Turkey Soup

Soup is one my favorite way to use leftover protein. This is an easy meal to put together to use up some of the leftover turkey you may have around! Use whatever veggies you like in this (I used zucchini, carrots, celery, parsnips). You will need to add fat to most soup meals (a few nuts or hummus).

Chicken Fajitas

I generally use smaller tortillas for this and have two fajitas. You can also cut one large tortilla in half if you do not want one big fajita. This is great for leftovers...
Chicken Fajita- 3 blocks
1 whole wheat carb balance tortilla (1 block carb)
1/2 green bell pepper (1/4 block carbs)
1/2 red bell pepper (1/4 block carbs)
1/4 cup black beans (1 block carbs)
2 oz grilled chicken cut into strips (2 blocks protein)
1 oz cheddar cheese (1 block protein/ 3 blocks fat)
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Detox...

I know that many of you were planning on trying to Zone your Thanksgiving meals (I definitely did NOT). After having a fairly substantial cheat day like I did, today felt great to get back to zone eating. I tried to keep our dinner simple and filled with LOTS of greens!
Turkey Meatballs- 3 blocks
3-4 turkey meatballs (3 blocks protein)
2 cups broccoli (1 block carbs)
2 cups mixed green salad (2 blocks carbs/ 3 blocks fat)
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Have a wonderful holiday everyone! This is a "non-Zone" holiday for me, so enjoy your cheat day if you are the same. Otherwise...avoid the mashed potatoes!!! Let's all keep in mind the things we have to truly be thankful for today. Happy Thanksgiving!!

Pita Pizza and Salad

There are endless options for toppings on a pita pizza, so pick what you like. This one has turkey pepperoni, red bell peppers, mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Pita Pizza (1/2 block per slice)
2 pieces of pizza (1 block carbs, 1 block protein/ 2 blocks fat)
2 cups mixed green salad with kidney beans, feta cheese, whole wheat croutons, olive oil and balsamic vinegar to coat (2 blocks carbs/ 1 block protein/ 1 block fat)
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Taco Salad

This is a standby in our house. My kids love taco's so this is an easy alternative that makes everyone happy.
4 cups mixed greens (1 block carbs)
3 oz ground turkey taco meat (2 blocks protein)
1/4 cup kidney beans (1 block carbs)
1/4 cup corn (1 block carbs)
1 oz cheddar cheese (1 block protein/ 3 blocks fat)
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Steak Sub

Flank steak or skirt steak work well for this one. I used flank steak for this one. Grill the steak and cut into thin strips. Saute green and red bell peppers until slightly tender. Use 1/2 whole wheat roll and place 1/2 slice pepper jack cheese on the roll. Place steak slices on roll and top with peppers and remaining 1/2 slice pepper jack. Place in preheated 400 degree oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese is well melted.
1/2 whole wheat roll-( 2 blocks carbs)
1 slice of pepper jack (1 block protein/ 2 blocks fat)
2 1/2 oz flank steak (2 1/2 blocks protein)
1/4 green bell pepper and 1/4 red bell pepper slices (1/2 block carbs)
1 cup mixed green salad (1 block carbs/ 1 block fat).
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Spice Rubbed Pork Loin

I used a pork loin rubbed with a mix of Paprika, celery salt, cardamom, chili powder, garlic powder and black pepper. You can buy rubs pre-made in the grocery store spice aisle as well. Once you have rubbed both sides, roll the pork in aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least an hour before cooking. Either grill or bake at 350 for about an hour.

Spiced Rubbed Pork Loin- 3 blocks

3 oz pork loin (3 blocks protein)

2 cups broccoli/ cauliflower mixed (1 block carbs)

2 cups mixed green salad with kidney beans, Gorgonzola and pecans (2 blocks carbs/ 3 blocks fat)

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Rules for Eating Out!

RULES FOR EATING OUT

1. Never eat the rolls or bread brought to the table.

2. Choose a low fat protein off the menu and ask to replace starches with extra vegetables.

3. Drink a glass of water while waiting for you meal to arrive.

4. If the protein you ordered is significantly bigger than the size of your palm, take the extra home with you for another meal.

5. If you must have dessert when dining out, do not have any carbs with your dinner. Order any dessert you would like, and only eat half.

Whatever Stir Fry

I used both leftover chicken and steak for this stir fry. Stir fry is a great way to use leftover protein and you can mix it with many varieties of veggies.
Stir Fry- 3 blocks
1 1/2 oz chicken cut into small pieces (1 1/2 blocks protein)
1 1/2 oz steak cut into strips (1 1/2 blocks protein)
1 1/2 cups broccoli (1/2 block carbs)
2 cups broccoli slaw (1/4 block carbs0
1 1/2 cups cauliflower (1/2 block carbs)
1 cup celery chopped (1/2 block carbs)
1/2 cup chopped onion (1/2 block carbs)
slivered almonds to top (3 blocks fat)
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