242 light veggies Recipes

penne pasta (i used ronzoni garden delights for the extra servings of veggies), water (for cooking penne. follow direction on the box), kielbasa (i used hillshire farms lite ), fresh spinach, sliced into thin strips (or shredded ), diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano (del monte was the brand i used), light sour cream, light cottage cheese, low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed thoroughly, shredded romano cheese (not the sprinkle cheese. you can also use shredded parmesan), parmesan sprinkle cheese (for serving)

sweet potato (12oz), beet (8oz), white potato (5oz), parsnips (6oz) or 1 large carrot (6oz), canola oil, grated parmesan cheese, kosher salt, garlic powder, dried oregano, ground black pepper, ketchup , light ranch dressing, light sour cream, for dipping (optional)

cooked jasmine rice, cold to the touch, peas, frozen and thawed, garlic cloves, chopped, red pepper, chopped, canola oil, fresh ginger, minced, eggs, lightly beaten, tomato, fresh , rough chopped, hot chili paste, light soy sauce, fresh lime juice, scallion, chopped for garnish

pattypan squash, diced into half inch pieces (i used light green ones), diced yellow onion, diced garlic cloves, yellow cherry tomatoes, cut in half, red pear tomatoes, cut in half, sliced button mushrooms, white beans (s&w in light seasoning), olive oil

santa fe microwaveable cooked whole grain rice medley (such as uncle ben s santa fe ready rice), egg whites, lightly beaten, double-fiber breadcrumbs (about 2 slices), preshredded reduced-fat 4-cheese mexican blend cheese (such as sargento) or shredded 50%-less-fat jalapeno cheddar (such as cabot), light sour cream, fresh lime juice, chili powder, chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

hidden valley buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix, unprepared, sour cream or 1 (16 oz) container light or 1 (16 oz) container fat free

chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and drained, water, grated manchego or pecorino romano cheese, freshly squeezed lemon juice, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, extra-virgin olive oil, ripe hass avocado, pitted and sliced, cucumber, sliced or 1/2 bell pepper, seeded and sliced, whole-wheat pita minis (3 inches), lightly toasted

chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and drained, water, grated manchego or pecorino romano cheese, freshly squeezed lemon juice, kosher salt, plus more for seasoning, red pepper flakes, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, ripe hass avocado, pitted and sliced, cucumber, sliced or 1/2 bell pepper, seeded and sliced, whole-wheat pita minis (3 inches), lightly toasted

heads (each 3 in. wide) garlic, shallots (each 3 in. wide ), baguette (8 oz.), firm-ripe avocado (6 oz.), salt and pepper, sliced cucumber, roma tomatoes, rinsed and thinly sliced, lightly packed fresh basil leaves

hass avocado, pitted, white balsamic or white wine vinegar, chopped fresh oregano, fat-free plain greek yogurt, garlic, minced, whole wheat or sprouted grain bread, lightly toasted, if desired, baby arugula or mizuna, sliced ready-to-eat smoked tofu or smoked mozzarella cheese, sliced red onion, sun-dried tomatoes , fully rehydrated, sliced unpeeled english cucumber, sliced pepperoncini (about 1 oz), sliced provolone, freshly roasted orange or red bell pepper, cut into 12 pieces, or 1/3 cup store-bought roasted peppers

light soy sauce, spicy brown mustard, black pepper, dried thyme (scant) (optional), dried oregano (optional), portabella mushrooms, washed,peeled, vidalia onions, grape tomatoes (or 2 whole ), green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, balsamic vinegar, sugar (or equivalent), curry powder, cayenne powder, firm tofu (depending on desired creaminess), water, garlic, salad greens

lightly packed gruyere cheese(about 13 ozs) grated, all-purpose flour, dry white wine, garlic cloves pressed, roquefort cheese crumbled, dijon mustard, red potatoes steamed and quartered, sausage sliced and grilled, fresh breads cubed

boiling water, sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), morningstar farms spicy black bean veggie burgers, light mayonnaise, seafood cocktail sauce, prepared horseradish, firm-textured whole wheat ((1/2-inch thick , about 1 1/2 oz.) or 8 slices sourdough bread ((1/2-inch thick, about 1 1/2 oz.), banana pepper ring, drained, chopped red onion

tomato sauce, salt and pepper, crushed garlic, aged balsamic vinegar, light brown sugar, dried oregano, extra virgin olive oil, divided, carrot, chopped, onion, chopped, cremini mushrooms, chopped, fresh thyme, garlic cloves, finely chopped, salt and pepper, dried mushrooms , all porcini (1 small handful) or 1/3 cup mixed mushrooms (1 small handful), cooked brown lentils, cooked quinoa (for nuttier burgers) or 1 1/2 cups cooked cold couscous (for softer burgers), drained chickpeas, toasted pine nuts (or sliced almonds), currants or 1/4 cup chopped raisins, egg, provolone cheese, ciabatta or other crusty roll, split and lightly toasted, arugula, dressed lightly with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil

cooked long-grain rice (cooked without salt or fat), egg, lightly beaten, shredded swiss cheese, salt, divided, vegetable oil cooking spray, chopped fresh broccoli, chopped fresh cauliflower, shredded carrot, eggs, lightly beaten, evaporated skim milk, water, minced fresh thyme, minced fresh oregano, pepper

olive oil, onions, sliced, whole tomatoes, ground turmeric, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, cilantro, italian parsley, spanish saffron threads, lightly toasted, wheat berries, vegetable broth, lentils, rinsed and picked over, garbanzo beans, salt, fresh ground pepper, egg, lightly beaten (optional), lemons , juice of (optional), cilantro leaf, lemon wedge, crusty bread

broccoli florets, chunk light tuna, drained, chopped red bell pepper, chopped yellow bell pepper, chopped green bell pepper, chopped onion, light red wine vinaigrette, spicy brown mustard, whole wheat tortillas, loosely packed fresh spinach leaves

dried italian salad dressing mix (good seasons or your own made from scratch, try #63812), light sour cream, miracle whip light