Lent 2015

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Day 9

11 a.m. Breakfast

Tumeric Pickled Eggs + Apple + Almonds

1/2 cup organic apple cider vinegar 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 hot pepper, thinly sliced 1 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 tablespoon sea salt 1/2 cup water 4 eggs, hard boiled & peeled

serves 2

recipe for Tumeric Pickled Eggs

12 p.m. Lunch: Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi from Day 8

7:30 p.m. Dinner: Uno's 10 oz. Top Sirloin 

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Day 8

10 a.m. Breakfast

Frittata 

3 eggs  2 bacon strips, ground 1 chicken breast, ground 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped broccoli 1/4 cup chopped green peppers 1/4 cup baby kale  1/4 cup chopped white onion  ground pepper to taste

serves 2

3 p.m. Lunch: Salad from GSU + Apple

9 p.m. Dinner

Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi 

Spaghetti Squash:

1 spaghetti squash Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling Salt and pepper 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil

Shrimp Scampi:

8 oz. shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tbsp butter 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Pinch of red pepper flakes Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Juice of 1 lemon

serves 2-3

recipe for Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi 

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Day 7

10 a.m. Breakfast 

Banana-nut Pancakes and Blackberries

1 banana 1 heaping tablespoon almond butter 2 eggs

serves 1

recipe for Banana-nut Pancakes (scroll down to #1)

2 p.m. Lunch 

Spice Drawer Paleo Chicken and Baby Kale Salad

Chicken: 

1lb chicken tenders sea salt, to taste black pepper, to taste garlic powder, to taste onion powder, to taste ground thyme, to taste turmeric, to taste cumin, to taste oregano, to taste basil, to taste a dash of paprika

Salad:

1/6 cherry tomatoes, halved  1/3 cup, chopped broccoli 1 1/2 cup, baby kale 1 tblsp, apple cider vinegar 1 tsp, lemon juice 

7 p.m. Dinner

Shrimp Spinach Salad (bought) 

10 p.m. Study Snack

Chicken and Bacon Poppers

1 lb (or more) chicken breast or chicken cutlets 1 package bacon  1 poblano pepper, cut into pieces

serves 3 as snacks

recipe for Chicken and Bacon Poppers

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Day 6

10 a.m. Breakfast/Snacks: Cherry Tomatoes + Almonds

2 p.m. Lunch

Paleo Jalapeno Burger from Day 4 + Sautéed Broccoli + Eggs 

check recipe for Paleo Jalapeño Burger on Day 4 

2 eggs 1/3 cup broccoli  no salt and pepper 

serves 1

3:30 p.m. Snacks: Blackberries

8 p.m. Dinner 

Pan-fried Pork Chops and Apples (made by roommates!) 

recipe for Pan-fried Pork Chops and Apples 

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Day 5

1 p.m. Lunch

"Green Monstah" Burger from Boston Burger Co. (without bun and cheese, no potato chips)

8 oz. burger, guacamole, pico de gallo

3 p.m. Orange

8 p.m. Dinner

Roasted Chicken Breast with Vegetables & Eggs

2 chicken breast 1 egg 1/4 cup chopped broccoli 1/4 cup diced onion 1/4 cherry tomatoes, halved  salt and pepper to taste

serves 1

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Day 4

10 a.m. Breakfast

Omelet Muffins

2 eggs 2 ounces cooked ham, crumbled 1/4 cup chopped broccoli 1/4 cup diced onion 2 bacon strips   salt and pepper to taste 

serves 1

Recipe for Omelet Muffins 

2 p.m. Lunch: Roasted Stuffed Bell Peppers from Day 3

5 p.m. Dinner

Paleo Jalapeno Burger + Roasted Cauliflowers

1 lb grassfed ground beef 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 1/2 cup onion, chopped sea salt, to taste garlic powder, to taste paprika, to taste 2 strips bacon, cooked & chopped

serves 2

recipe for Paleo Jalapeno Burger

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Day 3

8 a.m. Breakfast

11 a.m. Lunch

Ground Beef Skillet

1 lb ground beef 1/2 large onion, sliced 1/4 cup zucchini, chopped 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved  1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced salt and pepper to taste

serves 1

5 p.m. Dinner

Roasted Paleo Stuffed Bell Peppers

1.5 large bell peppers 1 tbsp coconut oil 1/6 large onion, diced 1/3 tsp dried oregano 2/3 lb. ground chicken breast* (replaced turkey) 1/3 large zucchini, halved and diced 1 tbsp tomato paste* (made with 1 tomato & 1 tsp lemon juice) Fresh parsley, for serving

serves 2-3

recipe for Roasted Paleo Stuffed Bell Peppers

Snack: Almonds

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Day 2

7 a.m. Breakfast

Frittata with Ground Beef

4 eggs 1/6 lb. ground beef  1/3 large kale leaf, stemmed and chopped 1/6 cup broccoli, chopped 1/4 white onion, chopped small Salt and fresh ground black pepper *added: 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved), 1/4 cup mushrooms (sliced) 

serves 2-3

recipe for Frittata with Ground Beef 

11 a.m. Butternut Squash Skillet from Day 1

5 p.m. Snack: Almonds

8 p.m. Dinner

Roasted Cauliflower and Caramelized Onions + Bacon Wrapped Chicken Strip

Roasted Cauliflower and Caramelized Onions:

1/2 head of cauliflower 4 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 white onion, chopped 1/4 cup parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 

serves 1-2

recipe for Roasted Cauliflower and Caramelized Onions

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Strip:

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (*marinated from Day 1) 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 2 pounds cut bacon 1/3 cup raw honey Dash of cayenne Salt and pepper to taste

serves 1-2

recipe for Bacon Wrapped Chicken Strip 

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Day 1

9:30 a.m. Breakfast

Vegetable Breakfast Scramble + Orange

1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red bell peppers, chopped 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste

serves 1

recipe for Vegetable Breakfast Scramble

1:30 p.m. Lunch

Butternut Squash Skillet + Roasted Broccoli with Onions and Bacon

Butternut Squash Skillet:

½ small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 butternut squash, cut in bite sized pieces ¼ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. ginger 1 tsp. thyme Salt and pepper to taste

serves 3-4

recipe for Butternut Squash Skillet

Roasted Broccoli with Onions and Bacon:

1 medium head broccoli, cut into florets 1/3 large onion, sliced 2 tbls. olive oil 3 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted (*replaced with walnuts*) Salt and pepper to taste

serves 2

recipe for Roasted Broccoli with Onions and Bacon

4 p.m. Snacks: Almonds

7 p.m. Dinner

Zucchinis with Lemon & Thyme + Sweet Garlic Chicken

Zucchinis with Lemon & Thyme:

1 1/2 pounds zucchini (about 3 medium) 2 teaspoons plus 2 more teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, leaves Salt and pepper to taste

serves 2-3

recipe for Zucchinis with Lemon & Thyme

Sweet Garlic Chicken:

4 chicken breasts 6 garlic cloves, crushed ½ cup olive oil 4 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper Salt and pepper to taste

serves 3-4

recipe for Sweet Garlic Chicken