121 low fat favorite Recipes

shell pasta (or your favorite small shape ), chopped green onion, diced cucumbers, unpeeled (1 -2 large), low-fat mayonnaise (i think miracle whip would make it too tart but use if you like), low-fat sour cream, lemon juice, fresh dill, chopped, salt (or to taste), coarse black pepper

egg, egg whites, vegetables (chopped , pick and choose your favorites from broccoli, red or orange bell peppers, tomatoes and aspa), spinach leaves, low-fat cheese (low fat shredded ), quinoa (cooked ), edamame (optional, can buy frozen ) (optional)

butter, olive oil (or other heart healthy oil), garlic cloves (depending on preference), yellow onion, sliced, cubed potatoes, mixed vegetables (carrots, frozen peas, parsnips, celery), roasted vegetable stock base (or 1 package of kombu stock, my favorite), water (or 1 and 1/2 cup 1/2 cup white wine), garlic powder, onion powder, fresh herb (or more , basil, cilantro, green onion, and or rosemary), low-fat milk or 1 cup 2%, cornstarch, cracked pepper , and salt as desired

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

leftover eggplant parmesan cheese , yummy low carb low fat grilled eggplant (aubergine) (1/2 the recipe or use 1 grilled eggplant, 1 roasted red pepper, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and ricotta ch), pizza dough (1/2 of bread machine makes enough for 2 large stromboli s), tomato sauce, use your favorite (plus some extra for dipping)

a little olive oil for the pan, fresh spinach, washed, nonfat ricotta cheese or nonfat cottage cheese, walnut pesto, garlic, minced, salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste, grated parmesan cheese, minced walnuts, lightly toasted, low-sugar tomato sauce (or your favorite sauce), fresh, uncooked green (spinach ) lasagna noodles or, if using dried, no-boil noodles, low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated, walnut pesto, fresh basil leaves, garlic, lightly toasted walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste, extra-virgin olive oil (for storage)

buttermilk, mustard (use your favorite, i use dijon ), garlic cloves, smashed, low sodium soy sauce, extra virgin olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper (a few grains), dried marjoram, lean flank steak, trimmed, vegetable oil cooking spray, plain low-fat yogurt, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, grated parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, smashed, dried marjoram, salt, cayenne pepper, minced fresh parsley (optional)

potato , green chili, bacon and cheese cream soup with onions, water, chicken bouillon cubes, russet potatoes, medium to large dice about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch square, yellow onion small dice , 1/4 inch, chopped dried parsley or fresh if you have it, unsalted butter or your favorite low cal substitute, chopped green chilies , if you have them fresh great, canned evaporated milk, bay leaf, accent , optional, oscar mayer real bacon bits, white american cheese or use low fat

boneless skinless chicken breasts, your favorite barbecue sauce (i used a spicy-sweet, smoky,honey-habanero sauce), onion, chopped, red bell pepper, in strips, green bell pepper, in strips, reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded, low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, barbecue sauce, egg roll wraps, water, vegetable oil cooking spray (i used butter-flavored pam)

refried beans (i use fat free), chili powder or 1 tsp ground dried chile, ground cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, hot sauce, hot cooked rice (i usually omit) (optional), cheddar cheese or 8 oz monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded or thinly sliced (i use low fat), your favorite salsa, flour tortilla (10-in. the recipe usually uses 5 tortillas the way i make it), chopped tomato, shredded lettuce, sliced black olives, sliced scallion, sliced jalapeno, sour cream, guacamole

eggs, lightly whipped, dried onion flakes, low-fat milk (use whole if you wish), dried basil, fat cottage cheese or 3 tbsp sour cream, salt & pepper, garlic powder, roma tomato, sliced, cheddar cheese, grated or 2 oz of your favorite cheese, broccoli, cut into small florets

boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (2 per chicken breast), plain tortilla chips (crushed fine in the food processor), flour, salsa, use your favorite , but a smooth salsa, not the chunky kind, a picante sauce also works, eggs, well beaten, olive oil (to saute the chicken), salt, pepper, avocados , rough chopped, fresh jalapenos , fine diced ribs and seeds removed, sour cream (don tsp use low fat), milk (more if you prefer the sauce a bit thinner), lime juice, fresh cilantro, fine chopped, salt, pepper

vanilla wafers, sugar (diabetic s...use 4 tsp sweet n low instead), cream cheese, softened (may use low fat or fat free), vanilla extract, eggs, muffin foil liners (foil ones work best), favorite fruit or preserves or nuts or pie filling

olive oil or canola oil, minced garlic cloves, sized yellow onion(minced ), chopped raw kale, low-fat, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, white beans , such as cannellini(this is my favorite), tomatoes , coursely chopped, dried italian herb seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, chopped parsley

green chilies , roasted, peeled and chopped (hot or mild, fresh, frozen or canned), cooked pork (optional, but you ll wish you had ) or 1 lb cooked chicken (optional, but you ll wish you had), cooking oil, minced garlic cloves, white onions, chopped, tomatillos, chopped, low-sodium low-fat chicken broth (or your favorite ), all-purpose flour, salt, chili powder, ground cumin, dried cilantro

pasta (your favorite will do. i used elbow macaroni), zucchini, chopped, tuna , in water, garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced, chili pepper, finely chopped, tomatoes, diced , no salt added, fat free sour cream, low-fat cheese, shredded (mozzerella, chedder, pepper jack, monterey jack, use a variety of your favorites!), black pepper, mrs. dash seasoning mix, extra spicy

green onion, chopped, jalapenos, chicken, cooked, whole wheat tortilla, low-fat cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, ground cumin, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, mixed salad green, tomato, fat-free salad dressing, favorite flavor, sunflower seeds, hulled , dry roasted, unsalted, fresh grapes (any color )

frozen chopped spinach, knorr vegetable soup mix, water, sliced mushrooms, scallion, sliced (white part and some green), garlic cloves, minced, extra virgin olive oil, cream cheese (neufchatel is okay), crumbled mexican cotija cheese or 1/4 cup feta cheese, reduced-fat mexican cheese blend, split into 1/2 cup portions, tabasco sauce, low-fat sour cream, room temperature, milk or 2 tbsp half-and-half, chopped green chilies, favorite salsa, fajita size flour tortillas, chili powder