Of all of the colors of the rainbow, green is the one we love to see on our plates the most. Fresh veggies, leafy greens, avocado and matcha are just a few of our favorite green ingredients, and they each provide myriad nutrients, vitamins and fiber. Here are eight green recipes that will add a boost of freshness to your day.
1. ASPARAGUS AND PEA PESTO SALAD PIZZA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 1 | Serving Size: 1 pita pizza
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 280; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 20mg; Sodium: 459mg; Carbohydrate: 22g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 17g
2. MINT CHIP SMOOTHIE BOWL | CLEAN EATING
Serves: 1 | Serving Size: 1 bowl
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 366; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 99mg; Carbohydrate: 55g; Dietary Fiber: 17g; Sugar: 22g; Protein: 7g
3. AVOCADO BROWNIES WITH AVOCADO FROSTING | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 16 | Serving Size: 2-inch square
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 196; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 39mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 21g; Protein: 2g
4. BLT SALAD WITH AVOCADO | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 2 cups
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 204; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 28mg; Sodium: 361mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 10g
5. MATCHA & KALE OATS BOWL WITH FRUIT | LENTINE ALEXIS
Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1 cup oats and 1 cup toppings per bowl
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 308; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Protein: 11g; Carbohydrate: 58g; Cholesterol: 2mg; Sodium: 30mg; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 13g
6. MAGIC GREEN SAUCE: A VERSATILE, SUPER-GREEN PESTO | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serving Size: 2 ounces
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 332; Total Fat: 36g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 27g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 3mg; Carbohydrate: 3g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 1g
7. CACAO NIB & ALMOND GREEN SMOOTHIE BOWL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 292; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 4mg; Sodium: 58mg; Carbohydrate: 41g; Dietary Fiber 8g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 15g
8. PESTO “ZOODLES” WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS | INSPIRALIZED
Serves: 3 | Serving Size: 2 cups
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 306; Total Fat: 27g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 18g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 491mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 5g
