Tilapia Burrito

Tilapia Burrito Tortilla: 1 cup grated cauliflower (2 green) 1/4 cup egg beaters (1/8 lean) 3/8 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese (6g fat/oz) (3/8 lean category) 1/8 tsp Southwest Chipotle Mrs. Dash (1/2 condiment) (If using the tomato salsa topping, omit this seasoning to stay at 3 condiments) Burrito filling: 3.5 oz Tilapia, cooked as … Continue reading

Spinach Crust Pizza

Here’s a new twist on one of our favorite recipes to experiment with … PIZZA! Spinach Crust Pizza Makes one serving 1 Lean protein 3 vegetables 3 condiments Ingredients: Crust 2 cups raw spinach leaves – 1 vegetable serving because it shrinks as it cooks 1 egg (large) 1 cup shredded low fat Kraft Italiano … Continue reading

Chicken & Vegetables, Bean-Pot Style

Here is another simple and yummy Bean Pot recipe. If you are on 5&1, you’ll want to add an extra serving of veggies in somewhere (you could even add more veggies directly into this recipe, if you wanted!). This one is winter comfort food, all the way … and yet still deliciously healthy! Yay! Ingredients … Continue reading

Bean Pot Fajitas!

I am working on a whole new set of BEAN POT recipes! Watch for several to be posted this week … I hope you enjoy them all! This first one is for fajitas – always a favorite. If you are following the 5&1, you could put these in a lettuce wrap, or just serve them … Continue reading

Cauli-Thins

Next time you are craving a sandwich, try these Cauli-Egg Sandwich Thins: -4 cups grated or processed raw cauliflower -4 eggs -1tsp celtic sea salt -1/2tsp of black pepper -4tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seed ****Chia seed works the best -Preheat oven to 450 -Whisk everything together very well (using a big whisk or fork) … Continue reading

Spaghetti Squash & Shrimp

This recipe came to me by way of one of our clients – love when others share their creative, yummy ideas with our family! Hope you enjoy this one as well. Simple, filling and yummy! Ingredients: 8 oz diced tomatoes (2 Greens) 3 tsp minced garlic (3 Condiments) 2 Tbsp chopped onions (2 Condiments) 1/2 … Continue reading

Healthy Shepherd’s Pie

One of my favorite homey comfort foods is shepherd’s pie. Reminds me of my childhood and all the yummy home-cooked meals my mom was always cooking. But let’s face it – most shepherd’s pie recipes are full of fat and carbohydrates. Not conducive to someone trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight! So … Continue reading

Cabbage Tomato Beef Soup

One more cabbage recipe, just for fun – since St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow. This is another one that my friend Kim provided, and it’s just another fun way to use cabbage and to mix up your Lean & Green meal. I love finding soup recipes that work on my plan, especially during this blustery, … Continue reading

Elk Steak Teriyaki Stir Fry

Immediate disclaimer: I have not run this recipe through Nutrition Support, as I literally made it up last night … and it was 100% for my hubby who is in maintenance and can have a few extras I have not added back in yet. That said, the protein and veggie servings are completely Lean & … Continue reading

Steamy Creamy Squash Packet

My daughter’s favorite veggie (well, second favorite if we count tomatoes) is zucchini. During the summer months, we grill up zucchini and summer squash regularly, and she devours it like she’s never getting another meal. So it has become a standard ingredient around our house, and I love finding new, creative ways to use it. … Continue reading