Phase 3 is the stabilization phase of the HCG diet protocol. It allows you to add back more food choices and gradually increase your calorie intake. After weeks of VLCD, you might want to have a rewarding low-calorie meal. You can try the sweet and sour meatballs to fill your appetite.n

Ingredients: Sweet and Sour Meatballs

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• 100 grams of lean ground beef meat (rich in protein)

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• 2 tablespoons of minced onion

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• 1 garlic clove, crushed and minced

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• 1 serving of Melba toast crumbs

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• ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice

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• One pinch of onion powder

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• One pinch of cayenne pepper

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• Pinch of garlic powder

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• Stevia to taste

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Cooking Method:

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• Combine ground beef with Melba toast crumbs, onion powder, minced garlic, and spices.

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• Heat the lemon juice and stevia to achieve a sweet and sour taste.

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• Form small meatballs and add them to the sauce.

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• Simmer for about ten minutes.

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• Deglaze the pan from time to time to create a rich sauce.

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Phase 1 also known as the loading phase of the HCG diet begins on the first day of your injections. You must eat foods high in healthy fats as much as possible for the first 2 days. The goal is to feel full at the end of the loading period.n

Ingredients: Wholewheat Spaghetti With Roasted Vegetable

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• 3 medium-sized eggplant (quartered)

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• 2 zucchini (sliced)

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• 4 tablespoon olive oil (permissible for phase 1 only)

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• 500 grams wholewheat spaghetti pasta

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• Fresh lemon juice and zest

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• 30g packet basil

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• 30g packet mint

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nHow to Cook?n

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• Rinse the vegetables with water before chopping.

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• Heat the oven to 300 degrees Celcius.

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• Toss the vegetable in 2 tablespoons oil and put onto a lined baking tray. Roast for 10-15 mins until just crisp.

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• Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

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• Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti pasta according to pack instructions. Ensure that the pasta is well cooked.

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• After draining, add the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, roasted vegetables, and most of the basil and mint.

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• Scatter over the remaining herbs and lemon zest on a serving platter.

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