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Cheese Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 lean, 3 green, 3 condiments Total Time: 45-60 minutes Ingredients Cauliflower Crust 5 cups riced cauliflower 3 large eggs ¾ tsp salt Cheese 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered ½ tsp salt 1½ cups fresh basil, finely cut 3 cups shredded, reduced-fat mozzarella Directions Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 425⁰F for 30 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool. In a kitchen towe


Microwave “Fried” Rice
Yield: 1 serving Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 2 Condiments Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup frozen cauliflower rice 3 eggs ½ cup chopped scallions 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce Directions Microwave cauliflower rice per package directions. Crack eggs in a separate microwave-safe bowl and whisk with a fork to break up yolks. Cover, and microwave the eggs for about 1 to 1½ minutes, until the eggs are fully cooked. Break the cooked eggs into small


Vegetarian lasagna recipe: A healthy twist on Italian comfort
Craving a comforting yet healthy meal? This vegetarian lasagna recipe swaps traditional pasta for tofu "noodles" and features a hearty tempeh Bolognese. It's loaded with protein and packed with flavor, making it the perfect dish for family dinners or meal prep. Ready in just 45 minutes, this Italian-inspired recipe proves plant-based eating can be simple, nutritious, and absolutely delicious. Dive into the full recipe, complete with ingredients and step-by-step instructions!


Broccoli Cheddar Breakfast Bake
Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 Lean | 3 Green | 2 Condiments Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40-45 minutes Ingredients 6 cups small broccoli florets 2 tbsp water 9 eggs 1 cup unsweetened almond milk ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground pepper ¼ tsp cayenne pepper Cooking spray 4 oz shredded, reduced-fat cheddar Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. In a large microwave-safe dish, add broccoli and water. Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Transfer broccoli to a col


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


5 Minute Spinach & Feta Scrambled Eggs
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


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


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


Cauliflower Grilled Cheese
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


Caprese Salad
Yield: 1 serving Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Total Time: 5 minutes Prep Time: 2 minutes Ingredients 1 cup large, thick-sliced tomato 4 oz. medium-thick sliced part skim mozzarella ½ cup baby arugula 2 tsp balsamic vinegar ⅛ tsp each: salt & pepper Directions Slice tomato into thick slices about ½-inch thick. Alternate layers of tomato, mozzarella slices, and arugula on plate (about 8 layers); repeat until all tomato, mozzarella, and arugula are used up. Drizzle


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


Mason Jar Egg Salad
Yield: 1 serving Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Total Time: 15 minutes Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 tbsp low-fat Greek yogurt ¾ tsp whole grain mustard 1 tbsp water ¼ tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper ½ cup cooked quinoa 3 hardboiled eggs, peeled and chopped ¼ cup finely chopped tomatoes ¼ cup finely chopped cucumber 1 cup baby arugula 1, (24-32 oz.) mason jar Directions: In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with the mustard, water, salt, and pepp


Super Greens Soup
Serves: 4 Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Total Time: 30 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil 1 cup leeks, cleaned and chopped ½ cup celery, chopped 1 cup fennel, chopped 1 cup broccoli, chopped; reserve a few small florets for garnish 4 cups vegetable stock ¼ tsp salt 2½ cups spinach, chopped; reserve a few small leaves for garnish ½ cup parsley, chopped 50 oz. silken firm tofu, drained and cubed, reserve 8 oz. of cubes for garnish ½ cup non-


Grilled Tofu with Vegetable Kabobs
Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Total Time: 60 minutes Prep Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. 14 oz. Mori-nu extra firm tofu, cut into 10 equal slices 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce 1 tsp grated fresh ginger root 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 5 drops liquid stevia 4 button mushrooms (about 2 ½ oz.) 2 baby bok-choy, leaves trimmed, cut into quarters (3 oz. total trimmed weight) 1 medium bell pepper (any color), stemmed and seeded, c


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


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


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


Cloud Bread Egg Salad Sandwiches
Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 – 30 minutes Ingredients For Cloud Bread: 3 eggs, separated carefully 3 Tbsp low-fat, herb- and garlic-flavored cream cheese 1 packet calorie-free sweetener ¼ tsp cream of tartar Cooking spray For Egg Salad: 8 chopped, hard-boiled eggs 2/3 cup plain, low-fat Greek yogurt ½ cup chopped celery ½ cup chopped scallions 1/2 cup chopped green pepper ¼ cup chopped jalapeno pepper 1 Tbsp
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