1400 Calorie Meal Plan

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The key takeaways are that following a calorie-controlled meal plan focusing on balanced nutrition can help with weight loss and maintenance goals.

The meal plan recommends balancing meals with fiber, healthy fats, and protein while avoiding empty calories and skipping meals.

Tips for staying motivated include setting realistic goals, taking it one meal at a time, and enjoying your food.

Your 1400 to 1500

Calorie Meal Plan


Complete with shopping lists and day-to-day
instructions, this guide will help you prepare
for the week and plan delicious, well-balanced
meals within your recommended calorie range.
Your weight loss goal will be well within reach
with this basis for healthy eating!
Contents
03 21
Meal Plan Like an Expert Day 2 Recipes
Learn the basics of what your meals
Sear up some salmon for dinner
should include

Essential to weight loss and


27
maintenance
Day 3 Recipes
Here's how you can still include
spaghetti in a healthy diet

11 33
Meal Plan Grocery List Day 4 Recipes
All the foods you need this week Save time today with some leftovers

13 40
Meal Plan Overview Day 5 Recipes
A look at what you'll be eating this week Chicken skewers are what's for lunch

14 47
Day 1 Recipes Day 6 Recipes
Start off on the right foot A Mexican staple made at home

53
Day 7 Recipes
Finish the week with a sweet treat
Expert Tip

Thinking about weight loss can be overwhelming, but you can do it! Try
to set realistic, achievable goals for yourself to stay motivated; take it
one meal and one day at a time. Aim for eating a balance of foods high
in fiber, healthy unsaturated fats, and protein to keep you satiated
and energized throughout the day. Avoid skipping meals and, most
importantly, don’t forget to enjoy your food!

Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN


Culinary Nutritionist
Meal Plan Like an Expert
Sticking to a calorie-controlled diet and being active will help you
achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Let's get started!

Between books, magazines, television, and planning meals, the priority should
and digital content, there are countless be to get as many nutrients as possible
weight loss plans out there. But no matter and feel satisfied and energized after each
how different all of these plans may meal and at the end of each day.
seem, the bottom line is that they are all
different versions of a calorie-controlled Age, height, weight, activity level, and
eating plan. What differentiates gender all play a role when determining
healthy “diets” is the kinds of foods your calorie needs. This meal plan
recommended within that eating plan. provides an average of 1400 calories per
day. The plan is meant to help you stay
Where the calories come from is just as within the right range for your needs—
important (if not more important) as the but try not to become fixated on counting
number of calories. When picking foods single calories. The most important thing

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 03


Meal Plan Like an Expert

is to focus on the big picture of achieving overall


balance throughout the day by choosing nutrient- About This Meal Plan
rich foods, generally staying within the right
range, and avoiding empty calories. This plan is designed to
provide variety throughout
Cutting calories and eating well is the most the week, but we
effective tool to losing weight but exercise is understand that it’s not
essential to a healthy lifestyle and is key to always easy to carve out
maintaining your weight once you lose it. Do cooking time. Feel free to
what you enjoy—everything counts, including modify the plan to save
something as simple as a half-hour walk three time and effort—instead
times a week. of whipping up all the
recipes, double or triple
Meals should be made primarily from whole your favorite few and enjoy
foods, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, the delicious leftovers
legumes, and healthy fats and proteins. Cooking throughout the week.
from scratch as much as possible gives you better
control of your eating since you know exactly Many recipes include
what you are putting into each meal. When smaller portions of cheeses,
planning your meals, a good rule of thumb is to nuts, seeds, and more for
make vegetables the main component or “star” added flavor and texture.
of your plate (vegetables are very low in calories Not everything is a must-
and high in nutrients) and use other foods as buy! Shop smart and
“supporting actors” to round out the meal. swap out more expensive
ingredients for items on
To be most efficient, it helps to have all of your sale, buy one variety and
ingredients measured and laid out before you use across all recipes that
start cooking. In some cases, you can even do call for similar items, or
this earlier in the day or the night before so that omit altogether.
the time you spend actually cooking the meal is
manageable. Use sturdy tupperware
and mason jars to keep
And if you know you will be really tight on time, pre-chopped veggies and
certain items can be fully made in advance— leftovers fresh. Store
including soups, grains, salad dressings, and ingredients that weren't
snacks. This will make meal planning much less used where they belong,
overwhelming and will guarantee that you will like your pantry, fridge, or
stick to your eating plan. freezer.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 04


Hydrating Beverages
Staying hydrated is essential to weight loss and maintenance. Drinking
the right amount of fluid is key to staying healthy and also helps you feel
satisfied between meals.

Choose sugar-free, calorie-free, caffeine- Caffeinated tea and coffee (without added
free beverages with meals and also sip sugar or large amount of milk/cream) are
on them throughout the day. Water, okay in moderation, but keep in mind
sparkling water (plain or naturally that they are not as hydrating as non-
flavored), and unsweetened herbal tea caffeinated beverages. If you do enjoy the
are the best choices. If plain water gets occasional latte or cappuccino, just don’t
old, flavor your drink yourself by adding forget to factor that into your calorie count
a small amount of fruits, vegetables, for the day.
or herbs—citrus, muddled berries,
cucumber, or mint are all delicious Lastly, diet drinks may be tempting and
choices. are not harmful as an occasional beverage,
but some studies indicate that even diet
While 100% fruit juice sounds healthy, it drinks can lead to weight gain because of
is better to consume calories from whole the way the body reacts to the artificial
fruit as part of a meal or snack or in a sweeteners, so this shouldn’t be your first
smoothie where the fruit retains all of its choice for weight loss.
fiber. Juice may quench your thirst but
will still leave you hungry. As a start, try these refreshing, low-
calorie thirst quenchers.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 05


Hydration Recipes

Freshly Steeped Mint


and Lemon Tea
Servings : 1

Ingredients
½ cup fresh mint leaves, packed
1/4 lemon, sliced
64 ounces hot water

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories: 1 Fiber: 0g
Total Fat: 0g Total Sugars: 0g
Carbohydrate: 0g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 0g

Preparation
1. Wrap the fresh mint leaves in a
cheesecloth and tie tightly. You can also
use a pitcher with an infuser if you have
one.

2. Add the mint leaves and lemon to an


empty pitcher. Fill it to the top with
boiling hot water.

3. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before


enjoying.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 06


Hydration Recipes

Simple Cinnamon Tea


Servings : 1

Ingredients
cinnamon stick (Ceylon
1
cinnamon)
1 cup boiling water
tea bag (regular or decaffeinated
1
black tea or herbal tea)
honey (or other sweetener) to
-
taste (optional)

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories: 0 Fiber: 0g
Total Fat: 0g Total Sugars: 0g
Carbohydrate: 0g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 0g

Preparation
1. Place the cinnamon stick in a mug.
2. Add the boiling water and steep the
cinnamon stick tea, covered, for 10
minutes.

3. Add the teabag. Steep for one to two


additional minutes. Remove the teabag
and cinnamon stick.

4. Sweeten to taste, if desired.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 07


Hydration Recipes

Cinnamon Infused
Ginger Lemon Iced
Tea
Servings : 8

Ingredients
2 cinnamon sticks
slices ginger, about ¼-inch thick
5
each
¼ lemon, sliced
64 ounces hot water

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories: 0 Fiber: 0g
Total Fat: 0g Total Sugars: 0g
Carbohydrate: 0g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 0g

Preparation
1. Place all ingredients in a large pitcher
and let steep and cool overnight.

2. Place in the refrigerator to chill. Add ice


cubes and a fresh lemon slice to each
glass before serving the liquid. You can
keep the cinnamon sticks in the pitcher
for a second batch and discard the
ginger and lemon slices.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 08


Hydration Recipes

Strawberry Basil
Sparkler
Servings : 1

Ingredients
- ice
4 strawberries, sliced
6 basil leaves, roughly chopped
ounces sodium-free sparkling
12
water

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories: 16 Fiber: 1g
Total Fat: 0g Total Sugars: 2g
Carbohydrate: 4g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 0g

Preparation
1. Add ice to a highball glass.
2. Add sliced strawberries and basil.
3. Fill with sparkling water and stir. Enjoy!

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 09


Hydration Recipes

Mixed Berry Ice


Cubes With Seltzer
Servings :4

Ingredients
¼ cup blueberries
¼ cup raspberries
¼ cup blackberries
- tap water
- seltzer water

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4 cubes + seltzer

Calories: 13 Fiber: 1g
Total Fat: 0g Total Sugars: 2g
Carbohydrate: 3g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 0g

Preparation
1. Divide the berries among a 16 cube ice
cube tray. Add tap water to cover and
place in the freezer until frozen (best to
do this a day ahead).

2. To serve, place desired amount of ice


cubes in a glass and top with selzter
water.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 10


Meal Plan Grocery List
Review the list and cross out items you already
have handy. Doing this will save you time and
money at the supermarket.

Bread and Bakery Meat and Seafood Dark chocolate chips


1 Whole grain bagel 2 Chicken breasts Curry powder
1 Pack grain tortilla or 4 Ounces wild Alaskan Dried sage
wrap salmon
Garlic powder
1 Pack 6-in corn tortillas
Whole coriander seeds
1 Loaf whole grain
Pantry Items
Olive oil spray Ground coriander
sourdough bread
Olive oil Ground cumin
Canned Goods Canola oil Dried oregano
1 Jar sliced roasted red Paprika
Apple cider vinegar
peppers
Red wine vinegar Turmeric
1 5-ounce can solid
white albacore tuna Salt Ground cinnamon

1 15-ounce cans Black pepper Red pepper flakes


unsweetened reduced Bay leaves
Tahini
fat coconut milk
Chia seeds Dried basil
1 Small bottle of almond
milk Unsweetened coconut Lentils

1 Jar mild harissa paste flakes Roasted cashews

1 Jar red curry paste Popcorn kernels Pecans

3 15-ounce cans Wild rice Raw almonds


chickpeas Rolled oats Sliced almonds
1 15-ounce can low Steel cut oats Almond butter
sodium black beans
Quinoa Walnuts
3 Quarts unsalted
Vanilla extract Almond flour
vegetable stock (freeze
Maple syrup Pumpkin seeds
leftovers)
Honey Ground flaxseed
1 Small jar Kalamata
Unsweetened cocoa Raisins
olives
powder
1 Small jar salsa Dried cranberries
Dried thyme
1 Small jar sun dried Spaghetti
Powdered sugar
tomatoes
Instant coffee
1 14-ounce can low
granules
sodium canned diced
tomatoes

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 11


Grocery List Continued
Fresh Produce 1 Small pineapple
1 Zucchini 1 Banana
2 Medium yellow onions
1 Pint cherry tomatoes Frozen Goods
1 Ear of corn 1 Bag frozen mixed
berries
6 Large carrots
1 Bag frozen cherries
1 Kiwi
1 Bag frozen raspberries
1 Cucumber
1 Bag frozen blueberries
7 Cups arugula
1 Bunch scallion greens
Dairy and Eggs
1 Small butternut ½ Dozen eggs
squash
2 Ounces monterey jack
5 Ounces baby spinach cheese
1 Apple 1 Pint 2% milk
4 Lemons 1 Pint plain nonfat greek
3 Limes yogurt

1 Small packet cilantro 1 Smallest container


hummus
1 Small bunch parsley
1 Tablespoon grated
1 Small bunch mint parmesan
1 Onion 4 Ounces crumbled feta
1 Sprig fresh rosemary
3 Heads garlic
4 Stalks celery
1 Large bulb fennel
1 Red onion
1 Bunch broccoli
2 Small sweet potatoes
1 Large bunch kale
4 Avocados
1 Bell pepper
2 Clementine
1½ Cup fresh strawberries
1 Bunch grapes
1 Small papaya

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 12


Meal Plan Overview
1400-1500 Calories
SNACKS/
BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER DESSERT TOTAL
Parmesan Popcorn
California Summer Butternut Squash Chickpea and
+ Roasted Cashews
Vegetable Omelet Grain Bowl Chicken Soup
1 – – –
+ Fruit Salad 1,409

319 calories 377 calories 258 calories
455 calories

Cherry Berry Anti- Lime Roasted


Spinach and Feta Pan-Seared
Inflammatory Chickpeas + 2
Oatmeal Bowl Salmon with
2 Smoothie Bowl
– Quinoa
Lemon Bliss Balls 1,487
– –
309 calories –
337 calories 369 calories
472 calories

Vegetarian Spinach Spaghetti Leftover Rosemary


Garbanzo Grain
Hummus Aglio e Olio + and Olive Oil
Bowl With Green
3 Breakfast Bagel
Tahini Sauce
Roasted Broccoli Roasted Cashews 1,416
– – –

299 calories 383 calories 213 calories
516 calories
Kale and Lentil
3 Leftover Lemon
Low-Sugar Stuffed Sweet
Leftover Garbanzo Coconut Bliss Balls
Coconut Raspberry Potato +
Grain Bowl With + Garlic Parmesan
4 Oatmeal Leftover Roasted
Tahini Sauce Popcorn
1,491
– Broccoli
– –
223 calories –
516 calories 417 calories
335 calories
Mediterranean
Leftover Roasted
Roasted Grape and Veggie Wrap + Red Curry Lentil
Cashews + Fruit
Walnut Toast Grilled Chicken Soup
5 – Skewers –
Salad 1,476

332 calories – 348 calories
329 calories
467 calories
Leftover Red
Arugula Tostada
Blueberry Crunch Curry Lentil Soup Dark Chocolate
with Turmeric
Yogurt Bowl + Leftover Grilled Avocado Mousse
6 – Chicken Skewers
Guacamole

1,471

211 calories – 223 calories
461 calories
576 calories
Leftover Arugula Leftover Chocolate
5-Minute Avocado Curried Tuna Salad Tostada with Mousse +
and Egg Toast Avocado Boats Turmeric Strawberry Banana
7 – – Guacamole Smoothie
1,435
260 calories 241 calories – –
349 calories 473 calories

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 13


Day 1 Recipes

Harissa Chickpea and Chicken


Soup 17
California Summer
Vegetable Omelet

Garlic Parmesan Popcorn,


Roasted Cashews, and Fruit 18
Salad

Healthy Butternut Squash


Grain Bowl

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 14


New Year's Recipes

California Summer Vegetable Omelet


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
- Olive oil spray 1. Spray a small nonstick skillet with olive
¼ cup zucchini, chopped oil and heat on low.
2 tablespoons onion, diced
2. Add zucchini and onion and cook,
¼ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
stirring, until onion is soft.
ear of corn, kernels removed and
½
cob discarded 3. In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, corn
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped kernels, and cilantro. Once zucchini
2 large eggs mixture is cooked, remove from pan

1 tablespoon water into bowl with corn mixture.

- pinch black pepper


4. Wipe the skillet clean and spray with oil
tablespoons monterrey jack again. Place back on low heat.
2
cheese
¼ small avocado, sliced 5. In another bowl, whisk together eggs,
water, and pepper. Pour egg mixture
into the skillet and let cook until eggs
are almost set.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 omelet 6. Sprinkle corn mixture onto one half of
Calories: 319 the eggs. Top with cheese and fold eggs
Fiber: 5g
Total Fat: 20g in half over the vegetables and cheese.
Total Sugars: 6g
Carbohydrate: 19g Continue cooking until eggs are set.
Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 19g
7. Carefully slide omelet from the pan
onto a plate and top with sliced
avocado.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 15


New Year's Recipes

Healthy Butternut Squash Grain Bowl


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
½ cup butternut squash cubes 1. Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet
½ teaspoon olive oil with parchment or a silicone baking
½ teaspoon maple syrup mat.

¼ teaspoon cinnamon
2. Toss butternut squash with oil, syrup,
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
cinnamon, pepper, and salt. Spread
- pinch of salt evenly on the baking sheet and roast for
2 tablespoons pecans 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
½ cup cooked wild rice
1 cups baby spinach or spring mix
3. Place pecans on a piece of foil or small
baking sheet and toast at 400F for 5 to
½ small Honeycrisp apple
10 minutes or until fragrant, watching
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
carefully.

4. Assemble bowls. Divide rice between


two bowls. Add greens, squash, apples,

Nutrition Facts cranberries and toasted pecans.


Servings: 1 bowl

Calories: 377 Fiber: 8g


Total Fat: 12g Total Sugars: 21g
Carbohydrate: 65g Added Sugars: 10g
Protein: 9g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 16


New Year's Recipes

Harissa Chickpea and Chicken Soup


Servings : 6

Ingredients Preparation
pound raw skinless chicken 1. Place chicken breast, coriander seeds,
¾
breast bay leaf, lemon, and parsley, in a small
1 tablespoon coriander seeds pot. Add 2 cups cold water and bring
1 bay leaf just to a simmer over medium-high

½ small lemon heat. Lower heat to medium-low.


Cook until chicken breast reaches an
1 large sprig parsley
internal temperature of 165F, about 10
2 cups water
to 15 minutes. When cooked, transfer
2 tablespoons olive oil
chicken to a plate or cutting board, and
2 cups small diced onion let cool. Once cool, shred into bite-
5 cloves garlic, chopped size pieces which will be added to the
2 cups small diced carrot finished soup. Reserve about 2 cups of
2 cups small diced celery shredded chicken.
2 cups small diced fennel
2 teaspoons Kosher salt 2. While the chicken is cooking, start to
prepare the soup. Add olive oil to a
2-4 tablespoons mild harissa paste
medium stockpot over medium heat;
2 teaspoons ground cumin
add onion and garlic and sauté for 5
2 teaspoons ground coriander
minutes until translucent.
2 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas,

unsalted 3. Add the carrots, celery, fennel, and salt;
4 cups unsalted vegetable stock stir and cover, continuing to cook about
4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 10 minutes.
tablespoons chopped fresh
4 4. When vegetables have started to soften,
parsley
stir in the harissa, cumin, and coriander
and cook for a minute or two.

Nutrition Facts 5. Gently mix in the cooked chickpeas


Servings: 2 cups each and vegetable stock and bring to a
Calories: 258 Fiber: 7g boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for
Total Fat: 9g Total Sugars: 12g another 10 minutes.
Carbohydrate: 29g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 18g
6. Add shredded chicken to the pot and
mix well.

7. Remove from heat, taste and adjust


seasoning if necessary.

8. Divide into bowls and top with chopped


mint and parsley. Freeze leftovers!

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 17


New Year's Recipes

Low Sodium Garlic Parmesan Popcorn


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
1 teaspoons olive or avocado oil 1. Heat oil in the bottom of a small
½ cup popcorn kernels saucepan over medium high heat. Add 2
1 cloves garlic, minced or 3 kernels to the pan while heating.

tablespoons good quality


1 2. Once kernels start to pop, add
parmesan cheese, freshly grated
remaining popcorn kernels and garlic.
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Cover the pan and cook, shaking the
pan to keep kernels from burning.

3. Once kernels have stopped popping,


Nutrition Facts
remove from heat and sprinkle the
Servings: 1 cup
parmesan and garlic powder on top.
Calories: 126 Fiber: 2g
Shake to coat popcorn evenly, then pour
Total Fat: 7g Total Sugars: 0g
into bowls and enjoy.
Carbohydrate: 14g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 4g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 18


New Year's Recipes

Rosemary and Olive Oil Roasted Cashews


Servings : 4

Ingredients Preparation
1 cup raw cashews 1. Heat oven to 350F.
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2. In a medium bowl, combine cashews,
tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely
½ oil, rosemary, and pepper. Toss to
chopped
combine.
teaspoon freshly cracked black
¼
pepper 3. Spread cashews onto a baking sheet
lined with parchment.

4. Roast 15 minutes, stirring every 5


Nutrition Facts
Servings: ¼ cup minutes.
Calories: 213 Fiber: 1g
5. Remove from the oven and cool before
Total Fat: 3g Total Sugars: 0g
handling.
Carbohydrate: 11g Added Sugars: 18g
Protein: 5g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 19


New Year's Recipes

Fruit Salad With Citrus Mint Dressing


Servings : 2

Ingredients Preparation
clementine, peeled and each slice 1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Chill
1
cut into 3 pieces before serving.
¼ cup fresh strawberries, diced
2 tablespoons sliced grapes
¼ cup papaya, diced
¼ cup pineapple, diced
- juice of ½ lemon
- juice of ½ lime
10 mint leaves, chopped

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1/2 cup

Calories: 58 Fiber: 2g
Total Fat: 0g Total Sugars: 11g
Carbohydrate: 15g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 1g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 20


Cherry Berry Smoothie
Bowl
22
Pan-Seared Salmon With
Mediterranean Quinoa 24

Spinach and Feta Oatmeal Bowl

Cumin-Lime Roasted
Chickpeas + 2 Lemon 25
Coconut Bliss Ball

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 21


New Year's Recipes

Cherry Berry Smoothie Bowl


Servings
Servings::21

Ingredients Preparation
¼ cup 2% milk 1. Combine milk, yogurt, berries, cherries,
½ cup low-fat plain yogurt carrots, almonds, almond butter, and
½ cup frozen mixed berries lemon juice in a blender. Blend on high
until smooth, adding water as needed
½ cup frozen cherries
to thin the mixture. In a small bowl,
½ cup grated carrots
combine chipotle powder, garlic, and
1 tablespoons sliced almonds
cumin.
½ tablespoon almond butter
½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2. Top with kiwi slices, chia seeds, and
½ medium kiwi, sliced coconut flakes. Heat an oven-proof
½ tablespoon chia seeds skillet on the stove over high heat. Add

tablespoon unsweetened coconut oil and swirl skillet to coat.


½
flakes

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 bowl

Calories: 337 Fiber: 10g


Total Fat: 12g Total Sugars: 31g
Carbohydrate: 48g Added Sugars: 1g
Protein: 14g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 22


New Year's Recipes

Spinach and Feta Oatmeal Bowl


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
½ cup rolled oats 1. In a small saucepan, bring stock or
cup low-sodium chicken or vege- water to a boil. Add oats and turn heat
1
table broth to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until
- olive oil spray oats have absorbed all of the liquid,
2 cloves garlic, minced about 5 minutes.
1 cup baby spinach 2. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet,
1 large egg sauté garlic and spinach. Remove from
1 tablespoon feta cheese crumbles pan and set aside.

- freshly cracked black pepper 3. Spray skillet with olive oil spray and fry
egg to desired doneness.

4. Spoon oatmeal into a bowl. Stir in


spinach and feta cheese. Top with
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1 bowl
fried egg and a generous crack of black

Calories: 309 Fiber: 5g pepper. Enjoy!

Total Fat: 11g Total Sugars: 1g


Carbohydrate: 34g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 19g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 23


New Year's Recipes

Pan-Seared Salmon With Mediterranean Quinoa


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
2 tablespoons black olives 1. Chop olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and
2 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes parsley. Peel and mince garlic clove. Set
4 sprigs fresh parsley aside.

1 small clove garlic


2. Cook quinoa according to package
¼ cup quinoa, dry
directions.
¼ pound wild Alaskan salmon, raw
1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3. While the quinoa is cooking, pat your
salmon dry with a paper towel. Rub
2 cups baby spinach
each piece (cut in 2 if you have one large
½ tablespoon olive oil
piece) with a small amount of olive oil
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
and sprinkle with black pepper.
1/8 teaspoon salt
½ ounce feta cheese 4. Heat a pan to medium-high heat. Once
hot, add the salmon skin side up. Cook
for three minutes, and then flip over

Nutrition Facts and cook for three more minutes.


Servings Size: Whole recipe
5. While the quinoa and salmon are
Calories: 472 Fiber: 7g
cooking, heat your olive oil and garlic
Total Fat: 21g Total Sugars: 5g
over medium heat in a separate pan.
Carbohydrate: 37g Added Sugars: 0g
Once hot, add the baby spinach and
Protein: 36g
sauté for a few minutes until it's wilted.

6. When your quinoa is done, mix in


olives, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley,
basil, and salt. Mix feta cheese in last.

7. Serve quinoa and spinach side by side


with the salmon over the top. Enjoy!

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 24


New Year's Recipes

Cumin-Lime Roasted Chickpeas


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
1/3 15-ounce can chickpeas 1. Pre-heat oven to 400 F.
1 teaspoon olive oil
2. Rinse and drain chickpeas and blot with
½ teaspoon lime juice
a paper towel to remove all moisture.
1 teaspoons cumin powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder 3. Toss chickpeas with 1.5 teaspoons of
¼ teaspoon paprika olive oil and place on a foil-lined baking
1/8 teaspoon salt sheet.

4. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.


Remove from oven and allow to cool
Nutrition Facts completely on the baking sheet.
Servings Size: 1 bowl

Calories: 175 Fiber: 7g


5. Turn oven down to 350 F.
Total Fat: 8g Total Sugars: 4g
6. Stir together remaining 1.5 teaspoons
Carbohydrate: 21g Added Sugars: 0g
oil, lime juice, cumin, garlic, paprika,
Protein: 7g
and salt until it forms a paste.

7. Toss mixture with cooled chickpeas and


use your hands to ensure all chickpeas
are coated.

8. Spread chickpeas evenly onto the same


foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 350
F for 15 minutes, checking on them
every 5 minutes to make sure they’re
not burning.

9. Allow chickpeas to cool completely


before eating. When the chickpeas
are done, they should feel lighter and
be very crunchy but not burned. Store
them in an airtight container at room
temperature for up to 2 days. However,
they're best eaten right away.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 25


New Year's Recipes

Cinnamon Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls


Servings : 5

Ingredients Preparation
½ cup almond flour 1. Combine almond flour, maple syrup,
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup almond oil, lemon zest, cinnamon, and
½ teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste salt in a food processor bowl. Process

teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to until mixture is well combined and


¼ slightly sticky.
taste
- pinch of salt 2. Line a large plate or small baking sheet
tablespoon shredded with plastic wrap and divide dough into
1
unsweetened coconut 20 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.

3. Place shredded coconut on a small plate


Nutrition Facts and roll each ball in the coconut, then
Serving Size: 1 ball
return to plate or baking sheet. May
Calories: 97 Fiber: 1g serve immediately or store covered in
Total Fat: 8g Total Sugars: 3g refrigerator until ready to eat.
Carbohydrate: 6g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 3g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 26


Day 3 Recipes

Vegetarian Hummus Breakfast


Bagel 28
Spinach Spaghetti Aglio e
Olio and Lemony Roasted 30
Low-Carb Broccoli

Garbanzo Grain Bowl With


Green Tahini Sauce 29

Leftover Rosemary and


Olive Oil Roasted Cashews 32

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 27


New Year's Recipes

Vegetarian Hummus Breakfast Bagel


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
½ 100% whole grain bagel 1. Toast bagel.
- nonstick spray
2. Beat egg in a small bowl. Cover skillet
1 egg with nonstick spray and heat on
2 tablespoons hummus medium. Add beaten egg and cook,
6 slices cucumber stirring frequently, until cooked
tablespoons sliced roasted red through.
2
peppers
3. Spread toasted bagel with hummus. Top
¼ cup arugula
with cucumber, roasted red peppers,
1 tablespoon crumbled feta
and arugula. Top with scrambled egg
and sprinkle with feta cheese. Season
with salt and freshly cracked black
pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Whole recipe

Calories: 299 Fiber: 4g


Total Fat: 11g Total Sugars: 6g
Carbohydrate: 36g Added Sugars: 3g
Protein: 15g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 28


New Year's Recipes

Garbanzo Grain Bowl With Green Tahini Sauce


Servings
Servings::22

Ingredients Preparation
1 sweet potato 1. Pre-heat oven to 400F.
1 tablespoon olive oil
2. Chop sweet potato into bite-sized
1/8 teaspoon cumin
pieces and toss with half of the olive oil,
1/8 teaspoon paprika
half of the cumin, half of the paprika,
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
half of the black pepper, and all of the
1/4 teaspoon chili powder chili powder.
1 cup chickpeas
1/4 cup quinoa (dry) 3. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Toss with
the other half of the olive oil, cumin,
3 cups of arugula
paprika, and black pepper.
tablespoons pumpkin seeds,
2
shelled
4. Roast both the sweet potato and the
2 tablespoons tahini
chickpeas at 400F for 25 minutes,
1 tablespoon lemon juice turning halfway through.
1 clove of garlic
¼ teaspoon salt 5. Cook quinoa according to package
¼ cup fresh parsley directions. If you bought in bulk, bring

¼ cup fresh parsley quinoa and 1/2 cup of water to a boil.


Once boiling, turn down to a simmer
water to thin, about 2 table-
- and cook for 10-12 minutes until water
spoons
has absorbed.

6. While the quinoa is cooking, make


Nutrition Facts the green tahini sauce. Measure all
Serving Size: ½ recipe
ingredients into a small blender or
Calories: 516 Fiber: 12g
food processor and blend until smooth.
Total Fat: 30g Total Sugars: 8g
Slowly add in water until sauce is to
Carbohydrate: 51g Added Sugars: 0g
your desired consistency.
Protein: 16g
7. Layers bowls with a base of arugula. Top
with quinoa, sweet potatoes, chickpeas,
pumpkin seeds, and green tahini.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 29


New Year's Recipes

Spinach Spaghetti Aglio e Olio


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
2 ounces dry spaghetti 1. Prepare and drain spaghetti according
2 garlic cloves, sliced to package directions. Don't forget to
¼ cup parsley leaves, minced salt your water and work on preparing
½ tablespoon oil the other ingredients while the
¼ cup spinach leaves, minced spaghetti is on the stove.

- pinch of red pepper flakes 2. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet
over medium heat. Add the garlic and
red pepper flakes and sautee for about 2
minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 bowl 3. Add the cooked and drained spaghetti
Calories: 290 Fiber: 4g to the skillet and mix until incorporated
Total Fat: 8g Total Sugars: 1g with the oil and garlic.
Carbohydrate: 45g Added Sugars: 0g 4. Add the parsley and spinach, stir until
Protein: 10g well combined. Let cook for another 2
minutes before turning off the heat and
plating.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 30


New Year's Recipes

Lemony Roasted Low-Carb Broccoli


Servings : 2

Ingredients Preparation
2 cups chopped broccoli 1. Preheat oven to 375F.
1 tablespoon olive oil
2. Line a baking sheet with tin foil.
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 large lemon, peeled and juiced
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli
florets with oil, salt, lemon juice, lemon
teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ peel, red pepper flakes, and oregano.
flakes
Mix all the ingredients together until
1/8 teaspoon oregano
thoroughly combined.

4. Pour the broccoli mixture onto the lined


baking sheet and spread out in one
Nutrition Facts
even layer. Bake at 375F for 20 minutes
Serving size: 1 cup
or until broccoli is lightly browned
Calories: 98 Fiber: 2g
and crispy, flipping the mixture once
Total Fat: 8g Total Sugars: 2g
halfway through.
Carbohydrate: 4g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 2g 5. Remove from oven and enjoy hot or at
room temperature.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 31


New Year's Recipes

Rosemary and Olive Oil Roasted Cashews


Servings : 4

Ingredients Preparation
1 cup raw cashews 1. Heat oven to 350F.
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2. In a medium bowl, combine cashews,
tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely
½ oil, rosemary, and pepper. Toss to
chopped
combine.
teaspoon freshly cracked black
¼
pepper 3. Spread cashews onto a baking sheet
lined with parchment.

4. Roast 15 minutes, stirring every 5


Nutrition Facts
Servings: ¼ cup minutes.
Calories: 213 Fiber: 1g
5. Remove from the oven and cool before
Total Fat: 3g Total Sugars: 0g
handling.
Carbohydrate: 11g Added Sugars: 18g
Protein: 5g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 32


Day 4 Recipes

Low-Sugar Coconut Raspberry


Oatmeal
34
Leftover Garbanzo Grain
Bowl With Green Tahini 37
Sauce

Kale and Lentil Stuffed


Sweet Potato and Leftover 35
Roasted Low-Carb Broccoli

3 Leftover Lemon Coconut


Bliss Balls and Garlic 38
Parmesan Popcorn

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 33


New Year's Recipes

Low-Sugar Coconut Raspberry Oatmeal


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
¼ cup steel cut oats, uncooked 1. In a small pot, whisk together oats,
¾ cup reduced-fat coconut milk coconut milk, raspberries, and salt over
½ cup frozen raspberries medium heat.

- pinch of salt
2. Simmer 10 to 20 minutes, stirring
tablespoon unsweetened coconut
1 occasionally to prevent burning, until
flakes
oats are creamy and tender. If the oats
1 teaspoon chia seeds
are getting too dry, add ¼ cup water to
the pot.

Nutrition Facts 3. Pour oatmeal into a bowl and top with


Servings: 1 bowl coconut flakes and chia.
Calories: 223 Fiber: 13g
Total Fat: 8g Total Sugars: 8g
Carbohydrate: 33g Added Sugars: 1g
Protein: 5g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 34


New Year's Recipes

Kale and Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potato


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
1 small sweet potato 1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2 tablespoons dried lentils
2. Rinse sweet potatoes and pierce with a
¼ cup water
fork in a few places. Wrap each potato
½ teaspoon olive oil
in foil and bake about 30 minutes, or
2 cloves garlic, minced
until tender. Remove sweet potatoes
large kale leaves, sliced into from the oven and keep wrapped in foil
2
ribbons until ready to serve.
tablespoons plain nonfat Greek
1
yogurt 3. Meanwhile, prepare the lentils. Add
1 tablespoons parsley, chopped lentils and water to a small saucepan
- black pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat
to low, and simmer 15-20 minutes.

4. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over


Nutrition Facts medium low heat. Add garlic and kale
Servings size: 1 potato
and cook, stirring gently, until kale is
Calories: 237 Fiber: 10g
wilted, about 2 minutes. Add lentils and
Total Fat: 3g Total Sugars: 6g
stir. Remove from heat.
Carbohydrate: 42g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 13g 5. Remove sweet potatoes from foil and
cut in half lengthwise, going only about
halfway deep with your knife so that
you aren't cutting all the way through
the potato. Gently squeeze the two ends
to open up the sweet potatoes. Fill the
centers with kale and lentil mixture.
Top with yogurt, parsley, and freshly
cracked black pepper.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 35


New Year's Recipes

Lemony Roasted Low-Carb Broccoli


Servings : 2

Ingredients Preparation
2 cups chopped broccoli 1. Preheat oven to 375F.
1 tablespoon olive oil
2. Line a baking sheet with tin foil.
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 large lemon, peeled and juiced
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli
florets with oil, salt, lemon juice, lemon
teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ peel, red pepper flakes, and oregano.
flakes
Mix all the ingredients together until
1/8 teaspoon oregano
thoroughly combined.

4. Pour the broccoli mixture onto the lined


baking sheet and spread out in one
Nutrition Facts
even layer. Bake at 375F for 20 minutes
Serving size: 1 cup
or until broccoli is lightly browned
Calories: 98 Fiber: 2g
and crispy, flipping the mixture once
Total Fat: 8g Total Sugars: 2g
halfway through.
Carbohydrate: 4g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 2g 5. Remove from oven and enjoy hot or at
room temperature.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 36


New Year's Recipes

Garbanzo Grain Bowl With Green Tahini Sauce


Servings
Servings::22

Ingredients Preparation
1 sweet potato 1. Pre-heat oven to 400F.
1 tablespoon olive oil
2. Chop sweet potato into bite-sized
1/8 teaspoon cumin
pieces and toss with half of the olive oil,
1/8 teaspoon paprika
half of the cumin, half of the paprika,
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
half of the black pepper, and all of the
1/4 teaspoon chili powder chili powder.
1 cup chickpeas
1/4 cup quinoa (dry) 3. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Toss with
the other half of the olive oil, cumin,
3 cups of arugula
paprika, and black pepper.
tablespoons pumpkin seeds,
2
shelled
4. Roast both the sweet potato and the
2 tablespoons tahini
chickpeas at 400F for 25 minutes,
1 tablespoon lemon juice turning halfway through.
1 clove of garlic
¼ teaspoon salt 5. Cook quinoa according to package
¼ cup fresh parsley directions. If you bought in bulk, bring

¼ cup fresh parsley quinoa and 1/2 cup of water to a boil.


Once boiling, turn down to a simmer
water to thin, about 2 table-
- and cook for 10-12 minutes until water
spoons
has absorbed.

6. While the quinoa is cooking, make


Nutrition Facts the green tahini sauce. Measure all
Serving Size: ½ recipe
ingredients into a small blender or
Calories: 516 Fiber: 12g
food processor and blend until smooth.
Total Fat: 30g Total Sugars: 8g
Slowly add in water until sauce is to
Carbohydrate: 51g Added Sugars: 0g
your desired consistency.
Protein: 16g
7. Layers bowls with a base of arugula. Top
with quinoa, sweet potatoes, chickpeas,
pumpkin seeds, and green tahini.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 37


New Year's Recipes

Cinnamon Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls


Servings : 5

Ingredients Preparation
½ cup almond flour 1. Combine almond flour, maple syrup,
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup almond oil, lemon zest, cinnamon, and
½ teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste salt in a food processor bowl. Process

teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to until mixture is well combined and


¼ slightly sticky.
taste
- pinch of salt 2. Line a large plate or small baking sheet
tablespoon shredded with plastic wrap and divide dough into
1
unsweetened coconut 20 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.

3. Place shredded coconut on a small plate


Nutrition Facts and roll each ball in the coconut, then
Serving Size: 1 ball
return to plate or baking sheet. May
Calories: 97 Fiber: 1g serve immediately or store covered in
Total Fat: 8g Total Sugars: 3g refrigerator until ready to eat.
Carbohydrate: 6g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 3g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 38


New Year's Recipes

Low Sodium Garlic Parmesan Popcorn


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
1 teaspoons olive or avocado oil 1. Heat oil in the bottom of a small
½ cup popcorn kernels saucepan over medium high heat. Add 2
1 cloves garlic, minced or 3 kernels to the pan while heating.

tablespoons good quality


1 2. Once kernels start to pop, add
parmesan cheese, freshly grated
remaining popcorn kernels and garlic.
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Cover the pan and cook, shaking the
pan to keep kernels from burning.

3. Once kernels have stopped popping,


Nutrition Facts
remove from heat and sprinkle the
Servings: 1 cup
parmesan and garlic powder on top.
Calories: 126 Fiber: 2g
Shake to coat popcorn evenly, then pour
Total Fat: 7g Total Sugars: 0g
into bowls and enjoy.
Carbohydrate: 14g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 4g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 39


Day 5 Recipes

Roasted Grape and Walnut Toast


41
Vegan Red Curry Lentil
Soup With Kale 44

Mediterranean Veggie Wrap


and Grilled Chicken Tomato 42
Skewers

Leftover Roasted Cashews


and Fruit Salad 45

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 40


New Year's Recipes

Roasted Grape and Walnut Toast


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
2 slices whole grain bread 1. Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet
1/2 cup red grapes with parchment or a silicone baking
2 tablespoons walnuts mat.

1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt


2. Place grapes in an even layer on one
1 teaspoon honey
side of the baking sheet, and bread and
walnuts on the other side of the baking
sheet.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2 pieces 3. Place in the oven and roast for 10 to 15
Calories: 332 Fiber: 5g minutes or until bread is toasted and
Total Fat: 10g Total Sugars: 22g grapes are just beginning to burst.
Carbohydrate: 47g Added Sugars: 8g
Protein: 16g
4. Remove from oven. Divide yogurt
between the pieces of toast. Sprinkle
each piece with roasted grapes and
walnuts. Drizzle with honey.

5. Serve hot.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 41


New Year's Recipes

Mediterranean Veggie Wrap


Servings : 12

Ingredients Preparation
¼ teaspoon olive oil 1. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-
1 inch slice red onion low heat. Thinly slice red onion, bell
¼ medium red bell pepper pepper, and zucchini. Add to skillet
and sauté, stirring, until soft, about 5
¼ small zucchini
minutes.
1 whole grain wrap or tortilla
2 tablespoons hummus 2. In a separate skillet, heat wraps.
¼ cup baby spinach
3. Spread half of the hummus down the
1 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbled middle of each wrap. Divide spinach
½ teaspoon dried oregano between wraps, then top with sautéed
½ tablespoon sliced black olives vegetables. Sprinkle with feta, oregano,
and olives.

4. Fold edges over to roll up, and cut in


Nutrition Facts half cross-wise.
Serving: 1 wrap

Calories: 239 Fiber: 6g


Total Fat: 11g Total Sugars: 5g
Carbohydrate: 28g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 8g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 42


New Year's Recipes

Low-Sodium Grilled Chicken and Tomato Skewers


Servings : 2

Ingredients Preparation
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves 1. Make the chimichurri sauce. In a
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves blender or food processor, combine
1 tablespoon oregano leaves ingredients for chimichurri sauce
(everything except the chicken and
2 cloves fresh garlic
cherry tomatoes) and blend until
1 tablespoon olive oil
smooth.
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water 2. Cut chicken breast into 1-inch cubes.
teaspoon freshly ground black Place in a zip-top bag with half of the
½
pepper chimichurri sauce. Let marinate in the
- juice from ½ lime refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes. If
boneless, skinless chicken breast using wooden skewers, use this time to
1
(8oz) soak skewers in water.
½ pint cherry tomatoes
- olive oil spray 3. Thread chicken onto metal or wooden
skewers, alternating between chicken
cubes and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings size: 2 skewers
4. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high
Calories: 228 Fiber: 2g heat. Spray with oil and grill skewers
Total Fat: 10g Total Sugars: 3g 2 to 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to
Carbohydrate: 7g Added Sugars: 0g low or move skewers to top rack of the
Protein: 27g grill until finished cooking, about 10 to
15 minutes. The chicken should reach
an internal temperature of 165F.

5. Serve skewers with remaining


chimichurri sauce.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 43


New Year's Recipes

Vegan Red Curry Lentil Soup With Kale


Servings
Servings::24

Ingredients Preparation
1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium-
medium yellow onion, peeled and high heat. When hot, add onion,
1
chopped garlic, and carrots. Saute until onion is
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced translucent, about 5 minutes.
large carrots, peeled, trimmed, 2. Stir in red curry paste and cook until
2
and chopped
fragrant, about 1 minute.
1½ tablespoons red curry paste
14-ounce can low-sodium diced 3. Pour in diced tomatoes, lentils, broth,
1 salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil,
tomatoes
1 cup lentils, any color or mixture then add kale. Cover soup, reduce
heat to medium, and simmer 20 to 30
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
minutes, stirring occasionally, until
½ teaspoon salt
lentils are tender.
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chopped kale 4. Remove lid and stir in coconut milk.
1 cup reduced fat coconut milk Heat through for 2 to 3 minutes then
serve hot.

5. Freeze leftovers to eat later this week.


Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2½ cups each

Calories: 348 Fiber: 6g


Total Fat: 11g Total Sugars: 5g
Carbohydrate: 28g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 8g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 44


New Year's Recipes

Rosemary and Olive Oil Roasted Cashews


Servings : 4

Ingredients Preparation
1 cup raw cashews 1. Heat oven to 350F.
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2. In a medium bowl, combine cashews,
tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely
½ oil, rosemary, and pepper. Toss to
chopped
combine.
teaspoon freshly cracked black
¼
pepper 3. Spread cashews onto a baking sheet
lined with parchment.

4. Roast 15 minutes, stirring every 5


Nutrition Facts
Servings: ¼ cup minutes.
Calories: 213 Fiber: 1g
5. Remove from the oven and cool before
Total Fat: 3g Total Sugars: 0g
handling.
Carbohydrate: 11g Added Sugars: 18g
Protein: 5g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 45


New Year's Recipes

Fruit Salad With Citrus Mint Dressing


Servings : 2

Ingredients Preparation
clementine, peeled and each slice 1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Chill
1
cut into 3 pieces before serving.
¼ cup fresh strawberries, diced
2 tablespoons sliced grapes
¼ cup papaya, diced
¼ cup pineapple, diced
- juice of ½ lemon
- juice of ½ lime
10 mint leaves, chopped

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1/2 cup

Calories: 58 Fiber: 2g
Total Fat: 0g Total Sugars: 11g
Carbohydrate: 15g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 1g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 46


Day 6 Recipes

Blueberry Crunch Yogurt Bowl


48
Black Bean-Arugula
Tostadas With Guacamole 51

Leftover Vegan Red Curry


Lentil Soup With Kale and 49
Leftover Chicken Skewers

Dark Chocolate Avocado


Mousse 52

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 47


New Year's Recipes

Blueberry Crunch Yogurt Bowl


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
½ cup frozen blueberries 1. Place blueberries in a microwave-
½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt safe bowl. Cover with a napkin and
2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds microwave for 45 seconds to one
minute, watching closely to make sure
the blueberries don't spill out.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1 bowl
2. Place Greek yogurt in a bowl. Top with
Calories: 211 Fiber: 3g the melted blueberries and pumpkin
Total Fat: 9g Total Sugars: 13g seeds.
Carbohydrate: 18g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 19g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 48


New Year's Recipes

Vegan Red Curry Lentil Soup With Kale


Servings
Servings::24

Ingredients Preparation
1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium-
medium yellow onion, peeled and high heat. When hot, add onion,
1
chopped garlic, and carrots. Saute until onion is
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced translucent, about 5 minutes.
large carrots, peeled, trimmed, 2. Stir in red curry paste and cook until
2
and chopped
fragrant, about 1 minute.
1½ tablespoons red curry paste
14-ounce can low-sodium diced 3. Pour in diced tomatoes, lentils, broth,
1 salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil,
tomatoes
1 cup lentils, any color or mixture then add kale. Cover soup, reduce
heat to medium, and simmer 20 to 30
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
minutes, stirring occasionally, until
½ teaspoon salt
lentils are tender.
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chopped kale 4. Remove lid and stir in coconut milk.
1 cup reduced fat coconut milk Heat through for 2 to 3 minutes then
serve hot.

5. Freeze leftovers to eat later this week.


Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2½ cups each

Calories: 348 Fiber: 6g


Total Fat: 11g Total Sugars: 5g
Carbohydrate: 28g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 8g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 49


New Year's Recipes

Low-Sodium Grilled Chicken and Tomato Skewers


Servings : 2

Ingredients Preparation
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves 1. Make the chimichurri sauce. In a
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves blender or food processor, combine
1 tablespoon oregano leaves ingredients for chimichurri sauce
(everything except the chicken and
2 cloves fresh garlic
cherry tomatoes) and blend until
1 tablespoon olive oil
smooth.
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water 2. Cut chicken breast into 1-inch cubes.
teaspoon freshly ground black Place in a zip-top bag with half of the
½
pepper chimichurri sauce. Let marinate in the
- juice from ½ lime refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes. If
boneless, skinless chicken breast using wooden skewers, use this time to
1
(8oz) soak skewers in water.
½ pint cherry tomatoes
- olive oil spray 3. Thread chicken onto metal or wooden
skewers, alternating between chicken
cubes and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings size: 2 skewers
4. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high
Calories: 228 Fiber: 2g heat. Spray with oil and grill skewers
Total Fat: 10g Total Sugars: 3g 2 to 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to
Carbohydrate: 7g Added Sugars: 0g low or move skewers to top rack of the
Protein: 27g grill until finished cooking, about 10 to
15 minutes. The chicken should reach
an internal temperature of 165F.

5. Serve skewers with remaining


chimichurri sauce.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 50


New Year's Recipes

Black Bean-Arugula Tostadas With Guacamole


Servings : 2

Ingredients Preparation
4 6-inch whole grain corn tortillas 1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
1½ tablespoons olive oil
2. Brush 2 teaspoons of olive oil over both
cups canned black beans, rinsed
2 sides of each tortilla, place on a baking
and drained
sheet, and bake about 10 minutes.
½ cup salsa
medium avocado, peeled and 3. In a blender, pulse beans and salsa until
½
diced about half the beans are pureed and half
1 tablespoon chopped red onion remain chunky. Add water, 1 tablespoon
1 medium clove garlic at a time, if you need to thin the
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice mixture. If you prefer the beans warm
¼ teaspoon powdered turmeric instead of room temperature, heat in
¼ teaspoon ground cumin a microwave safe dish for 1 minute, or
1/8 teaspoon salt until heated through.

- pinch of ground black pepper


4. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado,
4 cups arugula
red onion, garlic, lemon juice, turmeric,
½ cup chopped tomato cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
5. Heat 2 tablespoons of water in a large
pan and add the 4 cups of arugula,
mixing until only slightly wilted, then
Nutrition Facts remove from the water.
Serving Size: 2 tostadas each

Calories: 461 Fiber: 21g 6. Assemble your tostada. Spread the


Total Fat: 14g Total Sugars: 3g bean and salsa mixture on the baked
Carbohydrate: 70g Added Sugars: 0g tortilla and top with the wilted arugula,
Protein: 19g chopped tomato, guacamole, and
sprinkle of red pepper flake.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 51


New Year's Recipes

Dark Chocolate
Avocado Mousse
Servings : 2

Ingredients
1 small ripe avocados
1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 cup honey
cup dark chocolate chips or
1/8
chopped dark chocolate
1/8 cup milk of choice
¼ teaspoon vanilla

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: ½ cup

Calories: 223 Fiber: 6g


Total Fat: 12g Total Sugars: 25g
Carbohydrate: 33g Added Sugars: 23g
Protein: 3g

Preparation
1. Cut avocados in half and remove seeds.
Scoop from shells into a blender or food
processor.

2. Place chocolate chips in a microwave-


safe container and heat in 30-second
intervals, stirring in between, until
smooth.

3. Add melted chocolate and remaining


ingredients to a blender and blend until
smooth. Divide into 4 serving dishes
and refrigerate at least one hour before
serving.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 52


Day 7 Recipes

5-Minute Avocado and Egg Toast


54
Leftover Black Bean-
Arugula Tostadas With 56
Guacamole

Tuna Salad Avocado Boats


55

Leftover Dark Chocolate


Avocado Mousse and 57
Strawberry Banana
Smoothie

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 53


New Year's Recipes

5-Minute Avocado and Egg Toast


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
slice whole grain sourdough 1. Toast sourdough bread in the toaster or
1
bread in a small skillet over medium heat.
½ small avocado
2. Smash avocado with a fork. Spread over
1 large egg
toast.
1 tablespoon milk
- olive oil spray 3. Whisk together egg and milk. Spray oil
tablespoon green onions, in a small nonstick skillet and heat over
1
chopped low heat. Pour eggs into the pan, and
- freshly cracked black pepper cook, stirring with a spatula until set.

4. Place eggs with avocado and sprinkle


Nutrition Facts with green onion and pepper.
Serving Size: Whole recipe

Calories: 260 Fiber: 7g


Total Fat: 16g Total Sugars: 3g
Carbohydrate: 20g Added Sugars: 1g
Protein: 12g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 54


New Year's Recipes

Tuna Salad Avocado Boats


Servings : 1

Ingredients Preparation
tablespoons 0% plain Greek 1. In a medium bowl whisk together
1
yogurt yogurt, vinegar, curry powder, salt, and
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar cinnamon.
½ teaspoon curry powder
2. Add the tuna and toss to coat.
¼ teaspoon salt
1 small pinch ground cinnamon 3. Add the carrot, cashews, raisins, onion,
5-ounce can solid white albacore, and parsley and stir to combine.
½
drained and flaked
tablespoons finely diced carrot 4. Scoop half the mixture into each half of
2
avocado, allowing excess to spill over
teaspoons chopped toasted
2 the sides.
cashews
1 tablespoons chopped raisins 5. Scoop out the avocado with a fork as you
1 tablespoon chopped red onion eat the tuna salad, enjoying a little with
medium avocado, sliced in half each bite.
½
and seed removed
2 teaspoons chopped parsley

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: ½ an avocado boat

Calories: 241 Fiber: 6g


Total Fat: 13g Total Sugars: 8g
Carbohydrate: 18g Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 18g

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 55


New Year's Recipes

Black Bean-Arugula Tostadas With Guacamole


Servings : 2

Ingredients Preparation
4 6-inch whole grain corn tortillas 1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
1½ tablespoons olive oil
2. Brush 2 teaspoons of olive oil over both
cups canned black beans, rinsed
2 sides of each tortilla, place on a baking
and drained
sheet, and bake about 10 minutes.
½ cup salsa
medium avocado, peeled and 3. In a blender, pulse beans and salsa until
½
diced about half the beans are pureed and half
1 tablespoon chopped red onion remain chunky. Add water, 1 tablespoon
1 medium clove garlic at a time, if you need to thin the
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice mixture. If you prefer the beans warm
¼ teaspoon powdered turmeric instead of room temperature, heat in
¼ teaspoon ground cumin a microwave safe dish for 1 minute, or
1/8 teaspoon salt until heated through.

- pinch of ground black pepper


4. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado,
4 cups arugula
red onion, garlic, lemon juice, turmeric,
½ cup chopped tomato cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
5. Heat 2 tablespoons of water in a large
pan and add the 4 cups of arugula,
mixing until only slightly wilted, then
Nutrition Facts remove from the water.
Serving Size: 2 tostadas each

Calories: 461 Fiber: 21g 6. Assemble your tostada. Spread the


Total Fat: 14g Total Sugars: 3g bean and salsa mixture on the baked
Carbohydrate: 70g Added Sugars: 0g tortilla and top with the wilted arugula,
Protein: 19g chopped tomato, guacamole, and
sprinkle of red pepper flake.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 56


New Year's Recipes

Dark Chocolate
Avocado Mousse
Servings : 2

Ingredients
1 small ripe avocados
1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 cup honey
cup dark chocolate chips or
1/8
chopped dark chocolate
1/8 cup milk of choice
¼ teaspoon vanilla

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: ½ cup

Calories: 223 Fiber: 6g


Total Fat: 12g Total Sugars: 25g
Carbohydrate: 33g Added Sugars: 23g
Protein: 3g

Preparation
1. Cut avocados in half and remove seeds.
Scoop from shells into a blender or food
processor.

2. Place chocolate chips in a microwave-


safe container and heat in 30-second
intervals, stirring in between, until
smooth.

3. Add melted chocolate and remaining


ingredients to a blender and blend until
smooth. Divide into 4 serving dishes
and refrigerate at least one hour before
serving.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 57


New Year's Recipes

Strawberry-Banana
Smoothie
Servings : 1

Ingredients
cup orange juice or dairy-free
½
milk
1 banana, fresh or frozen
- juice of ½ lime
½ tablespoon honey
tablespoon ground flaxseed
½
(optional)

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories: 250 Fiber: 6g


Total Fat: 1g Total Sugars: 41g
Carbohydrate: 63g Added Sugars: 8g
Protein: 3g

Preparation
1. In a blender, combine 1 cup juice or
milk, bananas, strawberries, lime juice,
honey, and flaxseed, if using.

2. Blend, adding additional orange juice or


milk a little at a time, if necessary, until
the smoothie is thick but pourable.
Serve immediately.

YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN 58

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