Veal Parmesan for Phase 3

Veal is a good source of the essential minerals potassium and phosphorus, as well as the b-vitamin niacin. Veal is the better choice for low-calorie and low-fat diets, especially for the HCG Diet. For phase 3 of the HCG diet, you can start increasing your calorie intake. Veal Parmesan is a fit recipe for the stabilization phase of the HCG diet.

Ingredients: Veal Parmesan

• 150 grams of lean veal (rich in protein)
• ¼ teaspoon of dried oregano
• 8 ounces of tomato sauce
• ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
• ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Grissini breadstick

Cooking Instructions:

• Trim any visible fat off the meat.
• Season both sides of the veal with fine sea salt and black pepper.
• Preheat a non-stick pan or grill to medium heat.
• When the pan or grill is warm add the veal.
• Once the veal is ready flip and allows the other sides to sear.
• Continue to cook until the meat has reached an internal temperature. You can cook it for medium rare, medium, and well done.
• Place a small pot on the stove over medium heat, while the veal is cooking.
• Add the tomato sauce, basil, and oregano and stir well.
• Once the veal is cooked, pour the tomato sauce over the veal.
• Place a Grissini breadstick into a zip-top bag and crush until it is the consistency of breadcrumbs.
• Sprinkle the crushed Grissini breadstick on top and serve warm.