Monday, April 22, 2019

Soy Free Cocktail Sauce

[4 Servings: 1/2 Green, 1-1/2 Condiment, 1/2 Fat]

~In a food processor combine:
1 cup crushed tomatoes (2 Green)
3 Tablespoon diced green onion (3/4 Condiment)
2 Tablespoon Reduced Sugar Ketchup (2 Condiment)
1 teaspoon Horseradish (1 Condiment)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (1/4 Condiment)
3/4 teaspoon garlic (3/4 Condiment)
1 teaspoon Coconut Amino or Balsamic Vinegar (1 Condiment)
1/2 Tablespoon Hot Sauce (1/4 Condiment)
2 teaspoon oil (2 Fat)

~Pour pureed mixture into a saucepan and simmer on low, simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid scorching.
~Divide into 4 servings. Enjoy with Shrimp Lobster, Fish or my Hush Puppy Fueling!





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Individual Sloppy Joe Casseroles

[4 Servings: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiment]

Ingredients:

8 Cali'Flatbreads (8 Green, 1-1/3 Lean)
18 ounces extra Lean ground Turkey Or ground Venison (Should yield 14 oz cooked 2 Leanest)
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For the Sauce:
1-1/2 cups crushed tomatoes (3 Green)
1/2 cup green bell peppers, minced (1 Green)
1/4 cup chopped green onions(1 Condiment)
3 Tablespoon sugar-free BBQ Sauce (3 Condiment)
1/2 Tablespoon Coconut Amino sauce (1-1/2 Condiment)
1-3/4 Tablespoon chopped onion (1-3/4 Condiment)
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar (1/4 Condiment)
6 Tablespoons Rao Sauce (3 Condiment)
1 Tablespoon Walden Farms pancake syrup (1/2 Condiment)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (1 Condiment)

Topping
4 ounces low-fat Mozzarella cheese (2/3 Lean)⠀

Directions:
~Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
~In a large skillet, brown meat over medium high heat, then add in the veggies, sauces and seasoning to the skillet and bring to a low simmer, stirring constantly to avoid scorching.
~In FOUR (4) 16 ounce baking dishes (I found them at Bed, Bath&Beyond-$4.99 each), lay 1 Cali'Flatbread into the bottoms, followed by 1/4 of the meat sauce mixture in each dish, followed that by a second Cal'Flatbread and finish off with 1 oz shredded cheese on top of each.
~Place all four ramekins or baking dishes on a cooking sheet to make it easier to transfer to oven. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes COVERED, then bake UNCOVERED for an additional 5 minutes.
~Garnish with Cilantro, if desired

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Low Carb Chicken Crust Pizza

[4 servings: *3/4 Lean, 3/4 Green, 1 Condiments]

18 ounces extra lean canned chicken (2-1/2 Lean)
4 Tablespoon shredded reduced fat Parmesan cheese (2 Condiments)
4 ounces shredded low-fat Mozzarella (2/3 Lean)
1 whisked egg (1/3 Lean)
1/4 cup diced green onion (1/2 Green)
1/2 cup fresh spinach (1/2 Green)
1 cup cauliflower florets (2 Green)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 condiment)
1/2 teaspoon Ranch seasoning (1 condiment)

~Preheat oven to 350°F
~Rice cauliflower by pulsing the florets in a food processor.
~In large bowl mix ground chicken or turkey, cheese, egg, seasonings, spinach and cauliflower.
~Line baking sheet with parchment paper and press chicken mixture into 4 even thin layer.
~Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
*If prepping to use later on, stop here and store in 4 equal serving and freeze chicken crust (no toppings) individually for quick meal. (Label each as *3/4 Lean, 3/4 Green, 1 Condiments.)

Top with desired toppings: (*If you froze the crust for a different time, use the following amounts to add toppings when you are ready to use.)

Chicken Supreme Pizza
[1 Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiment]

1 Chicken Crust (*recipe above=3/4 Lean, 3/4 Green, 1 Condiment)
4 Tablespoon Rao's Sauce (2 Condiment)
1-1/2 ounce low-fat cheese (1/4 Lean)
1/2 cup spinach, chopped (1/2 Green)
1/4 cup red bell peppers, diced (1/2 Green)
1/4 cup green bell peppers, diced (1/2 Green)
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms (1/2 Green)
1/4 cup chopped green onions (1/4 Green)

~Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
~Spread sauce over pre-baked crust
~Bake pizza for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted, and crust is heated through. (Oven temps vary. Watch carefully so you do not overcook.)


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Easter Sunday 5&1 Menu

[8 servings of Lean & Green Meal]
√Fueling #1: Cappuccino or Hot Cocoa [Make per packet instructions]


√Fueling #2: Almond Blueberry Hot Cereal [make per packet instructions]
√Fueling #3: Blue Cheese Mac
1 packet Mac-N-Cheese (1 Fueling), 1 Tbls Reduced Fat blue cheese (½ Condiment), 6 Tbls water [*make per packet instructions then stir in blue cheese] My Favorite Adult version of Mac!
√Loaded Cauliflower Bake!!
[8 servings: ½ Lean, 1-½ Green, ½ Condiment]
Ingredients:
4-1/2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped (9 Green)
6 oz shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided (1 Leaner)
6 oz shredded low-fat Monterey jack cheese, divided (1 Leaner)
1 1/2 cups low-fat plain Greek yogurt (1 Leanest)
1 1/2 cups green onions, chopped (3 Green)
6 oz Low-fat Ham (98%fat-free) or 5 oz turkey bacon, chopped (1 Lean)
1 clove garlic, minced (1 Condiment)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (1 Condiment)
1/4 teaspoon salt (1 Condiment)
Directions:
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees
~Steam cauliflower florets until tender
~While cauliflower steams, cream together 4 oz of the shredded cheddar, 4 oz of the Monterey Jack, and yogurt.
~Stir in sliced green onions, chopped ham OR bacon, and garlic; Set aside
~Drain any liquid from steamed cauliflower and add to cheese mixture
~Stir cauliflower and cheese mixture together
~Taste for seasoning, and add as necessary
~If you want a finer texture, give a few mashes with the potato masher
~Pour into a 2-3 quart casserole and sprinkle on remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
~Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is brown and bubbly.
~Divide into 8 servings
√Spinach Stuffed Turkey Loin-
(Makes 8 servings: ½ Lean, 1 Condiment, ¼ Fat):
24 oz package of Turkey tenderloin (3 Leaner)*2 sections come in each package
1 cup raw spinach (1 Green)
4 Tbls Light Cream Cheese or Light laughing Cow Cheese wedges (4 Condiment)
5 oz sliced Turkey Bacon (1 Lean)
1 tsp Ranch Seasoning (2 Condiment)
1 tsp Mrs Dash Garlic Pepper (2 Condiment)
Directions:
~Cut each turkey section length-wise, like a sub sandwich. Place 2 Laughing Cow Wedges in each section (or 2 Tbls light cream cheese), then add 1/2 cup spinach to each section. ~Sprinkle half the Seasoning on to each section then close Turkey up and wrap turkey bacon around each section, then wrap in aluminum foil.
~Cook at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
~Divide into 8 servings
√Side Salad: [8 Servings: 1-½ Green, ½ Condiment, ¼ Fat]
7 cup spring mix (7 Green), 1-½ cup diced tomatoes (3 Green),Toss to coat with Dressing: 6 Tbsp Chobani plain yogurt (3 Condiment) 1 teaspoon Ranch Seasonings (1 Condiment)
~Divide into 8 servings
[*Instead of the side salad you can steam 5 cups broccoli then divide into 8 equal portions to serve]
√Fueling #4: Chocolate Lava Cake
1 Chocolate Shake (1 Fueling) 1 Tbls light Cream Cheese (½ Fat) 6 Tbls water [Mix completely, then microwave 55-70 seconds]
√Fueling #5: Yogurt Berry Frosty
1 packet Yogurt Berry (1 Fueling) 1 cup ice, ½ cup Vanilla Almond milk (½ Condiment) [In personal blender, pulse ice to crush then add fuel powder and milk]

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Spinach Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin


(Makes 4 servings: 1 Lean, 1/4 Green, 2 Condiment, 1/2 Fat):
24 oz package of  Turkey tenderloin (3 Leaner)*2sections come in each package
1 cup raw spinach (1Green)
4 Tbls Light Cream Cheese or Light laughing Cow Cheese wedges (4 Condiment)
5 oz sliced Turkey Bacon(1 Lean)
1 tsp Ranch Seasoning (2 Condiment)
1 tsp Mrs Dash Garlic Pepper (2 condiment)

Directions: cut each turkey section length-wise, like a sub sandwich. Place 2 Laughing Cow Wedges in each section, then add 1/2 cup spinach to each section. Sprinkle half the Seasoning on to each section then close Turkey up and wrap turkey bacon around each section, then wrap in aluminum foil. Cook at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
Divide into 4 equal portions along with 2-3/4 Green servings and enjoy!




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Loaded Cauliflower Bake

Need a great side for Easter Sunday? I am on a weight loss plan that allows for 2 meals a day plus 4 meal replacement & 1 snack. 1 serving of this recipe is an approved meal! It is super yummy and I still lose weight. I released 100 lbs in 6-1/2 months changing my habits. Everyone's journey is different but if you would like some great healthy recipes like this (keto friendly, too) PM me.

Loaded Cauliflower Bake!!
[4 servings: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 1 Condiment]
Ingredients:
4-1/2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped (9 Green)
6 oz shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided (1 Leaner)
6 oz shredded low-fat Monterey jack cheese, divided (1 Leaner)
1 1/2 cups low-fat plain Greek yogurt (1 Leanest)
1 1/2 cups green onions, chopped (3 Green)
6 oz Low-fat Ham (98%fat-free) or 5 oz turkey bacon, chopped (1 Lean)
1 clove garlic, minced(1 Condiment)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (1 Condiment)
1/4 teaspoon salt (1 Condiment)

Directions:
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees
~Steam cauliflower florets until tender
~While cauliflower steams, cream together 4 oz of the shredded cheddar,  4 oz of the Monterey Jack, and yogurt.
~Stir in sliced green onions, chopped ham OR bacon, and garlic; Set aside
~Drain any liquid from steamed cauliflower and add to cheese mixture
~Stir cauliflower and cheese mixture together
~Taste for seasoning, and add as necessary
~If you want a finer texture, give a few mashes with the potato masher
~Pour into a 2-3 quart casserole and sprinkle on remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
~Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is brown and bubbly.




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Individual Lasagna

I am planning on hosting a Pampered Chef party so I made this on-plan recipe to go with it.😋This classic Italian lasagna recipe has lots of flavor and it’s easier and faster to prepare by using Flatbread instead of lasagna noodles, let alone, HEALTHIER! (*This is compliant with the Optimal 5&1 weight-loss plan)😋

Individual Classic Italian Lasagna
[2 Servings: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 Condiment, 1 Fat]

Ingredients
Marinara Sauce:
1 cups pureed Rotel tomatoes (2 Green)
1 tsp minced garlic (1 Condiment)
1 Tbls chopped onion (1 Condiment)
Filling:
1 cup 1% Cottage Cheese (⅔ Leanest)
1 egg (⅓ Lean)
1 teaspoons minced garlic (1 Condiment)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (1 Condiment)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil (1 Condiment)
pinch Salt and Black pepper (1 Condiment)
¼  cup parmesan cheese (2 Fat)
Layers:
4 Cali'flour Flatbreads (4 Green, ⅔ Lean)
2 ounces shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese (⅓ Lean)
Fresh parsley (for garnish - optional)

Instructions
~Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
~In a PC Manual Food processor (item #2593) OR *24 oz Ninja Personal Blender cup, puree the tomatoes chopped onion and garlic.
~In a small sauce pan (item # 2735) bring to a simmer the pureed tomatoes mix for 5-7 minutes using the Classic Scraper (item # 1650) or spoon to stir constantly to prevent scorching.
~While sauce simmers, lightly rinse Food processor OR Blender cup, then combine the Cottage Cheese and egg. Pulse until creamy then add in the Parmesan and remaining seasonings.
~In the bottom of 2 Brie & Garlic Baker's (item # 1369)* OR two individual oven safe bowls, place about 1/3 of the sauce across the bottoms, divided evenly. (These Baker's are perfect for dinners for one)
~Top the sauce with one Cali'flour Flatbread in each dish.
~Spread the creamy mixture over the flatbreads in each dish, divided evenly.
~Then top with another 1/3 sauce mixture
~Add another Flatbread to each dish.
Pour on the remaining 1/3 of the sauce, divided evenly.
~Layer the shredded mozzarella, evenly over the sauce in each dish.
~Cover with lid and bake for 25 minutes.
~Remove lid and bake another 10 minutes, allowing cheese to brown.
~Let cool for about 15 minutes before serving.
*Be careful, they will still be very hot!

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