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Old 09-06-2012, 08:59 AM   #1
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Quick question bc I'm running to store

Want to try this recipe :

"I cooked cabbage in chicken broth, tsp of garlic, & dash of ginger. After the cabbage was cooked to my liking I added bragg's (or soy sauce) and hot sauce to taste. Added shrimp. Next time I'll try chicken. It tasted like ramen!"
Curious, I saw this on page 9 and I wondered if someone could help elaborate on how to do it?

Do you buy pre-shredded cabbage or shred it yourself?

Do you boil it in the broth?

How much hot sauce?

Is it really good? Tia

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Old 09-06-2012, 09:00 AM   #2
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Also what brand of broth should I buy
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Old 09-06-2012, 09:27 AM   #3
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I buy reduced sodium broth. I do read labels but they give me a headache. You can just buy what you are comfortable buying. I usually buy what is on sale.

I buy shredded cabbage on plan. I am lazy and don't want to do a lot of work. I cook for my family of 6--cooking for "just me" in addition to cooking for them, is just not worth it to me. The directions say to cook it in the broth, so I would do so! I always use hot sauce "to taste". If you like it spicy--use more, if you like it not spicy, use less. Always use those things to taste. And finally, have not tried it so I don't know if it is good or not.
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Old 09-06-2012, 09:34 AM   #4
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Thank you dawn! I think I'll buy beef broth bc at lower in calories and has dextrose as last ingredient where chick broth has it as second.

Trying this tonight!
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I don't make exactly that recipe, but I have cooked cabbage in broth many times and added different spices.

Buy chicken broth that has no added sugar or fat - read the label. It should only be about 5-10 cals a cup, or something like that. You can get organic if you'd like. I buy pre-shredded but that's because I'm lazy..you can obviously chop cabbage yourself if you want to. You don't need to boil it in broth - just use enough to cover the bottom of the pan and add as much as you want if you want to make a sauce or have some extra liquid. If you're trying to go for a ramen-type thing, I'd use a big skillet and start with a half inch of broth or so to have some extra liquid. If you want some spice, start with a few dashes of hot sauce and go from there. I don't think the person that posted this recipe really knows their exact measurements, so just put everything in to your liking. You're supposed to experiment

I haven't made this, but I don't think this person would have posted it if they didn't think it was really good
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Old 09-06-2012, 10:35 AM   #6
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Ok first off thank you Dawn and Cocoa so much for your help here.

I am so glad I saw your post cocoa about doing it in a skillet with just a small amount of broth b/c I was about to cook it in a pot with a lot of broth.

It came out SO good. I'm so excited to have this recipe in my P2 arsenal b/c it's super easy and delicious and filling. If you haven't tried it you should. I really hope I'm not one of those who has problems with Cabbage b/c I want to be able to eat this. I never had any broth in R1 so I hope that doesn't cause me problems.

I bought FF Low Sodium Beef Broth (College Inn brand)

Here's how I made it.

I put a little bit of broth in a large skillet, a bit of minced garlic and then put in shredded cabbage. I used a bit of powdered ginger, and some salt. I let it simmer in the skillet, and added a bit of broth as it cooked. Cooked it for about 5 minutes on med heat then simmered it on Low for about 5 more minutes or so. Maybe a little less time.

It SMELLED like Ramen and then I tasted it and it actually tasted like it too! I should have left it but decided to add a few dashes of Tobasco but since I don't care for spicy I will omit that next time b/c it gave it a bit too much heat for me and sort of changed it from tasting like Ramen.

But Man it was good and I"m excited about this recipe!
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Old 09-06-2012, 10:44 AM   #7
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I'm so glad it worked out! I'll have to try that spice combo when I get back into P2. I might use Chinese Five-Spice since I have that on hand. Thanks
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I have that brand of broth as well. My publix has it on buy one get one free and I buy both the chicken and beef broth. I love them. I just used Butterball fat free reduced sodium chicken broth for my lunch. I bought that brand on sale at Walgreen's one week. I had the whole can which is only 20 calories and used my egg servings (1 whole + 3 whites) to make egg drop soup. That could have the cabbage added to it, but I just like it plain like I had it. I added fresh garlic and onion powder and cayenne pepper. Yum! I just won't have a veggie for my lunch. I told you I hated them LOL. Anyway, another winner!
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This is so good. Replace soy with Braggs, and Organic Dijon mustard instead of "brown." I added a bit of Stevia for a honey mustard vibe. You can use broth instead of the water, too. I've had it three times already:

Mustard Chicken And Cabbage - Hcg Phase 2 Recipe - Food.com - 430091

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Old 09-06-2012, 05:47 PM   #10
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This is so good. Replace soy with Braggs, and Organic Dijon mustard instead of "brown." I added a bit of Stevia for a honey mustard vibe. You can use broth instead of the water, too. I've had it three times already:

Mustard Chicken And Cabbage - Hcg Phase 2 Recipe - Food.com - 430091
This sounds good! I may try this tomorrow!!!

So happy to have Cabbage as an option now. I tried to steam it last round and I sprayed with Braggs but it just wasn't good.
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I just had it again! Added some ginger and onions (no Stevia this time)... so so so so good. And big.

I need recipes that involve one pot, veggies and protein together. Can't cope any other way.
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I love the P2 recipes with cabbage but unfortunately, unless I eat just a small serving ( say .5 cup, I gain from it.

I did buy bagged cabbage before and my stomach bloated up very tight and painful. I was told it was due to chemicals sprayed on it too make it last longer. So I have to buy unbagged.

I also try to use home made broth. I make a lot of it and freeze it in zip lock bags. The single servings are great for cooking P2 chicken or shrimp.

I do like the cabbage very much. Going to try raw kale soon on P2 too see how I do. It is in the cabbage family.

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Old 09-06-2012, 06:53 PM   #13
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I love the P2 recipes with cabbage but unfortunately, unless I eat just a small serving ( say .5 cup, I gain from it.

I did buy bagged cabbage before and my stomach bloated up very tight and painful. I was told it was due to chemicals sprayed on it too make it last longer. So I have to buy unbagged.

I also try to use home made broth. I make a lot of it and freeze it in zip lock bags. The single servings are great for cooking P2 chicken or shrimp.

I do like the cabbage very much. Going to try raw kale soon on P2 too see how I do. It is in the cabbage family.

Oh how I hope I don't have stalls with Cabbage. I really enjoyed that dish!
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Well, I've had great losses every day (1 lb again today, don't know if I posted it here) and I've had cabbage nearly every single day. I like how filling it is - makes an hcg meal seem like a normal meal.
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If the cabbage agrees with your body, try this recipe P2's What's on your menu for today? I posted a pic in the post below
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Old 09-06-2012, 09:05 PM   #16
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Yum!! May need to adjust to make it protocol friendly but as is it would be perfect for p3
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I adjusted it to be p2 friendly when I made it, I think? can you help me see what wasn't? I altered the recipe with the ingredients in my post. I'm curious now
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I adjusted it to be p2 friendly when I made it, I think? can you help me see what wasn't? I altered the recipe with the ingredients in my post. I'm curious now
Ahhh I was looking at the original recipe that's the issue!!

Want to try this!
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Great thought I missed something. Have a great day and yeah, this really is a yummy recipe and you can eat a lot of it for the cals.
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An excellent thread I must say! A lot of wonderful P2 ideas
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The debate is out for me an cabbage. I had it yesterday andy weight STS!

Had it again today so I could test it and see If it's really the cabbage! I really really hope not!
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Want to try this recipe :

"I cooked cabbage in chicken broth, tsp of garlic, & dash of ginger. After the cabbage was cooked to my liking I added bragg's (or soy sauce) and hot sauce to taste. Added shrimp. Next time I'll try chicken. It tasted like ramen!"
Curious, I saw this on page 9 and I wondered if someone could help elaborate on how to do it?

Do you buy pre-shredded cabbage or shred it yourself?

Do you boil it in the broth?

How much hot sauce?

Is it really good? Tia
Reddy Just FYI they don't recommend running on this diet.
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Old 09-07-2012, 10:17 AM   #23
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You're so funny!!

This chick doesn't run though!

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You're so funny!!

This chick doesn't run though!

heheh.. Cute.
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