131 light lower Recipes

cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 squash), fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth, fat-free milk, garlic cloves, peeled, plain fat-free greek yogurt, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, shredded gruyere cheese, grated pecorino romano cheese, grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided, uncooked cavatappi, olive oil, panko (japanese breadcrumbs), chopped fresh parsley

graham cracker crumbs, almond flour (i used 1/2 cup almonds ground fine in food processer, crust will be coarser), butter, melted, reduced-fat cream cheese, softened (not fat free, make sure it s soft otherwise the cake will be grainy), almond extract, vanilla extract, eggs, room temperature, fat-free half-and-half, flour, light sour cream, vanilla extract, no-sugar-added cherry pie filling, amaretto (or flavored sugar-free syrup such as davinci or torani)

roasted garlic, russets potatoes, peeled and cut into 8, olive oil, low-fat milk, smart balance light mayonnaise, pepper, fresh cracked, salt, fresh cracked is best

cold water, fat-free sweetened condensed milk, sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix, low-fat cream cheese, softened, almond extract, frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed, water, amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur), ladyfingers , packages (2 (3-oz), toasted crushed almonds, divided

rice krispies (for a firmer bar increase up to 2 cups), quick-cooking oats, brown sugar , packed, dark corn syrup or 1/2 cup light corn syrup or 1/2 cup honey, reduced-fat peanut butter (or can use regular peanut butter), vanilla, dark raisin (or can use either 1/2 cup chopped nuts or 1/2 cup seeds or 1/2 cup coconut), chocolate chip (to prevent melting refrigerate or freeze the s before mixing in)

lower-sodium soy sauce, light brown sugar, fresh lime juice, grated peeled fresh ginger, dark sesame oil, sriracha (hot chile sauce), salmon fillet, cut lengthwise and crosswise into 4 pieces

pecans, chopped, chocolate graham crackers (finely ground ), light butter, melted, fat free cream cheese, low-fat cream cheese, whole eggs, egg whites, fat-free sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, caramel topping

olive oil, divided, onions, chopped, carrot, chopped, garlic, minced, all-purpose flour, boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into cubes, salt, divided, black pepper, dry red wine, tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (2 lb), beef broth , fat-free and lower sodium, water, fresh oregano, chopped, fresh thyme, chopped, bay leaf, cremini mushrooms, quartered, carrot, sliced 1/4-inch thick, fresh basil, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped

chicken breast , skined and cut into 1/2 inch pieces, mushrooms, sliced, garlic , lots of it,peeled and minced (i use about 6 cloves, depends on size), butter, more if you like, chicken broth, cream , can use light for lower fat, cornstarch , dissolved in, water or 3 tbsp broth, grated parmesan cheese (more or less ), cooked penne pasta

apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard (search for lowest sodium brand), light brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (tabasco is the least sodium at 30mg or serv), black pepper, cayenne pepper

quick-cooking oats, chopped almonds, egg, lightly beaten, butter, melted, honey, vanilla extract, sunflower seeds, flaked coconut, chopped dried apple, dried cranberries, brown sugar, ground cinnamon

whipping cream, half-and-half, low fat sweetened condensed milk, irish whiskey, instant coffee granules, light chocolate syrup, pure vanilla extract, almond extract

uncooked spaghetti, bacon, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, low-fat milk, salt, fresh ground black pepper, eggs, lightly beaten, frozen tiny peas, thawed, grated fresh parmesan cheese

olive oil, center-cut , boneless pork loin chops trimmed, salt, freshly ground black pepper, shallots thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme, peaches each cut into 8 wedges, dry white wine, fat-free , lower sodium chicken broth, honey, butter

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, freshly ground black pepper, salt, olive oil divided, chopped shallots, garlic chopped, plum tomato seeded & chopped, tomato paste, fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, chopped green onions

butter, pine nuts, uncooked couscous, dry white wine, fat-free , lower sodium chicken broth, grated lemon rind, lemon juice, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, white pepper, ground fennel seeds, ground coriander, sugar, kosher salt, skinless salmon fillets

light mayonnaise, honey mustard, whole-wheat small-slice bread slices, deli , lower-sodium turkey slices, deli , lower-sodium baked ham slices, reduced-fat mild cheddar cheese slices, thick) tomato slices

light coconut milk, lower-sodium soy sauce, fresh lime juice, grated peeled fresh ginger, thai chile paste, sugar, sliced shallots, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, salt