'Best Life Diet Cookbook' Recipes

3. Add the cooked pasta and salt. Serve it as soon as it simmers.

Nutrition Information (approx.):

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Per serving: Calories (337), Protein (7g), Protein (34g), Carbohydrates (43g), Dietary Fiber (7g), Sugars (5g), Total Fat (3g), Saturated Fat (0g), Cholesterol (66mg), Calcium (45mg), Sodium (214mg)

Baked Pork Tenderloin

Yield: 4 servings

Introduction:

4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Hershey's Natural Cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound pork tenderloin

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. Combine the garlic, oil, chili powder, sugar, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cocoa and salt in a food processor and process until it becomes a paste, about 2 minutes.

3. Rub the pork with the mixture and allow to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

4. Place in a baking pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F. (The temperature will rise while it is resting.) Let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Slice into 1/2-inch-thick slices and serve.

Nutrition Information (approx.):

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Per serving: Calories (204), Protein (25g), Carbohydrate (8g), Dietary Fiber (2g), Sugar (5g), Total Fat (8g), Saturated Fact (2g), Cholesterol (74mg), Calcium (41mg), Sodium (243mg)

Corn Pudding

Yield: 4 servings

Introduction:

1 cup water
1 cup almond, soy or fat-free milk
1/2 cup cornmeal, preferably whole grain
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1 cup corn, cut off the cob, or frozen
1/8 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Bring the water and milk to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Add the cornmeal, whisking the whole time you are adding it. Add the sage.

2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring continuously. Add the corn, salt, and pepper. Serve.

Nutrition Information (approx.):

Per serving: Calories (133), Protein (5g), Carbohydrates (27g), Dietary Fiber (2g), Sugars (2g), Total Fat (1g), Saturated Fat (0g), Cholesterol (1mg), Calcium (95mg), Sodium (116mg)

Quinoa and Grapefruit

Yield: 4 servings

Introduction:

3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 red or pink grapefruit, sectioned, pith removed
2 tablespoons finely chopped spring onions (scallions)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as sorrel, Italian parsley, mint, or a mix of these
1/8 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
24 sprays Wish-Bone Red Wine Vinaigrette Spritzer or 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar