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P90X Turkey Chili


Chili is one of the dishes that's actually fun to make and healthy to eat. If you check out Beachbody's (or anyone else's) fast-food guides, you'll see that Wendy's® chili is one of your healthiest fast-food options. With tomatoes for vitamins, beans for fiber, and some kind of meat or other protein source, the myriad chili recipes out there offer lots of options for a well-balanced meal. Here's a good basic recipe, but half the fun of chili-making is improvisation. That's why chili cookoffs are so popular. Spice it up if you have an iron stomach, or substitute your favorite lean meat or textured vegetable protein. Experiment with different beans and other legumes. The chili pot also can be a great repository for soon-to-spoil leftovers. Just try to avoid certain popular mix-ins like cheese and sour cream that add more fat than flavor. Also, when buying ground turkey, look for extra-lean or all-breast meat. Many "lean" varieties of ground turkey have as much fat as hamburger.

· 1 lb. ground turkey, extra lean

· 2 Tbsp. olive oil

· 1 large onion, chopped

· 2 cloves garlic, chopped

· 1 bell pepper, chopped

· 1 large can (28 oz.) tomatoes, crushed or diced

· 1 can (12 oz.) tomato sauce

· 1 can (15 oz.) kidney or pinto beans, rinsed

· 2 tsp. chili powder (or more to taste)

· Salt and pepper to taste

In large saucepan, brown ground turkey in olive oil. Spoon out any excess fat. Add onion, garlic, and pepper, and sauté until veggies are soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Can be served immediately (although leftovers are great, too). Serve with hot sauce to taste. Serves 4.

Preparation Time: 15 to 20 minutes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

CaloriesFat TotalCarbsFiberProtein

296  9 g24 g7 g33 g



P90X Stuffed Peppers

This recipe is always a crowd-pleaser, presentation-wise. It can also be made with ground turkey or vegetarian burger crumbles. As a time-saver, many stores now carry prepared brown rice, which saves a lot of cleanup as well. Stuffed peppers freeze well, too, so this is a good recipe to supersize for future meals.

· 1 lb. ground beef, extra-lean (less than 5 percent fat)

· 1 cup brown rice, cooked

· 2 cups tomato sauce

· 1 cup onion, chopped

· 1 egg, beaten

· 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

· 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

· 6 green bell peppers

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Mix first seven ingredients and stuff mixture into the bell peppers. Bake for 1 hour and serve! Serves 6 (although they're pretty low-cal—you could eat two easily).

Preparation Time: 10 minutes (more, if cooking rice from scratch)

Nutritional Information (per serving):

CaloriesFat TotalCarbsFiberProtein

208  5 g23 g6 g19 g


P90X Shrimp Stir-Fry

Stir-frying is fast, easy, and a great way to use up vegetables that might not make it to the end of the week. Four cups of veggies to a pound of shrimp is a pretty good ratio—although you can always add more veggies.

· 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled

· 1 Tbsp. ginger root, minced

· 2 cloves garlic, minced

· 2 tsp. sesame oil

· 3 to 4 Tbsp. chicken or vegetable broth

· 4 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, peppers, carrots, celery, etc.)

· 1 bunch scallions, chopped

· 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

· 2 Tbsp. soy sauce

· 2 cups brown rice, cooked

Sauté ginger and garlic in sesame oil until soft. Add shrimp and cook about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp. Set shrimp aside. Add broth, veggies, scallions, cayenne pepper, and soy sauce to pan and sauté until veggies reach desired softness (I like mine a little crunchy). Use enough broth so the veggies don't burn, but not enough to make soup. Toss the shrimp back in, mix together, and serve over rice. Serves 4.

Preparation Time: 15 to 20 minutes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

CaloriesFat TotalCarbsFiberProtein

303   5 g36 g9 g31 g



P90X Oven-Poached (or Dishwasher) Salmon

This is a great recipe to make with little to no cleanup involved. By placing foil-wrapped packet in oven, you can skip the pot- or pan-cleaning that can make cooking such a hassle. However, if you don't have access to an oven (say, at work), you can actually make this in a dishwasher. The dishwasher method is less environmentally friendly, but much more amusing. Please keep in mind, though, that it's a pretty big waste of water, so try to dishwasher-cook more than one serving at a time to help justify the carbon footprint. (Note: For dishwasher method, DO NOT USE SOAP!)

· 1 6-oz. salmon fillet or steak

· 1 Tbsp. chopped dill

· Juice of one lemon

· 2 Tbsp. dry white wine

· 2 Tbsp. chopped scallions

· Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Get a big enough piece of foil (about 12 square inches) to hold the fillet as well as the other ingredients when folded. You might consider doubling the foil to prevent leakage. Put foil salmon packet in broiler and cook for 15 minutes or until salmon is pink all the way through. (If using the more controversial dishwasher method, cook for one wash and dry cycle, and we can't stress enough, NO SOAP!) Serves 1.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

CaloriesFat TotalCarbsFiberProtein

344  14 g1 g1 g22 g



P90X 10-Minute Recipe: Asian Beef Salad

Want a taste of the Orient without all the fatty, sugary, salty sauces so many takeout places dish up? Here's a quick and easy recipe balanced in protein and carbs. Chopsticks are optional.



2 oz. lean sirloin steak, grilled or broiled

1/4 cup cilantro leaves (or mint, if you prefer)

1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely sliced

1/4 cup carrot, shredded

1 cup baby greens

1 scallion, sliced on an angle

1/4 lime

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

After grilling or broiling, thinly slice steak against the grain. Place first six ingredients in a bowl. Squeeze lime over salad, then drizzle with olive oil and soy sauce. Gently toss to mix and coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 1.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Nutritional Information (per serving): 8 to 10 minutes

CaloriesProteinFiberCarbsFat TotalSaturated Fat

252 14 g3.4 g13 g17 g3 g


P90X 10-Minute Recipe: Seared Ahi Tuna

Skip the expensive seafood restaurant and its fattening sauces and sides. This quick and easy gourmet treat will load you up with a whopping 50 grams of protein, almost no carbs, and only a little fat (and healthy fat at that). This recipe is delicious hot off the grill or chilled for a salad or sandwich

· 6 oz. ahi tuna

· 2 tsp. Asian five-spice seasoning

· 1 tsp. grill seasoning

· Cooking spray

Spray a grill pan or outdoor grill with cooking spray and preheat on high heat. Coat the tuna with combined seasonings. Sear tuna 2 minutes on each side, then remove from heat.

Serving suggestion: Slice tuna on an angle and serve over mixed greens that are dressed simply with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 4 minutes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

CaloriesProteinFiberCarbsFat TotalSaturated Fat

236 50 g0 g< 1 g3 g0 g


P90X Chicken and White Bean Soup

Here's a classic Tuscan comfort food that's full of protein, fiber, and flavor, but low in fat. It's the perfect food to warm you up on a cold winter night.

· 4 cups roasted chicken meat, skinless, shredded

· 1 can cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed

· 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

· 2 leeks, cut into 1/4-inch rounds (white and light green parts only)

· 1 Tbsp. fresh sage, chopped (or 1/4 tsp. dried)

· 3 cups chicken broth, low-sodium

· 2 cups water

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in sage and continue cooking until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Stir in broth and water, increase to high heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Add beans and chicken and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Serve hot. Makes 8 servings. Click here to get more great healthy recipes when you sign up for Team Beachbody®.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

CaloriesProteinFiberCarbsFat TotalSaturated Fat

231  26 g3 g15 g7 g2 g


P90X Black Bean Brownies

Well, if you didn't stop reading this article after the Chocolate Avocado Mousse recipe, you may be adventurous enough to try this recipe. This is super-easy to make and very delicious. For Christmas one year, my mother found a box of brownie mix of indeterminate origin in her pantry, and we decided to experiment with something we saw on one of the morning shows. Basically, instead of adding eggs and oil to the mix as directed on the box, you food-process a can of black beans (unseasoned, of course) and 1/4 cup of water. Add the mix and bake according to the directions on the box, and voilà, delicious chewy brownies with more fiber than fat. In fact, we even served them to my finicky nephews, who declared them edible, until my mom revealed the secret ingredient and ruined Christmas.

1. 1 15-oz. can unseasoned black beans, drained and rinsed

2. 1/4 cup water

3. 1 package brownie mix (12 to 14 oz.—we recommend a healthy one with whole-grain ingredients)

Puree beans and water in food processor or blender. Add beans to brownie mix and bake according to package instructions. Don't add any other ingredients. Serves 16.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes plus baking time

Nutritional Information (per serving; varies depending on brownie mix used):

CaloriesFat TotalCarbsFiberProtein

80     3 g8 g2 g5 g


P90X Shrimp Scampi

Who says you can't live it up while eating healthy food? This fine-dining favorite cuts out the fat and amps up the flavor for a garlicky, peppery treat that will make you forget about all the butter and bread crumbs this recipe typically contains. Buon appetito!

1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp. yellow pepper, minced

1 Tbsp. sweet red pepper, minced

1 tsp. crushed garlic

1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

1 Tbsp. sweet basil, chopped

Dry, crushed red pepper to taste (optional)

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 Tbsp. white wine

Fresh ground pepper to taste

In a large nonstick sauté pan, heat olive oil. Add yellow pepper, sweet red pepper, garlic, parsley, basil, and crushed red pepper (optional). Sauté until vegetables are glossy and tender, then add shrimp and sauté until they curl and turn pink. Add lemon juice, white wine, and fresh ground pepper. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until juices evaporate or thicken. Serve as is or over a bed of angel hair pasta. (Serving with pasta will change nutritional information.) Serves 2.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 300Protein: 30 g

Fiber: 0 gCarbs: 6 g

Fat Total: 16 gSaturated Fat: 3 g


P90X 10-Minute Recipe: Tasty Orange Chicken

Who needs a panda deep-frying a healthy serving of lean chicken in enough batter and syrupy sauce to make you forget that chicken was ever involved? Instead, try out this simple and delicious high-protein recipe that substitutes flavor for fat, sugar, and salt. Your taste buds—and your waistline—will thank you.



4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 Tbsp. honey

1 Tbsp. orange juice

1 Tbsp. ground cumin

1 Tbsp. garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste



Preheat oven to broil. Mix honey, orange juice, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts with mixture. Set some mixture aside. Broil chicken about 4 minutes per side, brushing twice with remaining mixture. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 120Protein: 17 g

Fiber: 0 gCarbs: 10 g

Fat Total: 1 gSaturated Fat: 0 g