Lean and Green

Yield: 2 servings (2 slices per serving) Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 2 Condiments Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients ½ lb 90-94% lean ground chicken 1 egg 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional) 1 cup baby spinach 1½ cups sliced tomatoes ½ cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup total of your favorite veggie toppings, such as chopped green bell pepper, sliced green onions, and/or thinly sliced mushrooms Directions Preheat ove

Yield: 1 serving Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Total Time: 5 minutes Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients 3 cups fresh baby spinach 3 large eggs Cooking spray ¼ cup reduced-fat crumbled feta Directions 1. Optional: Roughly chop the spinach into smaller pieces (about 1-inch pieces). 2. Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk. 3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, then lightly grease with cooking spray. 4. Add the chopped spinach and cook until spinach has wi

Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 Leanest | 3 Green | 2 Healthy Fat | 3 Condiments Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 8 -12 minutes Ingredients 2 lbs. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 Tbsp Old Bay Blackened Seasoning 4 tsp olive oil, divided 1 cup plain, 2% Greek yogurt 6 oz. avocado 2 Tbsp lime juice, divided 1 ½ cups diced tomato ¼ cup diced green bell pepper ¼ cup chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped cilantro 1 chopped and deseeded jalapeno pepper 12 large romaine lettuce leaves

Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 leaner, 1 healthy fat, 3 green, 3 condiments Total Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1 lb. raw, peeled and deveined shrimp (any size) 1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning mix 2 tbsp olive oil 4 cups riced cauliflower ¾ cup diced celery 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 cup low sodium chicken stock ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions Directions Toss the chicken and shrimp in the Cajun seasoning. Heat the olive

Yield: 1 serving Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green Total Time: 10 minutes Prep Time: 1 minute Ingredients 1½ cups frozen broccoli 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese Directions Place broccoli on a microwave-safe bowl or plate and cook per package directions. Top with cheddar cheese. Optional: heat the broccoli with cheese for another 15 to 20 seconds to melt cheese. Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 350 calories, 20g fat, 8g carbohydrate, 34g protein

Yield: 4 serving Per Serving: 1 leaner, 1 healthy fat, 3 green, 3 condiments Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 4, (6-oz.) raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp no sugar added BBQ seasoning 6 cups broccoli florets ¾ cup reduced-fat Greek yogurt 2 tbsp regular mayo 1 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning (recipe below) Homemade Ranch Seasoning 2 tbsp dried parsley 1 tbsp dried dill 1 tbsp dried chives 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp onion powder 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper Direc

Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 leanest, 2 healthy fats, 3 green, 2 condiments Total Time: 90 minutes Prep Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 2 lbs. boneless, skinless turkey breast 1 tsp salt, divided ½ tsp ground black pepper 3 cups kabocha squash, skin on, seeded, and chopped 3 cups kohlrabi, peeled and chopped 8 tsp olive oil Directions Season the turkey breast with ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of ground pepper. Roast on an 18x13-inch sheet pan in an oven at 375°F for abo

Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 2 Healthy Fats, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1½ lbs. 99% lean ground turkey ½ cup finely chopped green onion ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ½ cup finely chopped zucchini 1, (14.5-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 2¾ cups frozen cauliflower rice, thawed 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp kosher salt 1 cup Mexican-style shredded cheese blen

Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 lean, 3 green, 3 condiments Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 6 cups coarsely chopped broccoli (stems okay), divided 4 cups low sodium chicken stock 2 cups water 1 tsp salt 3 cups reduced-fat, shredded mozzarella 12 oz. non-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 tsp ground black pepper ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 2 tsp toasted sunflower seeds Directions In a pot, bring the chicken stock and water to a boil. Add 2 cups of chopped broccoli, and

Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Green, 2 Condiments Total Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1½ cups kabocha squash, cubed ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped ¾ cup mushrooms, chopped ¼ cup scallions, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 9 oz. cooked diced turkey breast 1 tsp white vinegar 2 eggs ¼ tsp black pepper ⅛ tsp salt Directions Cut the kabocha squash in half through stem end and scoop out the

Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 leanest, 2 healthy fats, 3 green, 2 condiments Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 4, (9-oz.) raw cod fillets ½ tsp each: salt & pepper, divided 4 tbsp butter, slightly softened 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 roma tomatoes, quartered 8 Belgian endives, halved Directions Preheat oven to 375⁰F. Line sheet pan with parchment paper, and spray lightly with cooking spray. Season cod with a ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Spread butter and garlic over top of e

Yield: 4 servings Total Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 2 Healthy Fats, 3 Green, 2 Condiments Ingredients: 18-oz. canned tuna, packed in water 3 large eggs ½ cup low-fat cream cheese 2 cups minced celery 8 scallions, minced ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper ½ cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese Cooking spray 6 cups romaine lettuce, cut into ¼ -inch strips ¼ cup ranch dressing Directions: 1. Drain the tuna from its water. 2. In a mixing bowl, combi

Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 leaner, 1 healthy fat, 3 green, 2 condiments Total Time: 60 minutes Ingredients 1 lb. zucchini ¾ lb. fresh tomatoes, sliced 1/8-inch thick (about 2 cups) 1¼ lb. 96% lean ground beef 3 oz. light cream cheese 1 tsp salt, divided ½ tsp black pepper 1 cup whole basil leaves 1 cup shredded, reduced-fat mozzarella Directions Using a mandolin or sharp knife, slice the zucchini into ¼-inch slices lengthwise to make lasagna “noodles” (should yield abou

Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 lb 90% lean ground beef ¼ cup chopped onion ¾ cup diced celery 1, 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 3 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp dried parsley ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground pepper 7 cups baby spinach 4 oz reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese Directions In a large soup pot, cook the beef until brown. Add the onion and celery; sauté until

If you love Southern comfort food but want a healthy twist, this chicken and shrimp OPTAVIA gumbo recipe delivers. Packed with lean protein, fresh vegetables and savory Cajun spices, it’s a healthy gumbo recipe that fits perfectly into your Lean & Green meal plan. Whether you’re after a lower carbohydrate gumbo recipe or just a lighter take on a classic, this hearty soup will have you coming back for seconds.

Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 2 Healthy Fats, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1½ tsp sweet & sour sauce 2 tsp lime juice 1 tsp Sriracha sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 3½ tsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 2½ cups broccoli florets 1 lb. peeled and deveined raw shrimp 1½ tsp toasted sesame seeds 2 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias Directions Stir together the sweet & sour sauce, lime juice, Sriracha, and soy sauce in a smal

Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 2 Healthy Fats, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 1 lb. 99% lean ground turkey breast 2 tbsp mayonnaise ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp kosher salt, divided 1 tbsp reduced sugar catsup 3 cups green and/or wax beans Cooking spray Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the ground turkey, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, and half of the sal

Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 lean, 3 green, 1 condiment Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 6 cups cauliflower rice 3 large eggs 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese ¼ tsp salt (optional) 12, (1-oz.) reduced-fat cheddar cheese slices Directions Preheat oven to 425⁰F. Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Reduce heat to 400⁰F. In a kitchen towel, squeeze the cauliflower to

Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 3 Green, 3 Condiments, 1 Healthy Fat Total Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients 4, (8-oz.) boneless pork chops Cooking spray 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 2½ cups broccolini, chopped into 2-inch pieces 2 cups turnips, cut into 1-inch pieces 1½ cups cherry tomatoes 4 tsp olive oil, divided 4 tbsp grated reduced fat Parmesan cheese ½ tsp salt Directions Preheat oven to 450°F. Place the pork chops on one side of a

Yield: 4 servings (3 nests per serving) Per Serving: 1 lean, 3 green, 3 condiments Total Time: 1 hour Ingredients 1 lb. 99% lean ground turkey 2 cups finely diced green pepper 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1½ tsp taco seasoning 1 tsp lime juice 2 tbsp chopped cilantro ½ cup shredded, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese Directions In a non-stick skillet, cook the diced pepper in oil for about 2 minutes. Add the ground turkey, taco seasoning, and lime juice; cook for about 2 minutes.