I’ve made it to day two! I noticed after the first day that I was not eating enough so I bumped up the calories a bit today. I will have a plum and some mixed nuts as snacks today. I hope you enjoy the recipes!!
Breakfast:
Egg white omelet – 301 cal
10 mins prep
2 eggs
2 egg whites
¼ cup mushrooms
½ tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp non fat ricotta cheese
1 slice of whole wheat toast
Whip the eggs and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook mushrooms and garlic in a non-stick skillet with a tsp of vegetable oil. Add egg and cheese cooking till complete. Serve with toast and garnish with scallions.
Brown rice – 140 cal per ¼ cup
9 cups
20-25 mins prep
32 oz unsalted Chicken Stock
2 cups brown rice
1 Tbsp garlic
1 Tsp rosemary
Bring stock to boil reduce add rice, garlic and rosemary cook till done. This will be a versatile add-on to any dish where the desire for carbs exists. I will be using this for burritos, dinners, breakfasts etc…
Lunch:
Chicken Burrito – 320 cal
10 mins prep
½ chicken breast sliced
½ avocado sliced
¼ cup spinach
1 tsp balsamic reduction
2 tsp fat free ricotta
1 tsp Cholula
¼ cup brown rice
1 med whole wheat tortilla
Take all ingredients and roll up in tortilla
Dinner:
Brown Rice Stirfry – 330 cal
15 mins prep
½ cup of cooked brown rice
¼ cup of non fat ricotta cheese
1 diced chicken breast
¼ cup baby bella mushrooms
½ cup spinach raw
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Cholula
In a non stick skillet, brown chicken with a tbsp of olive oil. Turn off heat add rice, spinach, mushrooms, ricotta, mix thoroughly and cover. Let stand for about 5 mins. Stir again and salt and pepper to taste.
