272 lightened atoes Recipes

butter, softened, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, canola oil, vanilla extract, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda

reduced-fat cream cheese, butter, softened, sugar, eggs, mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium), vanilla extract, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chopped pecans, divided, sugar, orange juice, grated orange peel

lean ground turkey, onion, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, carrots, sliced, garlic clove, minced, water, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, no-salt-added tomato sauce, no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained, dried parsley flakes, reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules, dried oregano, dried basil, pepper, shredded cabbage, fresh or frozen cut green beans (1-inch pieces), uncooked elbow macaroni

yukon gold potatoes (or a mix of the two!) or 2 lbs red bliss potatoes (or a mix of the two!), diced celery, chopped chives, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, lemon juice (to taste), salt (to taste)

your favorite diced tomatoes (add another can if feeding more than 4 people), frozen fish such as red snapper , cod, etc. or fresh fish of your choice., water (for four people), yellow or white onion, vegetables, chopped (see below ), chopped fresh parsley or italian flat leaf parsley, tb chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper before serving based on your personal taste., you can add as many or as few chopped vegetables as you like. you can also use more or less fish depending on how thick you like your chowder to be.), this recipe can also be made with leftover fish and leftover vegetables. i do not suggest using leftover fish sticks or any other fried fish unless you remove the breaded topping first. if you do use fish that has been cooked, just add it to the chowder about two minutes before serving to heat it to the temperature of the other ingredients in the pot., if you prefer a mexican flavor , add 1 tsp. cumin and 1/2 tsp oregano with a dash of cayenne pepper (or more for a hotter flavor), if you prefer an italian flavor , add 1/2 tsp of italian seasonings or 1 tsp oregano, vegetables to be added are based on your favorites and what you may or may not have in your pantry at the time. here are some of my favorite additions for your review, diced potatoes , celery, carrots, zucchini, leeks, mushrooms, cabbage, mild chile peppers, red onions, artichoke hearts, and green or red bell peppers. you can add a handful of fresh spinach or 1/4 cup of frozen spinach. you can always add a can of mixed vegetables and of course, you can use frozen vegetables. i do not suggest using broccoli. corn is also a good addition. you can add a can of drained corn, black beans and a few tbsp of salsa for a great mexican fish soup., use canned tomatoes that have additional vegs in them such as mexican-style with chilies and onions, italian-style with peppers or anything other blend you prefer.)

chicken broth, chicken breast halves (cooked, boneless and cubed ), grain and wild rice blend, quick cooking version (you will use the seasoning packet. i used uncle bens roasted chicken flavor), ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, butter (12 tbsp. or a stick and a half), carrot, diced, celery, diced, onion, diced, light cream (can lighten by substituting part or all of the cream with fat-free evaporated milk, or half-and-half)

crescent rolls (reduced fat can be used to lighten recipe), sugar, egg, vanilla, cream cheese, softened (reduced fat can be used to lighten the recipe.), sugar, cinnamon

chicken, cooked and cut to 2-inch pieces, sour cream (or lighten up with plain yogurt), heavy cream (or lighten up with milk), paprika, lime juice, cilantro, fresh, garlic, jalapenos, split and seeds removed, salt, pepper

beef for stew, cut into 1-inch cubes, ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, olive oil, thickly sliced fresh mushrooms, garlic, minced, dried marjoram leaves, crushed, dried thyme leaves, crushed, dried rosemary leaves, crushed, bay leaf, swanson beef broth (regular, lower sodium or certified organic), fresh or frozen whole baby carrots, whole red potatoes , with a strip of peel removed in center

sour cream, scallions, finely chopped, lemon juice, ripe avocados, cut in half and chopped, mayonnaise, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, sour cream, organic chickpeas, drained, juice of 1 lemon, light tahini paste, light olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, garlic clove, peeled and crushed, boiling water, sea salt , to taste, very ripe tomatoes, scallion, finely chopped, garlic clove, peeled and crushed (optional), extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil leaves, tomato ketchup, a little ground black pepper , to taste, carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, red bell pepper sticks, celery sticks, tomatoes, blanched sugar snap peas or asparagus (cover with boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain under cold running water), radishes, breadsticks , small or large, tortilla chips ( cool flavor or the blue corn variety), beet , carrot, and parsnip vegetable chips, oat crackers or mini rice cakes, toasted pita bread sliced into strips, bagel chips (slice 2 organic bagels widthwise into 4 thin slices. brush with olive oil, and then bake at 150of for 10 minutes. break into pieces), tortilla chips (cut 1 large tortilla into 8 slices. place on a baking sheet and cook at 350of for 10 minutes.), sweet potato wedges (peel and cut 2 lbs sweet potatoes into wedges. place them in a roasting pan, toss in a tbsp of olive oil, and sprinkle with a tsp of paprika. cook for 35-40 minutes at 400of, turning a few times. these are great with the sour cream dip.)

lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced- more if you like, oregano, salt, pepper , we like - reduce if you like, red potatoes , about the size of a lemon, green pepper , cut into strips, red onion , wedged, mushrooms, cleaned, bone in chicken breasts (1/2 to 3/4 lbs per breast) or 24 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts

shredded cooked chicken, lemon juice, cumin, jalapeno, diced (more or less, to your taste ), chopped cilantro, garlic cloves, minced, monterey jack cheese, shredded, salt and pepper, flour tortillas (about 6 inch), oil (for frying ), avocados, red onion, diced (not too small), jalapeno, diced (more or less, to your taste ), cilantro, chopped, lemon juice, tomatoes, halved (or a whole tomato, diced), salt and pepper

arborio rice (or short grain rice), water, tomato sauce (a basic 1), garlic, minced, onion, minced, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, cubed, breadcrumbs, eggs, flour (for dredging), oil (for frying )

applesauce, cake, canned coconut milk, coconut extract, coconut extract, cool whip, thawed, egg whites (or 6 tbsp egg substitute), glaze, icing, reduced fat sour cream, sugar, sugar, sweetened flaked or shredded coconut, toasted, water, yellow or white cake mix

reduced-fat cream cheese, fat-free mayonnaise, smoked salmon, flaked, chopped onion, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, lemon juice, assorted crackers and party breads

juicy, ripe , red tomatoes, sliced (a large platter for a crowd), feta cheese, crumbled, kalamata olives, sliced (may use black, or green olives), fresh basil, snipped, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil , optional

bulgar wheat , uncooked fine or medium grind, chickpeas , (aka garbanzo beans , included in nutrition calorie facts but optional, see prep note) canned 50% less salt, black beans , (included but optional, seep prep note ) canned 50% less salt, peanut oil , (optional for prepping ), green onion , (or use scallions) thinly sliced, tomatoes, 1/4-inch dice (at least 4 cups), parsley, fresh minced, mint, fresh minced (optional), cucumber, 1/4-inch dice (included but optional, at least 4 cups), lemon juice, olive oil , extra virgin

red-wine vinegar, dijon-styled mustard, anchovy paste, dried thyme, crumbled, sugar, olive oil, thick tuna steak, cut into 6 pieces, yellow squash , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, jumbo shrimp, shelled and halved lengthwise, sea scallops, green or wax beans or a combination, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths, red-leaf lettuce for lining the plates, red bell pepper , roasted and cut into 2-inch pieces, red or yellow cherry tomatoes or a combination, quartered, drained nicoise olives (available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets)