es 100+ low-carb, high-protein recipes―all flavored with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flair―that he developed to lose 100 pounds.
"The beautifully vibrant photographs in this book tell you one thing: This is some seriously body-loving food."--Kat Ashmore, New York Times bestselling author of Big Bites Arash Hashemi is a regular, food-loving guy who lost 100 pounds by changing the way he eats. He taught himself how to cook to get maximum flavor in minimum time while meeting his macros. His secret? Drawing inspiration from his Persian roots, Mediterranean favorites, and other world cuisines to create crave-worthy spice combinations and sauces for his filling meals. When he started sharing his healthy, easy recipes on social media, they took off, as did his viral low-carb, high-protein Kaizen Pasta. Now, in his debut cookbook, he shares his formula for success: mouthwatering meals built on protein, veggies, and satisfying lower-carb alternatives, dressed up with amazing flavors and sauces.
You'll find:
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Shareable Plates: Invite your friends to split
Warm Roasted Eggplant with Tahini and Walnuts.-
Spreads & Dips: Make dips a lifestyle with
Grilled Eggplant Dip (Baba Ghanoush) and
Garlic Feta Dip.-
Salads: Hearty faves like
Spicy Tuna Salad and
Mediterranean Chicken Salad won't leave you hungry.
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Mains: You'll crave the main event with
Lamb Koftas with Cucumber Dill Yogurt Sauce, Ricotta-Stuffed Eggplant Rolls, and
Spicy Walnut Jumbo Scallops.-
Pasta & Rice: Pasta Carbonara and
"Marry Me" Chicken Pasta will soothe your soul.
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Power Bowls: Arash's viral
Salmon Power Bowl and
Korean Beef Bowl will crush your macros
and your hunger.
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Sauces & Salsas: Chili Lime Everything Sauce, Zhoug, Chermoula, and
Spicy Yum Yum Sauce are absolute game-changers that elevate the most basic plate of protein and veggies into a whole new dimension.
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Desserts: Satisfy your sweet tooth
without the carbs with
Lemon Ricotta Crepes and
Baklava Pancakes. With a philosophy geared toward approachable meals that anyone can make in 30 minutes or less and stunning photography, these recipes deliver soul-satisfying goodness that sets you up for success.