Weigh in & TSFL Recipes

Weigh in day 3!! :) I am down to 176.8, which means since the very beginning I have lost 10 pounds! WOOHOO! Since beginning TSFL I have lost 5.8 pounds! In 3 weeks!! I am so excited! I can definitely see the difference.  Chris and I were talking late last night, and I was telling him how yesterday, for the first time, I could see my face becoming slimmer.  My yoga pants and scrubs are fitting better! I'm still a little too afraid to try on my jeans! I'll give that another few days.  LOL  Point is: I can see the difference! :) In as little as 3 weeks! 

Yesterday I promised you  TSFL friendly recipes, and here they are!! (these are not approved by NS, this is what I have estimated them to equal.)

Baked Turkey Spinach Meatballs

1 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/3 cup Chopped Onion

2 Garlic Cloves (we used minced, so I did 2 tsp)

1 tsp salt (we use kosher)

1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper (I have not figured out how to measure f.g.p, so I estimate)

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4-1/2 tps red pepper flake

16 oz frozed spinach (after thawing and draining, mine weighed 13 oz)

2 TBS Worcestershire

1/2 cup egg beaters

2 1/2 lbs ground Turkey (the leaner the better, I used 98% fat free)

1. Set oven to 400 degrees

2. Saute onion, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano and red pepper flakes together with olive oil over medium heat.

3. Thaw and drain your spinach, add to onion mixture until well combined.

4. Combine turkey, egg beaters, Worcestershire and onion/spinach mixture.  Mix.  (I used my hands) 

5. Cover baking sheet with parchment paper.  Weigh out 1 oz portions of turkey mixture.  Roll into balls.  Bake for 30 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165 degrees.

This made 55 meatballs for me, I separated them into 6 bags of nine.  With one leftover for Chris to try.  He liked it! :)

1 lean portion w/ 2/3 of 1 green.  So you will need to add 2 1/3 Green to this.  It also has all of your condiments for the day, but you should add at least 1 healthy fat, if not a little extra.  :)

Cheesy Cauliflower Pancakes

1 head of Cauliflower

1 cup of egg beaters

1/2 cup reduced fat mexican blend shredded cheese

1/2 cup moderate fat mozzarella

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1. Cut cauliflower into small pieces, boil until very soft.  

2. Mash cauliflower.  (I used a whisk) 

3. Add egg beaters, cheese and spices.

4.  Heat pan on medium, spray with Pam.

5.  Make patties.  (I used a measuring cup to scoop, and flattened with a spatula.)

6. Fry on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side.

I made 9 patties total, and had 3 count per meal.  So 3 patties equals 3 Green and a little over 1/3 Lean.  

Have a great day!!! And an amazing Easter!!! <3