New Viva MD Weight Loss Recipes

Low Carb Trail Mix Low Carb Trail Mix Ingredients: 1 cup roasted peanuts 1 cup raw or roasted almonds 1 cup pumpkin or squash seeds (How to Toast Pumpkin Seeds) 2 oz. unsweetened coconut ½ cup raisins or currants (loosely-packed, i.e. don’t cram in as many as possible) Directions: Toss everything into a air-tight container…

Mediterranean Greek Salad Mediterranean Greek Salad Ingredients: 3 cucumbers, seeded and sliced* 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese 1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced 3 cups diced roma tomatoes 1/3 cup diced oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, oil reserved 1/2 red onion, sliced Directions: In a large salad bowl, toss together the cucumbers, feta…

Cauliflower Pizza Yields 6 servings Ingredients: 1-1/2 heads cauliflower (about 1-1/2 pounds), chopped (about 6 cups) 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 425°. Working in batches, place cauliflower in food…

Cauli “Potato” Salad Ingredients: medium heads of cauliflower, diced 6 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped ( optional ) ½ cup celery, diced 1½ cups mayonnaise 1 cup dill pickles, diced ½ medium red onion, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar ¼ cup yellow mustard Salt and pepper to taste Paprika (optional) Directions: Steam cauliflower until…

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. lemon juice cup extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. black pepper 1 lb. fresh Brussels sprouts, shredded ¼ cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese Almond slivers (optional garnish) Directions: Whisk lemon juice with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss with Brussels sprouts and Parmesan cheese. Garnish…