198 low calorie and great Recipes

onion, chopped, recipe-ready tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano, great northern beans or 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans (drained & rinsed), low sodium chicken broth or 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth, dry pasta (such as rotini or elbow macaroni), freshly grated parmesan cheese or 1 oz pecorino cheese

smoked salmon fillets, butter, coarsely chopped onion, coarsely chopped celery, coarsely chopped green pepper, wondra flour, fat-free chicken broth, red potatoes, skins on ,cut in golf ball size chunks, carrots , sliced fairly thick, creamed corn , i prefer walmart great value, dried dill weed, pepper, dried parsley, old bay seasoning, low-fat sour cream or 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt

boneless skinless chicken thighs , cut into 1-inch pieces, ground cumin, ground black pepper (to taste), olive oil, refrigerated low-fat alfredo sauce, great northern beans or 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, low sodium chicken broth, chopped red onion (1 medium), diced green chili peppers, undrained, garlic cloves, minced, shredded sharp cheddar cheese or 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

jiffy cornbread mix, egg beaters egg substitute or 1/4 cup egg substitute, skim milk, fat free ranch dressing (or make your own 1 package. dry ranch salad dressing mix, 8 oz fat-free sour cream, and 1 cup low-fa), canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed, cranberry beans or 16 oz october beans, shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, ripe summer tomatoes, diced and drained or 1 pint sweet grape tomatoes, cut in half, green bell pepper, diced, red bell pepper, diced, spring onions, thinly sliced (optional), chopped green chilies, drained, canned corn, drained, coarsely chopped romaine lettuce, frozen green pea, thawed, hormel real bacon bits (i use hormel or oscar mayer) (optional), cooked elbow macaroni (optional), black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained (optional), broccoli florets , cut into bite-size buds (optional), diced celery (optional), sliced water chestnuts, cut in quarters (optional), kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional), canned great northern beans, rinsed and drained (optional), canned black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)

fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, frozen peas, fresh ginger , greated, sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, egg beaters egg substitute or 2 eggs, lightly beaten, green onions with top, sliced

boneless skinless chicken thighs, great northern beans, rinsed and drained, low-sodium taco seasoning, canned diced green chiles, low-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream (optional), green onion, chopped (optional)

bacon (maple flavor is great), water chestnuts (about 2 cans whole chestnuts), soy sauce (i use low sodium ), sugar or 1/4 cup splenda granular, toothpick

ground turkey, onion chopped, pinto beans, great northern beans, chopped tomatoes, green chilies, low-sodium chicken broth, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, corn no salt added

cubed lean boneless pork (1/2-inch pieces), cubed fully cooked low-sodium ham, coarsely chopped green pepper, chopped onion, chopped celery, garlic clove, minced, cubed red potatoes, water, pinto beans, rinsed and drained, great northern beans, rinsed and drained, sugar, low-sodium chicken bouillon granules, low-sodium beef bouillon granules, ground nutmeg, coarsely ground pepper, frozen chopped spinach

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

fresh sweet potato (cooked, drained, and mashed ), dried great northern beans (cooked, drained, and mashed ), psyllium, husk powder (may substitute oat bran), vidalia onion (finely chopped ), low sodium beef broth (equals 2-3 packets), honey mustard, paprika, turmeric, salt-free lemon pepper, celery seed, oregano, cumin, cinnamon or 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, agave nectar (optional light syrup ), stevia (optional-equals 1 packet, white stevia ), parmesan cheese (optional grated , non-dairy rice cheese, low fat)

eggs, soy sauce (kikkoman low sodium is great!), beef bouillon granules (low sodium preferred ), bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve the bacon grease), grain white rice, cooked and chilled (not instant rice), yellow onion, chopped, green peas (freezer section)

soy margarine or 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil, onion, finely chopped, celery ribs, finely diced, great northern bean, drained and rinsed, vegetable stock or 3 1/2 cups water, mushroom, coarsely chopped, salt free herb and spice seasoning mix, soymilk or 1 cup low-fat milk (or as needed), cheddar-style soy cheese or 1 1/2 cups firmly packed grated low-fat cheddar cheese, shell pasta (such as shells or elbows ), salt, cayenne pepper

crescent rolls, chicken, cooked and cubed, shredded cheese (i prefer sharp cheddar), chicken broth, cream of chicken soup (low sodium/low fat is great !)

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, canned white beans (great northern or navy), low-fat chicken stock ( ), salt, fresh spinach , tough stems removed, thoroughly washed, and coarsely chopped, fresh ground black pepper

flour, baking powder, sugar, low-fat margarine, low-fat butter, vanilla, orange juice, irish cream (bailey s is great), eggs, separated, dulce de leche, sliced almonds

chicken sausage, casings removed, boneless skinless chicken breast, cannelini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, dried thyme, low fat, low sodium chicken broth, tomato paste, plain dry breadcrumbs

yellow onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, poblano pepper, diced, anaheim chili, diced, jalapeno pepper, sliced, green chili peppers, low-sodium low-fat chicken broth, boneless skinless chicken breast, poached and diced, navy beans, great northern beans, cannellini beans, creamed corn, cumin seed, toasted, ground cumin, ground coriander, white pepper, ground cayenne pepper, extra virgin olive oil