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Recipes


Coconut Shrimp Waffles
Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 3 Green, 3 Condiments, 2 Healthy Fats Total Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients ¼ cup light cream cheese 3 large eggs, beaten 6 tbsp shredded coconut, unsweetened, toasted 3 tbsp almond flour 2 tbsp chives, chopped ½ packet calorie-free sweetener, divided 21 oz. cooked shrimp, chopped Cooking spray 4 tbsp canned coconut milk 1½ tsp lime juice 2 cups shredded red or green cabbage 1 cup thinly julienned cucumber 1 cup jul


Middle Eastern Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber, & Dill Salad
Yield: 4 servings Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 4 cups sliced cucumber 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup cider vinegar ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped ¼ tsp each (or less) salt & black pepper 1½ lbs. skinless salmon 1 tbsp Za’atar 4 lemon wedges Directions Pre-heat oven to 350⁰F. To make the salad, combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl and toss well. Season the salmon on both sides with Za’atar, and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast until internal temperat


Swiss Tuna Melts
Yield: 1 serving Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Green, 2 Condiments Total Time: 15 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1, (5-oz.) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained well (4-oz. drained weight) (½ leanest) ½ cup chopped celery stalks and leaves (1 Green) 1 green onion, chopped (1/4 Green) ¼ cup non-fat Greek yogurt (2 Condiments) 1 large tomato (2 Green) 4 thin slices avocado, about 1½ ounces (1 healthy fat) 2 slices (1-oz. each) reduced-fat Swiss che


Jalapeño Citrus Cod with Summer Squash, Peppers & Tomatoes
Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 2 Healthy Fats, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients ½ jalapeño pepper, minced 2 tsp lime juice 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 tsp honey mustard ½ tsp kosher salt, divided 1 lb. cod fillets 1 cup thinly sliced summer squash 1 cup thinly sliced orange or yellow bell pepper 1 cup cherry tomatoes Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine the jalapeño peppers, lime juice, 2 teaspoons of o


Caprese Chicken
1 Lean | 3 Green | 3 Condiments | 1 Healthy Fat Yield: 4 servings Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ¼ tsp each salt & pepper ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces 4, 4-oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied then pounded very thin (1/8 to ¼-inch thick) 2 cups reduced-fat shredded mozzarella 4 cups steamed vegetables, like broccoli, asparagus, or zucchini “nood


20 Minute Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Portobello
Seared sliced steak or ground beef and bell peppers stuffed into a portobello mushroom, topped with cheese and baked until bubbly. Yield: 2 servings Total Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Ingredients: 2 portobello mushrooms, about 3 to 4 inches in diameter Cooking Spray 10 oz sirloin steak, frozen for 20 minutes then thinly sliced 1 tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp salt 4 tbsp sliced onion 1 cup sliced green bell pepper 1 cup sliced red


5 Ingredient Sweet & Sour Glazed Salmon Cakes with Baby Bok Choy
Servings: 2 Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Total Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 14 oz. salmon fillets, skin removed 2 tsp cilantro, chopped 1 tsp grated ginger Cooking Spray 2 tsp sweet & sour sauce 3 baby bok choy Directions Chop a ¼ of the salmon (about 3 to 4 ounces) into small chunks and set side. Chop the rest until very fine, almost like a paste and then mix in the salmon chunks. Mix in the chopped cilantro and grated ginger. Divide into


Pork Tacos (Tostadas)
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Cuisine: American Collection: Family-friendly Ingredients: 8 oz. reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese 12 oz. pork tenderloin, sliced thin ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp taco seasoning 8 cups lettuce, chopped 1 cup cilantro, chopped 2 cups fresh diced tomatoes 3 oz. diced avocado Directions: To make taco shells: 1. Divide cheese into 8, (1-ounce) portions. 2. Turn on the broiler in an oven or toaster oven. 3.


5 Minute Italian Tuna Salad
Yield: 1 serving Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1, (5-oz.) can/pack tuna in water, drained (4-oz. drained) 1 hardboiled egg, chopped 2 cups spring mix 1 Roma tomato, chopped 2 tbsp reduced-fat Italian dressing 3 black or green olives Optional Condiments Add-ons: 1 tbsp chopped red onion (1 condiment), 2 tbsp chopped parsley (½ condiment), and/or 1 tbsp feta cheese (1 condiment) Directions: Toss all the salad ingredients in a large serving bowl and ser


Baked Chile Rellenos
Servings: 4 Total Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 large poblano peppers 18 oz. (95-97%) lean ground beef ¾ cup mushrooms, chopped ¾ cup red bell pepper, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp oregano ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp salt 1½, (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes, drained 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, divided 1½ cups shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese 4 tbsp light sour cream Directions: Preheat your oven to broil. Place poblano peppers on a bakin


Burrito Bowl
Yield: 4 servings Complete Lean & Green Meal: 1 lean, 3 green, 3 condiments Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 3¾ lb. extra-firm tofu, drained 2 tbsp taco seasoning or chili powder 4 cups chopped leafy lettuce 3 cups cauliflower rice, cooked 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions: Using your fingers, crumble tofu to resemble ground meat. Toss tofu with taco seasoning or chili powder. Heat a nonstick skillet on medium heat and brown tofu crumbles. For ea


Bruschetta Grilled Chicken
Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Ingredients: 10 medium-sized vine-ripe tomatoes, cores removed Cooking spray 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh basil, chopped 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper Directions: Pre-heat grill or grill pan. Spray tomatoes with non


2 Minute Microwave Scrambled Eggs with Spinach
Yield: 1 serving Total Time: 2 minutes Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 1 Condiment (if using salt & pepper) Prep Time: 1 minute Ingredients: 3 large eggs 2 cups baby spinach ½ cup sliced tomato ⅛ tsp each salt & pepper (optional) Directions: Crack eggs into a large microwave safe mug or bowl (note: eggs will rise when cooking so use a mug or dish with a high rim). Add spinach and mix with a fork so spinach is mixed in with eggs. Cover and microwave spinach egg mixture on high f


Eggplant Ricotta Bake
Yield: 2 servings Per serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2½ cups diced eggplant (about ¾-inch cubes) ½ cup chopped tomatoes 1 tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp kosher salt ⅛ tsp ground black pepper 1⅓ cup part-skim ricotta 2 eggs 3 tbsp grated parmesan Directions: Preheat oven to 450°F. In a medium nonstick sauté pan, sauté the eggplant until soft and light golden brown. Add the tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce th


Pork Mole
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Cuisine: Latin American Ingredients: 1½ lbs. tomatillos, husks removed 2 root beer leaves (Hoja Santa) or 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds 1 clove garlic 2 cups chopped watercress 1 tsp salt, divided ½ cup water 1¾ lbs. pork tenderloin 4 tsp olive oil 2 cups shredded Iceburg lettuce Directions: Roast the tomatillos and garlic in an oven at 450°F until they begin to brown, about 1


Shrimp Scampi
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash 2½ Tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1¾ lbs cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp dried parsley ½ tsp onion powder ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground pepper ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese Directions Cut squash in half, and remove seeds. Place both halves in a microwave-safe bowl with an inch of water.


Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Bites
Yield: 1 serving Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Green, 2 Condiments Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1½ cups low-fat cottage cheese 1 tbsp unsalted seeds, such as pumpkin, sunflower, chia, or sesame seeds 1½ tsp everything but the bagel seasoning 1½ cups mini bell peppers, halved Directions: Mix cottage cheese and everything but the bagel seasoning in a small bowl. Top mini bell peppers with 1-2 tablespoons of cottage cheese dip. Tip: Use celer


5 Minute Chicken Kale Salad
Yield: 1 Serving Total Time: 5 minutes Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1½ cups pre-washed and cut kale 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice ¼ tsp each: salt & pepper, preferably sea salt and cracked black pepper 6 oz. white meat rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken breast, cut into cubes or strips Directions: Place kale in a medium bowl. Add oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Massage kale with your hands for 1 minute to soften its texture and to evenly distribute the oil


20 Minute Marry Me Chicken
This dish will get you a marriage proposal (or at least a second date!)….Thinly sliced chicken breast, oregano, and sundried tomatoes simmered in a creamy parmesan sauce. Serve with cauliflower rice and a salad on the side. Servings: 2 Total Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken breast, thin sliced ⅛ tsp salt 1 tsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup chicken stock ½ tsp dried oregano 2 wedges spreadable cheese, such as Laughing Cow Original 1 tb


Zucchini Pizza Casserole
Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Total Time: 60 minutes Ingredients 3½ cups shredded, unpeeled zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis) ¼ tsp salt 2 eggs ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese 4 oz. reduced-fat, shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 4 oz. reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese, divided Cooking spray ½ lb 90-94% lean ground beef ¼ cup chopped onion 1, (14.5-oz.) can petite diced Italian tomatoes ½ cup chopped green bell pepper Directions Preheat oven
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