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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

This is a no-fuss, oven-only take on creamy chicken enchiladas. Instead of rolling, everything gets layered: corn tortillas, cooked chicken, black beans, and a creamy enchilada sauce made with cottage cheese. The tortillas soften as they bake, the sauce thickens naturally, and you get all the flavor of enchiladas with far less effort and cleanup.

Green Chile-Turkey and Black Bean-stuffed Sweet Potatoes 

This fast, flexible meal checks the “protein + fiber” box in a big way: about 32–34 grams of protein and 11–13 grams of fiber per stuffed sweet potato. It’s also perfect for meal prep — cook a batch of the green chile turkey once, then chop one bunch of green onions and one bunch of cilantro to store in the fridge for the week and use in various recipes the entire week. With those ingredients ready to go, assembling this becomes a two-minute operation once the sweet potato is cooked. Great for lunches, busy nights or post-exercise refuels.

Basic Roasted Turkey Breast 

A roasted turkey breast is a simple way to enjoy all the flavor of turkey without committing to a full bird. It’s ideal for smaller gatherings, meal prep, or weeknight dinners, and the leftovers make excellent sandwiches or salads.

Storage

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer: Slice and freeze in portions for up to 2 months.

Tofu and Rice Bowl with Edamame, Avocado, and Pickled Ginger 

This tofu rice bowl combines bold flavors and gut-friendly benefits in a convenient, nutrient-packed dish. By cooking and cooling sushi-style rice, you enhance resistant starch, which acts like fiber—supporting gut health, stabilizing blood sugar, and keeping you satisfied. The tofu is tossed with a zesty dressing made from soy, maple syrup, lime zest, and lime juice for a punch of flavor that perfectly complements the fresh toppings. 

Substitutions

  • Veggies: Add cucumber, shredded carrots, or radishes. 
  • Proteins: Swap tofu for tempeh or smoked salmon. 
  • Grains: Use cooled quinoa or farro instead of rice. 
  • Seasoning: Sprinkle with sesame seeds or add a touch of Sriracha for spice. 

Notes

  • Resistant Starch 101: Cooling rice creates resistant starch, which your body digests more slowly, acting like fiber and feeding beneficial gut bacteria. 
  • Storage: Cooked rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
  • Batch Cooking Ideas: Use leftover rice for fried rice, grain bowls, sushi rolls, or salad 

Salmon or Shrimp and Rice Bowl with Edamame, Avocado, and Pickled Ginger 

This salmon or shrimp rice bowl offers bold flavors with a twist, providing a nutritious and satisfying meal. By using cooled sushi-style rice, you increase resistant starch, which acts like fiber—benefiting gut health, stabilizing blood sugar, and keeping you feeling full. The salmon or shrimp is paired with a tangy dressing made from soy, maple syrup, lime zest, and lime juice, complementing the fresh toppings for a perfectly balanced bowl. 

Substitutions

  • Veggies: Add cucumber, shredded carrots, or radishes. 
  • Proteins: Swap salmon for shrimp (recommend using medium to large shrimp, about 16–20 shrimp per pound), or choose smoked salmon. 
  • Grains: Use cooled quinoa or farro instead of rice. 
  • Seasoning: Sprinkle with sesame seeds or add a touch of Sriracha for spice. 

Notes

  • Resistant Starch 101: Cooling rice creates resistant starch, which your body digests more slowly, acting like fiber and feeding beneficial gut bacteria. 
  • Storage: Cooked rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
  • Batch Cooking Ideas: Use leftover rice for fried rice, grain bowls, sushi rolls, or salad. 

Buffalo Style Turkey-Vegetable Meatballs

We’re going to show you how to create delicious and nutritious oven-baked turkey meatballs that incorporate a 50-50 blend of vegetables and ground meat. This innovative approach not only enhances the flavor and nutritional value of your meatballs but also helps reduce the overall cost of your meal. By starting with raw onions, carrots, and celery and converting them into a savory vegetable medley, we’ll be able to create tender and moist turkey meatballs that are bursting with flavor. To take it up a level, we are going to add Frank’s hot sauce and blue cheese TWICE–both into the meatballs and drizzled and sprinkled on top.  Let’s get started!

Rainbow Chicken or Tofu Salad

We love this salad because its simple preparation is a great way to utilize a leftover half of a rotisserie chicken or one of our favorite pantry staples: a can of garbanzo beans. You can pretty much add any vegetables to this, with the goal being to have equal parts chicken or chickpeas to vegetables, fruit, nuts and or seeds. Cabbage, carrot, celery, some sort of bunch of herbs, citrus and green onions are staples in our refrigerators, so this salad comes together quickly.

CHEF’S TIP: The dash of hot sauce adds a very subtle heat component, and its acidity pops the flavors of the lemon, garlic and spices. Top this delicious, colorful salad with nuts or seeds for an extra crunch of flavor and fiber. If you are using canned chickpeas, save the protein-rich liquid and add it to a soup or stew.

Objectives

Learn how to assemble a no-cook meal using leftover rotisserie chicken or a can of chickpeas.

Level Ups (optional)

Add diced jicama, small diced apple, diced mango, chopped cilantro and/or jalapeno.

Substitutions (optional)

Substitute lime for lemon zest and juice. Substitute finely chopped red onion for the green onion. Substitute olive oil for part or all the mayonnaise.

Veggie Sushi Rolls

Sushi rolls are simple and fun to make. Double or triple the recipes and you can even add cooked shrimp, cilantro leaves and/or Sriracha to the ingredient list. The possibilities are endless. Here’s our recipe for making your own sushi rice.

Ramen with Veggies and a Fried Egg on Top

By using instant dried ramen noodles, you can have a comforting bowl of flavorful noodles and vegetables in minutes. Discard the seasoning packet and create a burst of flavors using grated ginger and garlic, soy sauce, Sriracha and sesame seeds.

Level-ups (optional)

Use brown rice instant ramen noodles in place of white rice. Add extra vegetables if desired.

Loaded Veggie Fettuccini Alfredo

Just a few ingredient swaps can make creamy Alfredo pasta dishes heart-healthy and full of fiber. This plant-based version uses cauliflower and cashew for the base of the sauce and adds color and flavor with garlic, peas, carrots and spinach.