198 low calorie and great Recipes

dried white beans such as great northern , picked over and rinsed, salt, pancetta (italian cured pork belly, available at italian markets and specialty foods shops) or sliced lean bacon, chopped, olive oil, onion, chopped, carrot, cut into 1/2-inch dice, rib of celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice, garlic cloves, chopped fine, zucchini , scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch dice, green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, boiling potatoes, shredded green cabbage (preferably savoy), kale, rinsed, drained , stems discarded, and the leaves chopped (about 6 cups), a 28-oz can tomatoes, chopped coarse and drained well, chicken broth (preferably low-salt), freshly grated parmesan , garlic bruschetta , and dry-cured sausages as accompaniments

olive oil, minced onion (about 1 small onion), chopped zucchini, fresh cut green beans, minced garlic (about 4 cloves), low sodium vegetable broth, red kidney beans, drained, great northern beans, drained, frozen broccoli florets, minced fresh flat leaf parsley, dried oregano, salt, ground black pepper, dried basil, dried thyme, dried red pepper flakes, water, fresh baby spinach, uncooked small shell pasta

dried gigante beans , dried lima beans, or dried great northern beans, olive oil, chopped onions (about 2 medium), garlic cloves, minced, more) low-salt chicken broth, whole plum tomatoes in juice (preferably san marzano), tomatoes chopped, juice reserved, red wine vinegar, ouzo (greek anise-flavored liqueur), dried oregano (preferably greek), dried crushed red pepper, chopped fresh dill

onion, chopped, kielbasa sausage or other , fully cooked smoked sausage, thinly sliced into rounds, dried thyme, dry white wine, canned low-salt chicken broth, cannellini (white kidney beans) or great northern beans, drained, diced leftover cooked goose , turkey or other dark poultry meat, chopped fresh parsley

dried great northern beans, olive oil, onion, chopped, chopped leek (white and pale green parts only), tomato, seeded, chopped, chopped carrots, chopped celery, garlic cloves, chopped, bacon slices, chopped, more) chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh rosemary, whipping cream, white truffle oil (optional)

onion, chopped, carrot, chopped, celery, chopped, garlic, minced, boneless skinless chicken breasts, great northern beans, rinsed and drained, tomato sauce, low-fat ham, chopped, brown sugar, molasses, ground allspice, dry mustard, black pepper

dried white beans, rinsed (great northern or similar), salt, potato, olive oil, pancetta, chopped (or lean bacon), onion, chopped, carrot, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, celery rib, cut in 1/2 inch cubes, garlic cloves, chopped, zucchini, cut in 1/2 inch cubes, green beans , cut into 1/2 inch pieces, green cabbage, shredded (savory or similar), kale, leaves chopped (remove stems and tough centers), whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped, low sodium chicken stock, freshly ground black pepper, parmesan cheese, grated (parmigiano-reggiano)

beef broth, low sodium, water, lean ground beef, great northern beans, tomato paste, onion, diced, zucchini, diced, carrots, diced, celery, diced, garlic, chopped, oregano, basil, salt, pepper

onion, minced, garlic cloves, minced, extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving, minced fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried ), red pepper flakes, low sodium chicken broth, tomato sauce, dried great northern beans (pre-soaked overnight, drained) or 1 cup cannellini beans (pre-soaked overnight, drained), carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces, zucchini , quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick, swiss chard, stemmed and leaves sliced 1/2 inch thick, shell pasta (such as ditalini, tubettini, or mini elbows), minced fresh basil, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese , for serving

vegetable oil, minced onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, uncooked turkey breast slices, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, ground turkey, more) chicken stock or canned low-salt broth, pearl barley, chopped seeded jalapeno chilies, dried marjoram, dried summer savory, cannellini (white kidney beans) or great northern beans, rinsed, drained, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained, several dashes of hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco), chopped green onions, grated cheddar cheese, sour cream

ham shanks, dry great northern beans, onion, chopped, low-sodium chicken broth, water

dried navy beans or 1/2 lb dried great northern beans, water, lamb or 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes, carrots , cut into 1 inch pieces, stalks celery , cut into 1 inch pieces, onion, cut into wedges, garlic, minced, ready-to-serve low sodium chicken broth, dry white wine, bay leaves, dried rosemary, salt, pepper

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, chopped, lean ground chicken, fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, lime juice, ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder (to taste), cannellini beans, rinsed, great northern beans, rinsed, fresh baby spinach

diced bacon or 2 tbsp olive oil, onions , chopped - i like a mild vidalia onion, garlic, minced, chicken broth low salt, ground coriander, lime juice, cumin or more ( i tend to use more because i like cumin a lot), marjoram, red pepper flakes, red pepper sauce or more depending on how hot you want this to be! (i bet i use at least 2 tsp), salt, creamed white corn, undrained, great northern beans or navy beans, drained, diced green chilies, chopped cooked chicken breast or, whole breast and 4 thighs, raw

boneless pork chop, cut in small bite-size pieces, onion, diced, salsa verde, low sodium chicken broth, great northern beans, drained and rinsed, cumin

boneless skinless chicken thighs, dried thyme, allspice (ground ), black pepper (ground ), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, tomatoes, chopped (can use canned , drained tomatoes), carrot, diced, white wine or 1/2 cup chicken stock, fresh parsley, minced, spinach (fresh , packed), great northern beans (canned, rinsed and drained ), fat free low sodium chicken broth, dry breadcrumbs (i use progresso seasoned bread crumbs)

dried great northern beans, water, divided, lamb shanks (about 2 large shanks), all-purpose flour, salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, divided, sliced shallots, garlic cloves, sliced, dry red wine, sun-dried tomato sprinkles, chopped fresh or 1 tsp dried rosemary, worcestershire sauce, low-salt beef broth, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, hot cooked medium egg noodles (about 4 cups uncooked pasta)

egg whites, applesauce, unsweetened, nonfat plain yogurt, flour, cocoa , hershey low-fat works great, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, strawberry