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		<title>LEAN &#038; GREEN CHICKEN CRUST MARGHERITA PIZZA</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>OPTAVIA COUNTS: 1 Lean 2 Green 2 Condiment With this recipe, you can have your pizza and eat it too! It&#8217;s high in protein, gluten-free, and most importantly delicious. What could be better than Italian food for breakfast, lunch and dinner? With this delicious Chicken Crust Margherita Pizza recipe, you can have an amazing Italian &#8230;</p>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;">1 Lean</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;">2 Green</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;">2 Condiment</span></td>
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<p>With this recipe, you can have your pizza and eat it too! It&#8217;s high in protein, gluten-free, and most importantly delicious.</p>
<p>What could be better than Italian food for breakfast, lunch and dinner? With this delicious Chicken Crust Margherita Pizza recipe, you can have an amazing Italian meal that is on plan and 100% delicious!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;"><b>Difficulty</b></span></p>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;"><b>Servings</b></span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;"><b>Cooking Time</b></span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;"><b>Prep Time</b></span></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;">Medium</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;">2</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;">10 Minutes</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;">20 Minutes</span></td>
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<h2>LEAN &amp; GREEN CHICKEN CRUST MARGHERITA PIZZA</h2>
<h2>INGREDIENTS</h2>
<ul>
<li>1/2 lbs Ground Chicken Breast</li>
<li>1 large Eggs</li>
<li>2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated</li>
<li>1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning</li>
<li>2-3 dash Light Cooking Spray</li>
<li>1/2 cup Rao&#8217;s Homemade Sauce</li>
<li>1/2 cup Reduced-Fat Mozzarella Cheese shredded</li>
<li>2 medium Tomatoes sliced</li>
<li>1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped</li>
</ul>
<h2>LEAN &amp; GREEN CHICKEN CRUST MARGHERITA PIZZA</h2>
<h2>INSTRUCTIONS</h2>
<ol>
<li>Preheat oven to 400° F.</li>
<li>In a medium sized bowl, combine chicken, egg, parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.</li>
<li>Once the ingredients are fully combined, lay a sheet of parchment paper on an ungreased baking sheet. Roll out chicken in a thin circular pattern and bake until golden brown, approximately 20 minutes.</li>
<li>Remove the crust from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes. After it has cooled, add Rao&#8217;s sauce, cheese and tomato slice to the top.</li>
<li>After removing the lasagna from the oven, top with cheese and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes.</li>
<li>Sprinkle fresh basil on top of the dish before serving.</li>
</ol>
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		<title>Creamy Rustic Tomato Herb Soup</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:52:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Italian]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>OPTAVIA Counts: 1 Fueling 1/2 Green  2 Condiment I love this Creamy Rustic Tomato Herb Soup recipe because it&#8217;s easy to make and tastes great. It has a rich, creamy flavor that is perfect for wintertime weather! Do you enjoy eating Italian cuisine every day? Make this Creamy Rustic Tomato Herb Soup recipe, and you&#8217;ll &#8230;</p>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #008000;">1 Fueling</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #008000;">1/2 Green </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #008000;">2 Condiment</span></td>
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<p>I love this Creamy Rustic Tomato Herb Soup recipe because it&#8217;s easy to make and tastes great. It has a rich, creamy flavor that is perfect for wintertime weather! Do you enjoy eating Italian cuisine every day? Make this Creamy Rustic Tomato Herb Soup recipe, and you&#8217;ll have an on-plan <a href="https://optaviarecipes.us/category/italian/">Italian</a> meal that is 100% delicious!</p>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;"><strong>Difficulty</strong></span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;"><strong>Servings</strong></span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;"><strong>Cooking Time</strong></span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;"><strong>Prep Time</strong></span></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">Easy</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">1</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">4 minutes</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">1 Minute</span></td>
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<h2>LEAN &amp; GREEN CREAMY RUSTIC TOMATO HERB SOUP</h2>
<h2>INGREDIENTS</h2>
<ul>
<li>1 sachet Rustic Tomato Herb Fueling</li>
<li>2 tbsp Rao&#8217;s Homemade Sauce</li>
<li>1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes</li>
<li>1 slice Laughing Cow Cheese Wedge</li>
</ul>
<h2>LEAN &amp; GREEN CREAMY RUSTIC TOMATO HERB SOUP</h2>
<h2>INSTRUCTIONS</h2>
<ol>
<li>According to the package instructions, mix the Rustic Tomato Herb Fueling with 3/4 cups of water in a microwave-safe bowl.</li>
<li>Cook in the microwave for 4 minutes after adding 2 tbsp of Rao&#8217;s Homemade Sauce and mixing well.</li>
<li>After you remove the bowl from the microwave, add 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes and 1 Light Laughing Cow Cheese Wedge. Make sure to mix these ingredients thoroughly.</li>
<li>If required, allow it to cool further before serving.</li>
</ol>
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		<title>Lean &#038; Green Asparagus &#038; Crab Meat Frittata</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 22:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Breakfast]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>OPTAVIA Counts: 1 Lean  3 Green  2 Healthy Fat 3 Condiment Kicking off your day on the right foot with a wonderful frittata is where it&#8217;s at, and this Asparagus &#38; Crab Meat Frittata will keep you going all day long! Do you enjoy eating Italian food at breakfast, lunch, and dinner? You&#8217;ll have made &#8230;</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #008000;">1 Lean </span></p>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #008000;">3 Green </span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #008000;">2 Healthy Fat</span></td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #008000;">3 Condiment</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kicking off your day on the right foot with a wonderful frittata is where it&#8217;s at, and this Asparagus &amp; Crab Meat Frittata will keep you going all day long!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do you enjoy eating <a href="https://optaviarecipes.us/category/italian/">Italian</a> food at breakfast, lunch, and dinner? You&#8217;ll have made an Italian dinner that is on plan and second to none if you complete this lean and green Asparagus &amp; Crab Meat Frittata!</span></p>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Difficulty</strong></span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Servings</strong></span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Cooking Time</strong></span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Prep Time</strong></span></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;">Easy</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;">4</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;">30 minutes</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;">8 Minutes</span></td>
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<h2><b>LEAN &amp; GREEN ASPARAGUS &amp; CRAB MEAT FRITTATA</b></h2>
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<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">2 1/2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil</div>
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<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">2 lbs Asparagus</div>
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<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">1 tsp Salt (optional)*</div>
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<div class="views-field views-field-nothing" data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">1/2 tsp Black Pepper</div>
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<div class="views-field views-field-nothing" data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">2 tsp Sweet Paprika</div>
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<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">1 lbs Crabmeat</div>
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<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">1 tbsp Fresh Chives <span class="categories-view-header" data-uw-styling-context="true">finely chopped</span></div>
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<li data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="views-field views-field-nothing" data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">1/4 cup Basil</div>
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<li data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="views-field views-field-nothing" data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">4 cup Liquid Egg Substitute</div>
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</ul>
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<h2><b>LEAN &amp; GREEN ASPARAGUS &amp; CRAB MEAT FRITTATA</b></h2>
<h2><b>INSTRUCTIONS</b></h2>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Preheat oven to 375*F.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Remove the asparagus&#8217;s tough ends and cut it into bite-size pieces. Season to taste with salt, pepper, or paprika (optional).</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a 12-inch to 14-inch oven-safe, nonstick pot, gently simmer the asparagus until tender. About 8 to 10 minutes.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a mixing bowl, combine the chives, basil, and crab meat while the asparagus is steaming. Mix in the liquid egg substitute gently until combined.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Place the skillet on low to medium heat, then carefully add the crab and egg mixture to it with the asparagus. Stir over low to medium heat until the eggs begin to bubble.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Place the skillet back in the oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the eggs are fully cooked and golden brown. Serve immediately.</span></li>
</ol>
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		<title>LEAN &#038; GREEN TIRAMISU MILKSHAKE</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 08:05:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Italian]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>OPTAVIA Counts: 1 Fueling  ½ Lean 2½ Condiment Who doesn&#8217;t like a fantastic on-plan milkshake? This wonderful Tiramisu Milkshake fueling hack is the ideal way to change up your day-to-day fueling regimen. NOTE: Unsweetened Almond OR Cashew Milk are options when it comes to milk, depending on your preference. Both are not available. Difficulty Servings &#8230;</p>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #339966;">1 Fueling </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #339966;">½ Lean</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #339966;">2½ Condiment</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Who doesn&#8217;t like a fantastic on-plan milkshake? This wonderful Tiramisu Milkshake <a href="https://optaviarecipes.us/category/optavia-fueling-hacks/">fueling hack</a> is the ideal way to change up your day-to-day fueling regimen.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>NOTE:</strong> Unsweetened Almond OR Cashew Milk are options when it comes to milk, depending on your preference. Both are not available.</span></p>
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<td><span style="color: #339966;"><strong>Difficulty</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #339966;"><strong>Servings</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #339966;"><strong>Cooking Time</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #339966;"><strong>Prep Time</strong></span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #339966;">Easy</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #339966;">1</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #339966;">0 minutes</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #339966;">5 Minutes</span></td>
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<h2><b>LEAN &amp; GREEN TIRAMISU MILKSHAKE</b></h2>
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<li data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="views-field views-field-nothing" data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">1/2 cup Ice</div>
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<div class="views-field views-field-nothing" data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">6 oz Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt</div>
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<div class="views-field views-field-nothing" data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (optional)*</div>
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<li data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="views-field views-field-nothing" data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">1/2 cup Cashew Milk (optional)*</div>
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</li>
<li data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="views-field views-field-nothing" data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">2 tbsp Sugar-free Chocolate Syrup</div>
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</li>
<li data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="views-field views-field-nothing" data-uw-styling-context="true">
<div class="field__item" data-uw-styling-context="true">2 tbsp Pressurized Whipped Topping</div>
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</li>
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<h2><b>LEAN &amp; GREEN TIRAMISU MILKSHAKE</b></h2>
<h2><b>INSTRUCTIONS</b></h2>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Combine the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pour into a glass or mason jar. Drizzle with syrup and top with whipped cream.</span></li>
</ol>
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