156 cooking light roasted red Recipes

grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, minced, salt, mayonnaise, olive oil, focaccia bread (cut in 8 pieces, 5x5 inches), baby lettuce (lightly packed) or 1 1/2 cups arugula (lightly packed), roasted red pepper , pieces, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced about 1/4-inch thick (may substitute regular mozzarella, provolone or mild swiss), cooked asparagus spears, pancetta (thick cut and cooked almost crisp and broken into 3-inch pieces) or 4 slices bacon (thick cut and cooked almost crisp and broken into 3-inch pieces)

whole romaine leaves, washed , trimmed of the tough stalk end, and cut into 2 or 3 pieces, each, handful of large baby spinach leaves, grilled chicken breast, lightly seasoned, fresh parmesan cheese, grated, kalamata olives, pitted, cucumber sliced in 1/2 inch pieces, then each 1 halved, tomatoes, ham steak cooked and cut into 1/2 inch cubes, turkey cutlet cooked and cut into 1/2 cubes (can sub thickly sliced turkey deli meat, cubed, if desired), cojack cheese, cut into 1/2 in cubes, hard boiled eggs, quartered, italian, french or sourdough bread, cubed in 1/2 inch cubes, butter, melted, garlic, minced, favorite non specific (meaning not cajun or italian, etc) spice blend(i used alpine touch which is a combo of onion, garlic, salt and pepper in perfect proportions, roasted red pepper(jarred is fine , just rinse first), garlic, minced, lemon juice, drizzle of balsamic vinegar, worcestershire sauce, honey, red pepper flakes (to your liking), fresh basil leaves, salad quality olive oil, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

hearty multigrain bread (or ciabatta bread), mayonnaise (or salad dressing), lightly packed fresh basil (if you don tsp have basil, try some parsley and spinach or arugala or greens of choice), sliced cooked deli-roasted chicken (or shredded , or lefotver chicken), bottled roasted sweet red pepper, drained and cut into strips (or homemade ), olive oil

boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5 to 6 oz each), essence , recipe follows, salt, plus more for seasoning pasta, all-purpose flour, egg, lightly beaten, milk, dried bread crumbs, olive oil, recipe oven roasted tomato sauce , recipe follows, or your favorite red pasta sauce, smoked mozzarella, sliced, grated parmigiano-reggiano, extra-virgin olive oil, linguine , cooked al dente and kept warm, freshly ground black pepper, chiffonade fresh basil leaves

refrigerated light alfredo pasta sauce, milk, cooked white rice or wild rice, cubed cooked chicken, frozen peas, chopped bottled roasted red sweet peppers, almonds, toasted (optional), snipped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed, soft bread crumbs, butter, melted

uncooked pasta shells, olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic, sliced, zucchini, chopped, dried oregano, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, crushed red pepper flakes, chicken broth, chopped cooked chicken, diced roasted red peppers, light cream cheese, chopped fresh basil leaves, grated parmesan cheese

cumin, crushed tomatoes, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (or to taste, i use more than that), chili powder (again , you may want more), oregano, diced green chilies, roasted red peppers, drained and diced, black beans, drained, frozen corn kernels, light sour cream, pasta , cooked al dente (rotelle, wagon wheels or penne work well), shredded cheddar cheese (reduced fat version if you like)

asparagus spears, red bell pepper, honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, ground red pepper, light mayonnaise, flour tortillas, romaine lettuce leaves, cooked turkey breast, alfalfa sprouts

romaine lettuce, chopped, cooked chicken, chopped, roasted red pepper, jarred, chopped, light caesar salad dressing , such as ken s, roasted garlic hummus, whole wheat sandwich wraps , 10 inch, such as toufayan

chopped romaine lettuce, chopped cooked chicken breast, chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers, light caesar dressing (such as ken s), hummus with roasted garlic, whole wheat flatbread wraps (such as toufayan)

all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, canned no-salt-added cream-style corn, nonfat buttermilk, margarine, melted, egg, lightly beaten, egg whites, lightly beaten, chopped, drained, roasted red pepper in water, chopped green chiles, drained, shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, vegetable cooking spray, all-purpose flour

cornstarch, water, light coconut milk, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, fish sauce, minced fresh ginger, red curry paste, honey, grated fresh lime rind (about 2 limes), garlic cloves, minced, jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, peanut oil, divided, skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut diagonally into thin strips, sugar snap peas, trimmed, red bell pepper strips, diagonally sliced carrot (2 large), chopped onion, chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges, hot cooked jasmine rice

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)

nonfat plain yogurt, chopped fresh basil, water, lemon juice, garlic clove, minced, freshly ground pepper (to taste), roasted red peppers, chopped and divided, chopped red onion, chunk light tuna in water, drained, broccoli florets , steamed until crisp-tender and shocked, whole-wheat penne, cooked and drained

olive oil, divided, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, fresh baby spinach, rosemary and onion focaccia, bottled roasted red bell peppers, drained and thinly sliced, chopped cooked chicken breast (about 10 oz), light provolone cheese, red wine vinegar, salt, freshly ground black pepper

orzo pasta, uncooked, chicken bouillon cube, water , to cook orzo pasta, chopped cilantro, roasted red pepper, chopped, feta cheese, kalamata olives, pitted and chopped, kalamata brine (if you have it) (optional), red onion, finely sliced to create slivers, fresh spinach, loosely chopped, toasted pignoli nut, fresh lemon juice, light caesar salad dressing (such as ken s), chopped garlic clove, salt and pepper

diced tomatoes, pureed, fresh carrots, juiced (discard the fiber in mulch pile), red pepper, juiced (discard the fiber in mulch pile), cooked rice, roasted garlic, sillken tofu, old bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, light soy sauce, lemon , juice of, fresh lump crabmeat, red pepper, very finely diced, carrot, very finely shredded, fresh lemon juice, old bay seasoning, cayenne, cilantro or 1 tbsp parsley or 1 tbsp basil, minced

oktoberfest pork sausage or 6 your favourite pork sausage, hot red pepper flakes, bay leaves, salt and pepper, zucchini, unpeeled and cubed, sweet red pepper, seeded and cubed, jalapeno pepper, seeded and cubed, ear sweet corn, fresh or frozen, cut in 2 inch lengths, carrot, cubed, peeled sweet potatoes or 1 yam, cubed, vegetable oil, evaporated milk , add fresh, low-fat milk, to make 3 cups, all-purpose flour, low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, light cream cheese, cubed, dry mustard, dry thyme leaves, crushed, pepper, cooked penne pasta (we like whole wheat penne), fresh breadcrumb, butter, melted, parmesan cheese, grated