40 california low fat Recipes

corn oil, onion, chopped, fresh poblano chili * or anaheim (california) chili*, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, ground cumin, ears corn, canned unsalted chicken broth, low-fat milk, chopped fresh cilantro

chili powder, ground cumin, minced garlic, kosher salt, skirt steak , cut into 2-inch pieces, low-fat sour cream, low-fat milk, chopped green onion, olive oil, diced poblano peppers (1/2-inch), corn kernels, coarsely chopped romaine lettuce (2 quarts), sliced california ripe olives, pinto beans, rinsed and drained, crumbled cotija cheese

chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces, salt, vegetable oil, onion, chopped (1 1/4 cups), chopped peeled fresh ginger, chopped garlic (2 cloves), cinnamon sticks, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, curry powder (preferably madras), all-purpose flour, sugar (optional), unsweetened coconut milk (not low-fat ), accompaniments: rice ; toasted coconut; 1/2-inch cubes fresh pineapple; lime wedges; mango chutney; chopped salted roasted cashews or peanuts; chopped fresh cilantro leaves

spaghetti, uncooked, low-fat cream of chicken soup, water, lemon juice, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, california-blend frozen vegetables, cooked chicken breasts, cubed, parmesan cheese, grated

firm-ripe california avocado, english cucumbers (1 1/2 lb), cut into 1/2-inch pieces, plain low-fat yogurt (1 cup), chopped fresh chives, fresh lime juice, salt , or to taste, chopped fresh jalapeno chile with seeds, ice cubes, garnish: diced avocado and chopped chives

english cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks, garlic cloves, minced, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, plain low-fat greek yogurt, aleppo pepper * or coarsely ground dried california chile, kosher salt, black pepper, chopped fresh mint leaves, plus small whole leaves, chopped fresh dill

red onion , thinly sliced crosswise, cream cheese, softened, soft mild goat cheese at room temperature, chopped fresh chives, grated fresh lemon zest, black pepper, flour tortillas (not low-fat ), sliced smoked salmon (preferably nova), firm-ripe california avocado, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, tomatoes , halved lengthwise (2 2/3 cups), loosely packed arugula leaves (2 to 3 bunches)

sugar, water, refrigerated pomegranate juice (such as pom), low-salt chicken broth, dried california chiles,* stemmed, seeded , torn into 1-inch pieces, adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles in adobo, balsamic vinegar, ground cumin (not toasted ), coarse kosher salt, boneless duck breast halves, skin and fat trimmed to size of breast, coarse kosher salt, ground coriander, fresh pomegranate seeds

yogurt, divided, cornstarch, water, salt, vegetable oil, onion, diced, frozen spinach, thawed and drained, curry powder, hot red pepper, chopped, chicken or 8 oz shrimp or 1 (12 oz) can chickpeas

low-fat cream cheese, softened, california walnut, chopped, raisins or 1/2 cup dried cranberries, maple syrup, ground cinnamon

cooked chicken breasts, diced, california seedless grapes, apple, cored and sliced, raisins, diced celery, dried tarragon, crushed, salt and pepper, to taste, low-fat mayonnaise, low-fat plain yogurt, chopped fresh parsley, lettuce leaf, fresh thyme (optional)

eggs, honey (i use a light, mild variety), low-fat cultured buttermilk (i use 2% fat buttermilk), vanilla extract, bananas, mashed, self raising flour, baking powder, brown sugar , packed, dutch-processed cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, salt, butter, room temperature, dates, pitted, chopped (calls for california dates. i use medjool), pecan halves, toasted, honey

sliced fresh peaches or 2 small thinly sliced fresh california peaches, pita bread , piece, low fat cottage cheese or 1 cup nonfat cottage cheese, chopped fresh mint leaves, cucumbers (thin slices) or 12 slices red bell peppers (thin slices)

lean pork , cut into 2x1/2-inch strips, onion, sliced, garlic clove, minced, fresh california plums, halved, pitted and cut into thick wedges, plain low-fat yogurt, all-purpose flour, fresh ginger, grated, ground turmeric, black pepper, cooked brown rice (preferably nutty rice #331348), plum, wedges for garnish, orange section, for garnish, sliced green onion, for garnish

extra lean ground beef, shredded old cheddar cheese, catalina (or california style ) salad dressing (regular or low-fat), baked tortilla chips, heads iceberg lettuce

deli-roasted chicken, low-fat mayonnaise, chopped fresh basil, lime juice, chili paste with garlic, flour tortillas, california avocados, peeled and sliced, chopped cashews, lettuce leaves

healthy request cream of mushroom soup, low-fat milk, grated parmesan cheese (out of the can is fine), garlic powder, california style mixed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots), chicken breasts (boiled then cubed), mozzarella cheese (freshly grated , or bagged), whole wheat linguine, pepper, to taste (salt should not be needed )

rinsed drained canned black beans, vine-ripened tomato, seeded and chopped, pickled jalapenos, seeded and chopped(wear rubber gloves ), fresh lemon juice, chili powder, ripe california avocado, low-fat plain yogurt, four 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas, sliced roast turkey breast, fresh coriander sprigs, washed well , spun dry, and chopped coarse