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Fish Taco Bowl
Servings: 2 Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 3 Green, 3 Condiments, 2 Healthy Fats Total Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 lb. firm white fish such as cod, haddock, grouper, mahi mahi or tilapia 2 tsp vegetable oil ½ tsp chili powder Cooking Spray Spicy Yogurt Sauce ⅓ cup non-fat Greek yogurt 1 tbsp hot sauce 2 tbsp water For the Bowl 1½ cups cauliflower rice 2 tbsp salsa ½ cup shredded red and green cabbage 2 tsp lime juice ½


Chicken Quesadillas
Yield: 2 servings (3 quesadillas per serving) Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Green, 2 Condiments Total Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 8 oz. cooked and shredded chicken breast ¾ cup reduced-fat grated mozzarella ¼ cup tomatillo salsa ¼ cup canned roasted green chili peppers, liquid drained ½ cup fresh chopped cilantro, plus 1-2 tbsp extra for garnishing if desired 1 scallion, trimmed and minced 12 slices jicama or jicama tortillas (no added ingredi


Fish Tacos
Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 2 Healthy Fats, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Total Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 4, (4-oz.) tilapia filets ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp chipotle chili powder ½ tsp salt, divided 2½ cups finely chopped red or green cabbage 1 tsp lime juice 4 tbsp guacamole ½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro, divided 4 large Iceberg lettuce leaves 2 tbsp light sour cream Directions Season the tilapia with garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, a


Puerto Rican-Inspired Beef Stew (Picadillo estilo Puerto Rico)
Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Total Time: 40 minutes Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 cup chopped scallions 1 tsp minced garlic 1 cup diced red bell pepper 1¾ lb. 95-97% lean ground beef 1 cup diced tomato 1 bay leaf ½ tsp paprika 1 tsp salt ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp ground black pepper 20 green olives, sliced ¼ cup chopped parsley 3 cups cooked rice cauliflower Direction


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


2-minute chicken tacos
Yield: 1 serving Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Green, 1 Condiment Total Time: 2 minutes Prep Time: 1 minute Ingredients. 4½ oz. (after draining) canned chicken breast in water 2 tbsp salsa or pico de gallo 3 tbsp reduced-fat shredded cheese, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack 6 large lettuce leaves, such as butter leaf, green leaf, or romaine 1 of the following: 2 tbsp sour cream, 1½ oz. avocado, OR 2 tbsp guacamole Directions. 1. Mix chicken and salsa in a m


Chicken & Dumpling Soup (Bori Bori)
Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 leaner, 1 healthy fat, 3 green, 2 condiments Total Time: 45 minutes Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1¾ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 cups chicken stock ½ tsp salt 2 cups small-diced celery 2 cups small-diced turnips 2 cups small-diced red bell peppers 2/3 cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese 1 large egg Directions In a stockpot, bring the chicken stock to a boil, and add the chicken breast and salt. Cover, and simmer gently for about


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


Mexican Style Eggs
Yield: 1 serving Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Green, 2 Condiments Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 2 whole eggs 4 egg whites Cooking spray 1 tsp canola oil ½ cup finely chopped scallions ¼ cup finely chopped jalapeno pepper ½ cup finely diced tomato ¼ cup finely diced zucchini ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper Directions Whisk the eggs and egg whites in a bowl and set aside. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray, then add oil. Add


Shrimp “Campechana” Salad
Yield: 4 servings Complete Lean & Green Meal: 1 leanest, 2 healthy fats, 3 green, 3 condiments Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 lbs. peeled and deveined shrimp 1 lb. fresh whole tomatoes 1 jalapeno pepper 1 clove garlic 2 scallions, white part only ½ tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp dried oregano, preferably Mexican oregano 8 pitted green olives, halved 4 tbsp lime juice ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 avocado, diced (9 oz. without pit) 8 oz. (about 2½ cups) romaine lettuce, washed a


Shrimp Skewers
Yield: 1 serving Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 3 Green, 2 Healthy Fats, 3 Condiments Total Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 15 minutes Per Serving: 260 calories, 28g protein, 10g carbohydrate, 11g fat Ingredients 9 oz. raw medium shrimp ½ cup square-cut green pepper, 2-inch pieces ½ cup square-cut red pepper, 2-inch pieces ½ cup cubed zucchini, 2-inch pieces 2 tsp olive oil ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 2 tsp lime juice 2 wooden skewers Directions Heat a gas grill, cast iron skillet, or indoo


Jalapeño Chicken Burrito
Yield: 1 serving Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Green, 2 Condiments Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients ½ cup finely chopped jalapeño pepper, divided ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella ½ cup thinly sliced green onion ½ cup diced Roma tomatoes 1 tsp olive oil ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper 3 oz. cooked, shredded chicken breast Directions In a small bowl, mix half of the jalapeño pepper with the cheese. On a sheet pan lined with parchment pap


Chicken Fajita Tacos
Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips ¼ tsp each: salt & ground black pepper ½ cup sliced green onion 1 cup thinly sliced red, green, and/or yellow bell pepper 12 large, thin slices jicama 2 tsp olive oil, divided 3 tsp lime juice 3 tbsp salsa Directions Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil i


Cauliflower Rice with Chicken
Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 leaner, 3 green, 1 healthy fat, 1 condiment Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1¾ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts ¼ tsp each: salt & pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 scallion, minced 4 cups riced cauliflower 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved 40 green pitted olives ½ cup green beans, cut into ¼-inch pieces Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Roast chicken in o


Gazpacho with Chilled Shrimp
Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 3 Green, 3 Condiments, 2 Healthy Fats Total Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 3½ cups chopped tomatoes 1 cup diced cucumber, peeled, and seeded 1 cup diced red bell pepper ½ cup chopped scallions 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 clove garlic, minced 8 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp salt 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil 3 oz. avocado, diced for garnish 8 black or green olives, chopped for garnish 2 tbsp sour cream, f


Tuna Salad Stuffed Tomatoes
Yield: 1 serving Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 2 Healthy Fats, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 2 medium garden tomatoes 7 oz. canned tuna (in water) ¼ cup sliced green onion ¼ cup chopped celery 1 tbsp mayonnaise ¼ cup chopped parsley ½ tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp yellow mustard Directions: Wash and dry the tomatoes. Cut the top of each tomato off and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Place the scooped-out tomato flesh in a small co


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.


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


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
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