THE MEAL PREP MANUAL 3rd EDITION 60 MINUTE MEALS JOSH CORTIS Entrées Table of Contents Flank Steak Fajitas Kielbasa with Rice and Beans Sweet Potato Turkey Chili Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry Deconstructed Cheeseburger Bowls Firecracker Chicken Asian Flavored Ground Turkey Bowls Chicken Quinoa Bowls Middle Eastern Chicken Teriyaki Ginger Chicken Stir Fry Ground Beef Stroganoff Taco Bowls with Cauliflower Rice Chicken Parmesan Turkey Sloppy Joe Bowls & Jalapeño Cheddar Potatoes Orange Chicken & Vegetables Garlic Sriracha Chicken Enchilada Chicken with Calabacitas Chili Lime Chicken Pesto Chicken Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet 1 1 5 9 13 18 Breakfasts Tuscan Egg Bake Banana Berry Muffins Baked Peach Oatmeal Turkey Sausage Skillet Homemade Granola Yogurt Parfait 100 104 108 112 117 23 28 33 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 Snacks Sweet Potato Turkey Sliders Baked Falafel Sweet Potato Chips Garlic Parmesan Roasted Edamame PB&J Oat Bites 122 126 129 132 135 INTRODUCTION 2 Thank you for purchasing The Meal Prep Manual - 60 Minute Meals eBook! I hope you find the recipes included to be helpful in reaching your health and nutrition goals! We live in a busy world where many people struggle to find time to prepare home cooked meals. Over the last few decades, home cooked meals have become almost obsolete. Many find themselves eating out more frequently and spending more money on food than is necessary. My goal with this cookbook is to provide a resource for individuals to easily prepare their own meals in order to lead a healthier lifestyle and to assist in saving money. Meal prepping is ideal for people looking to lose weight, gain weight, save money, increase overall health, and save time. One of the primary excuses people give for not cooking their meals is that they have no time. It is true that as a whole our society is working longer hours and participating in more activities. Time, however, is a relative concept. Similar to exercise, when lack of time is used as an excuse we are referring to perceived time. A day is 24 hours long, if we work for 8 hours and sleep for 8 hours there are still 8 hours left in our day. People will make time for the things they value. Instead of surfing the internet or watching television for a few hours a night you could be making an investment to your health. The purpose of meal prep is to save you time while still maintaining a healthy diet. Spending 3 hours in the kitchen on Sunday can provide you with meals for the remainder of the week. Thats only 1.7% of your week. 1.7% of your week to save you money, improve your health, and save you time. It’s hard 3 to believe anyone couldn’t take 2% of their week to provide all of their meals for the upcoming days. I decided to write this book with the busy lifestyle in mind. Not many of us love to spend time in the kitchen. We see it as just another chore on our laundry list of activities throughout the week. Included in this book are 30 recipes, specifically designed for meal prep that can be cooked, plated, and cleaned up in under an hour. I hope those of you who struggle to find time for cooking will find tremendous value in the recipes compiled in the following pages! The Basics If you already know how to cook then meal prepping will be a cakewalk for you. If you don’t know how to cook, then congratulations, you are about to learn. Cooking is a skill that will increase the quality of your life exponentially. You would be hard pressed to find a person who doesn’t get enjoyment out of great food. The recipes from this cookbook are easy to follow with no advanced cooking techniques, just simple cooking to produce highly nutritious and palatable food. If you are ever doubting your abilities to cook one of the recipes, YouTube is a fantastic reference to learn anything you’d need to know. Before beginning I recommend purchasing a cast iron grill pan, kitchen scale, and containers to store your food. Buy containers that are microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe to make your life easier. A quick search on Amazon for “meal prep containers” will provide you with hundreds of results. Each recipe in this book has calorie, macronutrient and time estimates attached using MyFitnessPal. Keep in mind these are estimates. Calorie content will be skewed by the the exact weight of your foods or by the brand of ingredients you use. The values given should be close as long as you follow the recipe but if you need exacts, I would weigh and calculate the nutrition information for yourself. The time it takes to cook the meals will depend on your experience in the kitchen. Those of you who are seasoned veterans will have no problem whipping up these meals in under an hour. Those of you who are new to cooking might take a bit longer. Here are some strategies you should be taking to improve your efficiency and ensure you are saving as much time as possible: This is known as mise en place, French for “putting in place”. Doing this will allow you to move efficiently through the recipe. If you are a slow chopper, you won’t have to worry about moving too fast to keep up with a pan and make poor or dangerous cuts. 1. Read the entire recipe before starting. Some of the recipes will require you to use more than one skillet. It will help you save time to have more than one go to skillet or pan for cooking. If you only have one, just know that it may take you a bit longer. You should be doing this for all recipes! Having a complete understanding of where the recipe is going will help you be efficient in your cooking. 2. Begin cooking things that need more time and less babysitting first (i.e. Rice). Rice/quinoa/lentils and other grains that don’t require you to actively watch them should be started first. You don’t want to finish cooking the whole meal and start the rice last because you will be waiting 30 minutes and not multitasking. 3. Perform all necessary washing and cutting of foods before you begin cooking. 4 4. Wash your dishes as you go. To get done in under an hour this is a must. There will be plenty of down time when you are waiting for things to cook. Use that time to clean up a pot or two. 5. Utilize all of the burners on your stove. 6. Get practice seasoning food without measuring utensils. Measuring out spices and seasonings is quite possibly the most time consuming endeavor you will face in these recipes. The awesome thing about cooking is that is not an exact science. You can take some liberties with spices and the final product will still turn out well. Obviously if you need precise measurements for nutritional tracking then measuring may be needed. However, most spices are so low in calories a little extra here and there isn’t going to push the needle too much in either direction. As you become more comfortable in the kitchen you will drastically decrease the time it takes to prepare your meals. Knife skills are a huge part of meal prep as you will be cutting vegetables often. Practice makes perfect. Having a sharp knife will be safer and faster. The majority of the recipes are intended to be split into 5 servings, one for each work day. My Fitness Pal was used to calculate the nutritional information. Many of the measurements in this book are volumetric measurements in Imperial units. Because of this it leaves a little room for error. Again, if you need exact measurements for calorie counting purposes then weigh and measure your food each time you cook to get the best possible value for your meals. That being said, if you are not someone who needs precise values, the nutritional information in this book is likely to be similar to whatever you throw together. It’s also important to note that if you change the recipes in anyway, you will need to recalculate the nutritional information. Let’s talk about calorie consumption. Many people question how many calories they should eat per day. The answer is that it depends and it is different for every individual. You need to take into account your goals (do you want to lose weight or gain weight), your activity levels, and your biology. Luckily we can make a good estimate on our calorie intake using the Harris-Benedict Equation. The Harris-Benedict Equation is a formula used to determine our basal metabolic rate (BMR). The BMR is the rate of energy expenditure required to maintain necessary functions to sustain life. You can think of it as the minimum amount of calories you would need to con5 sume if you just laid in bed for a period of time. The HarrisBenedict equation takes into account an individuals height, weight, age and gender to determine the caloric level necessary to maintain weight. Once the BMR is determined we can multiply it by an activity factor corresponding to different activity levels to establish the recommended daily calorie intake. Let’s take a look at the equation and determine what your values are. Unless you are a math savant, you’ll need a calculator to navigate your way through the equation. If you type “BMR calculator” into Google you will find plenty of resources that will make these calculations for you. Harris-Benedict Equation Males - BMR = 88.362 + (13.397 x weight in kg) + (4.799 x height in cm) - (5.677 x age in years) Females – BMR = 447.593 + (9.247 x weight in kg) + (3.098 x height in cm) - (4.330 x age in years) If you are unsure of your measurements in the metric system, use the following conversions to determine your values. Height (in) _______ * 2.54 = ________cm Weight (lbs) _______ / 2.2 = ________kg Write down your values to the following equations to make your calculations easier. Males – Weight – (13.397 x _________kg) = _________ Value #1 Height - (4.799 x _________cm) = _________ Age - Value #2 (5.677 x _________years) = _________ Value #3 BMR = 88.362 + Value #1 + Value #2 – Value #3 = _________cals/day Females – Weight - (9.247 x _________kg) = _________ Value #1 Height - (3.098 x _________cm) = _________ Age - Value #2 (4.330 x _________ years) = _________ Value #3 BMR = 447.593 + Value #1 + Value #2 – Value #3 = _________cals/day 6 To calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) we need to consider your activity levels. In the following table there are values corresponding to five activity levels ranging from no exercise to heavy exercise, multiple times per day. You can also consider your work when calculating your activity. If you work a desk job don’t add any extra activity. If you work as a landscaper, for example, and are doing manual labor it is in your best interest to factor the work done when choosing which category you fall into. Multiply the BMR you calculated in the previous equation by the constant correLittle to no exercise calories needed = BMR x 1.2 Light exercise (1–3 days per week) calories needed = BMR x 1.375 Moderate exercise (3–5 days per week) calories needed = BMR x 1.55 Heavy exercise (6–7 days per week) calories needed = BMR x 1.725 Very heavy exercise (twice per day, extra heavy workouts) calories needed = BMR x 1.9 sponding to your activity level and you will get a value for the recommended daily intake in order to maintain your weight. BMR x activity level constant = ________ cals/day This tool can be extremely effective to a person who wishes to change their body composition. The equation provides an estimate, of course, but for the majority of people it will provide a figure that’s within the ballpark of where their ac- tual number stands. I would recommend performing a 2 week experiment in order to validate that this number is accurate. Follow this protocol to confirm you TDEE: 1. Calculate your TDEE using the equations on the previous pages or using an online calculator. Make sure this value is for TDEE not just BMR. BMR doesn’t factor in your daily activity. Record this value, you need it for step 3. 2. On the day you start the experiment, wake up, go to the bathroom and then immediately weight yourself. This is your starting weight. Record the value. 7. 1 pound of body weight is worth around 3500 calories. If you gained 1 pound after your experiment, we can estimate that you were in a calorie surplus of roughly 3500 calories, meaning that over the course of 2 weeks you ate 250 calories of food above what energy balance is for you. 8. To re-baseline your TDEE perform the following calculations: Final weight - Starting weight = __x__lbs (__x__lbs x 3500 calories) / 14 days = __y__cals/day 3. For the following 14 days, weigh and measure all of your food and track your intake using My Fitness Pal. You should be aiming to hit the value that was calculated in step 1. This is your daily calorie intake with an estimate for your daily activity factored in. __y__cals/day + TDEE from step 1 = _____cals/day (this is your new estimated TDEE) 4. For those 14 days, go about your normal life. Try not to change anything in your normal operations. MPM Prep Crew - Facebook Group 5. On Day 15, wake up, go to the bathroom and weigh yourself immediately. This is your final weight. Record the value. 6. Subtract your final weight from your starting weight. If you stayed the same weight, your estimate for TDEE has been confirmed. If you gained weight, your estimate for TDEE was too high and if you lost weight your estimate was too low. 7 Good luck to you with your nutritional goals! I decided to have a page where we can work together as a community to share recipes, share our creations, and ask any questions that you may want answered. Below is a link to the private Facebook group that is reserved for people who have purchased a copy of this book. Go to Facebook and request to join! https://www.facebook.com/groups/162020708086653 About the Author I believe that food is truly one of life's greatest pleasures. You'd be hard pressed to find any person who doesn't enjoy a good meal. Eating healthy shouldn't be a chore. With a little time and practice, anyone can learn how to create highly palatable, nutritious meals. My name is Josh and I love food. I have a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and am a Certified Exercise Physiologist. I have also published research in the fields of Exercise Physiology and Neurophysiology. I discovered meal prep while in college. I wanted to be able to maintain a healthy diet while balancing a full class load, training, and a social life. I would make a handful of meals at once to save time and ensure I had healthy food that was readily available. I quickly became intrigued on how I could create more flavorful and nutritious meals that kept well in the refrigerator. After I accrued a handful of recipes, I figured it was time to share. Copyright © 2018 by Joshua M. Cortis Version 3.0. August 2019. All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher. 8 ENTRÉES 9 FLANK STEAK FAJITAS Grilled flank steak marinated in lime juice and seasonings served with pan fried peppers and onions. This is a great low carb meal option. PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 20 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 411 Cals Carbs 11g Protein 40g 1 Fat 23g FLANK STEAK FAJITAS SHOPPING LIST For the Steak For the Peppers and Onions PRODUCE •2 lbs (908g) flank steak •2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil •4 medium (600g) bell peppers of any color 4 bell peppers 2 limes 1 sweet onion Cilantro (optional) MEAT/DAIRY 2 lbs flank steak CHECK YOUR PANTRY Olive oil Chili powder Garlic Coriander Salt and pepper 2 •1 Tbsp (8g) chili powder •2 Tbsp (30g) minced garlic •2 tsp (5g) ground coriander •Salt and pepper to taste •1 Tbsp (15mL) lime juice •1 medium (200g) sweet onion •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •Cilantro (optional) •Salt and pepper to taste •1 lime for garnish FLANK STEAK FAJITAS Preparation •Lightly season the steak with salt and pepper. Place it in a large ziplock bag and add 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp chili powder, 2 Tbsp minced garlic, 2 tsp ground coriander, and the juice of 1 lime. •Remove as much air as possible and allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes. •While the steak is marinating, wash and cut your peppers into strips. Cut your onion into similar sized slices. •Heat a large skillet over medium high heat (cast iron is best here). Add in 1 Tbsp of olive oil and cook the peppers and onions until they become soft. •Season with salt and pepper and drizzle a bit of lime juice over the top. •To cook the steak, heat a grill pan over medium high heat, add a bit of olive oil and grill the meat for 3-4 minutes each side for a medium steak. •Remove from the pan and allow to rest for a few minutes. This will make sure the meat retains its moisture. •Cut the meat into thin slices against the grain to prevent chewiness. Divide your ingredients evenly 5 ways and add to your containers. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE This meal is already fairly light. You could lessen the amount of olive oil for cooking but it’s probably not worth it. If you want it to be lower in calories split it into more meals. Carbs Fat 57g 115g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 57g 115g 202g 2071 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 14g 29g 51g 521 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 11g 23g 40g 411 Add 1 cup (175g) of rice to each dish and increase the meat to 3lbs. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 10g 19g 34g 347 7 8g 16g 29g 292 4 Carbs Fat 242g 153g 202g 2071 Protein Calories 315g 3605 KIELBASA WITH RICE & BEANS Here is one of the easiest meals you will ever make. Sausage, rice, and beans is such a classic combination and the frozen broccoli and carrots add an easy source of nutrients. PREP TIME 5 Minutes COOK TIME 20 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 513 Cals Fat 15g Carbs 60g 5 Protein 34g KIELBASA WITH RICE & BEANS SHOPPING LIST Ingredients PRODUCE •2 - 14oz (795g) turkey kielbasa sausages •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice Shredded carrots 1 bunch cilantro 1 lime (optional) MEAT/DAIRY 2 turkey kielbasa sausages MIDDLE AISLES 16oz can of black beans 1 large bag of frozen broccoli CHECK YOUR PANTRY Salt and pepper Rice 6 •2 ½ cups (250g) shredded carrots •2 ½ cups (375g) frozen, chopped broccoli •2 cups (400g) canned black beans, drained and rinsed •¼ cup (10g) chopped cilantro •1 lime (optional) •Salt and pepper to taste KIELBASA WITH RICE & BEANS Preparation •Cook enough rice to yield 3 cups of cooked rice. (1 cup of dry rice yields around 3 cups of cooked rice) •Slice your kielbasa sausage into bite sized pieces and fry in a large skillet until browned. •This is all of the cooking that is required for this meal. The carrots, broccoli, and beans will cook in the microwave when you reheat your meal. If you plan on eating the meal right away, microwave the broccoli and carrots and heat the beans in a small sauce pan. This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide all of your ingredients evenly between 5 containers. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the beans and rice. Serve with a lime wedge if you’d like. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Only use one Kielbasa sausage for the cooking. Cut it into smaller slices and it will seem like there is more meat. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information Carbs Fat 277g 41g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 299g 76g 171g 2564 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 75g 19g 43g 641 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 60g 15g 34g 513 Swap the turkey sausage for 2 classical kielbasa sausages. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 50g 13g 29g 427 7 43g 11g 24g 366 Carbs Fat 299g 216g 115g 1937 Protein Calories 143g 3712 SWEET POTATO TURKEY CHILI A hearty chili packed with sweet potatoes, pinto beans, peppers, and ground turkey. This meal can be made in one pot to help speed up the cleaning process! PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 20 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 474 Cals Fat 17g Carbs 45g Protein 36g 9 SWEET POTATO TURKEY CHILI SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 1 sweet potato 1 sweet onion 1 green pepper 1 red pepper Green onions MEAT/DAIRY 1.5 lbs of ground turkey Greek yogurt MIDDLE AISLES 1 can pinto beans 1 can crushed tomatoes 1 can petite diced tomatoes CHECK YOUR PANTRY Chili powder Cayenne powder Olive oil Salt and pepper 10 For the Chili •1 ½ lbs (681g) ground turkey (93/7) •1 - 14.5oz can (411g) pinto beans •1 - 14.5oz can (411g) petite diced tomatoes •1 - 14.5oz can (411g) crushed tomatoes •1 large (300g) sweet potato •½ medium (100g) sweet onion •1 medium (150g) green pepper •1 medium (150g) red pepper •2 Tbsp (15g) chili powder •1 tsp (3g) cayenne pepper •2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil •Salt and pepper to taste For the Topping •5 Tbsp (71g) Greek yogurt •Chopped green onions (10g) SWEET POTATO TURKEY CHILI Preparation •Before you start cooking you’ll want to chop all of your vegetables first. This will save time. You’ll also want to start a pot of water to boil for the sweet potatoes. Cut the onion and bell peppers into a small dice. Cut the sweet potatoes into a medium dice. •Add the sweet potatoes to the boiling water and cook until soft. Drain the water and set aside. •Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat in a large pot. Add in the peppers and onions and cook for 3-5 minutes or until soft. •Push the pepper and onion mixture to the side and add an additional 1 Tbsp of olive oil to the pot. Lightly season the turkey with salt and pepper and add to the pot. Cook until browned. •Add the crushed tomatoes, petite diced tomatoes, beans, sweet potatoes, 2 Tbsp chili powder, and 1 tsp cayenne pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil and taste test. Season with salt and pepper and adjust seasonings as needed. This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide all of your ingredients evenly between 5 containers. Top each dish with Greek yogurt and green onions. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Omit the pinto beans. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 149g 79g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 226g 83g 180g 2371 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 57g 21g 45g 593 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 45g 17g 36g 474 Swap the turkey for ground beef (85/15) and add 1 cup (175g) rice to each dish. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 38g 14g 30g 395 7 32g 12g 26g 339 Carbs Fat 410g 138g 159g 1943 Protein Calories 191g 3646 BEEF & BROCCOLI STIR FRY An easy recipe with great flavor. This meal is as good as any you would get from a Chinese takeout menu. Make sure you get your pan nice an hot to get a good sear on the beef! PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 20 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 527 Cals Fat 21g Carbs 50g Protein 34g 13 BEEF & BROCCOLI STIR FRY SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 1 bunch of broccoli 1 sweet onion 1 lb carrots Ginger Green onions MEAT/DAIRY 1.5 lb sirloin steak CHECK YOUR PANTRY Olive oil Cornstarch Rice Soy sauce Sriracha Brown sugar Salt and pepper Sesame seeds 14 Ingredients • 1 ½ lbs (681g) sirloin steak • 1 bunch (500g) broccoli • ½ (100g) sweet onion • 1 lb (454g) carrots • 2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil • 1 Tbsp (5g) ginger • 3 tsp (8g) cornstarch • 2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice • 5 Tbsp (10g) chopped green onions • Salt and pepper to taste • 1 Tbsp (8g) sesame seeds For the Sauce • ½ cup (120mL) soy sauce • 1 Tbsp (15g) sriracha • ¼ cup (60mL) water • 1 Tbsp (5g) minced ginger • 1 tsp (3g) cornstarch • 3 Tbsp (37g) brown sugar BEEF & BROCCOLI STIR FRY For the rice •Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3 cups of cooked rice. For the Beef and Broccoli •Prepare all of your ingredients before you start cooking. Cut your onion and carrots into a large dice, cut your broccoli into florets. Mince the enough ginger to yield 2 Tbsp. •Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add ~1 Tbsp of olive oil. •Cut the steak into thin slices (about ⅛ inch thick) against the grain of the meat. It may help to cut if the meat is slightly frozen. •Very lightly season the beef with salt and sprinkle 3 tsp of cornstarch over the top. Try and coat all sides of the meat. •Cook the beef in the pan in batches. You want to get a sear on the meat so don’t overcrowd the pan and make sure your pan is hot. After 1 minute, flip the pieces and cook an additional minute. Remove from pan. •Add olive oil if necessary and cook the remaining beef. BEEF & BROCCOLI STIR FRY For the Beef and Broccoli •Once the beef has finished add ~1 Tbsp of olive oil to the pan. Add in the onions, carrots, and minced ginger. Cook for 3 minutes and then add in the broccoli. Continue cooking until the broccoli begins to soften. It may be helpful to parboil it first. For the Sauce •In a sauce pot, add ½ cup soy sauce, 1 Tbsp sriracha, 1 Tbsp minced ginger, 2 Tbsp of water and 3 Tbsp brown sugar over medium heat. Allow the sugar to melt and stir frequently. Bring to a light boil. •Mix 1 tsp cornstarch into the remaining 2 Tbsp of water. Add to the pot and stir to thicken. •Combine the beef and vegetables back into the skillet and pour the sauce over the top. Stir to coat evenly. Top with sesame seeds. This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of rice and 1 Tbsp green onions to each dish and divide the meat mixture evenly. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Swap the steak for chicken breast and halve the rice. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 192g 53g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 250g 107g 168g 2635 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 63g 27g 42g 659 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 50g 21g 34g 527 Add an extra ½ cup of rice to each dish and increase the size of the steak to 2 pounds. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 42g 18g 28g 439 7 36g 15g 24g 376 Carbs Fat 346g 132g 158g 1877 Protein Calories 223g 3464 DECONSTRUCTED CHEESEBURGER BOWLS A meal prep version of the American classic. Ground beef, potato wedges, and burger toppings come together in a bowl that reheats well in the microwave. PREP TIME 8 Minutes COOK TIME 25 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 665 Cals Carbs 47g Fat 35g Protein 41g 18 CHEESEBURGER BOWLS SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 2 Roma tomatoes 5 russet potatoes Shredded Brussels sprouts MEAT/DAIRY 2 lbs of ground beef Shredded Cheese MIDDLE AISLES Pickle spears CHECK YOUR PANTRY Olive oil Garlic powder BBQ sauce Salt and pepper 19 For the Hamburger and Toppings •2 lbs (908g) ground beef (85/15) •5 Tbsp (35g) shredded cheese •9oz (255g) package of shredded Brussels sprouts •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •1 tsp (2g) garlic powder •10 Tbsp (150g) BBQ sauce (Vinegar based) •5 dill (150g) pickle spears •2 (120g) Roma tomatoes •Salt and pepper to taste For the Potato Wedges •5 small (750g) russet potatoes •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •Salt and pepper CHEESEBURGER BOWLS For the Potato Wedges •Preheat your oven to 400°F. •Wash each of your potatoes thoroughly. Cut each of them in half long ways 3 times so you have 8 wedges for each potato. •In a large bowl, drizzle 1 Tbsp of olive oil over the potatoes. Sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt and pepper. Toss the potatoes to coat and spread onto a sheet pan. • Bake for 10 minutes and then flip them to the other side and cook an additional 10-12 minutes. For the Hamburger •Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook. Once it has browned, season with salt and pepper to taste. For the Brussels Sprouts •Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat. Add in the shaved Brussels sprouts and cook for 2-3 minutes. They will cook fast. Season with 1 tsp garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. CHEESEBURGER BOWLS For the Bowls •Cut 2 Roma tomatoes into slices. This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide your hamburger, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts evenly between your 5 containers. Top the hamburger with 1 Tbsp of shredded cheese. Add 1 pickle spear and slices of Roma tomatoes. Store 2 Tbsp of BBQ sauce in a separate container. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Swap the ground beef for 93/7 ground turkey and halve the amount of potatoes. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 157g 101g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 223g 173g 203g 3261 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 59g 43g 52g 831 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 47g 35g 41g 665 Double the amount of potato wedges. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 39g 29g 35g 554 7 34g 25g 30g 475 Carbs Fat 354g 187g 203g 2349 Protein Calories 218g 3971 FIRECRACKER CHICKEN WITH SQUASH & PEPPERS Thinly sliced chicken breast coated in firecracker sauce and served with a side of rice and vegetables. If you are a fan of spicy food, this one is for you. PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 25 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 446 Cals Carbs 41g Fat 14g Protein 39g 23 FIRECRACKER CHICKEN SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 2 zucchinis 1 red pepper 1 sweet onion Green onions (optional) MEAT/DAIRY 2 lbs chicken breast CHECK YOUR PANTRY Frank’s Red Hot Sauce Red pepper flakes Apple cider vinegar Honey Cornstarch Olive oil Rice Salt and pepper 24 For the Chicken •2 lbs (908g) chicken breast •3 Tbsp (45mL) Frank’s Red Hot Sauce (any hot sauce should work) •1 tsp (2g) red pepper flakes •1 Tbsp (15mL) apple cider vinegar •¼ cup (84g) honey •1 Tbsp (8g) cornstarch •1 Tbsp (15mL) cold water •2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil •Salt and pepper to taste •Green onions (10g) to garnish (optional) For the Vegetables •2 medium (500g) zucchinis •1 large (200g) red bell pepper •½ medium (100g) sweet onion •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •Salt and pepper to taste •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice FIRECRACKER CHICKEN For the rice •Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3 cups of cooked rice. For the Chicken •Butterfly your chicken so that it is not so thick and it will cook faster. Cut all the way through so you have 2 pieces. If it is still fairly thick, you may want to pound it until it is ½ inch thin or less. (Butterfly means to cut down the middle so you can open it like a book). •Heat a grill pan over medium high heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. •Cook the chicken in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding. It has finished cooking when the inside is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F. 25 FIRECRACKER CHICKEN For the Vegetables •Cut your vegetables into a large dice. •Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. •Add the onions and peppers first. Cook them for 1-2 minutes and then add in the zucchini and cook until soft. For the Sauce •In a small sauce pot, add 3 Tbsp hot sauce, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, and ¼ cup honey. Bring to a light boil. •Mix together 1 Tbsp of cornstarch and 1 Tbsp of cold water to make a slurry. Pour into the pot and stir to thicken. •Pour the sauce over the chicken and coat evenly. This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of rice and divide the remainder of your ingredients evenly between your containers. Top with green onions if you wish. 26 Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Omit the rice. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 115g 68g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 207g 69g 195g 2229 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 52g 17g 49g 557 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 41g 14g 39g 446 Add an extra ½ cup of rice to each dish and drizzle it with 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 35g 12g 33g 372 7 30g 10g 28g 318 27 Carbs Fat 299g 137g 186g 1816 Protein Calories 204g 3245 ASIAN FLAVORED GROUND TURKEY BOWLS Ground turkey mixed in an Asian inspired sauce and served with a side of rice, and vegetables. Topping this dish with a few peanuts after reheating would be a great addition. PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 25 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 415 Cals Carbs 36g Fat 16g Protein 32g 28 GROUND TURKEY BOWLS SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 8 oz mushrooms 1 sweet onion 1 bag shredded carrots 1 green pepper MEAT/DAIRY 1.5 lbs ground turkey CHECK YOUR PANTRY Honey Sriracha Garlic Ground ginger Sesame oil Soy sauce Olive oil Rice Salt and pepper 29 For the Turkey •1½ lbs (681g) ground turkey (93/7) •8 oz (227g) mushrooms •1 Tbsp (21g) honey •2 tsp (10g) sriracha •1 Tbsp (15g) minced garlic •¼ tsp (1g) ground ginger •1 tsp (5mL) sesame oil •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •3 Tbsp (45mL) soy sauce •Salt and pepper to taste For the Vegetables •1 medium (200g) sweet onion •2 ½ cups (250g) shredded carrots •1 medium (150g) green pepper •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •Salt and pepper to taste •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice GROUND TURKEY BOWLS For the Vegetables •Wash and cut your green pepper into a large dice. Cut your sweet onion into a large dice as well. •Cut your mushrooms into quarters if they are small or more if they are larger mushrooms. •In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat. •Add the onion first and cook for 1-2 minutes then add in the green peppers. Cook until soft and remove from the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For the Turkey •Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat. Add in the ground turkey and 1 Tbsp minced garlic cook. •When the turkey is half way browned, add in the chopped mushrooms and cook together until the turkey has fully browned. •When the turkey has finished, add in 1 Tbsp of honey, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp sriracha, 1 tsp sesame oil, and ¼ tsp ground ginger. Stir to incorporate and season with salt and pepper to taste. GROUND TURKEY BOWLS For the Rice •Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3 cups of cooked rice. This recipe makes 5 servings. You do not need to cook the shredded carrots because they will cook when reheated in the microwave. Add ½ cup of rice and carrots to each container and divide the remaining ingredients equally. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Omit the rice from the meal and add extra vegetables in their place. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 107g 80g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 178g 81g 158g 2073 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 45g 20g 40g 518 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 36g 16g 32g 415 Add an extra ½ cup of rice to each dish and swap the turkey for 2 lbs of beef. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 30g 14g 26g 346 7 25g 12g 23g 296 Carbs Fat 291g 170g 153g 1760 Protein Calories 206g 3518 CHICKEN QUINOA BOWLS These Chicken Quinoa Bowls are incredibly versatile. Pictured here is a Buffalo Chicken Bowl with Greek yogurt ranch. You could also make a Salsa Chicken Bowl or BBQ Chicken. PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 20 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 442 Cals Carbs 27g Fat 13g Protein 54g 33 CHICKEN QUINOA BOWLS SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 1 bunch celery 1 bag shredded carrots 1 large green pepper MEAT/DAIRY 2.5 lbs chicken breast Greek yogurt MIDDLE AISLES 1 packet ranch mix Buffalo sauce CHECK YOUR PANTRY Olive oil Salt and pepper 34 Ingredients •2 ½ lbs (1135g) chicken breast •1 ¼ cup (175g) diced celery •1 ¼ cup (125g) shredded carrots •1 ¼ cup diced (175g) green peppers •1 cup (227g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt •1 tsp (3g) ranch dressing mix •¼-½ cup (120mL) buffalo sauce •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked quinoa •2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil •Salt and pepper CHICKEN QUINOA BOWLS For the Quinoa •Cook enough quinoa to have 2 ½ cups of cooked quinoa. 1 cup of uncooked quinoa will yield around 3 cups of cooked quinoa. Rinse the quinoa prior to cooking until the water runs clear. Cook using the same method you would use for rice. For the Chicken •Butterfly (or pound with a meat tenderizer) your chicken so that it is not so thick and it will cook faster. Cut all the way through so you have 2 pieces. If it is still fairly thick, you may want to pound it until it is ½ inch thin or less. (Butterfly means to cut down the middle so you can open it like a book). •Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper. •Add 1-2 Tbsp of of olive oil to a grill pan or skillet over medium high heat and cook the chicken in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding. It has finished cooking when the inside is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F. •Let it rest for a few minutes after cooking and cut into a medium dice. •Add to a bowl and mix with ¼-½ cup buffalo sauce to coat evenly. 35 CHICKEN QUINOA BOWLS For the Vegetables •Wash and cut your pepper and celery into a small dice. You need to have a total of 1 ¼ cups each. •Measure out 1 ¼ cups of shredded carrots. •You don’t need to cook any of these as they will cook in the microwave. For the Ranch Dressing •Mix together 1 cup of Greek yogurt and 1 tsp of ranch dressing mix. Store in separate, smaller containers. This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of quinoa and ¼ carrots, celery, and peppers to each container. Divide the chicken equally and add 1 of your ranch dressing cups to each container. 36 Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Reduce the amount of quinoa to ¼ cup per dish and decrease the total amount of chicken to 2 lbs. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 87g 56g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 134g 67g 268g 2211 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 34g 17g 67g 553 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 27g 13g 54g 442 Add an extra ½ cup of quinoa to each dish and drizzle each with 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 22g 11g 45g 369 7 19g 10g 38g 316 37 Carbs Fat 227g 142g 214g 1708 Protein Calories 287g 3334 SALSA CHICKEN QUINOA BOWLS PER SERVING - MAKES 5 535 Cals Carbs 42g Fat 15g Protein 57g Ingredients •2 ½ lbs (1135g) chicken breast •1 large (300g) zucchini •1 can (425g) black beans •1 large (200g) green pepper •16oz (454g) jar of salsa •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked quinoa •2 ½ Tbsp (38mL) olive oil •Salt and pepper Preparation •Follow the instructions on the previous pages. Everything is the same except you swap the buffalo sauce for salsa and you sauté the zucchini and green pepper instead of leaving them raw. The beans don’t need cooked because they will be reheated in the microwave 38 Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Reduce the amount of quinoa to ¼ cup per dish and decrease the total amount of chicken to 2 lbs. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 163g 67g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 210g 77g 285g 2673 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 53g 19g 71g 668 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 42g 15g 57g 535 Add an extra ½ cup of quinoa to each dish and drizzle each with 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 35g 13g 48g 446 7 30g 11g 41g 382 39 Carbs Fat 304g 153g 231g 2179 Protein Calories 304g 3809 MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN WITH TURMERIC RICE Chicken thighs seasoned with middle eastern spices and grilled to perfection. Paired with the chicken is rice, spiced with turmeric and mixed with carrots, peas, and tomatoes. PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 25 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 441 Cals Carbs 30g Fat 16g Protein 44g 40 MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 1 red onion 1 lemon 1 bag shredded carrots 1 Roma tomato MEAT/DAIRY 2 lbs chicken thighs Greek yogurt MIDDLE AISLES 1 package frozen peas CHECK YOUR PANTRY Olive oil Cumin Oregano Paprika Turmeric Garlic powder Rice Salt and pepper 41 For the Chicken •2 lbs (908g) chicken thighs •1 cup (227g) plain nonfat greek yogurt •½ medium (100g) red onion, minced •¼ tsp (1g) salt •1 Tbsp (15mL) lemon juice •1 tsp (3g) cumin •1 tsp (1g) oregano •½ tsp (2g) paprika •2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil For the Rice •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice •1 tsp (4g) turmeric •1 cup (100g) shredded carrots •1 cup (150g) frozen peas •1 (60g) Roma tomato •1 ½ tsp (4g) garlic powder •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •Salt and pepper to taste MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN For the Rice •Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3 cups of cooked rice. •Once the rice has finished cooking, measure out 2 ½ cups and place in a large bowl. •Cut your Roma tomato into a small dice, remove the seeds. Chop the shredded carrots into smaller pieces. •Mix in 1 tsp turmeric, 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 cup frozen peas, the diced tomato, 1 ½ tsp garlic powder, 1 Tbsp olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. For the Chicken •While the rice is cooking add the chicken thighs to a ziplock back with 1 cup of Greek yogurt, ½ of minced red onion, ¼ tsp salt, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, ½ tsp paprika, and 1 Tbsp olive oil. •Toss the chicken around in the bag to make sure it is evenly coated and then remove the air and allow to marinate for at least 5 minutes. 30 minutes is preferred but in the interest of time, it is not required. MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN For the Chicken •Heat a grill pan over medium high heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. •Cook the chicken in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding. Cook it for roughly 3 minutes on each side but be careful not to mess with it too much as you want the outside to develop some color. •After the chicken has cooked, remove it from the pan and cut it into a large dice. Add it back to the pan to allow for it to finish cooking and develop more color. This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide the chicken and rice evenly between each of your containers. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Halve the amount of rice and vegetables and swap the chicken thighs for breasts. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 88g 69g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 150g 80g 221g 2204 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 38g 20g 55g 551 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 30g 16g 44g 441 Double the amount of rice and vegetables and increase the amount of chicken to 2 ½ lbs. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 25g 13g 37g 367 7 21g 11g 32g 315 Carbs Fat 273g 90g 212g 1821 Protein Calories 273g 2994 TERIYAKI GINGER CHICKEN STIR FRY It doesn’t get quicker than a stir fry meal. If you buy frozen, precooked chicken this meal can be made in minutes. Using a bottled teriyaki sauce also makes it super quick and easy. PREP TIME 5 Minutes COOK TIME 20 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 473 Cals Fat 13g Carbs 38g Protein 51g 45 TERIYAKI STIR FRY SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 1 lb green beans MEAT/DAIRY 2.5 lbs of chicken breast MIDDLE AISLES 1 jar of teriyaki ginger sauce 1 large bag of frozen broccoli CHECK YOUR PANTRY Olive oil Rice Sesame seeds Salt and pepper 46 Ingredients •2 ½ lbs (1135g) chicken breast •20oz (567g) broccoli (fresh or frozen) •1 lb (454g) green beans •2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil •½ cup (120mL) teriyaki ginger sauce* •1 Tbsp (6g) sesame seeds •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice •Salt and pepper to taste *I use the Kikkoman Teriyaki Triple Ginger sauce. If this sauce isn’t available in your grocery store, it can be purchase on Amazon or just purchase a different sauce with good ingredients. Read the labels! TERIYAKI STIR FRY For the Rice •Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3 cups of cooked rice. For the Chicken •Butterfly (or pound with a meat tenderizer) your chicken so that it is not so thick and it will cook faster. Cut all the way through so you have 2 pieces. (Butterfly means to cut down the middle so you can open it like a book). •Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper. •Add 1-2 Tbsp of of olive oil to a grill pan or skillet over medium high heat and cook the chicken in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding. It has finished cooking when the inside is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F. •Let it rest for a few minutes after cooking and cut into a large dice. TERIYAKI STIR FRY For the Vegetables •Cook the broccoli in the microwave until it is no longer frozen. It doesn’t have to be hot as you will be cooking more in the skillet. •Start a large pot of water over high heat. Add the green beans and bring to a boil. Boil for 57 minutes or until the beans have softened but still slightly crisp. •Add the chicken back to the skillet and pour ½ cup of the teriyaki sauce over the top. Stir to coat and then add the green beans and broccoli. Stir everything so that the vegetables can pick up the residual sauce. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds over the top. This recipe makes 5 servings. To each of your containers add ½ cup of rice and divide the stir fry evenly. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Reduce the rice to ¼ cup per dish and reduce the chicken to 2lbs and sauce to ⅓ of a cup. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 131g 59g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 189g 65g 256g 2365 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 47g 16g 64g 591 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 38g 13g 51g 473 Add an extra ½ cup of rice to each dish and swap the chicken breasts for thighs. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 32g 11g 43g 394 7 27g 9g 37g 338 Carbs Fat 281g 81g 208g 1887 Protein Calories 265g 2913 GROUND BEEF STROGANOFF Ground beef cooked with Greek yogurt and tomato sauce. Served with a side of rice and vegetables. This is a healthier version of the classic Beef Stroganoff. PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 25 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 503 Cals Fat 27g Carbs 31g Protein 34g 50 GROUND BEEF STROGANOFF SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 1 sweet onion 2 zucchinis 1 lb whole mushrooms MEAT/DAIRY 1.5 lbs ground beef Greek yogurt Butter MIDDLE AISLES 1 can tomato sauce Dijon mustard CHECK YOUR PANTRY Olive oil Rice Salt and pepper 51 For the Stroganoff •1 ½ lbs (680g) ground beef (85/15) •½ medium (100g) sweet onion •¾ cup (170g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt •½ cup (120mL) tomato sauce •2 Tbsp (30mL) dijon mustard •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •Salt and pepper to taste •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice For the Vegetables •1 lb (454g) whole mushrooms •2 medium (500g) zucchinis •1 Tbsp (14g) butter •Salt and pepper to taste GROUND BEEF STROGANOFF For the Rice •Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3 cups of cooked rice. For the Stroganoff •Cut ½ of a sweet onion into a small dice. •Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat and add in the onion. Cook for 3 minutes then add the ground beef. Cook until it has browned and drain the fat. •Once the beef has browned stir in ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt, ½ cup tomato sauce, 2 Tbsp dijon mustard. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to come together. •Season with salt and pepper to taste. GROUND BEEF STROGANOFF For the Vegetables •Wash and cut your zucchini and mushrooms into a large dice. •Heat 1 Tbsp of butter in another skillet. Add in the mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes then add in the zucchini and cook until soft. •Season with salt and pepper to taste. This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of rice to each dish and divide the beef and vegetables evenly. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Swap the beef for turkey (93/7) and omit the rice. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 65g 78g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 157g 133g 172g 2513 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 39g 33g 43g 628 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 31g 27g 34g 503 Increase the amount of beef to 2 lbs and add an extra ½ cup of rice to each dish. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 26g 22g 29g 419 7 22g 19g 25g 359 Carbs Fat 249g 168g 169g 1638 Protein Calories 223g 3400 TACO BOWLS WITH CAULIFLOWER RICE Ground beef, shredded Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower rice served with a side of salsa roja. A flavorful dish that can be customized to add your favorite toppings. PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 25 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 479 Cals Carbs 21g Protein 33g 55 Fat 29g TACO BOWLS SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 5 Roma tomatoes 1 white onion 2 jalapeños Cilantro Lime 1 package of shaved Brussels sprouts MEAT/DAIRY 1.5 lbs of ground beef MIDDLE AISLES 1 can tomato sauce 2 bags of frozen cauliflower rice CHECK YOUR PANTRY Garlic Paprika Garlic powder Chili powder Cumin Olive oil Salt and pepper 56 For the Meat •1 ½ lbs (680g) ground beef (85/15) •½ cup (120mL) tomato sauce •1 tsp (3g) paprika •1 tsp (3g) garlic powder •1 tsp (3g) chili powder •1 tsp (3g) cumin •Salt and pepper to taste For the Brussels Sprouts •9oz (255g) package shaved Brussels sprouts •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •1 tsp (3g) garlic powder •Salt and pepper to taste For the Cauliflower Rice •20oz (567g) frozen cauliflower rice •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •1 Tbsp (8g) chili powder •1 tsp (3g) paprika •1 (60g) Roma tomato, diced For the Salsa Roja •4 (240g) Roma tomatoes •1 small (100g) white onion •2 (60g) jalapeños •4 cloves (20g) garlic •¼ bunch (10g) cilantro •2 Tbsp (30mL) lime juice •Salt to taste TACO BOWLS For the Taco Meat •Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and brown the ground beef. •Once cooked, drain the fat and add in ½ cup of tomato sauce, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes then remove from heat. For the Salsa Roja •Start a medium pot of water over high heat to boil. •Wash your tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro. Cut the stems off of the tomatoes and jalapeños and cut the onion in half •Add the small white onion, the peppers, tomatoes, and 4 cloves of garlic to the boiling water. Cook for 6-8 minutes. The tomatoes have finished cooking when they begin to change color and the skin starts to break. •Drain the water from the pot. Add the tomatoes, garlic, jalapeños, ¼ bunch of cilantro, and the juice of 1 lime to a blender. Blend until smooth. •Add salt to taste. Adjust flavor with salt and lime juice as needed. •Portion out into smaller, separate cups once it has cooled. TACO BOWLS For the Cauliflower Rice •Microwave the cauliflower rice until it is no longer frozen. •Dice 1 Roma tomato and remove the seeds. •Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. •Add the riced cauliflower, 1 Tbsp chili powder, and 1 tsp paprika. •Cook for 3-4 minutes and remove from heat. Stir in the diced tomato. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For the Brussels Sprouts •Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat. Add in the shaved Brussels sprouts and cook for 2-3 minutes. They will cook fast. Season with 1 tsp garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. This recipe makes 5 servings. Add 1 of your salsa cups to each container and divide the remaining ingredients evenly. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Swap the beef for turkey . Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 112g 92g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 106g 146g 164g 2394 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 27g 37g 41g 599 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 21g 29g 33g 479 Swap the cauliflower rice for 5 cups of regular rice and increase the amount of beef to 2 lbs. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 18g 24g 27g 399 7 15g 21g 23g 342 Carbs Fat 339g 180g 170g 1956 Protein Calories 226g 3880 CHICKEN PARMESAN AND ZOODLES Baked chicken breast tenders coated in ground Cheerios to make a gluten free breading and topped with a red sauce and cheese. The chicken is served with a side of zucchini noodles. PREP TIME 20 Minutes COOK TIME 25 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 473 Cals Carbs 32g Fat 14g Protein 56g 60 CHICKEN PARMESAN SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 3 zucchinis 1 bunch parsley 2 Roma tomatoes MEAT/DAIRY 2 lbs chicken breast tenders Eggs Shredded parmesan cheese 1 bag thinly sliced provolone cheese MIDDLE AISLES 1 jar of pasta sauce Cheerios Tapioca flour CHECK YOUR PANTRY Cooking spray Oregano Salt and pepper 61 Ingredients •2 lbs (908g) chicken breast tenders •2 cups (60g) Cheerios (you can use breadcrumbs, I use Cheerios because they are gluten free) •¼ cup (28g) shredded parmesan cheese •2 eggs •½ cup (60g) tapioca flour (cornstarch works as well) •10 slices (110g) thinly sliced provolone cheese •2 (120g) Roma tomatoes, sliced •1 tsp (1g) oregano •5 Tbsp (5g) fresh parsley, chopped •1 ¼ cups (300g) red pasta sauce (Find one with good ingredients, read the nutrition labels!) •3 medium (750g) zucchinis •Cooking spray CHICKEN PARMESAN For the Chicken •Preheat your oven to 400°F •In a blender, add ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese, 1 tsp oregano, and 2 cups of Cheerios. Blend until the Cheerios are reduced to a powder. •Set up 3 bowls. One with ½ cup of tapioca flour (cornstarch works as well), one with 2 beaten eggs, and one with the ground Cheerios. •Dip the chicken breast tenders in the tapioca flour, then the egg wash, and then coat with the ground Cheerios. •Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray and place the chicken on the pan. Lightly spray the tops with more cooking spray. •Cook the chicken for 10 minutes and remove from the oven. Flip the chicken and cook an additional 5 minutes. •Remove from the oven again and top the chicken with 1 ¼ cups of pasta sauce. Evenly spread the sauce across the chicken evenly. Place two thinly sliced pieces of provolone cheese over the top of the chicken. •Bake an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown and remove from oven. •Top the chicken with chopped parsley. CHICKEN PARMESAN For the Zoodles and Tomatoes •While the chicken is cooking, wash your zucchini and form them into noodles using a vegetable spiralizer. •There is no need to cook these as they will cook upon reheating in the microwave. •Cut the tomatoes into slices. This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide your chicken, zoodles, and sliced tomatoes evenly between your containers. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE You don’t want to change much on this recipe so to lower calories, divide it into more servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 159g 68g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 159g 68g 279g 2364 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 40g 17g 70g 591 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 32g 14g 56g 473 Add 1 cup (175g) regular noodles (or rice) to each dish in place of the zoodles. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 27g 11g 47g 394 7 23g 10g 40g 338 Carbs Fat 387g 73g 279g 2364 Protein Calories 284g 3341 TURKEY SLOPPY JOE BOWLS & JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR POTATOES Ground turkey mixed with tomato sauce and seasonings and served with jalapeño cheddar potatoes and broccoli. This meal has a wide array of flavors and reheats well in the microwave. PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 25 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 587 Cals Fat 20g Carbs 57g Protein 46g 65 TURKEY SLOPPY JOE BOWLS SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 1 sweet onion 1 green pepper 5 small potatoes 1 jalapeño 1 bunch of broccoli MEAT/DAIRY 2 lbs ground turkey Shredded cheddar cheese MIDDLE AISLES 1 can tomato paste Worcestershire sauce CHECK YOUR PANTRY Dijon mustard Ketchup Red pepper flakes Onion powder Olive oil Salt and pepper 66 For the Sloppy Joes •2 lbs (908g) ground turkey 93/7 •½ cup (132g) tomato paste •½ medium (100g) sweet onion •1 medium (150g) green pepper •2 Tbsp (30g) dijon mustard •1 ½ Tbsp (23mL) Worcestershire sauce •¼ cup (60g) ketchup •1 tsp (3g) red pepper flakes •1 Tbsp (8g) onion powder •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •Salt and pepper to taste For the Jalapeño Cheddar Potatoes •5 small (625g) potatoes •1 (30g) jalapeño •½ cup (56g) shredded cheddar cheese •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •Salt and pepper to taste •1 large (500g) bunch of broccoli TURKEY SLOPPY JOE BOWLS For the Potatoes •Preheat your oven to 425°F. •Wash and cut your potatoes into a small to medium dice. You want these small so they cook faster. Aim for about ¼ inch cubes. Toss the potatoes in 1 Tbsp of olive oil and spread on a sheet pan. •Bake for 10 minutes then remove from the oven and stir/flip. Bake for an additional 5-8 minutes or until they have developed some color. •Remove the potatoes from the oven and segment them out into 5 even portions on the pan. Top each portion with cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños, bake until the cheese has melted. For the Sloppy Joes •Cut your pepper and onion into a small dice. Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a skillet and add the pepper and onion. Cook until the onion is translucent and add the ground turkey and cook until browned. •Once the turkey has cooked, stir in ½ cup tomato paste, 1 ½ Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard, ¼ cup ketchup, 1 Tbsp onion powder, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. TURKEY SLOPPY JOE BOWLS For the Broccoli •Wash and cut your broccoli into florets and cook using your preferred method. This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide all of your ingredients evenly between your containers. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Omit the potatoes and add more broccoli (250g) in their place. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 134g 71g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 283g 98g 230g 2934 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 71g 25g 58g 734 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 57g 20g 46g 587 Swap the turkey for beef and add 3 extra potatoes (375g) to the recipe. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 47g 16g 38g 489 7 40g 14g 33g 419 Carbs Fat 381g 171g 207g 2003 Protein Calories 233g 3995 ORANGE CHICKEN & VEGETABLES A meal prepped version of the Chinese takeout dish. This version is not breaded or deep fried making it a healthier option than the one you would get from the Chinese restaurant. PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 25 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 488 Cals Fat 15g Carbs 49g 70 Protein 40g ORANGE CHICKEN SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 1 sweet onion 1 zucchini 1 yellow squash 1 bag of carrots 1 green pepper 1 red pepper MEAT/DAIRY 2 lbs chicken thighs MIDDLE AISLES Orange juice CHECK YOUR PANTRY Olive oil Sesame seeds Honey Vinegar Soy sauce Cornstarch Rice 71 For the Chicken •2 lbs (908g) chicken thighs •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •1 Tbsp (6g) sesame seeds For the Vegetables •1 medium (250g) zucchini •1 medium (250g) yellow squash •2 (200g) carrots •1 medium (150g) green pepper •1 medium (150g) red pepper •½ medium (100g) sweet onion •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil For the Sauce •¼ cup (84g) honey •¼ cup (60mL) white vinegar •½ cup (120mL) orange juice •2 Tbsp (30mL) soy sauce •2 tsp (5g) cornstarch •1 Tbsp (15mL) cold water •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice ORANGE CHICKEN For the Rice •Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3 cups of cooked rice. For the Chicken •Drizzle 1 Tbsp of olive oil over the chicken and ensure it is distributed across each of the thighs. •Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper. •Heat a grill pan or a skillet over medium high heat and cook the chicken in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding. It has finished cooking when the inside is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F. •Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes and then cut it into a large dice. ORANGE CHICKEN For the Vegetables •Wash and cut all of the vegetables into a large dice. •Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet. Add in the onions and carrots first and cook for 1-2 minutes. •Add the peppers and squash next and cook until soft. For the Sauce •In a small sauce pot add ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup white vinegar, ½ cup orange juice, and 2 Tbsp soy sauce. Bring to a light boil. •Mix together 2 tsp cornstarch and 1 Tbsp cold water into a slurry. Pour into the sauce and stir to thicken. •Pour the sauce over the chicken and the vegetables and top the chicken with 2 Tbsp of sesame seeds. This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of rice to each dish and divide the chicken and vegetables evenly between your containers. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Omit the rice and divide the sauce recipe in half. Use all of the sauce for the chicken. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 99g 73g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 244g 74g 200g 2442 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 61g 19g 50g 611 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 49g 15g 40g 488 Add and extra ½ cup of rice to each dish and increase the total amount of chicken to 2.5 lbs. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 41g 12g 33g 407 7 35g 11g 29g 349 Carbs Fat 336g 84g 190g 1813 Protein Calories 253g 3112 GARLIC SRIRACHA CHICKEN Grilled chicken thighs coated with a Greek yogurt, garlic sriracha sauce. If you like spicy food then this meal is for you! Not a fan of spicy food? Just cut back on the sriracha. PREP TIME 5 Minutes COOK TIME 25 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 426 Cals Carbs 27g Fat 12g Protein 52g 75 GARLIC SRIRACHA CHICKEN SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE Green onions MEAT/DAIRY 2.5 lbs chicken thighs MIDDLE AISLES Greek yogurt Sriracha 2 packages of frozen broccoli CHECK YOUR PANTRY Olive oil Garlic powder Salt and pepper Rice 76 Ingredients •2 ½ lbs (1135g) chicken thighs •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •20oz (567g) frozen broccoli •¾ cup (170g) plain Greek yogurt •2 Tbsp (30g) sriracha •2 tsp (5g) garlic powder •Salt and pepper •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice •5 Tbsp (10g) chopped green onions GARLIC SRIRACHA CHICKEN For the Rice •Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3 cups of cooked rice. For the Chicken •Drizzle 1 Tbsp of olive oil over the chicken and ensure it is distributed across each of the thighs. •Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper. •Heat a grill pan or a skillet over medium high heat and cook the chicken in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding. It has finished cooking when the inside is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F. •Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes and then cut it into a large dice. For the Garlic Sriracha Sauce •In a bowl, mix together ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 Tbsp sriracha (more if you like spicy, less if you don’t), and 2 tsp garlic powder. •Heat the skillet over medium heat and add the chicken in. Pour the garlic sriracha sauce over the top of the chicken and stir to coat evenly. GARLIC SRIRACHA CHICKEN For the Broccoli •Because we are using frozen broccoli, it has already been cooked at one point. There is no need to cook the broccoli as it will cook when you reheat your meals. If you want to cook it, go for it. Regardless of which option you choose, lightly season it with salt and pepper before you eat it. This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of rice to each dish and divide the chicken and broccoli evenly. Top each dish with 1 Tbsp of chopped green onions. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Omit the rice and swap the chicken thighs for breasts. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 45g 45g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 137g 61g 258g 2129 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 34g 15g 65g 532 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 27g 12g 52g 426 Add an extra ½ cup (175g) rice to each dish and drizzle each with 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 23g 10g 43g 355 7 20g 9g 37g 304 Carbs Fat 230g 116g 250g 1585 Protein Calories 267g 3032 ENCHILADA CHICKEN WITH CALABACITAS Grilled chicken thighs coated with a homemade enchilada sauce and served with a side of cilantro lime rice, pico de gallo, and calabacitas. PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 35 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 495 Cals Carbs 34g Fat 18g Protein 50g 80 ENCHILADA CHICKEN SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 4 Roma tomatoes 1 red onion 1 bunch cilantro 1 lime 1 jalapeño 2 zucchinis 8oz mushrooms 1 red pepper MEAT/DAIRY 2.5 lbs chicken thighs MIDDLE AISLES 1 can fire roasted tomatoes CHECK YOUR PANTRY White vinegar Garlic Chili powder Oregano Olive oil Rice Salt and pepper 81 For the Chicken and Sauce •2 ½ (1135g) chicken thighs •14.5oz can (411g) fire roasted tomatoes •2 Tbsp (20g) diced red onion •1 Tbsp (15g) garlic •1 Tbsp (15mL) white vinegar •1 Tbsp (8g) chili powder •1 tsp (1g) oregano •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil For the Vegetables •2 medium (500g) zucchini •8oz (227g) mushrooms •1 large (200g) red pepper •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil For the Cilantro Lime Rice •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice •1 Tbsp (15mL) lime juice •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •¼ cup (10g) chopped cilantro •Salt to taste For the Pico de Gallo •4 (240g) Roma tomatoes •½ medium (100g) red onion •¼ cup (10g) chopped cilantro •1-2 Tbsp (15mL) lime juice •1 (30g) jalapeño pepper •Salt and pepper to taste ENCHILADA CHICKEN For the Rice •Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3 cups of cooked rice. •Drizzle 1 Tbsp of olive oil over the rice and mix in ¼ cup of cilantro, juice of ½ lime, and add salt to taste. Mix thoroughly. For the Enchilada Sauce •Add 1 Tbsp garlic, 2 Tbsp of diced red onion, 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes, 1 Tbsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp oregano, and 1 tsp salt to a blender. Blend until smooth. For the Chicken •Poke holes in the chicken to allow the marinade to enter the meat. •Put the chicken in a ziplock bag and add ¼ of the enchilada sauce to the bag. Toss the chicken around in the bag to evenly distribute the sauce. •Remove all of the air from the bag and allow to marinate for at least a few minutes. •Add the remainder of the sauce to a pan and bring to a light boil for 15 minutes. ENCHILADA CHICKEN For the Chicken •Heat a grill pan or a skillet over medium high heat and cook the chicken in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding. It has finished cooking when the inside is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F. •Remove the chicken from the pan and allow it to rest for at least a couple of minutes. Once it has rested, add it back to the skillet with the simmering enchilada sauce and toss to coat. For the Vegetables •Wash and cut your vegetables into a large dice. •Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Sauté the vegetables until the zucchini has softened. •Season with salt and pepper to taste. This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of the cilantro lime rice to each container and divide the remainder of the ingredients evenly. Store the pico de gallo in a separate, smaller container. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Omit the rice. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 76g 86g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 168g 89g 250g 2473 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 42g 22g 63g 618 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 34g 18g 50g 495 Add an extra ½ cup (88g) rice to each dish as well as ½ cup (28g) black beans. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 28g 15g 42g 412 7 24g 13g 36g 353 Carbs Fat 355g 95g 241g 2042 Protein Calories 294g 3451 CHILI LIME CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES & LENTILS Grilled chicken thighs marinated in chili powder and lime juice and served with a side of lentils. Lentils provide more protein and a nice change of pace from rice. PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 30 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 511 Cals Carbs 31g Fat 19g Protein 55g 85 CHILI LIME CHICKEN SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 2 limes 1 jalapeño 1 bunch of cilantro 2 zucchini 1 red onion MEAT/DAIRY 2.5 lbs chicken thighs MEAT/DAIRY Lentils CHECK YOUR PANTRY Cumin Chili powder Paprika Garlic Olive oil Salt and pepper 86 For the Chicken •2 ½ lbs (1135g) chicken thighs •3 Tbsp (45mL) lime juice •1 Tbsp (8g) cumin •1 tsp (2g) chili powder •1 tsp (2g) paprika •1 Tbsp (15g) minced garlic •1 tsp (3g) salt •2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil •1 (30g) jalapeño, sliced (optional) For the Lentils •2 ½ cups (500g) cooked lentils •1 Tbsp (8g) cumin •1 Tbsp (15mL) lime juice •¼ cup (5g) chopped cilantro •Salt and pepper to taste For the Vegetables •2 medium (500g) zucchini •1 medium (200g) red onion •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil CHILI LIME CHICKEN For the Lentils •Rinse your lentils until the water runs clear and sift through them to ensure there are no rocks or other particles. •One cup of dry lentils will yield roughly 2 ½ cups of cooked lentils. Cook a little bit extra to ensure you have enough. •Measure out 1 ½ cups of lentils and 3 cups of water and place in a large pot. Heat the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Once the pot is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 20 minutes. •If the lentils aren’t soft after 20 minutes, keep cooking until they have softened. •Measure out 2 ½ cups of cooked lentils and mix in ¼ cup chopped cilantro, 1 Tbsp lime juice, 1 Tbsp cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. For the Chicken •Poke holes in the chicken thighs using a knife or fork to allow the marinade to enter the meat. •In a ziplock bag, add the chicken, juice of 1 lime, 1 Tbsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 Tbsp of minced garlic, 1 tsp salt, and 1 Tbsp of olive oil. CHILI LIME CHICKEN For the Chicken •Shake the chicken around in the bag to evenly coat each thigh with the seasoning. Remove as much air from the bag as possible and allow to marinate for at least 5 minutes. 30 minutes is preferred but in the interest of time, it is not required. •Heat a grill pan over medium high heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. •Cook the chicken in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding. Cook it for roughly 3 minutes on each side but be careful not to mess with it too much as you want the outside to develop some color. •After the chicken has cooked, remove it from the pan and cut it into a large dice. Add it back to the pan to allow for it to finish cooking and develop more color. For the Vegetables •Wash and cut your zucchini into a large dice. Cut the red onion into similar sized pieces. •In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat. Add in the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the zucchini and cook until soft. This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of lentils to each dish and divide the remainder of the ingredients evenly between your containers. Top with sliced jalapeño if desired. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Omit the lentils and add extra zucchini (200g) in their place. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 58g 92g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 153g 93g 277g 2557 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 38g 23g 69g 639 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 31g 19g 55g 511 Add ½ cup (88g) rice to each dish and drizzle with 1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 26g 16g 46g 426 7 22g 13g 40g 365 Carbs Fat 245g 161g 235g 2000 Protein Calories 286g 3573 PESTO CHICKEN WITH CARROTS & GREEN BEANS Grilled chicken breast served with a side of spinach pesto sauce, green beans, and roasted carrots. A great meal for those days you really don’t feel like spending time in the kitchen PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 25 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 526 Cals Fat 24g Carbs 24g Protein 53g 90 PESTO CHICKEN SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 1.5 lbs of carrots 1 lb fresh green beans 1 bag of spinach 1 lemon Fresh parsley (optional) MEAT/DAIRY 2.5 lbs chicken breast 1 bag of shredded parmesan cheese MIDDLE AISLES Walnuts CHECK YOUR PANTRY Garlic Onion powder Oregano Coriander Olive oil Salt and pepper 91 For the Chicken •2 ½ lbs (1135g) chicken breast •1 Tbsp (15g) minced garlic •1 Tbsp (8g) onion powder •1 Tbsp (3g) oregano •1 tsp (2g) coriander •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •Salt and pepper to taste •Chopped parsley (optional) For the Vegetables •1 lb (454g) fresh green beans •1 ½ (681g) lbs carrots •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •Salt and pepper to taste For the Pesto •2 cups (60g) spinach •2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil •2 Tbsp (56g) parmesan cheese •¼ cup (30g) walnuts •1 Tbsp (15mL) lemon juice •Salt to taste PESTO CHICKEN For the Chicken •Pound the chicken using a meat tenderizer until it is even thickness throughout. If you don’t have a meat tenderizer, butterfly the chicken to a thinner piece of meat. •Add the chicken to a ziplock bag with 1 Tbsp of olive oil, 1 Tbsp onion powder, 1 Tbsp oregano, 1 tsp coriander and 1 Tbsp minced garlic. •Shake the chicken around in the bag to evenly coat each breast with the seasoning. Remove as much air from the bag as possible and allow to marinate for at least 5 minutes. 30 minutes is preferred but in the interest of time, it is not required. •Heat a grill pan or a skillet over medium high heat. Lightly season the chicken with salt and and cook the chicken in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding. It has finished cooking when the inside is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F. •Allow the chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes and cut into slices. For the Carrots •Preheat your oven to 400°F. •Wash and peel your carrots. Cut them into sticks and toss with 1 Tbsp of olive oil. •Spread out on a sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes or until soft. PESTO CHICKEN For the Pesto •Measure out 2 cups of loosely packed spinach. This measurement doesn’t have to be exact, it will turn out just fine if you put in more. •Blend the spinach, 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, ¼ cup walnuts, 2 Tbsp olive oil and salt to taste. •Store in separate, smaller containers as you do not want to heat this in the microwave. For the Green Beans •Start a medium sized pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. •Add in the green beans and boil for 6-7 minutes or until soft. The recipe makes 5 servings. Divide your sliced chicken, vegetables, and pesto cups evenly between your containers. Garnish with chopped parsley if you wish. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Cut the pesto recipe in half and use 2 lbs of chicken instead of 2.5 lbs. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 116g 92g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 119g 122g 264g 2630 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 30g 31g 66g 658 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 24g 24g 53g 526 Add 1 cup (175g) rice to each dish. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 20g 20g 44g 438 7 17g 17g 38g 376 Carbs Fat 304g 123g 217g 2160 Protein Calories 282g 3451 SWEET POTATO TURKEY SKILLET Ground turkey and sweet potatoes topped with green onions and shredded cheese. Serve with a side of salsa for more flavor! PREP TIME 5 Minutes COOK TIME 15 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 526 Cals Fat 20g Carbs 43g Protein 44g 95 SWEET POTATO TURKEY SKILLET SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 3 sweet potatoes 1 sweet onion 2 poblano peppers Green onions MEAT/DAIRY 2 lbs ground turkey 1 bag shredded cheese MIDDLE AISLES 1 jar of salsa CHECK YOUR PANTRY Olive oil Garlic Cumin Chili powder Salt and pepper 96 Ingredients •3 medium (750g) sweet potatoes •2 lbs (908g) ground turkey 93/7 •½ medium (100g) sweet onion •2 (250g) poblano peppers (green peppers work fine) •1 Tbsp (15g) minced garlic •1 Tbsp (8g) cumin •1 Tbsp (8g) chili powder •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •5 Tbsp (20g) chopped green onions •½ cup (56g) shredded cheese •1 ¼ cup (300g) salsa (find one with a good ingredient list) •Salt and pepper to taste SWEET POTATO TURKEY SKILLET Preparation •Wash and cut your sweet potatoes into a large dice. •Start a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add in the sweet potatoes and boil until they are easily pierced by a fork. Drain the water once they have finished cooking. •Wash your peppers and cut the pepper and onion into a small dice. •Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion, peppers, and 1 Tbsp of minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes. •After the onions and peppers have cooked for a few minutes, add in the ground turkey and cook until it has browned. •Mix in 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp cumin and salt and pepper to taste. •Add in the sweet potatoes and mix. This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide the meat and potato mixture evenly into each of your containers. Top each dish with shredded cheese, 1 Tbsp of green onions, and ¼ cup salsa. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Use 2 potatoes (500g) and reduce the amount of turkey to 1.5 lbs instead of 2 lbs. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 165g 67g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 216g 99g 219g 2631 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 54g 25g 55g 658 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 43g 20g 44g 526 Mix 5 cups (875g) rice into the meat mixture and add an extra ¼ cup of salsa to each dish. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 36g 17g 37g 439 7 31g 14g 31g 376 Carbs Fat 420g 101g 127g 1771 Protein Calories 247g 3577 BREAKFASTS 99 TUSCAN EGG BAKE Pork sausage, spinach, tomatoes, and feta cheese cooked into an egg bake. This is a wonderful combination of flavors and a small serving of vegetables to start off your day with! PREP TIME 5 Minutes COOK TIME 35 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 323 Cals Carbs 4g Protein 24g 100 Fat 23g TUSCAN EGG BAKE SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 3 Roma tomaotes 1 bag of baby spinach MEAT/DAIRY ½ lb pork sausage 1 dozen eggs Feta cheese Milk CHECK YOUR PANTRY Oregano Cooking spray Salt and pepper 101 Ingredients •10 eggs •½ lb (227g) pork breakfast sausage •3 cups (90g) spinach •3 (180g) Roma tomatoes •1 tsp (1g) oregano •¼ cup (38g) feta cheese •¼ cup (60mL) skim milk •Salt and pepper to taste •Cooking spray TUSCAN EGG BAKE Preparation •Preheat your oven to 400°F. •Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the sausage until it has browned. •Once the sausage has browned, add in the spinach and wilt. •In a large bowl, beat together 10 eggs, 1 tsp oregano, and ¼ cup of milk. •Wash and cut your tomatoes into a large dice and remove the seeds. (You can cut one of the tomatoes into slices for presentation purposes if you wish) •Spray a 13”x9” pan with cooking spray and add in the eggs, sausage and spinach mixture, ¼ cup feta cheese, diced tomatoes, and lightly season with salt and pepper. •Bake for 20 minutes or until the center has set. This recipe makes 5 servings. Cut the egg bake into 5 even pieces and place into each of your containers. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Swap the pork sausage for turkey sausage. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 18g 85g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 27g 116g 124g 1648 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 3 7g 39g 40g 539 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 4 6g 29g 30g 404 Double the amount of sausage from ½ lb to 1 lb and add 2 cups (150g) shredded hash browns. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 5 4g 23g 24g 323 6 4g 19g 20g 269 Carbs Fat 58g 176g 114g 1293 Protein Calories 163g 2468 BANANA BERRY MUFFINS A gluten free muffin for you to enjoy as either a breakfast option or a snack. These muffins are made with eggs, bananas, and coconut flour instead of wheat flour. PREP TIME 8 Minutes COOK TIME 20 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 93 Cals Fat 3.7g Carbs 10.8g 104 Protein 4.2g BERRY BANANA MUFFINS SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 2 bananas MEAT/DAIRY 1 dozen eggs MIDDLE AISLES 1 bag of frozen berries Coconut flour CHECK YOUR PANTRY Peanut butter Vanilla Baking powder 105 Ingredients •2 medium (250g) ripe bananas (frozen and thawed is best) •4 eggs •1 Tbsp (16g) peanut butter •1 tsp (4mL) vanilla •1 tsp (4g) baking powder •⅓ cup (37g) coconut flour •1 cup (140g) frozen berries BERRY BANANA MUFFINS Preparation •Preheat your oven to 375°F •Add all of the ingredients to a blender except the frozen berries. Blend until smooth. •Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and pour the batter into the wells. It will make around 9 or 10 muffins depending on the size of your bananas. •Top each muffin with the frozen berries. •Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. This recipe makes 9-10 muffins depending on the size of your bananas. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP These are a great breakfast/snack for weight loss. Just be aware of how many you eat so you stay within your goals! ENTIRE RECIPE Carbs Fat Protein Calories 97g 33g 38g 837 Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 7 13.9g 4.7g 5.4g 120 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 8 12.1g 4.1g 4.8g 105 Double the recipe and make more of them so you have easier access to clean calories 9 10.8g 3.7g 4.2g 93 10 9.7g 3.3g 3.8g 84 BAKED PEACH OATMEAL Rolled oats mixed with frozen peaches and baked into a cake like breakfast food. This is a great meal for those weeks you prefer something sweet to have in the morning. PREP TIME 8 Minutes COOK TIME 35 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 4 339 Cals Fat 10g Carbs 40g 108 Protein 22g BAKED PEACH OATMEAL SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE MEAT/DAIRY 1 dozen eggs Milk Butter MIDDLE AISLES Frozen peaches CHECK YOUR PANTRY Oats Honey Protein powder Vanilla Baking powder Salt Cooking spray 109 Ingredients •2 cups (160g) oats •1 ½ cups (360mL) skim milk •1 Tbsp (21g) honey •2 scoops (60g) vanilla whey protein powder •2 cups (280g) frozen peaches •2 Tbsp (28g) butter or coconut oil •1 tsp (4mL) vanilla •1 egg •1 tsp (4g) baking powder •½ tsp (1g) salt •Cooking spray BAKED PEACH OATMEAL Preparation •Preheat your oven to 375°F. •In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups of oats, 2 scoops of whey protein powder, 1 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp of salt. •In a separate bowl mix together 1 ½ cups of milk, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp melted butter, 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla. •Spray an 8”x8” baking dish with cooking spray and add the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients over the top and mix to incorporate. •Add in some of the peaches and hide them in the oatmeal. Place some of the peaches over the top for presentation purposes. •Bake the oatmeal for 35 minutes or until it has set in the middle. This recipe makes 5 servings. Cut the oatmeal into 5 even pieces and place into each of your containers. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Because this is a baked good you don’t want to change it too much. Just divide it into more servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 161g 40g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 161g 40g 88g 1356 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 3 54g 13g 29g 452 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 4 40g 10g 22g 339 Double the recipe and use a 13”x9” dish to bake. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 5 32g 8g 18g 271 6 27g 7g 15g 226 Carbs Fat 322g 80g 88g 1356 Protein Calories 176g 2712 TURKEY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST SKILLET Turkey sausage cooked with green peppers and carrots to add in some vegetables in your breakfast. Served with a side of eggs and home fries. PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 25 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 516 Cals Fat 21g Carbs 48g Protein 33g 112 TURKEY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST SKILLET SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 1 sweet onion 5 medium potatoes 2 green peppers 1 bag shredded carrots MEAT/DAIRY 1 lb turkey sausage Milk 1 dozen eggs CHECK YOUR PANTRY Olive oil Cooking spray Salt and pepper 113 Ingredients •10 eggs •¼ cup (60mL) skim milk •1 lb (454g) ground turkey sausage •5 medium (750g) potatoes •½ medium (100g) sweet onion •2 medium (300g) green peppers •1 cup (100g) shredded carrots •2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil •Cooking spray •Salt and pepper to taste TURKEY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST SKILLET For the Home Fries •Preheat your oven to 425°F. •Wash and cut your potatoes into a small dice (around ¼” -½” cubes). You want these small so they cook faster. •Toss the potatoes in 1 Tbsp of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and turn. Bake an additional 5-8 minutes or until they have crisped up. For the Sausage •Wash your peppers. Cut the onion and peppers into a small dice. Chop the shredded carrots into smaller pieces. •Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add the onion, peppers, and carrots to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes. •Add the sausage to the pan and brown. TURKEY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST For the Eggs •Crack 10 eggs into a bowl, add in ¼ cup milk and beat. The secret to perfect scrambled eggs is to beat them until frothy and no egg whites remain unincorporated. •Heat a skillet over medium heat, spray with cooking spray, and cook your eggs until finished. Make sure not to over cook them as you will be reheating them in the microwave. This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide all of your ingredients evenly between your containers. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Omit the potatoes. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 45g 92g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 240g 107g 164g 2579 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 60g 27g 41g 645 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 48g 21g 33g 516 Swap the turkey sausage for pork sausage and use 1000g of potatoes. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 40g 18g 27g 430 7 34g 15g 23g 368 Carbs Fat 307g 213g 142g 1576 Protein Calories 164g 3801 HOMEMADE GRANOLA YOGURT PARFAIT Rolled oats tossed with almonds, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries in a maple syrup and peanut butter sauce. The granola is served with Greek yogurt and your favorite fruit. PREP TIME 10 Minutes COOK TIME 10 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 5 438 Cals Fat 18g Carbs 51g 117 Protein 19g GRANOLA YOGURT PARFAIT SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 5 servings of your favorite fruit MEAT/DAIRY Greek yogurt MIDDLE AISLES Sunflower seed kernels Dried cranberries Sliced almonds CHECK YOUR PANTRY Rolled oats Honey Peanut butter Maple syrup Coconut oil Stevia 118 For the Granola •2 cups (160g) rolled oats •½ cup (67g) sunflower seed kernels •¼ cup (28g) sliced almonds •¾ cup (113g) dried cranberries •¼ cup (80mL) maple syrup •1 Tbsp (15g) coconut oil •2 Tbsp (32g) peanut butter For the Yogurt and Fruit •2 ½ cups (568g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt •Stevia or another zero calorie sweetener to taste •5 servings of your favorite fruit. I used 2 lbs of strawberries here. Strawberries will not always be in season so I want to leave this choice up to you. GRANOLA YOGURT PARFAIT Preparation •Preheat your oven to 325°F. •In a large mixing bowl, add ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 Tbsp coconut oil, and 2 Tbsp peanut butter. Melt in the microwave and stir. •Add 2 cups of oats, ½ cup sunflower seeds, ¼ cup sliced almonds, and ¾ cup of dried cranberries to the bowl and stir to evenly coat. •Spread out the granola on a sheet pan and bake for 7-8 minutes. Pull it out and try a small piece. The granola should be lightly toasted. If it needs more time put it back in the oven and watch it carefully. You absolutely do not want to burn this. •Measure out 2 ½ cups of plain Greek yogurt. Use stevia or another zero calorie sweetener to sweeten the Greek yogurt to taste. •Prepare your favorite fruit to add to the containers. This recipe makes 5 servings. Put ½ cup of Greek yogurt in each container as well as one serving of your fruit. Divide the granola evenly between the containers. NOTE: The nutritional information on the following page does not include the fruit as it will depend on what you choose. Make sure you account for this in your tracking. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Divide the recipe into more than 5 servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 285g 100g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 254g 89g 93g 2189 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 4 64g 22g 23g 547 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 5 51g 18g 19g 438 Divide the recipe into less than 5 servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 6 42g 15g 16g 365 7 36g 13g 13g 313 Carbs Fat 285g 100g 98g 2432 Protein Calories 98g 2432 NOTE: The nutritional information does not include the fruit as it will depend on what you choose. Make sure you account for this in your tracking. SNACKS 121 SWEET POTATO TURKEY SLIDERS Thinly sliced sweet potatoes topped with turkey, cheese, and green onions. This dish works great as a healthy game time snack or a post work/school treat. PREP TIME 8 Minutes COOK TIME 20 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 15 87 Cals Each Fat 2g Carbs 9g 122 Protein 8g SWEET POTATO TURKEY SLIDERS SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 2 sweet potatoes Green onions MEAT/DAIRY 1 lb of turkey lunchmeat 1 bag of sliced provolone cheese CHECK YOUR PANTRY Cooking spray Garlic powder 123 Ingredients •2 medium (400g) sweet potatoes •1 lb (454g) turkey breast lunchmeat •8 slices (88g) thinly sliced provolone cheese •2 tsp (5g) garlic powder •¼ cup (15g) chopped green onions •Cooking spray SWEET POTATO TURKEY SLIDERS Preparation •Preheat your oven to 400°F. •Wash and cut your sweet potato into ¼” slices, longways. •Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray and spread out the potatoes. Lightly spray the tops of the potatoes with cooking spray as well. •Lightly season with garlic powder. •Bake the potatoes for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes have softened and have started to brown. •Remove from the oven and top each potato with turkey and a half slice of cheese. Put the pan back in the oven until the cheese has melted and browned. •Remove from oven and top with green onions. This recipe makes anywhere between 12-18 sliders. For reference, I yielded 15 but it will depend on how big your potatoes/slices are. Divide the total nutrition information for the recipe by the number of sliders you make to get the most accurate nutritional data. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP These are a great snack for weight loss. Just be aware of how many you eat so you stay within your goals! ENTIRE RECIPE Carbs Fat Protein Calories 132g 33g 121g 1309 Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 14 9.4g 2.4g 8.6g 94 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 15 8.8g 2.2g 8.1g 87 Double the recipe and make more of them so you have easier access to clean calories! 16 8.3g 2.1g 7.6g 82 17 7.8g 1.9g 7.1g 77 BAKED FALAFEL A baked version of the Middle Eastern treat. Falafel is a combination of chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, and spices. It is easy to make and dangerously tasty. PREP TIME 8 Minutes COOK TIME 20 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 14 52 Cals Each Fat 2.1g Carbs 6.1g 126 Protein 2.2g BAKED FALAFEL SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 1 red onion 1 lemon 1 bunch of cilantro 1 bunch of parsley MIDDLE AISLES 1 can of chickpeas CHECK YOUR PANTRY Garlic Cumin Paprika Olive oil Salt Eggs Cooking spray 127 Ingredients •15 oz (425g) can of chickpeas •¼ cup (20g) diced red onion •3 cloves (15g) garlic •1 Tbsp (8g) cumin •1 tsp (2g) paprika •2 Tbsp (30mL) lemon juice •¾ cup (30g) roughly chopped fresh parsley •¼ cup (10g) fresh cilantro leaves •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •¼ tsp (1g) salt •1 egg •Cooking spray Preparation •Preheat your oven to 375°F. • In a food processor or a blender, add all of the ingredients except the cooking spray and pulse until the ingredients have been thoroughly mixed. You don’t want this to become a paste, so be careful with how long you blend. •Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray and use a cookie scoop to create 1-2 inch balls from the falafel mix. •Place on the sheet pan and lightly press down on the center to flatten each ball slightly. •Bake for 20 minutes or until the falafel has set and browned. This recipe makes anywhere between 10-15 falafels depending on the size of your scoop. For reference, I made 14. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP These are a great snack for weight loss. Just be aware of how many you eat so you stay within your goals! ENTIRE RECIPE Carbs Fat Protein Calories 85g 29g 31g 725 Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 12 7.1g 2.4g 2.6g 60 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 13 6.5g 2.2g 2.4g 56 Double the recipe and make more of them so you have easier access to clean calories! 14 6.1g 2.1g 2.2g 52 15 5.7g 1.9g 2.1g 48 SWEET POTATO CHIPS Thinly sliced sweet potatoes cooked into chips using only a microwave. Believe it or not, you can obtain a crispy potato chip simply by microwaving sliced potatoes! PREP TIME 5 Minutes COOK TIME 10 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 1 133 Cals Protein 2g Fat 0g Carbs 31g 129 *Calories will depend on what size potato you use. This info is for a 150g potato. SWEET POTATO CHIPS SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE 1 sweet potato CHECK YOUR PANTRY Cooking spray Salt Ingredients •1 (150g) sweet potato •Cooking spray •Salt Preparation •Wash your sweet potato and cut it into thin slices around ⅛ inch thick. Use a mandolin if you have one as it allows for more even and consistent cooking. •Spray a microwave safe plate with cooking spray and spread out the potatoes in a single layer. •Cook the potatoes in the microwave in 1-2 minute intervals. It will take roughly 5 minutes to complete. In between each interval make sure the potatoes aren’t sticking or burning. •You will want to watch them carefully as they burn easily once they reach the end of their cooking time. •Cook in batches if necessary. They have finished cooking once they become crispy. This recipe makes 1 serving. Make sure you are aware of how much your potato weighs if you need to have exact tracking. 130 Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE These are a great snack for weight loss. Just be aware of how many you eat so you stay within your goals! Carbs Fat Protein Calories 30.5g 0.1g 2.4g 133 Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 1 30.5g 0.1g 2.4g 133 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 2 15.3g 0.1g 1.2g 66 Eat the chips with 2 Tbsp of peanut butter for dipping. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. 3 10.2g 0.0g 0.8g 44 4 7.6g 0.0g 0.6g 33 Carbs Fat 36.5g 16.1g Protein Calories 9.4g 329 GARLIC PARMESAN ROASTED CHICKPEAS & EDAMAME Chickpeas and edamame coated in garlic and parmesan cheese, roasted in the oven to achieve a crispy texture. This snack can help to curb your cravings for a salty treat. PREP TIME 5 Minutes COOK TIME 20 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 10 113 Cals Fat 3.3g Carbs 13.0g 132 Protein 7.7g CHICKPEAS & EDAMAME SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE MEAT/DAIRY Grated parmesan cheese MIDDLE AISLES 1 can chickpeas Frozen shelled edamame CHECK YOUR PANTRY Garlic powder Olive oil Salt and pepper Ingredients •2 cups (300g) shelled edamame •15oz (425g) can of chickpeas •1 tsp (2g) garlic powder •¼ cup (28g) grated parmesan cheese •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •Salt and pepper to taste Preparation •Preheat your oven to 400°F. •Thaw the edamame and drain the liquid from your chickpeas. Pat dry with a few paper towels. •In a large bowl, mix together the edamame, chickpeas, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, and ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese. Toss to coat. •Bake for 10 minutes and remove from oven to stir. Bake an additional 10 minutes, removing it again to stir after 5 minutes. This recipe makes 10 servings. Divide the mixture evenly 10 ways. 133 Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP These are a great snack for weight loss. Just be aware of how many you eat so you stay within your goals! ENTIRE RECIPE Carbs Fat Protein Calories 130g 33g 77g 1125 Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 8 16.3g 4.1g 9.6g 141 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 9 14.4g 3.7g 8.6g 125 Double the recipe and make more of them so you have easier access to clean calories! 10 13.0g 3.3g 7.7g 113 11 11.8g 3.0g 7.0g 102 PB&J OAT BITES Oat flour, milk, and an egg mixed together to create a gluten free “bread” alternative. Topped with peanut butter and homemade jelly to replicate the taste of a classic PB&J sandwich. PREP TIME 15 Minutes COOK TIME 12 Minutes PER SERVING - MAKES 24 74 Cals Each Fat 3.3g Carbs 8.5g 135 Protein 2.7g PB&J OAT BITES SHOPPING LIST PRODUCE MEAT/DAIRY 1 dozen eggs Milk MIDDLE AISLES Frozen strawberries Lemon juice CHECK YOUR PANTRY Oats Baking powder Salt Stevia Vanilla Honey Peanut butter Cooking spray 136 For the Oat Bites •2 cups (160g) oats •1 tsp (4g) baking powder •¼ tsp (1g) salt •1 packet (2g) stevia •1 cup (240mL) skim milk •1 egg •1 tsp (4mL) vanilla •Cooking spray For the Peanut Butter & Jelly •2 cups (450g) frozen strawberries •1 Tbsp (21g) honey •Splash of lemon juice •½ cup (128g) peanut butter PB&J OAT BITES For the Oat Bite •Preheat your oven to 375°F. •Measure out 2 cups of oats and grind into a powder using a blender or food processor. •In a bowl, mix together the oat flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, and 1 packet (1g) of stevia. •In a separate larger bowl, beat 1 egg and add 1 cup milk and 1 tsp of vanilla. •Slowly stir in the oat mixture to the liquid bowl until it is incorporated. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. •Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray and fill the wells about half way with the batter. For reference, I filled 24 wells. •Bake for 12 minutes and remove from the oven to cool. For the Jelly •Measure out 2 cups of frozen strawberries. Add to a sauce pot over medium heat. •As the strawberries start to thaw, mash the berries into a liquid using a wooden spoon or the back of a fork to achieve a jelly-like consistency. •Bring to a light boil and add in 1 Tbsp of honey and a splash of lemon juice. Stir to incorporate and remove from the heat to cool. The sauce with thicken as it cools. PB&J OAT BITES This recipe makes anywhere between 20-25 of the oat bites. How many you make will depend on how much you fill your muffin tins. Serve the bites with 1 tsp of peanut butter and some of the jelly each. If you have extra jelly, store it in the fridge. It should last a couple of weeks. Total Nutrition Information If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to recalculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe. WEIGHT LOSS TIP ENTIRE RECIPE Swap the normal peanut butter for powdered peanut butter. Divide by the # of servings. Below is the nutrition information for the entire recipe. Carbs Fat 201g 21g Carbs Fat Protein Calories 205g 79g 64g 1787 Protein Calories Servings Carbs Fat Protein Calories 22 9.3g 3.6g 2.9g 81 WEIGHT GAIN TIP 23 8.9g 3.4g 2.8g 78 Double the recipe and make more of them so you have easier access to clean calories! 24 8.5g 3.3g 2.7g 74 25 8.2g 3.2g 2.6g 71 56g 1217