Recipes are in alphabetical order and have all been excerpted from the NUTRILITE Trim Body System Journal.
BEEF STIR FRY
Serves: 1 Prep: 10 minutes
ingredients
1 T. sesame oil
3 oz. lean beef, trimmed of all fat and sliced into thin strips
1/2 cup each yellow squash, carrots, broccoli, celery, and onions, sliced
1 T. low-sodium soy sauce
preparation
1. Heat oil in a nonstick frypan over medium heat.
2. Add beef strips; cook and stir until browned.
3. Add vegetables and saute until tender-crisp.
4. Serve and season with low-sodium soy sauce.
Exchanges: 3 protein, 3 fat, 2 vegetable
Nutritionals: 307 calories, 22 g protein, 20 g fat, 11 g carbs, 4 g fiber
CHILI
Serves: 6 Prep: 30 minutes
ingredients
1 tsp. olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 T. finely chopped jalapeno peppers, or to taste
2 16-oz. cans diced tomatoes
1 16-oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 T. chili powder
1 T. cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
preparation
1. Brown ground beef or turkey in saucepan, drain.
2. Add the onion and green pepper; cook until onion is translucent.
3. Add remaining ingredients; cover and cook over low heat 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Exchanges: 3 protein, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 grain/starch
Nutritionals: 310 calories, 20 g protein, 17 g fat, 21 g carbs, 3 g fiber
COBB SALAD
Serves: 1 Prep: 15 minutes
ingredients
2 oz. cooked chicken breast, sliced, or 2 oz. deli turkey breast, cut into strips
3 cups mixed salad greens, chopped
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced green, red, or yellow pepper
1/4 cup diced tomato
1 hard-boiled egg white, diced
1 oz. shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
Fresh ground pepper
preparation
1. Arrange the salad greens on a large plate, then top with the remaining ingredients, arranged in rows.
2. Top with fresh ground pepper and serve with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Exchanges: 3 protein, 2 fat, 1 vegetable
Nutritionals: 222 calories, 26 g protein, 10 g fat, 7 g carbs, 2 g fiber
TOASTED TUNA MELT
Serves: 1 Prep: 10 minutes
ingredients
2 oz. water-packed tuna, drained
1 T. mayonnaise (reduced-fat)
4 black olives, sliced
1/4 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
2 oz. low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1 large slice bread, mixed grain
preparation
1. Combine the tuna, mayonnaise, olives, and cucumber in a small bowl.
2. Spread the tuna mixture on the bread and place on an oven-safe plate.
3. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 10 to 15 seconds until cheese melts.
Exchanges: 3 protein, 1 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 grain/starch
Nutritionals: 323 calories, 32 g protein, 13 g fat, 20 g carbs, 3 g fiber