Milanese Steak Grill
Give your taste buds an early summer vacation with this tantalizing combination of parsley, lemon peel, garlic and white wine. Make sure to trim your steak of all visible fat before grilling to enjoy the leanest cut possible. Add a side of steamed veggies and brown rice for a healthy, tasty meal. Yield: 4 servings Here’s what you need… 1 lb. boneless beef top round steak, 3/4 inch thick, trimmed of fat 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 to...
Peanut Butter & Jelly Makeover
Not all PB&J sandwiches were created nutritionally equal. It all depends on the quality of the ingredients that you use. If you use white bread, corn syrup-filled peanut butter and refined sugar-filled jelly, the result would be a sandwich that will skyrocket your blood sugar, promotes fat storage and leaves you feeling hungry a short time later. However, if you make this recipe, with sprouted grain bread, true peanut butter made...
Savory Broccoli Rabe
Here’s a delicious way to dress up broccoli rabe. Broccoli rabe is a non-heading type of broccoli with long thin leafy stalks that’s topped with small florets. It’s packed with vitamins A, C and K in addition to potassium, iron and calcium. It also contains phytochemicals that fight cancer and improve your overall health. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need: 3 Tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 2 bunches broccoli...
Quinoa Fruit Salad
This refreshing summer salad is made with quinoa. Quinoa is a gluten-free, protein- packed seed. It’s a complete protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids. Add a side of lean protein to your salad and you’ve got a highly nutritious, balanced meal. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need… 3/4 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt 2 Tablespoons lime juice, divided 1-15 fresh mint leaves, minced 2 cups cooked quinoa...
Mediterranean Turkey Kebabs
Here’s a great recipe for a busy weekday dinner. Ground turkey breast is mixed with Mediterranean spices to create flavorful, protein-packed kebabs. Serve with salad and vegetables and a side of plain Greek yogurt. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need: 1 1/2 pounds turkey breast, de-boned, trimmed of skin and cut into thin strips 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 eggs 1/4 cup almond meal (more if needed) 1 teaspoon cumin 1...
Egg White Chile Omelet
Here’s a recipe to spice up your breakfast. Egg whites, fire-roasted green Chile and diced tomatoes create a tasty omelet that is bursting with flavor and packed with protein. Serve with a side of salsa and sliced avocado. Servings: 2 Here’s what you need… 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 small tomatoes, finely chopped 2 (4oz) cans of fire-roasted, diced green chiles 12 egg whites 2 Tablespoons water Non-stick cooking spray In...
Tasty Tuna Lettuce Wraps
This is an ultra-healthy meal that’s quick and easy to throw together. It’s high in protein, low in fat and contains lots of healthy fiber. Not to mention it tastes great, so dig right in! Yield: 2 servings Here’s what you need… 1 can albacore chunk tuna, packed in water 2 Tablespoons finely chopped white onion 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 apple, finely chopped 2 Tablespoons...
Teriyaki Rib Eye and Chicken Wrapped Asparagus
This recipe for Teriyaki Rib Eye and Chicken Wrapped Asparagus is savory and delicious. It’s a wonderful way to get your protein and veggies all at once! Fight the urge to serve this meal with traditional rice, and instead shred a head of cauliflower in a food processor and sauté into low-carb, guilt-free rice. Enjoy! Yield: 5 servings Here’s what you need: For the Sesame Blanched Asparagus Sea salt 2 bunches fresh, organic asparagus...