89 lower and vegetable Recipes

fat-free , lower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, butter, divided, olive oil, chopped onion, uncooked arborio rice, white wine, chopped trimmed asparagus spears, frozen petite green peas, thawed, grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided (about 1/3 cup), fresh thyme leaves, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt

extra-virgin olive oil, eggplant, diced, zucchini, finely diced, button mushroom, salt, fresh ground pepper, water, baby spinach, prepared marinara sauce , preferably lower-sodium (we used paul newman s marinara sauce), red pepper flakes, chopped fresh basil, prepared polenta , sliced lengthwise into 6 thin slices (we used trader joe s organic 0), shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

chopped red bell pepper, sliced fennel bulb, chopped, pitted nicoise olives (12 olives), chopped fresh rosemary, olive oil, red potatoes, quartered, shallots, peeled and halved lengthwise, garlic, crushed, minced fresh sage, coarsely ground black pepper, salt, paprika, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, olive oil, fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth, fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

boil-in-bag long-grain rice, dark sesame oil, skinless, boneless chicken breast , cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips, sliced napa (chinese ) cabbage, sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved diagonally, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, lower-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, rice vinegar, green onions, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces

shiitake mushrooms, sliced red bell pepper, baby bok choy , quartered lengthwise, pre-cut baby corn, drained, sliced bamboo shoots, drained, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, lower-sodium soy sauce, grated peeled fresh ginger, dark sesame oil, garlic cloves, minced, canola oil, bone-in turkey thighs (about 4 lb), skinned, five-spice powder, freshly ground black pepper, sliced napa (chinese ) cabbage, chopped green onions

boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded only slightly, or to desired thickness ), saltine crackers (or use ritz butter crackers), all-purpose flour, dry potato flakes, seasoning salt, garlic powder, paprika, fresh ground black pepper (can use more ), cayenne pepper (optional), egg, low-fat milk (can use full fat milk), vegetable oil

olive oil, chopped onion, garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, salt, curry powder, ground cumin, turmeric, freshly ground black pepper, cinnamon sticks, tomato paste, fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth, diced tomatoes, drained, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces, diced peeled turnips (about 2 small), chopped carrot (about 3 medium), diced parsnip, raisins, hot cooked couscous, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

potatoes, peeled and quartered, margarine, light cream, salt, pepper, lean ground beef, onion, diced, pepper, garlic powder, cornstarch, cold water, ketchup, beef bouillon cubes (mixed in 3/4 cup boiling water, or 2 packets of beef oxo mixed in 3/4 cup boiling water), worcestershire sauce, canned vegetables (your choice , corn, green beans, carrots, peas, etc...), light cheddar cheese, shredded

rice vinegar, dark sesame oil, lower-sodium soy sauce, english cucumber , halved lengthwise and diagonally sliced, sliced radishes, halved, torn fresh cilantro leaves, salt, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, grated peeled fresh ginger, fish sauce, crushed red pepper, flank steak, trimmed, soba noodle salad

dark brown sugar, lower-sodium soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sambal oelek, dark sesame oil, cornstarch, canola oil, divided, skinless, boneless chicken breast , cut into bite-sized pieces, sugar snap peas, red bell pepper, sliced, red onion, cut into thin wedges, sliced green onions, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

extra-virgin olive oil, chopped vidalia or other sweet onion, presliced mushrooms, chopped fresh thyme, garlic clove, minced, all-purpose flour, fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth, half-and-half, frozen green peas, shaved parmesan cheese, divided, grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, salt, freshly ground black pepper, uncooked penne, diagonally cut asparagus

eggs, julienne-cut carrot, green beans, trimmed, fresh bean sprouts, red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips, english cucumber , halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 cups), water-packed extra-firm tofu, drained, cornstarch, red curry powder or madras curry powder, salt, canola oil, creamy peanut butter, water, fresh lime juice, lower-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, thai red curry paste, salt

head cauliflower, steamed and drained, white beans, rinsed and drained, vegetable stock, parmesan cheese, ground caraway seed, fresh-grated nutmeg, white pepper, salt, white wine , optional, cubed whole-wheat bread, vegetable crudites for dipping

phyllo pastry sheets, mixed vegetables (steamed ), low-fat cream of mushroom soup, milk, margarine (non-hydrogenated )

extra-virgin olive oil, chopped onion, chopped carrot, minced fresh garlic, freshly ground black pepper, salt, thyme sprig, fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth, no-salt-added, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained, uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta) or pastina (tiny star-shaped pasta), green beans , cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup), shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, fresh parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

sheets graham crackers , broken into rough pieces and processed in a food processor to fine even crumbs (5 oz), unsalted butter, melted (1/2 stick), granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, fat cottage cheese, light cream cheese, at room temperature, yogurt cheese (see note ), table salt, granulated sugar, lemon zest, vanilla extract, eggs, at room temperature, vegetable oil cooking spray, fresh strawberries, hulled and cut lengthwise into 1/4- to 3/8-inch wedges, granulated sugar, table salt, strawberry jam

cubed peeled rutabaga (about 1 lb), cubed peeled parsnip (about 1 lb), cubed peeled baking potato (about 1 lb), thick) slices carrot (about 8 oz), canola oil, sirloin tip roast, trimmed, chopped onion, fat-free , lower-sodium beef broth, whole-grain dijon mustard, salt, dried thyme, freshly ground black pepper, dried sage, bay leaves, fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

zucchini (about 6 oz), kosher salt, vegetable oil, onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup), unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, eggs (large organic ), freshly grated low-fat monterey jack cheese (about 1/4 lb), fat-free cottage cheese, chopped green chilies, drained, bottled salsa (optional)