69 lighter lighter sauce Recipes

ground meat (choose chicken for lighter diets, beef or a beef pork mixture for hearty sauces), diced onions, diced bell pepper (any color is fine , i prefer red as it is sweeter than green normally), garlic cloves, crushed and diced to taste (make sure you can smell the garlic over the onions when cooking, if you can tsp add more), extra virgin olive oil, hunts tomato paste, hunts tomato puree, dried oregano, dried parsley, basil, sea salt, black pepper, red cayenne pepper, bay leaves, fresh mushrooms (optional), sausage (optional), meatballs (use your favorite recipe ) (optional)

wide egg noodles, light margarine, onions, diced small, celery ribs, finely diced, flour, bay leaf, dry mustard (to taste), skim milk, half & half light cream, worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, ground black pepper, drops hot pepper sauce (to taste), grainy mustard, frozen peas and carrot, cheddar cheese (shredded ), white tuna packed in water, well drained, lemon juice, dill weed, reduced-fat potato chips (baked,crushed ), cheddar cheese (shredded )

eggplants, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds, egg whites, lightly beaten, flour, seasoned bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, grated part-skim mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, finely sliced (chiffonade), marinara sauce, or homemade

ground turkey, extra lean ground beef, white pepper, low sodium soy sauce, onions, finely chopped, margarine (regular-not diet ), fresh breadcrumb, fat-free half-and-half, egg substitute (egg beaters), margarine (regular-not diet ), white pepper, flour, low-fat milk, fat-free half-and-half, cardamom, nutmeg, allspice (optional)

chili powder, garlic, minced, flour, salt, catfish fillet, cut in serving-size pieces, olive oil, onion, chopped, beer (lighter is better; i like mexican s here, like sol), diced tomatoes , with juice, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce

light ranch salad dressing (your favorite brand ), hot sauce (your favorite ), cilantro, minced, fresh lime juice, skinless chicken breast half, olive oil, salt and pepper, romaine lettuce, chopped, frozen corn, thawed, green onions, chopped, canned black beans, drained and rinsed thoroughly, jarred roasted red pepper, diced, tomatoes, halved, tortilla chips, crushed

bulk reduced-fat italian sausage, onion, chopped (1/2 cup), garlic clove, finely chopped, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tsp dried basil leaves, sugar, whole tomatoes, undrained, tomato sauce, uncooked lasagna noodles, reduced-fat ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves, shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (8 oz), grated parmesan cheese

chicken breasts, cooked and shredded, red hot sauce , the smaller bottle, light cream cheese, light blue cheese dressing , we like marie s, light monterey jack cheese

macaroni (or other pasta), butter (1 stick), flour, onion powder, evaporated 2% milk, low-fat milk, salt, drops worcestershire sauce, black pepper, sharp cheddar cheese (shredded ), cheese (any combination of shredded cheddar, swiss, muenster, parmesan, etc.), light sour cream, breadcrumbs

olive oil, butter, garlic cloves, minced, red pepper flakes, low-fat milk, neufchatel cheese (or cream cheese), parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, chicken broth, lemon juice (fresh ), salt and pepper

fresh basil leaf , packed, parmesan cheese, grated, pine nuts, toasted, light cream cheese (28.4g), garlic, crushed, chicken stock (vegetable stock, or water), olive oil

lighter bake butter and oil replacement (can substitute with a combination of pureed prunes and apple sauce), brown sugar, splenda sugar substitute (1 cup splenda = 1 cup sugar), egg, water, wheat flour, vanilla, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, oats, dried cherries

this earthy-tasting , full-flavored pork and hominy stew originated in mexico, although it is now extremely popular in the american southwest. this stew is typically accompanied by an assortment of crunchy toppings (each in a small bowl) and warm tortillas. verde means green in spanish and green pozole, not surprisingly, is lighter and more refreshing than red pozole. green pozole is prepared with lots of cilantro, fresh jalapenos, and tomatillos. these ingredients are cooked for a very short time; the flavors are bigger, brighter, and fresher than pozole with red sauce. a slightly different set of garnishes accompanies green pozole as well: diced tomato, diced avocado, and minced jalapeno. in other words, forego the cilantro, oregano, and ancho chile puree garnishes suggested for pozole rojo., stew, bone-in pork picnic shoulder roast , (about 5 lb), salt and ground black pepper, vegetable oil, onions , chopped coarse (about 3 cups), garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 5 tsp), chopped fresh oregano leaves , or 1 tsp dried mexican oregano, low-sodium chicken broth, hominy , white or yellow, drained and rinsed, verde sauce, tomatillos , husked, washed, and quartered, jalapeno chiles (medium) , stemmed, seeded, and chopped coarse, onion , chopped coarse, water, fresh cilantro leaves and stems (about 5 cups), limes , cut into quarters, head romaine lettuce , sliced crosswise into thin strips, radishes , sliced thin, onion , minced, fresh cilantro leaves , roughly chopped, fresh oregano , or dried mexican oregano, chopped, corn or flour tortillas , warmed

v-8 juice, peeled, diced tomatoes, water, beef broth, red wine vinegar, diced mixture of cucumbers , red onion, celery and bell pepper. (i lean heavy on the cucumber and lighter on the onion.), olive oil, worcestershire sauce, minced garlic cloves, tabasco sauce to taste, chopped cilantro (optional)

charcoal briquettes (if using charcoal), lighter fluid (if using charcoal), pork ribs (baby back or spareribs), barbecue meat seasoning, barbecue sauce

charcoal briquettes (if using charcoal), lighter fluid (if using charcoal), pork ribs (baby back or spareribs), barbecue meat seasoning, barbecue sauce

charcoal briquettes (if using charcoal), lighter fluid (if using charcoal), pork ribs (baby back or spareribs), barbecue meat seasoning, barbecue sauce

chicken halves (fryers are best), barbecue sauce, charcoal briquettes, lighter fluid