Table Of ContentTable of Contents
Classic Five Cheese Lasagna.
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Macaroni and Cheese
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Portabella Parmesan Risotto
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Best Ways To Cook Frozen Vegetables
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Ravioli Florentine Marinara
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Turn Vegetables into Delicious Low Calorie Snacks
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Orange Sesame Chicken
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Lemon Herb Chicken
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Tortilla Crusted Fish
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Swedish Meatballs
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp
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Lazy Girl's Classic Five
Cheese Lasagna
370 Calories
Start with this:
Lean Cuisine
Classic Five
Cheese Lasagna
Which usually
ends up like this
But we're going
to turn it into this
This recipe can also be made using: Smart Ones Traditional Lasagna with
Meat Sauce • Smart Ones Lasagna Florentine • Healthy Choice Florentine
Marinara • Lean Cuisine Lasagna with Meat Sauce
What You’ll Need
• 1 package Lean Cuisine Classic Five Cheese Lasagna • 2 tablespoons bruschetta sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
How It’s Made
1. Cook lasagna according to package directions, top with bruscetta sauce and fresh parsley.
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Lazy Girl's Macaroni
and Cheese
400 calories
Start with this:
Smart Ones
Macaroni &
Cheese
Which usually
ends up like this
But we're going
to turn it into this
This recipe can also be made using: Lean Cuisine Macaroni & Cheese •
Smart Ones Three Cheese Macaroni
What You’ll Need
• 1 package Smart Ones Macaroni & Cheese • 2 cups leeks, cleaned and chopped • Pam cooking
spray • 1 cup vegetable broth (only if needed to keep pan moist while cooking)
• 1 cup, cooked Swiss chard (or frozen, defrosted) • 1 pinch fresh minced sage • 2 tablespoons
chopped chives (optional)
How It’s Made
1. Heat a medium size non-stick saute pan over medium-high heat, spary with Pam, add leeks and
spray leeks with Pam, cook for 2 minutes stirring often to prevent burning.
2. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook until leeks are soft and cooked through about 10-13
minutes. Stir often to prevent burning and add vegetable broth as needed, in 2 tablespoon
increments, if pan becomes dry. Add cooked Swiss chard and stir to combine. Meanwhile cook
Macaroni & Cheese according to package directions.
3. Put Macaroni & Cheese on top of vegetable mixture and sprinkle with chives. Note: to cook
fresh Swiss chard, place cleaned and chopped Swiss chard in microwave-safe container with
lid, add 1 tablespoon water, cover and cook on high for 2 1⁄ minutes.
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Lazy Girl's Portabella
Parmesan Risotto
334 calories
Start with this:
Healthy Choice
Portabella
Parmesan Risotto
Which usually
ends up like this
But we're going
to turn it into this
This recipe can also be made using: Lean Cuisine Mushroom Tortellini •
Healthy Choice Portabella Spinach Parmesan
What You’ll Need
• 1 package Healthy Choice Portabella Parmesan Risotto • 1 cup diced butternut squash
• 1 cup fresh baby spinach • 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan • 1 pinch fresh minced sage
How It’s Made
1. Place diced butternut squash in a microwave safe container with vegetable broth, cook,
covered, on high for 3 ½ - 4 minutes until squash is cooked through, remove from microwave,
remove cover and set aside until ready to use.
2. Cook Healthy Choice entrée according to package directions.
3. Put fresh spinach, butternut squash, and risotto in a bowl and mix to incorporate. Top with
parmesan and fresh sage.
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Best Ways to Cook
Frozen Vegetables
Adding vegetables to your diet can be a great way to feel full on very few calories. But for “lazy girls”
(and lazy guys) fresh vegetables may not be the best option. After all, washing, peeling, and chopping
takes time and effort.
That’s why there are frozen veggies. All the prep work is done for you!
How to Microwave Frozen Veggies
You’re a self-proclaimed “lazy girl,” so sometimes working the stove seems like a chore. Never fear, the
microwave is here and gives you another cooking option when you’re ready to eat some veggies. Micro-
waving your favorite greens is probably the easiest thing you’ll do all day.
Here’s How to Do It:
1. Pick out your favorite veggies and place them into a microwave-safe container. Cover the container,
but leave a small opening so steam can escape the space.
2. Place the container in the microwave and cook on high for 5 minutes. When the microwave stops,
check the vegetables by poking them with a fork to see if they’re still frozen. If so, place the container
back in the microwave and cook for an additional minute or two.
3. Next remove the container from the microwave. Your vegetables should be thawed thoroughly and
hot, but not quite tender. Let the veggies sit in the hot container for 3 to 5 minutes to finish cooking.
How to Roast Frozen Vegetables
Believe it or not, but it’s possible to roast frozen vegetables. By doing so you’ll add some different flavors
and textures and in turn, make it easier to eat veggies, which can sometimes get labeled as “boring.”
Here’s How to Do It:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
- Grab a pan for your veggies and lightly spray with your favorite cooking spray
- Make sure your veggies are somewhat thawed out, this way you can spread them evenly around your
pan. Once they’re in the pan, sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper, rosemary and garlic
- Loosely cover your pan with aluminum foil and place in the oven
- Cook vegetables for 20 minutes
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Best Ways to Cook
Frozen Vegetables
(continued)
- Once you remove the pan from the oven, peel back the foil and turn the vegetables over using a
spatula
- Replace foil (loosely) and place the pan back into the oven and cook for another 15 minutes
- Now remove aluminum foil from pan and allow the vegetables to cook for an additional 10 minutes
(uncovered)
- Remove pan from the oven and pierce your veggies with a fork to make sure they are done (vegetables
should be tender, not tough)
- Enjoy!
Simmer You Way Slimmer
If you’re in the mood to simmer your veggies, keep in mind that certain types require special treatment.
Simmering items like frozen peppers or frozen peas isn’t the same as simmering leafy varieties like
spinach.
Here’s the lowdown:
Leafy Vegetables
(spinach, kale, collards, cabbage, Swiss chard, bok choy, arugula, Brussels sprouts)
For leafy vegetables like those in the list above, thaw slightly, so leaves separate. Boil water in a pan
and once the water has boiled, reduce to a simmer and add vegetables. Remember, these vegetables
should only simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
Non-leafy Vegetables
(carrots, potatoes, onions, green beans, lentils, corn, zucchini, turnips, squash, broccoli)
Non-leafy vegetables should be placed into a pot of hard boiling water. Once the water comes to a
boil again, turn down the flame and reduce to a simmer. Simmer veggies for 3 to 5 minutes. You’ll know
they’re done if you poke them and they’re tender. If not, continue to simmer until they’re tender and ready
to eat.
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Best Ways to Cook
Frozen Vegetables
(continued)
*Rule of thumb when simmering: Watch your veggies. If you make the mistake of overcooking, you’ll
have mushy vegetables.
After you’ve simmered your veggies, try adding the following for more flavor and excitement:
• Fresh Jalapeno Peppers
• Chili Powder
• Fresh Citrus Juices (Lemon, Lime, Orange)
• Garlic Powder
• Herbs de Provence
• Black Pepper
• Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• Light Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Low Sodium Soy Sauce (1 tablespoon)
• I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter (spray)
Stir Fry Your Veggies
Want to give your frozen veggies an Asian flare?
Here’s How to Do It:
- Pour 1 teaspoon of olive oil into a pan
- Toss in vegetables and stir
- As vegetables become tender add 1 ½ tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce
- Cook for about 3 minutes and serve
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Lazy Girl's Ravioli
Florentine Marinara
258 calories
Start with this:
Healthy Choice
Ravioli
Florentine Marinara
Which usually
ends up like this
But we're going
to turn it into this
This recipe can also be made using: Lean Cuisine Cheese Ravioli •
Smart Ones Ravioli Florentine • Smart Ones Three Cheese Ziti Marinara
Healthy Choice Portabella Spinach Parmesan
What You’ll Need
• 1 package Healthy Choice Ravioli Florentine Marinara • 1 cup fresh chopped baby spinach
• 1 pinch fresh minced thyme • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
How It’s Made
1. Cook Healthy Choice entree according to package directions.
2. Place chopped spinach in a pasta bowl, put hot pasta on top of spinach, garnish with Parmesan
and fresh thyme.
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Turn Vegetables into
Delicious Low Calorie
Snacks
Throw out that bag of potato chips, and open your mind to some truly tasty low calorie snacks that will
surprise your taste buds!
Spicy Carrot Fries
95 Calories per Serving (makes 2 servings)
• Pre-heat your oven to 425
• Take 3 small carrots (peeled and cut like French fries) and toss them in 1 tablespoon of olive oil,
1 teaspoon of curry, ½ teaspoon of cumin, ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt
• Transfer your carrots onto a baking sheet and spread them out evenly
• Cook for 20-30 minutes or until crispy and golden brown
Baked Zucchini “Fries”
121 Calories per Serving (makes 2 servings)
• Pre-heat your oven to 425
• Slice 3 zucchini into ½ “ sticks
• In a small bowl beat 1 large egg white and season with salt and pepper
• In a Ziploc bag add 1⁄ cup of seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs, ¼ tablespoon of garlic powder and
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2 tablespoons of grated Romano cheese
• Dip zucchini sticks into egg mixture then into the breadcrumb mixture (shake to coat)
• Spray a baking sheet and place zucchini on sheet and spray once more
• Cook for 20 - 25 minutes
• Enjoy with a low calorie marinara sauce
Kale Chips
70 Calories per Serving (makes 3 servings)
• Pre-heat your oven to 275
• Cut 3 cups of kale into 1 ½ inch pieces
• Place kale pieces onto a baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and salt
• Bake until the leaves are crisp, about 20 minutes (turn leaves halfway through the baking process)
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