Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Total Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups Tuscan kale, cut into fine strips ½ tsp salt, divided 1½ tsp lemon juice 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 2, (6-oz.) salmon filets ½ cup fresh chopped dill ¼ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt Directions Preheat oven to 450⁰F. In a mixing bowl, combine the kale, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, lemon juice, and pepper. Massage the kale with your hands to break the fiber

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 Buffalo Chicken ¾ lb. rotisserie chicken breast, without skin, shredded 2 tbsp hot sauce 4 scallions, finely chopped 3 tbsp reduced-fat blue cheese crumbles 1 tsp garlic powder 1 cup shredded, reduced-fat mozzarella Directions Spread the caul

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

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

Yield: 4 servings Per serving: 1 leaner | 3 green | 1 healthy fat | 3 condiments Ingredients 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed ½ tsp salt, divided ½ tsp pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup diced yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cups fresh baby spinach 1 cup chicken broth ½ lemon, juiced 4 cups cooked spaghetti squash Directions Season chicken breast with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-hig

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

Ground turkey and pizza seasonings molded into a meatloaf then topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Serve with a side salad Yield : 4 servings Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 3 Green, 2 Condiments, 1 Healthy Fat Total Time: 1 hour Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1½ lbs. 95% – 97% lean ground turkey 1 large egg ¼ cup reduced fat grated parmesan cheese ½ cup sliced green onions 2 tsp oregano or Italian seasoning, divided ½ tsp salt 1 cup petite diced canned tomatoes, divide

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yield: 4 servings Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 2 Healthy Fats, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1½ lbs. 99% lean ground turkey ½ cup finely chopped green onion ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ½ cup finely chopped zucchini 1, (14.5-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 2¾ cups frozen cauliflower rice, thawed 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp kosher salt 1 cup Mexican-style shredded cheese blen

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

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

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

Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 lb 90% lean ground beef ¼ cup chopped onion ¾ cup diced celery 1, 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 3 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp dried parsley ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground pepper 7 cups baby spinach 4 oz reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese Directions In a large soup pot, cook the beef until brown. Add the onion and celery; sauté until

If you love Southern comfort food but want a healthy twist, this chicken and shrimp OPTAVIA gumbo recipe delivers. Packed with lean protein, fresh vegetables and savory Cajun spices, it’s a healthy gumbo recipe that fits perfectly into your Lean & Green meal plan. Whether you’re after a lower carbohydrate gumbo recipe or just a lighter take on a classic, this hearty soup will have you coming back for seconds.

Yield: 2 servings Per Serving: 1 Leanest, 2 Healthy Fats, 3 Green, 3 Condiments Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1½ tsp sweet & sour sauce 2 tsp lime juice 1 tsp Sriracha sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 3½ tsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 2½ cups broccoli florets 1 lb. peeled and deveined raw shrimp 1½ tsp toasted sesame seeds 2 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias Directions Stir together the sweet & sour sauce, lime juice, Sriracha, and soy sauce in a smal