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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


Garlic Steak with Mushroom & Peppers
Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 12 oz. flat iron or flank steak 1 tsp salt, divided ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp ground oregano 2 cups sliced portobello mushrooms 1 cup whole roasted red peppers jarred (in water), drained (about 5 oz.) Directions Season the beef with a ½ teaspoon of salt, garlic powder and oregano; set aside. Preheat a grill or grill pan and grill the steak for about 3 to 4 min


Banh Mi Pork Meatballs
Serves: 4 Per Serving: 1 lean, 3 green, 2 condiments Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Cuisine: Asian (vietnamese) Collection: Asian Inspired Ingredients: 1½ lbs. 85-94% lean ground pork ½ cup minced mushrooms 2 scallions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper ¼ cup white vinegar ¼ cup water ½ cup thinly sliced radishes 3 cups cooked, riced cauliflower 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber ½ cup thinly sliced orange bell pepper ¼ cup minced ja


Grilled Tempeh with Roasted Eggplant & Watercress
Yield: 4 servings Complete Lean & Green Meal: 1 lean, 3 green, 2 condiments Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 20 oz. tempeh 4½ cups diced eggplant ½ tbsp rice vinegar ½ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp salt, divided 1½ cups watercress ¼ cup minced scallion ½ cup diced fresh tomatoes ½ tbsp lemon juice 1½ tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp lime juice Directions: Pour boiling water over the tempeh to cover it by 2-inches and allow to soak for 30 minutes. Toss the eggplant with the rice vinega


Air-Fried Crispy Fish with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Serves: 4 Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 2 Healthy Fats, 3 Green, 3 Condiments, Total Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 4 egg whites 3 cups green beans 4 tbsp reduced-fat Parmesan cheese Cooking oil spray ¼ tsp salt 3 cups shredded red and/or green cabbage 8 tbsp Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch Light Dressing, divided 1½ lbs. cod fish fillets 2 large eggs 6½ tbsp almond flour 2 tsp cornmeal ½ tsp garlic powder Directions: Preheat the air fryer to 425°F. Whisk the eg


Cheese Pizza with Spaghetti Squash Crust
Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Total Time: 50 minutes Prep Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 small spaghetti squash (about 2 lbs.) 1 egg 1 2/3 cup reduced-fat, shredded mozzarella, divided ¼ tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp kosher salt 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, well drained 1 tsp Italian seasoning, divided 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese Directions: Pierce the squash in a few spots with a sharp knife. Place the squash on a large microwave-safe plate and


Steak & Arugula Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing
Yield: 4 servings Complete Lean & Green Meal: 1 lean, 3 green, 2 condiments Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1½ lbs. flank steak ¼ tsp each: salt & pepper 4 cups arugula 2 cups cherry tomatoes ½ cup lemon juice 4 tbsp parmesan cheese Directions: Preheat grill. Season steak with salt and pepper. Grill steak on both sides until internal temperature reaches 145⁰F, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and allow to rest. Optional: grill the tomatoes about 3 minutes u


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


Garlic Shrimp Salad
Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 2 Healthy Fats, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Total Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1½ cup shredded jicama 1 cup shredded cucumber 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and cleaned 1 tbsp butter 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp minced garlic ½ cup chopped scallions ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp lime juice ½ tsp salt Directions Mix the cucumber and jicama and divide equally into 2 salad bowls; set aside. Heat a large non-stick skillet over med


Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps
Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 3 Green, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Condiments Ingredients 1 lb. chicken breast, thinly sliced into strips 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced into strips 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp fajita seasoning Juice of half a lime 6 leaves from a romaine heart Optional 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine all ingredients except for lettuce in a large, resealable plastic bag. Mix well to evenly coat chicken and vegetable


Sheet Pan Chili-Lime Salmon
Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Total Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients Cooking spray 2 cups red, yellow and green bell peppers, sliced 1 cup radishes, halved 12 oz. salmon filet or 2, (6-oz.) salmon filets 3 tsp lime juice 2 tsp chili powder ½ tbsp lime zest Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a sheet tray with nonstick spray and set aside. Arrange the peppers and radishes in a single layer on the sheet tray. Spray with cooki


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


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


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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