Phase 2 – Cooking with a Cat https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com Recipes for Fast Metabolism Diet Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:28:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.2 Oven-roasted Escalivada [pepper, eggplant, onion] https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/oven-roasted-escalivada/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/oven-roasted-escalivada/#respond Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:41:55 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=6042 The Escalivada is a traditional dish here in Barcelona. It is a simple but delicious dish, consisting of fire-roasted vegetables, but since we cannot have a barbeque every day, I have thought of proposing an oven-roasted version. The Escalivada is very versatile, you can…

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The Escalivada is a traditional dish here in Barcelona. It is a simple but delicious dish, consisting of fire-roasted vegetables, but since we cannot have a barbeque every day, I have thought of proposing an oven-roasted version.

The Escalivada is very versatile, you can use it as a side to any dish, put it on top of toast, eat it alone … If you want, here you can see my Instagram Reel (video) of this recipe.

Oven-roasted Escalivada [pepper, eggplant, onion]

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Phase 1 · Phase 2 · Phase 3 Serves: 4 Prep Time: Cooking Time:

Ingredients

  • 4 red bell peppers
  • 2 aubergines (P1 and P3 only)
  • 1 onion
  • Extra virgin olive oil (optional; only P3)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
  2. Wash the peppers and eggplants, dry them well with a clean cloth, and peel the onion.
  3. Place all the whole vegetables on an oven sheet and make a small cut at the base of the eggplants.
  4. Pour some olive oil over your vegetables and brush them to coat the surface. This step is optional, you can roast the vegetables without oil if you prefer.
  5. Bake your vegetables for about 50 minutes or more if necessary, until they are cooked through. Every once in a while, flip the veggies so they are done nicely on all sides.
  6. When the vegetables are well cooked, take them out of the oven and let them warm for a few minutes, so that they are not so hot when you go to peel them.
  7. Very carefully peel all the vegetables and remove the seeds from the peppers. Be especially careful not to burn yourself on the peppers as they can contain very hot water inside.
  8. Cut the peppers and the aubergines, the strips, and the onion into quarters.
  9. Place your vegetables on a plate and season with salt, oil, garlic, chopped parsley, or whatever you like best.
  10. You can also keep your Escalivada in the fridge in an airtight container. It will keep one 4-5 days without a problem.

This recipe is compatible with the Fast metabolism dietFMD Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 (the eggplants only in P1 and P3; and the oil only in P3).

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Cacao protein muffins https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/cacao-protein-muffins/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/cacao-protein-muffins/#respond Sun, 13 Sep 2020 13:12:10 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=5794 These protein muffins with cocoa are very healthy and easy to make breakfast, ideal for those days when you need a light breakfast with extra protein. Healthy and delicious Besides being very healthy, these muffins are also delicious and rich in cacao.…

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These protein muffins with cocoa are very healthy and easy to make breakfast, ideal for those days when you need a light breakfast with extra protein.

Healthy and delicious

Besides being very healthy, these muffins are also delicious and rich in cacao. So they are also ideal as a healthy snack, especially for those days when we want something a little sweeter and sweeter.

If you want to give it a different touch, try them with carob flour instead of cocoa powder.

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Make your breakfast ahead

Another advantage of this recipe is that it can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge in an airtight container for several days. That makes it an ideal recipe for a weekly batch cooking.

Cacao protein muffins

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Ingredients

  • 6 egg whites
  • 4 tablespoons of 100% pure and raw cacao
  • 6 tablespoons birch xylitol or stevia
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar or lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 260 ºF (130ºC).
  2. In a large bowl, add 6 egg whites and ½ teaspoon cream of tartar or lemon juice. And beat the whites until stiff peaks form.
  3. Keep beating until the whites have increased in volume and look like whipped cream. This operation may require several minutes, to speed it up I recommend using the cold egg whites, fresh out of the fridge, and an electric whisker.
  4. Add the birch xylitol or another sweetener of your choice little by little and continue beating until completely incorporated. Add also the cacao powder and the cinnamon, and mix it well.
  5. Fill your muffin mold with the mixture, using two spoons. I recommend using a silicone mold so that the muffins don’t stick so much.
  6. Bake your muffins for about 40 minutes.
  7. After 40 minutes, leave the oven door ajar until cool. Take them out of the oven once cool.

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

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Salmon & dill pâté https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/salmon-dill-pate/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/salmon-dill-pate/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:46:18 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=5439 Salmon is undoubtedly my favorite fish, I love it in every way: raw, grilled, baked, smoked … and obviously pate. This salmon pâté is a super easy and quick recipe to prepare, perfect to take it with fresh vegetables as a snack…

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Salmon is undoubtedly my favorite fish, I love it in every way: raw, grilled, baked, smoked … and obviously pate. This salmon pâté is a super easy and quick recipe to prepare, perfect to take it with fresh vegetables as a snack or to serve as an original appetizer at any meal with friends or family. I recommend especially the combination with celery, cucumber, and peppers.

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Ingredients

  • 85 gr. of smoked salmon
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 shallot
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon of water

Instructions

  1. Cook the egg white: you can use the egg white of a hard boiled egg, or boil it in a bain-marie for 5 minutes, or put it in a cup and cook it in the microwave for 1 minute, at full power.
  2. Finely chop the shallot and the dill.
  3. Cut the salmon into strips.
  4. Put all the ingredients in the glass of a blender and crush until you obtain a homogeneous pâté.

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

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Maya Spice Chocolate https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/spice-chocolate-maya-style/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/spice-chocolate-maya-style/#comments Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:04:03 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=2615 Cacao is one of the oldest foods in the world, in fact  4,000 years ago people like the Maya and the Aztecs used it. These populations mixed it with water, honey and spices, giving life to a strong drink that offered a…

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Cacao is one of the oldest foods in the world, in fact  4,000 years ago people like the Maya and the Aztecs used it. These populations mixed it with water, honey and spices, giving life to a strong drink that offered a lot of energy. When cacao arrived in Europe, foods like milk, sugar and butter were added.

Still today I would like to propose a simple recipe, inspired by the cacao drink that the Mayans took. In addition, to turn it into a complete snack my recipe carries egg whites.

It is a really delicious recipe, with an original spicy touch due to the chilli pepper.

I wait for your opinions 🙂

Chocolate especiado al estilo Maya

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Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons raw cacao
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons of birch xylitol
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tablespoon of arrowroot (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cloves
  • Orange skin
  • 1 piece of dry chili

Instructions

  1. Put on medium heat, a casserole with water and xylitol
  2. When the xylitol melt, add the egg whites and stir constantly
  3. When the egg whites begin to change color add the raw cacao, the spices and the grated skin of 1/2 orange
  4. Lower the heat and continue stirring
  5. OPTIONAL: Add the arrowroot so that no lumps are formed
  6. When the chocolate begins to thicken, remove the chili and cloves, put it in a blender and beat until perfectly creamy
  7. Serve this spicy chocolate hot or cold

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

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

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Swiss chard & peppers muffins https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/swiss-chard-peppers-muffins/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/swiss-chard-peppers-muffins/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2019 10:07:20 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=5405 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…

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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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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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Endive leaves stuffed with tuna https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/endive-leaves-stuffed-with-tuna/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/endive-leaves-stuffed-with-tuna/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2019 09:58:00 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=5375 The Belgian endive is a very original and versatile vegetable. You can eat both cooked, for example grilled accompanied by a good meat, or raw in a salad. Personally it is a vegetable that I love and when its season arrives I…

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The Belgian endive is a very original and versatile vegetable. You can eat both cooked, for example grilled accompanied by a good meat, or raw in a salad.

Personally it is a vegetable that I love and when its season arrives I like to take advantage of and prepare original and different dishes, like these endive stuffed tuna leaves, a fresh, easy and fun dish, which is prepared in 5 minutes.

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Endive leaves stuffed with tuna

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Ingredients

  • 2 or 3 Belgian endives
  • 170 gr. of tuna to the natural
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh onion
  • 1 lemon
  • Fresh chives
  • Fresh mint
  • Black pepper
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Separate all the leaves of the endives and wash them well with plenty of water. Dry the leaves.
  2. Drain the tuna well and put it in a large bowl.
  3. Finely chop the onion, chives and mint and combine them with the tuna.
  4. Dress the tuna with the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well, until all the ingredients are well integrated.
  5. Fill the endive leaves with one or two tablespoons of seasoned tuna.

This recipe is suitable for the Fast Metabolism Diet Phase 2 y 3 – FMD P2 y P3. With these quantities you get 1 whole protein serving for <20 pounds, or 2 snack protein serving for <20 pounds.

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Yellow vegan curry https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/yellow-vegan-curry/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/yellow-vegan-curry/#respond Sun, 05 May 2019 12:26:07 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=5337 Spices are always the ideal way to bring aromas from other countries to our kitchen and make our recipes more exotic and original. For example, this dish has only a few ingredients, but a simple touch of yellow curry paste gives to…

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Spices are always the ideal way to bring aromas from other countries to our kitchen and make our recipes more exotic and original. For example, this dish has only a few ingredients, but a simple touch of yellow curry paste gives to it an exquisite Thai flavor. It is a straightforward recipe to elaborate and 100% vegan.

Perfect for lovers of tasty food!

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Yellow vegan curry

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. of firm tofu
  • 2 yellow peppers
  • 1/2 onion
  • 6 young garlic or 3 scallions
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 piece of ginger 2 cm
  • 1 teaspoon yellow curry paste
  • 1/2 - 1 cup of vegetable broth
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Peel the onion, the garlic, the garlic, and the ginger. Wash the peppers well.
  2. Chop the clove of garlic and cut onion, garlic, and ginger in thin strips.
  3. In a nonstick skillet, put the onion, garlic, garlic, and ginger and sauté with 4 or 5 tablespoons of broth. Simmer for 10 minutes, if necessary, add a little more broth.
  4. Meanwhile, cut the peppers and tofu into similar sized pieces.
  5. When the onion is transparent, add the curry paste, peppers, tofu and 4 or 5 tablespoons more broth and adjust salt.
  6. Leave to cook for 20 more minutes over low heat. If necessary, add more broth.

This recipe is suitable for the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD P2, ONLY for vegans or ovo-lacto vegetarians. With these quantities, you get 4 snacks protein serving for <20 pounds,  or 2 main meal protein serving for <20 pounds.

For this recipe, you may need:

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Pork & Spiced Cabbage Bowl https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/pork-spiced-cabbage-bowl/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/pork-spiced-cabbage-bowl/#respond Sun, 14 Apr 2019 10:07:51 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=5314 Eating healthy always seems complicated: it takes a lot of time, you need ingredients that are hard to find, you have to cook rare dishes. All these are false myths, eating healthy can be simple, and you can use quality ingredients that…

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Eating healthy always seems complicated: it takes a lot of time, you need ingredients that are hard to find, you have to cook rare dishes. All these are false myths, eating healthy can be simple, and you can use quality ingredients that you find easily. In fact, there is nothing easier to prepare than this Pork & Spiced Cabbage Bowl. It is a very simple dish, which requires little time in the kitchen and hides a spicy, unique and original flavor. It will conquer anyone who tries it!

Pork & Spiced Cabbage Bowl

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Ingredients

  • 3 cup of cabbage
  • 1 onion
  • 8 oz. of ground pork meat
  • 1 cup of leek
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup of vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 pinch of cumin
  • 1 pinch of cinnamon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash the cabbage and leeks and cut them into small pieces.
  2. Remove the heart – germ the clove of garlic and finely chop it.
  3. Peel the onion and cut it into skinny slices.
  4. In a nonstick skillet, sauté the onion with the clove of garlic and the broth.
  5. When the onion is transparent, add the minced meat, cabbage, and leeks — Cook for about 10 minutes.
  6. Add spices and adjust salt. Cook 10 more minutes, if necessary, add more broth.

This recipe is suitable for the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3. With these amounts, you get 2 servings of protein and vegetables for <20 pounds.

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Grilled Chicken Marinade https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/grilled-chicken-marinade/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/grilled-chicken-marinade/#respond Sun, 17 Mar 2019 20:36:56 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=5296 Like all habits, also eating healthy requires time and effort. One of my tricks to maintain a healthy diet in my day to day is always to have a fast and healthy option in my kitchen. My grilled chicken marinade recipe is perfect since you can put…

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Like all habits, also eating healthy requires time and effort. One of my tricks to maintain a healthy diet in my day to day is always to have a fast and healthy option in my kitchen. My grilled chicken marinade recipe is perfect since you can put the chicken to marinate in the morning and at night, you have cook the chicken on a pan during a few minutes. It is an ideal recipe for any time, very easy to prepare and requires only a few ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz of chicken breast (skinless)
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or another type
  • ¼ cup of water
  • Fresh chives (optional)
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breast into large strips.
  2. Mix all the ingredients except the chicken and create a marinade.
  3. Put the chicken inside the marinade and cover it well. Cover with transparent paper.
  4. Let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours. Turn the chicken at least once.
  5. Heat a griddle or non-stick pan: cook the chicken strips for a few minutes on each side.
  6. Serve the hot chicken with chopped fresh chives (optional).

This recipe is allowed on the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase 1, Phase 2 & Phase 3. With these quantities, you’ll get 2 protein servings for <20 pounds (4 snack protein servings).

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Jelly gems for Women’s day https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/jelly-gems-for-womens-day/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/jelly-gems-for-womens-day/#respond Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:34:11 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=3976 Today March 8 is International Women’s Day in several countries of the world. It is a significant day for the symbolism of the feminist struggle for women’s rights. In fact, this year, strikes and demonstrations have been called in more than 170…

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Today March 8 is International Women’s Day in several countries of the world. It is a significant day for the symbolism of the feminist struggle for women’s rights. In fact, this year, strikes and demonstrations have been called in more than 170 countries to protest against violence and inequality.

In Italy, it has been celebrated this day since before I was born, even they usually give bouquets of mimosa to women on this date. This year I have decided to give some jelly gems to the important women of my life as a symbolic gesture. I share the recipe 🙂

Jelly gems

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon of hibiscus tea (dried jamaica flower)
  • 1 1/2 cup of water
  • 4 tablespoons of gelatin powder (natural, grass-fed and tasteless)
  • 2 tablespoons of birch xylitol or stevia to taste *

Instructions

  1. Put the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of water in a small pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of xylitol or stevia to taste and gelatin.
  3. Pour into a silicone mold and store in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. Put the jamaica flowers and 1 cup of water in a small pot and bring to a boil.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of xylitol or stevia to taste and gelatin.
  6. Pour very carefully on the lemon jelly and store in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  7. Unmold the gelatin and break / cut it irregularly as if they were precious gems.

This recipe is compatible with the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase 2; With these quantities, you got 4 protein snacks for <20 pounds, for P2.

Notes

* I do not write an exact amount of stevia because there is usually much difference between one brand and another, some sweeten more and others less.

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