58 quick and easy low calorie Recipes

egg substitute, water, low-fat buttermilk biscuit and baking mix, instant nonfat dry milk powder, plain nonfat yogurt, grated fresh parmesan cheese, dry mustard, hot sauce, shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, diced low-salt , reduced-fat ham, chopped green onions, vegetable cooking spray, tomatoes (optional), green onion slices (optional)

boneless beef round steak, trimmed and cubed, canola oil, unpeeled potatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks, carrots, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks, celery rib, cut into 1-inch chunks, onion, cut into 1-inch chunks, chunky stewed tomatoes, quick-cooking tapioca, browning sauce, black pepper, frozen peas

extra virgin olive oil, diced shallot or onion, arborio rice, low-sodium chicken stock (i use homemade, but if you use canned or boxed make sure it s just chicken stock and not full of aromatics such as carrot, celery and onions), white vermouth , or wine, saffron threads, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, grated parmesan cheese, unsalted butter , optional

vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced, red curry paste (maesri and thai kitchen brands are common), kaffir lime leaves, fresh galangal root, sliced into rounds (also known as kha), stalk fresh lemongrass, cut into 3-inch lengths , then cut in half lengthwise, low-fat chicken broth, chicken breast, uncooked, thinly sliced (1 extra large chicken breast is perfect), cornstarch, coconut milk (unsweetened ), straw mushrooms, drained (i prefer broken over whole ), fish sauce (nam pla), fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro, chopped (to garnish )

bacon , cooked crisp & chopped, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, carrots, peeled and medium dice, celery, sliced, dried basil, low sodium beef broth, condensed bean with bacon soup, campbell s, undiluted, water, diced tomatoes with juice or 1 (14 oz) can stewed tomatoes, with juice, green cabbage, chopped, zucchini, cubed, ditalini or 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked, parmesan cheese, freshly grated at serving

frozen creamed spinach, thawed, artichoke quarters in water, drained well (the smaller artichokes work best), reduced-fat cream cheese, softened, garlic cloves, minced, salt, pepper, low fat mozzarella, shredded, parmesan cheese, shredded (please don tsp use the stuff in the green can)

margarine, white onion, chopped, red potatoes , cut into 1/2 inch pieces, garlic, minced, low-fat milk, monterey jack cheese, shredded, canned chicken, with liquid, cream-style corn, green chilies, with liquid, hot sauce, salt, cumin

margarine or 4 oz low-fat butter, caster sugar, self raising flour, milk, eggs, lemon, icing sugar

garlic clove, crushed, mayonnaise (low fat ), natural yogurt (low fat ), dried parsley or 1 tsp dill, freshly ground black pepper

water, refried beans, turkey chili, low-fat cheese (any kind ), enchilada sauce, low-carb whole wheat tortilla

uncooked wide rice sticks (rice-flour noodles), canola oil, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, presliced mushrooms, cubed cooked chicken breast (about 10 oz), matchstick-cut carrots, frozen peas (about 4 oz), frozen french-cut green beans, sesame seeds, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, freshly ground black pepper

cooked beef, sliced 1/4 inch thick, plain low-fat yogurt, chopped cucumber, dill weed, vegetable oil, onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings, garlic salt, dried oregano leaves, crushed, pita breads, warmed, tomato, chopped

shredded cheddar cheese, flour, fresh spinach, rinsed and drained, low-sodium tuna in water, mixed vegetables, lemon juice, miracle whip light or 1/2 cup mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt & pepper, to taste, buttermilk baking mix, milk

olive oil, onion, chopped, carrot, grated, celery rib, 6-8 inch long finely chopped, minced garlic clove, cubed ham, idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes. (6-8 potatoes depending on size), low sodium chicken broth, dried thyme leaves, fresh ground pepper, salt

pre cooked pizza dough (size for 4 persons ), mayonnaise (use low fat if you wish), fresh basil, chopped, parmesan cheese, garlic , monced, pepper, fresh tomatoes, sliced, mozzarella cheese, grated

brown rice, prepared, extra virgin olive oil, chicken breasts, cooked and diced, stalks celery, diced, onion, diced, green pepper, diced, mushrooms, diced, low sodium soy sauce, pineapple, diced , with juice

marinara sauce, fat-free low sodium chicken broth, white beans, rinsed, drained, frozen meatballs, frozen mixed vegetables, water, chopped parsley (optional), grated parmesan cheese (optional)

chicken broth, low fat, mushrooms, summer squash, scallion, green beans