5 spicy healthy low fat Recipes

healthy, make-ahead, total time : 30 min, good news chickpeas are rich in both types of dietary fiber , which are important for maintaining heart health and for stabilizing blood sugar levels. pam anderson uses them as the base for this indian-flavored creamy (though cream-free) soup, which she prepares by first pureeing it, then simmering it, to save time. pureed beans give you richness without having to enrich the soup, she says., two 19-oz cans chickpeas, drained, light coconut milk, whole tomatoes, drained and chopped (1/2 cup), naturally sweetened apple juice, cilantro leaves, garam masala, ground ginger, chicken stock or low-sodium broth, salt and freshly ground black pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced

onion, chopped, carrot, sliced medium thickness, celery, chopped, mushrooms, sliced, pearl barley, pinto beans, drained, vegetable juice (v8 brand), garlic powder, mild chili powder, fat free sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

manicotti, spicy turkey sausage, ground turkey, egg substitute, nonfat milk, white bread, slices cubed, shredded low fat mozzarella, carton non fat small curd cottage cheese, salt, garlic powder, pepper, healthy choice pasta sauce with mushrooms, divided, shredded parmesan cheese

garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, plain, tomato paste, vegetarian broth or 4 cups stock, onion (minced ), red pepper (chopped ), yellow pepper (chopped ), green pepper (chopped ), jalapeno peppers (minced ), cumin powder, chipotle pepper seasoning, garlic powder, minced garlic, fennel seed, green onion (finely chopped ), honey, canola oil, chili powder