139 simple low low Recipes

onions, peeled and thinly sliced, potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, butter, melted, salt, ground black pepper

whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, egg beaters egg substitute, sweet potato (mashed ), sugar-free maple syrup

dried italian-style bread crumbs, garlic clove, minced, grated pecorino romano, grated provolone, chopped fresh italian parsley leaves, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, flank steak, dry white wine, simple tomato sauce , recipe follows, or store-bought marinara sauce, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic, chopped, stalk celery, chopped, carrot, chopped, crushed tomatoes, basil leaves, dried bay leaves, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter , optional, in a large casserole pot , heat oil over medium-high heat. add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. add celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until thick. remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. if sauce tastes too acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tbsp at a time, to round out the flavor., pour half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. process until smooth. continue with remaining tomato sauce., if not using all the sauce , allow it to cool completely and then pour 1 to 2 cup portions into plastic freezer bags. freeze for up to 6 months., prep time : 15 minutes, cook time : 1 hour, 10 minutes

dry white wine, low-sodium chicken broth, heavy cream, chopped fresh herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley, chives, and basil), kosher salt, black pepper, simple roast chicken

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, plain low-fat yogurt, garam masala, divided, kosher salt, divided, unsalted diced tomatoes, drained, olive oil, grated peeled fresh ginger, ground red pepper, garlic cloves, minced, heavy whipping cream, whole-wheat pitas, vertically sliced red onion, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup), fresh cilantro leaves, green salad with simple vinaigrette

elbow macaroni, low-fat milk, all-purpose flour, black pepper, ground red pepper, light processed cheese, shredded (such as velveeta light; about 3/4 cup), extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2/3 cup), kosher salt, fresh breadcrumbs, creamy tomato soup, green salad with simple vinaigrette

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.

balsamic vinegar, low-sodium chicken broth, pine nuts, toasted, raisins, kosher salt, black pepper, unsalted butter, simple roast chicken

cream cheese (softened ), heavy cream, splenda granular (sugar substitute )

olive oil, onion, diced, red pepper, diced, carrot, diced, garlic, minced, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, diced, vegetable broth or 1 cup tomato juice, black beans, fresh ear corn , kernels removed (can substitute canned corn), salt & fresh ground pepper, chopped fresh cilantro (optional), cayenne pepper (optional)

even beet haters will love this salad. okay , maybe not but if any recipe could win over a fussy eater, it s this 1. it s super simple to whip together and with a piece of grilled chicken or fish you ve got another dinner in the bag., tip if you can peel an apple , you can peel a beet. that s right, an apple peeler is the perfect tool to peel a beet., low fat plain yogurt, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, roughly chopped fresh mint, roughly chopped fresh cilantro, coarse salt to taste, beets , about two large, trimmed and peeled, apple, peeled and cored

pumpkin puree (real pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix), eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, chocolate chips (ghiradelli milk chocolate big chips...yum)

milk , depending on how think you want it (1/3-2/3 cup ), unsalted butter (4 tbsp.), salt (pinch or two), garlic powder (1/4 tsp.), parmesan cheese (1-2 tbsp. or to likeing), baking powder (1 tsp.), pasta (about 1/2 a box)

green split peas , picked over, rinsed and drained, smoked ham hocks, carrot, roughly chopped, stalk celery, roughly chopped, onion, roughly chopped, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, bay leaf, low-sodium chicken broth or stock, water or a combination of both, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, simple salad , for serving, recipe follows, handfuls prewashed baby mixed greens (about 1 lb), extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar (balsamic, white or red wine, or cider - just not white distilled), kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, copyright 2001 television food network , g.p. all rights reserved.

boneless chicken breasts, approximately chicken broth (can be low sodium), fat free cream of celery condensed soup, softened neufchatel cheese (can be light) or 8 oz cream cheese (can be light), knorr leek soup mix, fresh carrots, sliced or 3 -4 fresh carrots, diced, tastefully simple garlic garlic, fresh ground black pepper, ground cayenne pepper (adjust to your taste and may be omitted) or 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to your taste and may be omitted)

nonfat cottage cheese or 1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese, fresh tomato sauce (made with canned tomatoes) or 2 1/2 cups simple marinara sauce (made with canned tomatoes), baby spinach or 1 generous bunch spinach, stemmed and washed, salt, freshly ground pepper, no-boil lasagna noodles, freshly grated parmesan cheese (2 oz), breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil

self-rising flour, baking powder, sugar, lemon, lemon juice, blueberries, eggs