The Optavia program is a weight loss plan that emphasizes the importance of “Lean & Green” meals. To help their clients feel their best while losing weight, the meals they eat should contain appropriate amounts of vitamins, minerals, protein, and healthy fats.
Optavia is a low-carb and low-calorie diet with many nutritious ingredients. To save money, you can make these Optavia recipes at home instead of purchasing pre-packaged meals.
In this post, we’re sharing 16 easy Lean & Green meals that are Optavia-program friendly, easy to make, healthy, and delicious!
23 Best Optavia “Lean and Green” Recipes
Ingredients:
- 1. Mini Mac in a Bowl
- 2. Chicken Shrimp Gumbo
- 3. Tomato Braised Cauliflower with Chicken
- 4. Jerk Crusted Pork Chops with Spinach Salad
- 5. Grilled Fajita Bowls
- 6. Mini Pepper Nachos
- 7. Blackened Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
- 8. Baked Cod with Tomatoes and Feta
- 9. Bibimbap Bowls
- 10. Chicken Parmesan
- 11. Cauliflower Asparagus Risotto with Chicken
- 12. Chicken Cacciatore
- 13. Asparagus and Crabmeat Frittata
- 14. Lemon Garlic Oregano Chicken with Asparagus
- 15. Cauliflower Pizza with Chicken and Tzatziki
- 16. Zughetti in Meat Gravy
- 17. Middle Eastern Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber, and Dill Salad
- 18. Chicken Paella
- 19. Tuna Niçoise Salad
- 20. Grilled Chicken Power Bowl with Green Goddess Dressing
- 21. Broiled Greek Burger with Lettuce Wraps
- 22. Shrimp Scampi
- 23. Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Instruction:
- Choose your favorite dish!
- Prepare ingredients according to the recipe.
- Be ready in 30 minutes or less!
Easy Lean and Green Meals
This recipe has everything you need for a tasty week-night meal – chicken, potatoes, and green beans. It’s delicious and dinner’s on the table in just 30 minutes!
Total: 30min
Ingredients:
- 3 chicken breasts skinless (boneless)
- 1 lb baby red potatoes halved or quartered
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 lemon sliced into rings
- 3 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary optional
- 3/4 lb green beans trimmed
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Set aside a large baking sheet.
- Pat dry chicken breasts and rub with oil. Then place them on the baking sheet.
- Add potatoes and tomatoes around the sheet pan and arrange them in one layer. Sprinkle minced garlic, oregano across the pan. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss to mix well. Place several lemon slices on top of chicken.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes (add green beans during the last 10 minutes).
- Broil for the last 5 minutes, if your chicken breasts look too pale.
- Remove chicken breasts from the oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Cover with aluminum foil while resting. Serve and enjoy!
