Fish & Chips

Sometimes, I just need something that reminds me of some of my childhood favorites. I always loved those frozen fish sticks when I was young. This is a grown-up version of that. Light cod and a flavorful breading creates a savory dish, complemented with delicious zucchini chips.

Ingredients:
6 oz. cod filet, cut into pieces
3 melba toast rounds (I used the sesame flavor)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. red pepper flake
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil
butter flavored cooking spray

1 zucchini, thinly sliced
butter flavored cooking spray
garlic powder, to coat
sea salt, to lightly coat
black pepper, to lightly coat


Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly coat the cod pieces with butter cooking spray. Grind the melba toast into a breadcrumb consistency using a food processor. Spread on a paper plate and combine with garlic power, red pepper flake, dried oregano, and dried basil. Dredge the cod pieces on all sides in the crumb mixture. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.

For zucchini chips, lightly coat a baking pan with butter cooking spray. Be sure to pat the zucchini slices with a paper towel until dry. Spread the slices onto the baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Add garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Bake in a 450 F oven until browned (I used a toaster oven), approximately 25 minutes. You can flip halfway through baking to cook the other side, but I just left it go on one side. Not as crispy as regular chips, but still very delicious and healthy.

Serves 1
Dinner for Meta Slim Plus Level 2

Oatmeal Pancakes

Made with oatmeal, these pancakes are sure to cure any craving for an old-fashioned flapjack. Using one of the protein concentrates adds just the right syrup to complete this healthy breakfast.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup oatmeal
2 medium eggs
1 tsp of sugar substitute
1 tsp of cinnamon
1 packet of preferred protein concentrate (if not on MRC, use regular syrup)
Butter cooking spray

Directions:
Using a food processor, grind the oatmeal until it is a fine powder. Pour in a bowl and add eggs, sugar substitute and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.

Lightly coat a pan with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add oatmeal batter to pan. Cook until edges begin to brown. Flip the pancake and brown on the other side.

Serve topped with protein concentrate (or syrup).

Serves 1
Breakfast Recipe for Meta Slim Plus Level 2