7 Healthy Memorial Day Recipes
Make healthy American recipes using real, nutritious ingredients. This Memorial Day cook up all your favorites while keeping your health top of mind.
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May 6, 2022
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The best classic US dishes are often associated with being heavy, greasy, or processed - but there are actually so many ways to make healthy American recipes using real, nutritious ingredients. We have healthy versions of all your favorites!
All-American Burgers
Don't stress out about what to bring to your next BBQ. You can stay right on track with your weight loss goals using this recipe Keto-Friendly take on a summer classic.

COURSE
Main Course
CUISINE
American
SERVINGS
4
INGREDIENTS
- 4 3-4 oz. Lean ground beef patties or 4 vegetarian burgers
- 4 large Lettuce leaves (romaine, bib leaf or iceberg)
- 4 slices Tomato
- 4 slices Red Onion
- 2-3 slices Dill Pickles
- Sugar-free ketchup and mustard
INSTRUCTIONS
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Grill burgers to an internal temperature of 145 degrees (64 C)
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Place on top of lettuce leaves along with the tomato, red onion, sliced dill pickle and sugar-free ketchup and mustard
NOTES
Profile Exchange: 3 to 4 oz. of lean protein; 1/2 cup vegetables
Need a good side to go with your burger? Checkout this Profile-friendly: Grilled Summer Squash.
Cauliflower BBQ Wings
Crispy & smoky-sweet, this classic bar food is perfect to serve as an appetizer, snack or delicious side dish! Try it out at your next game-day get together. These "wings" are also perfect for air-frying.

PREP TIME
5 minutes
COURSE
Appetizer
CUISINE
American
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Tbsp. Profile Sweet & Smokey BBQ sauce
- 1 bag Profile Chips or Crisps of choice
- ¼ head cauliflower chopped
- ¼ cup egg whites
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees.
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Crush the chips in a shallow bowl.
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Soak cauliflower florets in egg whites.
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Press the cauliflower florets into the chip crumbs until well coated.
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Lightly spray air fryer basket with non-stick spray. Place the cauliflower florets in the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes. Toss every 5 minutes to ensure an even crisp.
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Toss with BBQ sauce or serve on the side.
NOTES
Profile Exchange (Per Serving):1 Profile Meal, 1 oz very lean protein, 1 cup vegetables, 1 flex food
Red, White and Blue Strawberry Cake
Layered in fat-free whipped cream and paired with fresh summer berries, this cake is the perfect dessert to stay healthy during your summer festivities!

COURSE
Dessert
CUISINE
American
INGREDIENTS
- 1-Packages Angel Food Cake Mix
- 1 8oz container Fat-Free frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 pint Blueberries, rinsed and drained
- 2 pints fresh Strawberries, rinsed and sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare Cake according to package directions and bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Cool completely.
- Frost cake with whipped topping.
- Place blueberries in a square in the corner, and arrange sliced strawberries as stripes to make an American Flag.
- Chill until serving.
NOTES
Very Veggie Meatloaf
This homemade meatloaf recipe is classic comfort food and a family favorite. Veggie-loaded and full of flavor, this tender and juicy recipe is incredibly easy to make! Add this to your next meal prep menu.

COURSE
Main Course
CUISINE
American
SERVINGS
6
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb Ground Beef 93% lean or Ground Turkey, white meat only
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1 cup Cauliflower, par cooked and chopped very fine
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1/2 cup Green Bell Pepper, diced fine
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1/2 cup white onion, chopped fine
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2 T Garlic minced
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Oregano, dried 1 tsp
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1/2 tsp Salt
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Black Pepper to taste
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1/4 cup Egg Substitute
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1/3 cup Sugar-Free Ketchup
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 x 5 loaf pan with vegetable oil spray.
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Wash 1 cup of Cauliflower florets and place in a microwave safe bowl with a small amount of water.
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Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes until cauliflower is slightly soft.
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Drain off the water and chop fine, a food processor is great for this.
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In a large bowl, combine ground meat, egg substitute, sugar free ketchup, cauliflower, bell pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix lightlyto combine.
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Turn mixture out and into prepared loaf pan
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees.
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Remove from oven and let set a few minutes to resettle the juices. Slice and serve.
NOTES
Profile Exchanges: 3oz. lean protein, 1/3 cup vegetables
Sloppy Joe Hot and Cold Salad
Like a taco salad... except healthier, and instead of taco meat it's sloppy joe meat! Check out this salad that uses the Profile Sloppy Joe mix.

COURSE
Main Course
CUISINE
American
SERVINGS
1
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ cups of Salad Greens (romaine and baby spinach provide a nice texture and bite)
- 5 Grape Tomatoes
- 1-2 slices of Red Onion
- ½ Red Bell Pepper sliced into strips
- 1 Package Profile Sloppy Joe
INSTRUCTIONS
- Fill your Profile Salad Shaker with Salad Greens and Fresh Cilantro
- Wash and dry all vegetables
- Add 5-Grape tomatoes, sliced red bell pepper and sliced red onions
- Prepare Profile Sloppy Joe mix according to package directions and serve this over the above bed of greens and enjoy!
NOTES
Profile Exchange: 1 meal replacement; 2 cups vegetable servings
Key Lime Cheesecake
Transport your mind to sunshine with this healthy, perfectly tart recipe for Key Lime Cheesecake.

COURSE
Dessert
CUISINE
American
SERVINGS
1
INGREDIENTS
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1 package Profile Cheesecake
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1 package Profile Cinnamon Crisp Cereal, crushed
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1 tbsp. P3 – Profile Powdered Peanut Butter
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1 tsp. unsweetened almond milk
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½-1 tsp. key lime juice
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1 tbsp. fat-free whipped topping
INSTRUCTIONS
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In a small mixing bowl, combine P3, almond milk, and crushed cereal to make a crust.
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Pack “crust” into individual-sized pie pan.
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In a separate bowl, mix Profile Cheesecake with 3 oz. water and key lime juice and set in the fridge to let chill.
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Once the cheesecake has set, pour over crust, and top with fat-free whipped topping.
NOTES
Profile Exchange: 2 meal replacements, 2 flex foods
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
All the taste of your mama's cheesy tater tot casserole in a low-calorie dish the family will love. Give this recipe full of healthy ingredients a try.

COURSE
Main Course
CUISINE
American
SERVINGS
8
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb. ground turkey cooked and drained
- 1/2 of a yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can fat-free cream of mushroom soup 10.75-ounce can
- 1 can green beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 bags frozen cauliflower rice
- Salt & pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Place two bags of frozen cauliflower in the microwave and cook for the allotted time.
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Empty cooked bags into a colander over the sink to drain excess water.
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Mix the cooked ground turkey, onion, garlic, cream of mushroom soup, green beans, and salt and pepper.
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Spread mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.
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Top with ½ cup of the shredded cheese.
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Add the drained cauliflower.
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Season with more salt and pepper.
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Top with remaining cheese.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes.
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Take out of the oven once the cauliflower starts to brown and cheese is melted.
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Enjoy!
NOTES
Profile Exchange: 2oz very lean protein, 1 cup vegetables, 1 fat, 1 flex food
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