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1. Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry
This recipe was found on Skinny Taste
Nutritious info: Servings: 4 • Size: 1 1/4 cups • Calories: 268 • Fat: 7 g • Carb: 10 g • Fiber: 3 g • Protein: 41 g • Sugar: 0 g Sodium: 437 mg
Ingredients-
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium shoyu or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tbsp canola or grapeseed oil, divided
- 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- fresh black pepper, to taste
2. Skinny Chicken Pesto Bake
This recipe was found on Skinny Taste
Nutritious info: Servings: 4 • Size: 1 piece • Calories: 236 • Fat: 11.5 g • Carbs: 2.5 g • Fiber: 0.5 g • Protein: 28.5 g • Sugar: 0 g Sodium: 491 mg
Ingredients:
- 2 (16 oz total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 4 tsp Skinny Basil Pesto
- 1 medium tomatoes, sliced thin
- 6 tbsp (1.5 oz) shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp grated parmesan cheese
3. Crock Pot Cauliflower Chicken Chili
This recipe was found on Cook Eat Paleo
Nutritious info: 432 calories • 46.6 g protein • 18.3 g fat (4.5 g saturated) • 22.6 g carbohydrates (7.5 g fiber, 9.5 g sugar) • 575 mg sodium
Chili–
- ½ head of cauliflower, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 poblano pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 28-ounce can organic tomato puree
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon chipotle chile flakes, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in large chunks
Toppings–
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- fresh cilantro
4. Lentil Pasta With Arugula Pesto
This recipe was found on A Nutritionist Eats
Nutrition info- Calories: 397 • Fat: 20 grams • Carbohydrates: 38 grams • Sugar: 1 gram • Fiber: 3 grams • Protein: 19 grams
Ingredients–
- 3 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 2 cups arugula
- juice and zest from 1 lemon
- ½ cup pine nuts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup shredded parmesan
- salt & pepper
- 12 oz Uddo’s lentil pasta
- shredded parmesan and red pepper flakes for serving
5. Sweet Potato Burger With Creamy Avocado
This recipe was found on Pop Sugar
Nutrition info: 367 calories • 12.6 g protein • 13.9 g fat (2.1 g saturated) • 54.4 g carbohydrates (11.5 g fiber, 7 g sugar) • 574 mg sodium
Ingredients–
- For the burgers:
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1/2 cup dry millet
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 whole wheat hamburger buns
For the cream sauce-
- 1 ripe avocado
- 3 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
6. Sweet Potato Pizza
This recipe was found on PopSugar
Nutrition info– Serving- Half a pizza • Calories 351 • Fat 16 g • Protien 13.9 g • Sodium 1122 Mg • Carbs 40.04 g
Ingredients–
- 2-3 medium sweet potatoes (enough to yield 1 cup of mashed sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of your choice (grape tomatoes and basil, pictured)
7. Protein-Rich Mexican Chicken
This recipe was found on PopSugar
Nutrition info– Calories 381 • Fat 16.3 g • Sodium 409 mg • Carbs 5.8 g • Protien 50.2 g
Ingredients-
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 red onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups chopped cilantro leaves and some stems, plus finely chopped cilantro, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, plus grated lemon zest, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 pounds skinless bone-in chicken thighs, about 12 thighs
- 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, minced
- Finely chopped green onion, for garnish
- Salsa, optional
8. Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets
This recipe was found on Skinny Taste
Nutrition info- Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1/4th of nuggets • Calories: 164.9 • Fat: 4.6 g • Protein: 22.1 g • Carb: 7.7 g • Fiber: 0.9 g • Sugar: 0.1 g
Ingredients-
- 16 oz (2 large) skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into even bit sized pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp panko
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- olive oil spray
9. Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats
This recipe was found on Skinny Taste
Nutrition info- Servings: 8 • Size: 1 zucchini boat • Calories: 116 • Fat: 3.5 g • Protein: 12 g • Carb: 11 g • Fiber: 3 g • Sugar: 4.5 g • Sodium: 410 mg
For the enchilada sauce:
- olive oil spray (I used my Misto )
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 or 2 tbsp chipotle chile in adobo sauce, more if you like it spicy
- 1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2/3 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
- kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
For the zucchini boats:
- 4 (about 32 oz total) medium zucchini
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 8 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 3 tbsp water or fat free chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Topping:
- 3/4 cup reduced fat shredded sharp cheddar
- chopped scallions and cilantro for garnish
10. Pan-Seared Smoky Steak and Eggs
This recipe was found on Colorful Eats
Nutrition info- 404 calories • 26.7 g fat (12.7 g saturated) • 38.2 g protein • 1.4 g carbohydrates • 1,265 mg sodium
Ingredients–
- 2 filet mignon steaks
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked sea salt flakes, + additional for garnish
- 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 eggs, poached
11. Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting
This recipe was found on Skinny Taste.
Nutrition info: Serving Size: 2 cupcakes • Calories: 240.7 • Fat: 8.5 g • Protein: 18.1 g • Carb: 24.5 g • Fiber: 2.5 g • Sugar: 4.2 g • Sodium: 560.1 mg
For the Meatloaf Cupcakes:
- 1.3 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 cup grated zucchini, all moisture squeezed dry with paper towel
- 2 tbsp onion, minced
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp kosher salt
For the Skinny Mashed Potato “Frosting”:
- 1 lb (about 2 medium) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
- 2 tbsp fat free sour cream
- 2 tbsp fat free chicken broth
- 1 tbsp skim milk
- 1/2 tbsp light butter
- kosher salt to taste
- dash of fresh ground pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme
12. Chicken and Mushrooms in a Garlic White Wine Sauce
This recipe was found on Skinny Taste.
Nutrition info: Servings: 4 • Serving Size: divide between 4 • Calories: 169 • Fat: 5.5 g • Protein: 22.8 g • Carb: 4.9 g • Fiber: 1.2 g • Sugar: 1.7 g
Ingredients-
- 8 chicken tenderloins, 16 oz total
- 2 tsp butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/3 cup fat free chicken broth
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
13. Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
This recipe was found on Skinny Taste.
Nutrition info: Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 cup • Calories: 314.9 • Fat: 9.8 g • Protein: 17.7 g • Carb: 44.3 g • Fiber: 6.3 g • Sugar: 4 g • Sodium: 215.7
Ingredients-
- 12 oz high fiber elbows like Ronzoni Smart Taste
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1 cup fat free chicken broth (vegetarians use vegetable broth)
- 8 oz (2 cups) reduced-fat sharp cheddar (Cabot 50%)
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 12 oz fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- cooking spray
14. Garlic Lemon Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits
This recipe was found on PopSugar.
Nutrition info- Calories- 269 Fat 12.0 g Carbs 8.09 g Sodium 770 mg Protien 29.8 g Sugars 3.7 g
Ingredients–
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon ghee
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped parsley, to garnish
15. Baked Chicken Parmesan
This recipe was found on Skinny Taste.
Nutrition info: Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 piece • Calories: 251 • Fat: 9.5 g • Protein: 31.5 g • Carb: 14 g • Fiber: 1.5 g • Sugar: 0 • Cholestr: 14 mg
Ingredients:
- 4 (about 8 oz each) chicken breast, fat trimmed, sliced in half to make 8
- 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (I used whole wheat)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (or olive oil)
- 3/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese (I used Polly-o)
- 1 cup marinara or Filetto di Pomodoro
- cooking spray