Alpha Recipes
Lion Diet, Grilling, Air Fryer, Baking, Low Carb, High Protein, Beans, Ferments
We eat the same meals over and over on the Lion Diet. This makes it easy to hit nutrition goals. So, the food has to taste good! Check out these Alpha Recipes. Most are in large quantities to last for 3-5 days. Mix and match. Try them all. Have fun getting to know and understand what you put in your body. Alpha Swoletauris all the way!!
Beans are the base to many of my meals and recipes. The healthiest cultures around the globe consume large amounts of beans. That is the first green flag. Beans are high in Fiber and many other Nutrients. Green Flag 2. It is often easy to sneak in Healthy Spices and Nuts with the Beans. We are wanting to eat Yummy food, but nourishing our bodies is top priority.
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Refried Beans are the base to most of my meals. The healthiest cultures around the globe consume large amounts of beans. That is the first green flag. Beans are high in Fiber and many other nutrients. Green Flag 2. These beans include Garlic, Ginger, Walnuts and Bone Broth. Delish!
When doing the Lion Diet I recommend finding a meal that works and repeating it. I call my “usual” meal an Alpha Power Bowl. In a bowl I start with Alpha Refried Beans. They are topped with meats, veggies, sauces, eggs. This can be eaten as a bowl or on keto tortillas.
Calories: 224 Carbs: 32g Protein 15g
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Hummus
Sometimes I get tired of Alpha Refried Beans. And, I realize not everyone likes refried beans. Here is an alternative. Hummus is great on its own, for a snack or in a Alpha Power Bowl. This recipe is very simple. I use the ingredients that I already have in the house. I don’t have tahini on hand, so I have replaced it with Guacamole. The olive oil and avacado give this a perfect amount of healthy fats. This is a great Hummus Recipe or make your Alpha Power Bowl with Hummus.
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Power Bowl
Alpha Power Bowl has become my favorite meal while following the Lion Diet. I love cheese. I love sour cream. It doesn’t need any of that. For lunch I usually make tacos. I have a bowl for dinner. I rotate meats between Taco Meat, Chicken, Pork, Steak, whatever. Just wait, the yolks run down through it all and makes it saucy and unctuous.
Calories: 1114 Carbs: 59.3g Protein 84.87g
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Chicken Cacciatore
If you are following the Lion Diet, then you know that I eat a lot of Mexican inspired dishes. But tonight, its Italian Night!! This Chicken Cacciatore dish is delicious, satisfying and low on the Glycemic Index. For our beans…say hello to Chickpea Pasta. Its a game changer. Get the pasta with one ingredient, chickpeas. In this recipe, I use Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs for the Chicken. I find its the tastiest and easiest to cook. You can use whatever chicken your prefer. I have even used ground chicken. This recipe makes 8 servings for me.
Calories: 586 Carbs: 48.4g Protein 73g
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Waffles
Alpha Waffles Recipe is one of my faves. The Macros are phenomenal for this low glycemic index food. I top it with Grilled Chicken and Sugar Free Syrup. We keep this recipe simple. Only down side…You do need a waffle iron. Mine is an el cheapo from Walmart. It does the job. You could make pancakes or crepes if you don’t have a waffle iron.
We love eggs. They have everything your need for life. All the Essential Amino Acids are in there. There’s good fat and cholesterol. I make a variation of this recipe to make a Keto Thick Crust Pizza. We are having fun with the Lion Diet!
Calories: 392 Carbs: 1.36g Protein 45.79g
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Sushi
Sushi Night is back!!! Everyone is impressed when you make sushi. They’ll never know you cut out most of the carbs! Rachel and I love it. We make this as an appetizer for family dinners. We take it to Cookouts. And, We just plain have it for dinner. It is quick and easy to make. This Alpha Sushi Recipe is a sneaky way of bringing low carb food to the party.
This recipe is very versatile. Rachel does not like raw fish, so we usually use cooked Shrimp or sashimi style crab legs. You can use the meat of your choice. Salmon, Tuna, Imitation Crab are all traditional and great.
Calories: 521 Carbs: 21.82g Protein 28.14g
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Egg Salad
When Ethan went to college and I was visiting him for the first time, I asked what food he wanted me to bring. Ironically, I had already made it, because I knew his answer. It was Alpha Egg Salad. For him, I add sliced Red Beets. 🙂
This is a monthly staple at our house. Inexpensive, Convenient, Sweet, Heat, Creamy. Combination of Eggs, Pickled Red Beet Eggs, Sweet Thai Chili Tuna and fermented carrots for a delicious sandwich salad. This tasty treat is loaded with Protein, Fat, Good Cholesterol and Fermented Goodness. My kids love it on some low carb bread. I enjoy mine in a Keto soft taco shell.
This is a true game changer for egg fans. Eggs are highly nutritional including all the essential amino acids. I consider them a super food. Think about it. An egg has everything in it to sustain life. Try this egg salad straight up on a spoon, over a bed of lettuce, in a romaine leaf. I’ve never had a better egg salad.
Calories: 242 Carbs: 5.8g Protein 14.1g
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Sweet and Sauerkraut Slaw
Alpha Sweet and Sauerkraut Slaw Recipe is Yummy on its own. But, it takes meals to the next level. The acidic kick to an Alpha Power Bowl is delicious. The Macros are phenomenal for a slaw. And, it is packed with healthy Bacteria, which is great for the gut. This slaw is a simple, fast dish to make. I eat a lot of Mexican flavored dishes. So, this is a fun change. It still checks all the boxes with Protein, Beans and Fats. I like topping my spicy Mexican inspired Alpha Power Bowls or Tacos with one of our slaws.
Calories: 189 Carbs: 19.28g Protein 10.11g
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Deviled Eggs
Alpha Deviled Eggs Recipe is a favorite in the Weber Household. The Macros are phenomenal the way we eat it. I top it with Shrimp. I keep it simple. The Instant Pot makes this a fast dish to make. But, you can hard boil eggs how ever you want. I love eggs. They have everything your need for life. All the Essential Amino Acids are in there. There’s good fat and cholesterol. I sneak Beans into it. You know why. They are healthy. You won’t know they are there. Bonus, you can over-fill the eggs.
Calories: 233 Carbs: 10.02g Protein 14.98g
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Cole Slaw
I love adding this creamy cole slaw to my meals. It goes great with my tacos. I have packed it full of flavor and even added some protein. The Cole Slaw dressing uses Vanilla Protein Powder in place of sugar. I use Crazy Nutrition Vanilla Protein Shake. It is low in calories and has no sugar. My carrots are Crazy Good Fermented Carrots that include Ginger and Tumeric. Delish! Remember, our goal is to eat foods that are very low on the Glycemic Index Food Chart.
When doing the Lion Diet I recommend finding a meal that works and repeating it. I call my “usual” meal an Alpha Power Bowl. In a bowl I start with Alpha Refried Beans. They are topped with meats, veggies, sauces, eggs. This can be eaten as a bowl or on keto tortillas. I like to take my Beans, Meat, and Sauces and top it with Alpha Creamy Cole Slaw for a power taco.
Calories: 253 Carbs: 10.3g Protein 6.67g
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4 Ingredient Cheesecake
Alpha 4 Ingredient Cheesecake is the dessert we dream about. Like any cheesecake, you can swirl in some sugar free jelly or fresh fruit before baking. You can also use any flavor combination of Greek Yogurt and Protein Powder. And, after baking you can top it with any Fruit, Jellies or toppings of your choice. I am satisfied to stay plain (New York Style) with it and get the great Macros. This tastes very good, but it is super healthy. Its not going to win a NY Cheesecake contest. But, it is sure to satisfy a sweet tooth. Try the Alpha 4 Ingredient Cheesecake Recipe for yourself. You can eat the entire pie if you want!
Calories: 121 Carbs: 4.36g Protein 16.02g
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Ice Cream
Alpha Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is the dessert we dream about. Like any ice cream, you mix in your favorite flavors. You can also use any flavor combination of Greek Yogurt and Protein Powder. And, after freezing you can top it with any Fruit, Jellies or toppings of your choice. I am satisfied to stay plain with it and get the great Macros. This tastes very good, but it is super healthy.
Calories: 203 Carbs: 13.1g Protein 26.8g
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Pizza
Alpha Chicken Pizza Crust brings protein to the max! lol It is super easy. Open a can and mix with a fork. I get really hungry for pizza sometimes. This scratches my itch. Top it however you like. Pepperoni is great. Rachel has me into a dollop of Ricotta. Don’t knock it ’til you try it. I’m working on a thick crust that is like bread and very high protein. Wish me luck!
This pizza is perfect for the Lion Diet because it is a low Glycemic Index Food. Enjoy without the Glucose Spike. Guilt Free! Keep calories down by going light on the cheese topping. I used a cup. Replace beef with veggies.
Calories: 982 Carbs: 15.6g Protein 109.3g
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No Rice Rice Pudding
This is the easiest high-protein meal/snack/side. The Alpha Rice Pudding only requires you to mix together 3 ingredients. The Macros are great. The taste is great. And, you can mix and match lots of flavors. I use Vanilla Protein Powder and Plain Greek Yogurt. But, you can mix Strawberry Greek Yogurt with Chocolate Protein Powder. You can add nuts if you need some healthy fats for the day. Top this however you like. When I need something quick…this is my go to.
No mess. No Fuss. I mix this in the same bowl I eat it in. I mix it with the same spoon I eat it with. So, no cooking, very little clean up. It is a delicious Snack, Side or Quick Meal.
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Healthy Mayonnaise
I like to keep a healthy mayonnaise around. We do not eat many sandwiches, but I do make my own ranch . My home made Mayonnaise has no soy bean oil or other seed oils and is very easy to make. This allows us to make a home made healthy Ranch as well. When we have big meals with family, I will bake casseroles and use the healthy mayonnaise as an ingredient. We like almost any excuse to add Olive Oil to anything that we are eating.