109 easy low butter Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, cubed, peeled butternut squash (about 2 lb), sea salt , to taste, freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh sage , plus more for garnish (optional), fat-free , low-sodium chicken broth, butter, chopped onion, arborio rice or other short-grain rice, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or pecorino romano cheese

hot cooked broccoli florets, cubed, cooked, skinless chicken breast, condensed low-fat cream of broccoli soup, milk, shredded light cheddar cheese, dry bread crumbs, butter or margarine, melted

elbow macaroni (or whatever shape you prefer), butter, flour, heavy cream, low-fat milk, sharp cheddar cheese (shredded ), red hot sauce (do not use tobasco), salt and pepper

eggs, low-fat milk, grated parmesan cheese, dried sage, ground pepper, olive oil or 2 tbsp butter, onion, diced, red pepper, diced, sliced small mushrooms, garlic cloves, minced, minced parsley (optional), shredded provolone cheese , swiss or 3/4 cup jarlsberg cheese

fish fillets (about 150g each i like to use basa catfish or barramundi), garlic, cloves crushed, minced gingerroot, chili paste (like sambal oelek- can also use fresh, alter to taste), chopped coriander (cilantro), lime juice, salt, peanut butter (this will make enough for 2 fish, halve if only 1 of you wants ) (optional)

salmon steaks (about 1-inch thick ), lemon juice (fresh or bottled ), melted butter (no subs!), worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt (can use more to taste), black pepper

chicken pieces, olive oil, butter (optional), apple, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, garlic clove, minced fine, curry powder, salt (optional), pepper, mushroom soup (i use low sodium ), half-and-half (i use skim), paprika

extra virgin olive oil, diced shallot or onion, arborio rice, low-sodium chicken stock (i use homemade, but if you use canned or boxed make sure it s just chicken stock and not full of aromatics such as carrot, celery and onions), white vermouth , or wine, saffron threads, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, grated parmesan cheese, unsalted butter , optional

margarine, butter, onion, chopped, garlic clove, finely chopped, flour, low-fat milk, chicken broth, fresh ground black pepper, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided, yukon gold potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced, italian parmesan flavored breadcrumbs

turbot fillet, egg, slightly beaten, low-fat milk, breadcrumbs, oregano, lemon juice, water, melted butter, minced blanched almonds, minced onion, salt, pepper

sugar, flour, cinnamon, allspice, salt, pears , cut into 1-inch chunds, raisins, lemon juice, amaretto cookies, coarsely crushed, low-fat ginger snaps, coarsely crushed, light butter, melted (the stick kind )

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in pieces and sauteed, fat-free chicken broth (about 1-3/4 cups), low-sodium instant chicken bouillon granules, cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, carrots, sliced, stalks celery, chopped, onion, chopped, butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted, flour, baking powder, salt, skim milk, dried parsley flakes, salt and pepper

spaghetti, butter, onion, chopped, fat-free cream of mushroom soup (plus 1 can of milk), chicken broth, low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, cooked turkey, cubed (or chicken), frozen peas, thawed, dried breadcrumbs

chicken breasts (flattened with a mallet), vegetable oil, flour, dry white wine, garlic, minced, low sodium chicken broth, lemon juice, capers, drained, unsalted butter, lemons, sliced, fresh parsley

alfredo sauce (my favorite is classico brand), low-fat milk or 1 cup whole milk, pesto sauce (i use kirkland s cibo natural brand at costco), butter, garlic, shelled and peeled, frozen chicken breast tenders, shredded mozzarella cheese, italian cheese blend (with parmesan)

salted butter (it helps set- add a shake of table salt if using unsalted), sugar , must be beaten in gradually, strawberry-flavor nestle nesquik powder, low-fat milk (any kind is fine but i normally keep 2% around), vanilla extract

kidney beans (drained ), chopped tomatoes (low sodium ), minced beef (low fat ) or 400 g chicken or 400 g turkey, squash, tomatoes, bell peppers, corn (frozen ), onion, garlic cloves, cumin (to taste), cayenne pepper (to taste), oil or 1 tbsp butter, low fat creme fraiche, low fat shredded cheese (any kind you like )

onion, finely chopped, stalk celery, finely chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, butter, tomato and basil pasta sauce, low-fat alfredo sauce, low sodium chicken broth, tabasco sauce , to taste, crushed red pepper flakes, raw shrimp, peeled and deveined or 12 oz crabmeat, parsley