Spicy Avocado Pita South Beach Diet Food

CHEDDAR STUFFED BURGERS - SOUTH BEACH DIET FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Prepare the broiler. Combine the first 8 ingredients. stir half of the mixture into beef and combine well. Divide into 8 equal patties and place 1 piece of cheese on 4 of them. Top with remaining patties; pinching edges to seal. Broil, turning once, until cooked trough, brushing remaining saucee over burgers during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Enjoy! No bun necessary.

HEALTHY SPICED PECAN-ENCRUSTED TILAPIA (SOUTH BEACH DIET/DIABETI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Mix dry ingredients.
• Dip filets into egg whites.
• Roll into dry ingredients.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done.

SPICY DILL MAYO SALMON (SOUTH BEACH DIET FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Stir together mayonnaise and mustard.
• Add spices (withhold dill and sprinkle on top later for a more professional presentation).
• Arrange salmon on a baking sheet or pan.
• Coat with sauce (add dill here if you've withheld it).
• Bake for 30-40 minutes (salmon flakes when done).
• Optional: When serving, spoon remaining sauce back over fish for a saucier version.

CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST (SOUTH BEACH DIET)

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 450.
• spray a cookie sheet w/ non stick spray.
• Mix the cauliflower, flour, egg and cheese.
• Press into pan in a round shape.
• Sprinkle on the herbs.
• Bake 12- 15 minutes (15-20 if you double the recipe).
• Remove from oven add sauce and toppings (sausage, veggies etc).
• Bake until cheese melts.

SUGAR FREE BAKED RICOTTA CUSTARD (SOUTH BEACH DIET FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• Mix ricotta and cream cheese until creamy.
• Add sugar substitute, eggs, half-and-half, and vanilla.
• Beat until well blended.
• Transfer into ramekins.
• Place into larger baking dish and add hot water to depth of 1 inch.
• Bake until set (approx 45 mins).
• Remove and cool.
• Serve chiled or at room temperature.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon.

SUGAR FREE PEANUT BUTTER DELIGHT (SOUTH BEACH DIET FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Blend.
• Chill.
• Serve.

QUICHE TO GO (ADAPTED FROM SOUTH BEACH DIET)

Steps:

• Defrost the spinach.
• Drain the excess liquid.
• Line a 12-cup muffin pan with foil baking cups. Spray the cups with cooking spray (VERY IMPORTANT).
• Combine the eggs, cheese, peppers, onions, spinach and any other optional ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Divide evenly among the muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

TIRAMISU (SOUTH BEACH DIET)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350'F.
• Lightly spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray. I use grape seed oil.
• Using an electric mixer, in a large bowl beat the egg whites at high speed, with the cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. About 5 minutes.
• Add 1/2 teaspoons of the vanilla extract and beat to combine. Add 1/3 cup sugar substitute and beat the mixture to form stiff peaks.
• Sift 2 tablespoons of the flour over the beaten egg whites and fold gently to incorporate. Repeat twice with remaining flour until all the flour is folded into the egg whites.
• Pour the batter into your prepared pan and gently smooth the top. Bake turning once half way through the cooking time until the cake is golden and the tester comes out clean. About 20 minutes. Cool completely.
• In a small bowl combine the ricotta, whipped topping, remaining 2 teaspoons sugar substitute, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon vanilla.
• Cut the cake in half vertically down the middle to make two 4 by 8 inch pieces. Place the halves on a flat work surface.
• Drizzle 2 tablespoons espresso onto each half. Spread half of the ricotta mixture onto one of the halves and dust with half of the cocoa powder.
• Top with the remaining cake half; spread the top with the remaining ricotta mixture and dust with remaining cocoa powder.
• Using a serrated knife, gently cut cake crosswise into 4 slices and serve with mint leaves for garnish if using.
• Bon Appetit!