cups.
Source: The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook
Grilled Chicken FajitasIngredients
2 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
1 1/2 pounds chicken, breast, boneless, skinless
3 clove(s) garlic
minced
1/2 small pepper(s), jalapeno
seeded and minced
salt
to taste
pepper, black ground
to taste
1 spray(s) cooking spray
to coat grill
1 large pepper(s), red, bell
quartered
1 large pepper(s), green, bell
quartered
1 large onion(s), red
cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
2 teaspoon oil, olive, extra-virgin
4 whole tortilla(s), flour, whole-wheat
8 inch
Instructions
1In a resealable plastic bag, combine chicken, lime juice, garlic, and jalapeño; turn to coat well. Marinate chicken at room temperature for 20 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
2Remove chicken from marinade, discarding leftover marinade, and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Lightly coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board.
3While chicken is cooking, in a medium bowl toss bell peppers and onion with oil. Using a grill basket or grill topper, if necessary, grill vegetables, turning occasionally, until softened and lightly charred, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer onions to a platter. Transfer peppers to a cutting board and cut into thin strips; transfer to the platter with onions.
4Grill tortillas until warm and lightly browned, about 30 seconds per side. Wrap in foil to keep warm. Slice chicken breasts into 1⁄2-inch-thick pieces. Place on the platter with vegetables and serve with warmed tortillas.
Source: The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook
Phase 3 Dinner Recipes
Rosemary Pork Medallions with Chunky Applesauce
Ingredients
3 teaspoon oil, olive, extra-virgin
divided
1 small onion(s)
diced
3 medium apple, McIntosh
(or other sweet variety), peeled, cored, and diced
1 tablespoon vinegar, balsamic
1 1/2 pounds pork, tenderloin
cut into medallions, about 3/4" thick
2 teaspoon rosemary, dried
salt
to taste
peppercorns, black
freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
1Heat 2 teaspoon of the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add apples, vinegar, and 3 tablespoons of water; reduce heat to low and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
2Season pork with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add pork and cook 4 minutes per side; remove from pan and serve with applesauce.
Source: The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook
Seared Scallops with Summer Vegetables
Ingredients
4 teaspoon oil, olive, extra-virgin
divided
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
(about 20), cleaned
1/4 teaspoon salt
divided
pepper, black ground
to taste
1 medium zucchini
halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half-moons
1/2 small onion(s)
finely chopped
2 clove(s) garlic
minced
1 cup(s) tomato(es), cherry
halved
3/4 cup(s) edamame, shelled, frozen
defrosted
1 ear(s) corn, on the cob
small, shucked, kernels sliced off cob (1/2 cup kernels)
2 tablespoon basil, fresh
chopped
Instructions
1In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops, sprinkle with a pinch of the salt, and season lightly with pepper.
2
Cook until golden brown on the outside and opaque inside, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
3Reduce the heat to medium and add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add zucchini, onion, and garlic; cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, edamame, and corn; cook until tomatoes begin to break down, 3 to 4 minutes.
4Return scallops to the pan and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper to taste; reheat for 30 seconds, or until heated through. Stir in basil. Divide among 4 plates and serve warm.
Source: The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook
Moroccan Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
1/4 cup(s) oil, olive, extra-virgin
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon cloves, ground
3 clove(s) garlic
minced
4 fillet(s) chicken, breast, boneless, skinless
6 ounces each
1 cup(s) couscous, 100% whole-wheat
1/2 cup(s) pimento
canned, drained
2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1Combine the oil, oregano, allspice, cumin, cloves, and garlic in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts and cover with the olive oil mixture. Cook on a preheated grill over medium heat for about 30 minutes or until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced. Remove from the grill and keep warm.
2Meanwhile, prepare the couscous according to package directions. When the couscous is ready, divide it among 4 plates. Thinly slice each chicken breast and fan over the couscous on each plate.
3Combine the pimientos and lemon juice in a food processor to make the sauce. Process for 30–45 seconds or until the sauce is smooth. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the sauce over each chicken breast.
Source: The South Beach Diet