Stuffed Poblano Peppers (2 ways)

Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers

[1 serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 2-1/2 condiment, 1 Fat] 

Ingredients:

1 large Poblano pepper (2 Green)

1/4 cup roasted Tomatillos (1/2 Green)*Can steam or boil them instead

1/4 cup Scallions, chopped (1/2 Green)

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (1/2 Condiment)

1 teaspoon garlic (1 Condiment)

1 teaspoon lime juice

2 ounces 1% Cottage cheese (1/6 Lean)

2 wedges Light Laughing Cow Cheese

4 ounces diced grilled skinless chicken breast (2/3 Lean)

1 ounce Reduced-fat Fiesta blend cheese, shredded (1/6 Lean) 

~Cut pepper in half lengthwise. Remove stem and seeds.

~In a personal blender combine cottage cheese, wedges of cheese, garlic , Tomatillos and lime juice. Pulse until creamy

~In a small bowl mix the chicken, cilantro, scallions and creamy Tomatillos, then stir by hand until combined.

~Scoop the chicken mixture into the prepped Poblano pepper halves, evenly. 

~Sprinkle 1/2 ounce cheese on each halve.

~Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender

 

 

Cheese Stuffed Poblano Peppers
[4 Servings: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 2 Condiments, 1 Fat]

Ingredients:

4 Poblano Peppers (8 servings of Green)
1 cup roasted Tomatillos (2 Green)
1 cup chopped scallions (2 Green)

18 ounces diced skinless grilled chicken breast (3 Lean)
1/4 cup Reduced-fat Bertolli Alfredo Sauce (1 Fat)

6 wedges Light Laughing Cow Cheese (3 Fat )

1/2 cup chopped cilantro (2 Condiment)

2 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Taco Seasoning (4 Condiments)

2 teaspoon minced garlic (2 Condiment)

6 ounces reduced-fat cheese, shredded (1 Lean)

Directions

-Cut in half lengthwise then core and remove stems and seeds from peppers. 

-In a small bowl, combing the remaining ingredients together then divide evenly between each pepper half.

-Shred 2 ounces reduced-fat shredded cheese divided evenly on top of each meat mixture. 

-Bake at 350 F for approximately 30-35 minutes until fork tender.

-Divide into 4 servings.

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Crockpot Orange Ginger Chicken

[4 Servings: 1 Lean, 2 Condiments, 1 Fat]

32 ounces skinless Chicken Breast (4 Leaner)
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1 cup Diet Orange Soda (Free item) *Can omit if desired
2 Tablespoons Sugar Free Orange Syrup (1 Condiment)
4 Tablespoons Bragg Hawaiian Organic Soy-Free Salad Dressing
2 teaspoons Olive oil (2 Fat)
1 packet Crystal Light Lemonade (2 Condiments)
2 teaspoon Minced Ginger Root (1 Condiment)
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic (1 Condiment)
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper flakes (1/2 Condiment )
1/4 teaspoon salt (1 Condiment)
1 Tablespoon Onions, minced (1 Condiment)
2 Tablespoon Wine Vinegar (1/2 Condiment)
Water


~In a 4 cup Liquid measure cup or microwave safe bowl, combine all ingredients in order given except the water. Then add water until the sauce mixture has reached three (3) cups. Microwave for 2 minutes, stir, then microwave for 2 more minutes. Stir again before pouring into a pint size canning jar.
~Place frozen chicken in slow cooker. Then cover with Sauce
~Cook on low for 5 - 6 hours until internal temp reaches 160 degrees F.
~Divide chicken along with remaining sauce into 4 equal portions and serve with 3 Green servings each. This is really good tossed with Zucchini noodles OR Riced Cauliflower

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Orange Ginger Sauce

 [6 Servings of 1/2 cup =  1 Condiment, 1/3 Fat]

1 cup Orange Powerade Zero
1 cup Diet Orange Soda
2 Tablespoons Sugar Free Orange Syrup (1 Condiment)
2 teaspoons Olive oil (2 Fat)
2 teaspoon Minced Ginger Root (1 Condiment)
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic (1 Condiment)
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper flakes (1/2 Condiment )
1/4 teaspoon salt (1 Condiment)
1 Tablespoon Onions, minced (1 Condiment)
2 Tablespoon Wine Vinegar (1/2 Condiment)
Water


In a 4 cup Liquid measure cup or microwave safe bowl, combine all ingredients in order given except the water. Then add water until the sauce mixture has reached three (3) cups. Microwave for 2 minutes, stir, then microwave for 2 more minutes. Stir again before pouring into a pint size canning jar.

*Makes 3 cups of sauce totaling 6 Condiments plus 2 Fats.  Can be divided in amounts showed:
 1 cup=3 Condiment, 2/3 Fat 
3/4 cup = 1-1/2 Condiment, 1/2 Fat   
1/2 cup= 1 Condiment, 1/3 Fat
1/4 cup=3/4 Condiment, 1/4 Fat

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Crockpot Cali'flour Lasagna

[6 servings: 1 Lean, 3 Green, < 3 Condiment, 1/2 Fat]

~In a food processor, COMBINE:

24 ounces 1% Cottage Cheese (2 Leanest)

12 Tablespoon reduced-fat Parmesan cheese (6 Condiment)*Use only 6 Tablespoon if using regular Parmesan
12 Tablespoon eggbeaters (4 Condiments)

6 wedges Light Laughing Cow Cheese or 6 Tbls Light Cream Cheese (3 Fat)

1 tsp Italian seasoning (2 Condiment)

2 tsp garlic, minced (2 Condiment)

~PULSE until creamy; set aside.

~In a large skillet Brown:

9 ounces Extra Lean Ground Turkey (1 Leanest)*Vegetarian option 1-2⁄3 cups MSF Meal Starters Grillers Crumbles-This Contains Soy!
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (1 Condiment)
2 tsp garlic, minced (2 Condiment)

1/2 green onion (1 Green)

~STIR IN: 2 cup diced tomatoes (4 Green), then remove from heat; set aside.

2 Cali'flour LITE Crust (6 Green, 2 Lean) or use Homemade Cauliflower Crust (⬅️ at this link)

6 ounces reduced fat cheese, shredded (1 Leaner)
1-1/4 cup Rao's Pasta sauce (5 Green)

2 cups fresh spinach (2 Green) Divide evenly between each layer

TO ASSEMBLE:
~In a 4-quart Crockpot, layer ingredients beginning with 1/3 of the meat mixture and some spinach followed by one of the crust, then 1/3 meat mixture, 1/3 of the sauce, some of the spinach then 1/2 of the creamy mixture and 1/3 shredded cheese, next crust, remaining meat and spinach, remaining sauce,  remaining creamy mixture, then top with remaining cheese
~Cook on high for 4 hours.
~Divide into 6 equal portions!

 

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Margherita Pizza for 2

[2 Servings: 1 Lean, 3 Greens,  2 Condiments]

1 Original Italian Cali'LITE Crust (3 Green, 1/2 Lean )
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes, (1 Green) OR roast grape tomatoes for a fresh
1 tsp fresh minced garlic (1 Condiment)
1/2 teaspoon Oregano, crushed leaves (1/2 Condiment)
1 Tablespoon chopped red onion (1 Condiment) *I like to add onions, but you can omit
1/2 Tablespoon FRESH thyme (1/2 Condiment)
1/4 cup FRESH basil, chopped (1/4 Condiments)
1/2 teaspoon Oregano, crushed leaves (1/2 Condiment)

5 ounces FRESH mozzarella (1 Lean)

Directions: 

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper. 
• In a skillet, heat crushed tomatoes along with the garlic, onion and 1/2 teaspoon oregano. [For Roasted Grape Tomatoes: Cut  into halves then spread grape tomatoes on pan. Spray tomatoes lightly with Pam cooking spray then sprinkle with the garlic and Oregano. Bake for about 10 minutes.] Set aside. 
• Place pizza crust on parchment paper lined baking stone Or vented pizza pan with holes.  Bake for approximately 12 minutes (*Tip: I use a Pampered Chef Pie edge saver on the crust to avoid burning edges)
• Spread tomato mixture on top of crust. Add  mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and 1/2 teaspoon Oregano on top of the pizza crust.
• Bake 10 more minutes or until cheese has melted.
• Divide into 2 equal portions.

*To COMPLETE The LEAN & GREEN MEAL: Serve each portion with 1 cup Spring Mix, 3 ounces 1% Cottage cheese (OR 1-1/2 ounce reduced-fat shredded cheese), and 1 Tablespoon Light dressing of your choosing.
**This is a Vegetarian (Ovo-Lacto) Meal

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