43 lighter red Recipes

panko breadcrumbs (japanese-style bread crumbs), olive oil, parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup), all-purpose flour, garlic powder, table salt & fresh ground pepper, egg whites, water, vegetable oil cooking spray, boneless skinless chicken breasts , trimmed of excess fat and sliced into cutlets, tomato sauce, warmed, part-skimmed mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup), fresh basil, minced, diced tomatoes, garlic cloves, minced (about 4 tsp), tomato paste, olive oil, red pepper flakes, fresh basil leaf, minced, table salt & fresh ground pepper

reduced-sodium chicken broth, frozen whole kernel corn, chopped onion, chopped sweet pepper (try red, green , or both), black pepper, evaporated skim milk, all-purpose flour

fresh flour tortillas (seven inch-usually 10 come in a package), avocado, mashed (about 1 cup), key lime juice, ranch dressing mix, light sour cream, nonfat milk, cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, finely diced (if you re pressed for time,1 10 oz package of perdue short cuts carved chicken breast is perfect), jalapeno jack cheese (1 8 oz block shredded-if your store has reduced fat that s even better), frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry or 3 cups chopped fresh spinach, canned black beans, rinsed and drained, canned mexican-style corn, drained (such as del monte whole kernel fiesta corn,seasoned with red and green peppers), cayenne pepper, minced fresh parsley, cumin, chili powder, green onions, thinly sliced

green bell pepper, coarsely chopped - or more to taste (optional), coarsely chopped carrot, garlic, peeled, tomato puree, crushed tomatoes, dried italian herb seasoning, dried basil, red pepper flakes, olive oil

ground turkey, green pepper, chopped, red pepper, chopped, salsa, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, italian dressing , we like the zesty kind, corn tortillas, black olives, sliced, fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

head napa cabbage, shredded, red pepper, thinly sliced and cut into 1 inch pieces, green pepper, thinly sliced and cut into 1 inch pieces, alfalfa sprout, scallion, diced (lighter green and white part only), chopped roasted pistachios, jalapeno pepper, seeded, cored and membrane removed, diced, mayonnaise (you can use less 1/2 cup would work too), honey, lime, juiced, coriander seed, green peppercorn, cumin seed, ground cardamom, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, fresh cilantro, chopped, salt and pepper

grated cheddar, grated low-fat mozzarella, plain nonfat greek-style yogurt, chopped fresh chives, salt, freshly ground black pepper, green pepper, finely chopped, red pepper, finely chopped, jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, whole wheat bread, tomato, thinly sliced

angel hair pasta (the freshest possible), cooked diced chicken (from the deli), extra virgin olive oil, butter, melted or 1 tbsp margarine, lemon juice (please not the bottled stuff), chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley, marjoram, garlic powder, salt, fresh ground white pepper, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), cheese , for serving

cheddar cheese, finely grated, low fat mozzarella, finely grated, greek yogurt, plain nonfat, chives, chopped fresh, salt, black pepper, freshly ground, green pepper, finely chopped, red pepper, finely chopped, jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, whole wheat bread, tomato, thinly sliced

broccoli florets, red seedless grapes, diced celery (approximately 1 stalk ), diced red onion, bacon bits, dry roasted sunflower seeds, reduced-fat mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, splenda sugar substitute

pasilla chili powder (or any dark chili powder), chili powder (any of the lighter reds), paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic salt, pepper

lean beef, cubed, salt, black pepper, garlic clove, minced, red burgundy wine, water, cornstarch, celery leaves, fresh parsley, bay leaf, thyme, bacon bits, white onions, fresh mushrooms, sliced, lemon juice, parsley, chopped

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

extra lean ground beef, stewed tomatoes, undrained, stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup), uncooked orzo pasta or 1/2 cup rosamarina pasta, salt, ground red pepper (cayenne), plain fat-free yogurt

turkey sausage, chicken (cut into chunks ), red pepper, green pepper, garlic, yellow onion, chili pepper, tomato (diced ), extra virgin olive oil, pasta , of choice, cayenne pepper, salt

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

all-purpose flour, egg, lightly beaten, cornmeal, whole wheat flour, cornstarch , plus, cornstarch, divided, paprika, cube steak, cut into 4 portions, kosher salt, divided, fresh ground pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, canola oil, divided, reduced-sodium beef broth, water, red wine

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