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Pork Chops with Mushroom Ragu
Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 3 Green, 3 Condiments, 1 Healthy Fat Total Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 2 lbs. boneless pork chops ½ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 2 tsp olive oil 2 tbsp reduced fat margarine, divided 3 cups mixed mushrooms such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster, roughly chopped 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced ½ tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 tbsp tomato paste 1½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided 2 tbsp low-fat sour


Cheesy Chile Relleno Casserole
Yield: 4 servings Per serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 1 Condiment Total Time: 60 minutes Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 3 cups halved or diced canned green chile peppers 3 cups frozen spinach, thawed 1½ cups reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1½ cups reduced-fat shredded Monterey jack, divided 2 tsp dried oregano (Mexican oregano, preferably) ½ tsp garlic powder 3 large eggs, beaten 3 tbsp fresh cilantro for garnishing (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350⁰F. Using


Italian Spinach & Ricotta Dumplings with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes (Gnudi)
Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Total Time: 50 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tbsp basil, shredded 1 tsp olive oil 10 oz. part-skim ricotta cheese, drained 7 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry ¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella 4 tbsp grated parmesan 2 egg whites ¼ tsp ground nutmeg Directions Preheat oven to 350ᵒF. In a medium baking dish, toss the halved cherry tomatoe


Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs
Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 2 Condiments Total Time: 1 hour Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1¼ lb. 90% lean ground beef 1 egg 1 tsp salt, divided ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1¾ cup canned whole tomatoes ½ cup water 2 scallions, trimmed and minced ¼ tsp dried oregano 1 small (3 lb.) spaghetti squash ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 tbsp reduced-fat grated parmesan Directions Preheat oven to 450⁰F. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, ¾ teaspoo


Mushroom Bun Sliders
Yield: 4 servings (3 sliders per serving) Per Serving: 1 Lean | 3 Green | 3 Condiments Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 lb. 90-94% lean ground beef ¼ cup finely diced scallions 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt Cooking spray 12 mushroom caps, sliced in half horizontally (2 ½ - 3 inches diameter) 6 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese 3 roma or plum tomatoes, sliced 2 cups lettuce Directions Combine the beef, scalli


Chicken Caesar Wraps
Yield: 1 serving (2 wraps per serving) Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Green, 2 Condiments Total Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 6 oz. grilled chicken breast strips 4 large lettuce leaves, like green leaf, red leaf, or romaine ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 tbsp Caesar dressing 2 tsp slivered toasted almonds 1 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese Directions Place two whole lettuce leaves on top of each other on a flat surface; repeat with the other 2 l


Chicken Crust Pizza
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


Blackened Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
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


Buffalo Chicken Waffles
Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 3 Green, 3 Condiments, 1 Healthy Fat Total Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients ½ cup light cream cheese 3 large eggs, beaten 4 tbsp buffalo hot sauce 1 cup minced celery 1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ cup reduced-fat blue cheese crumbles 4 scallions, minced 12 oz. shredded cooked white meat chicken (about 2 cups) Cooking spray 4 cups romaine lettuce, cut into ¼-inch strips 1 cup celery, cut into ½-inch


Chicken & Shrimp Cauli-Jambalaya
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


Broccoli Cheddar Melt
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


BBQ Chicken & Ranch Broccoli Salad
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


Sheet Pan Roasted Turkey Dinner
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


Broccoli Cheese Soup
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


Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetables
Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 leaner, 1 healthy fat, 3 green, 3 condiments Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 4, (8-oz.) raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 Roma tomatoes, quartered (about 1 cup) 1 medium zucchini, cut into 8 wedges (about 2 cups) 1 yellow summer squash, cut into 8 wedges (about 2 cups) 1 large orange bell pepper, quartered (about 1 cup) 1 tbsp canola or olive oil ¼ tsp each: salt & pepper 4 tbsp reduced-fat feta For the dressing: 2 garlic cloves, min


Turkey Hash
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


Sheet Pan Butter Garlic Cod
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


Beef & Cabbage Casserole
Yield: 4 servings Per serving: 1 leaner, 1 healthy fat, 3 green, 2 condiments Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 1¼ lbs. 95% lean ground beef 2 cups diced red bell pepper 2 cups largely diced green cabbage 1, (14.5-oz.) can plain (nothing-added) crushed tomatoes 2 chopped scallions 1 tsp salt ½ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp dried oregano 1 cup reduced-fat, shredded mozzarella Directions In a non-stick skillet, cook the ground beef over medium to high hea


Poblano Pork Chops
Yield: 1 serving Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 3 Green, 2 Healthy Fats, 3 Condiments Total Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup poblano pepper, seeded and thinly sliced ½ cup chopped scallions Cooking spray ½ lb. pork chop ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 2 tsp olive oil ⅓ cup vegetable stock Directions Preheat the oven to 400ºF or set the air fryer to broil at 325ºF. Mix the poblano peppers and scallions on a small baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Roast or bro


Waffled Tuna Melt
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
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