3 PERFECT POST WORKOUT MEALS

May 1, 2008

Don't waste time (and valuable brain space) thinking of what to eat tonight. These three recipes are great after a hard workout.

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After you've toiled in the gym, the last thing you want is to stare at your open refrigerator for an hour, trying to figure out what to stuff your face with. You need protein and carbs and you need them now. These easy, no-brainer recipes are tasty and simple—and you can get each of them prepared in about 10 minutes. Bon apetit!

MUSHROOM CHICKEN PIZZA
1 Boboli Whole-Wheat Thin Pizza Crust
1⁄8 cup spaghetti sauce
1⁄4 cup grated fat-free mozzarella cheese
6 oz. cooked chicken breast, cubed or shredded
3 medium mushrooms, sliced

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Slice pizza crust into thirds and discard or save two pieces. Place remaining crust on a cookie sheet or other ovenproof pan and top with spaghetti sauce, cheese, chicken and mushrooms. Bake for 8—10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts: 526 calories, 66 g protein, 52 g carbs, 8 g fat

TURKEY CHILI
1⁄2 lb. lean ground turkey breast (93% lean)
14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
1⁄2 cup tomato paste
1⁄2 cup water
1 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Nonstick cooking spray Coat the bottom of a stockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Add turkey and brown over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to break into small pieces. When fully cooked, drain fat, stir in remaining ingredients and heat through.

Nutrition Facts: 642 calories, 70 g protein, 74 g carbs, 12 g fat

CHICKEN GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
1 cup chopped fresh green beans, ends trimmed
12.5-oz. can chicken breast, drained
10.75-oz. can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
1⁄2 cup fat-free milk
Nonstick cooking spray

Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans soften. Stir in chicken, soup and milk, and heat through.

Nutrition Facts: 606 calories, 72 g protein, 37 g carbs, 14 g fat

Jordana Brown contributed to this article.



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