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Hamburger Cabbage Stir Fry

Ingredients 12.5 oz 93% lean ground beef, should yield 5 oz cooked (2 Leans) 1/2 tsp garlic powder (1 Condiment) 2 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded (5 Greens) 1/2 cup green peppers, chopped (1 Green) 2 tbsp lite soy sauce (3 Condiments) 1/2 tsp ground ginger (1 Condiment) 1/2 packet Stevia (1/2 Condiment) seasonings, to taste […]


Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Ingredients 1 lb cooked shrimp, deveined and tail removed 2 ripe avocados 4 cups lettuce/spinach Cilantro Dressing/Marinade: 3 Tbsp fresh Lime Juice 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/8 tsp fresh cracked Pepper, to taste


Cauliflower Stir-Fry

Yields: 6 servings | Serving Size: 1 cup | Calories: 57 | Total Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 598 mg | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Dietary Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 1 g | Protein: 1 g | SmartPoints: 2 | […]


Green Tea Cooler With Fresh Mint

Recipe Developed by Dana Jacobi Take a break from the summer heat with this refreshing and healthy drink. Green tea is rich in phytochemicals like the well-studied compound EGCG. Cell and animal studies show these tea polyphenols may protect our DNA from damage, intervene directly in cancer cell growth, and increase self-destruction of abnormal cells. […]


Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Orange Dressing

Recipe Developed by Dana Jacobi A sweet and savory salad can make for some of the best summer fare. This twist on fruit salad features all the colorful favorites in the traditional dish with the addition of an ambrosia dressing. Melon, grapes, blueberries and pineapple all contain fiber, vitamins, minerals and a variety of cancer-fighting […]


Vegetable and Lamb Kabobs

By Michael Kastre and Dori Mitchell, MS, RDN Our Vegetable Lamb Kabobs are brimming with colorful peppers, tomatoes, squash, onion and a smart-size 3-ounce portion of lean lamb chunks. These kabobs align with AICR’s recommendations to eat a variety of vegetables and limit red meat. An easy-to-make, versatile marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs […]


Creamy Cucumber Fennel Salad

This super simple salad features cool English cucumbers, fresh fennel and tangy Greek yogurt. Both cucumbers and fennel contain fiber and water which, by making you feel fuller faster, can help you get to and keep a healthy weight. Greek-style yogurt with a splash of apple cider vinegar makes a light creamy dressing with the […]


Baked Eggs in a Nest

Ingredients 4 slices firm whole-wheat bread 4 large eggs Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large plum tomato 4 Tbsp. shredded cheddar cheese 1 tsp. chopped fresh chives Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 4 cups in muffin tin with 3-inch cavities with cooking spray, and set aside. Cut crusts off bread, […]


Berry Nutty Breakfast Parfait

Ingredients 2 cups blueberries 2 cups sliced strawberries 1 Tbsp. honey, softened by placing the jar in a pan of water over low heat 2 cups low-fat plain yogurt 1/2 cup low-fat granola 4 Tbsp. chopped walnuts (pecans or almonds can be substituted) Directions Place berries in mixing bowl. Drizzle with softened honey and toss […]