Optavia Healthy Habits Newsletter - 5/31/21

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Slow Cooker Pork BBQ with Tangy Cabbage Slaw - Complete Lean and Green Recipe

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

COMPLETE LEAN & GREEN MEAL: 1 LEANER, 1 HEALTHY FAT, 3 GREEN, 3 CONDIMENTS

TOTAL TIME: 3 HOURS

Ingredients

• 1¾ lbs. pork tenderloin
• 1 tsp salt, divided
• 6 tbsp sugar-free barbecue sauce
• 1½ tbsp yellow mustard, divided
• ¼ cup water
• 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup cider vinegar
• ½ tsp caraway seeds
• 6 cups chopped cabbage

Directions

1. Whisk together the barbecue sauce, one tablespoon of mustard, and a ½ teaspoon salt.
2. Rub the barbecue mixture over the pork, and place the pork in a slow cooker.
3. Pour water over top, and cook on low for 7 hours until very tender.
4. Remove the pork from slow cooker, reserving liquid for later use, and shred using two forks.
5. Meanwhile, pour the reserved barbecue liquid into a large saucepan. Stir in the extra virgin olive oil, ½ tablespoon mustard, vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and caraway seeds. Bring to a boil.
6. Add the chopped cabbage, and simmer gently until just wilted about 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Divide the cabbage slaw into 4 equal-sized portions and serve each with 6 ounces shredded pork.

Nutrition Facts:  Per serving: 300 calories, 10g fat, 10g carbohydrate, 43g protein

Optavia Healthy Habits Newsletter - May 24, 2021

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Thai Minced Pork with Lettuce Wrap - Complete Lean and Green Recipe

YIELD: 4

PER SERVING: 1 LEANER, 1 HEALTHY FAT, 3 GREENS, 3 CONDIMENTS

TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. lean pork loin
• 4 lemongrass sticks, cut into 2-inches long and mashed
• ½ oz. Thai lime leaves, cut in half
• 2 tbsp sliced shallots
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• ½ tsp calorie-free sweetener, such as stevia
• 4 tsp oil
• ½ oz. Thai coriander, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2½ cups sliced cucumber
• 2 cups sliced tomatoes
• 3 cups romaine or butterhead lettuce leaves

Directions

1. Mince the pork and marinate it with the lemongrass, Thai lime leaves, shallots, fish sauce, and sweetener for 15 minutes.
2. Heat oil in the pan. Stir-fry the minced pork until it is fully cooked, about seven minutes. Stir in the Thai coriander and cook for one additional minute.
3. Turn off the heat. Remove the lemongrass and Thai lime leaves. Stir in the lime juice.
4. Portion pork mixture in the lettuce leaves and serve with sliced cucumber and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts:  Per Serving: 330 calories, 49g protein, 9g carbohydrate, 10g fat