179 totally low 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

old points : 6 pt points+: 7 pt, calories: 259 fat: 12.3 g protein : 10.1 g carb: 29 g fiber: 2.9 g sugar: 1.4 g, sodium: 590.5 mg (without salt), if you make the homemade low-fat buttermilk ranch ad 1 point plus or 52 calories ., potatoes (2/3 lb total), yukon gold or russet, washed and dried (skin on), olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper, center cut bacon, cooked & finely chopped, sharp shredded cheddar cheese, diced scallions, sliced pickled jalapeno (jarred on canned ), low-fat buttermilk ranch dressing, old points : 1 pts points+: 1 pts, calories: 52.3 fat: 2.0 g carbs : 5.5 g fiber: 0.0 g protein: 3.4 g sugar: 3.7 g, sodium: 288.8 mg, fat free sour cream, fat free greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh parsley, salt, freshly ground pepper, white balsamic vinegar, low fat buttermilk

acorn squash (about 2 to 2 1/2 lb total ), olive oil, onion, chopped, stalk celery, chopped, tart apples (such as granny smith), salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, cumin, curry powder, dry sherry (or white wine), low sodium chicken broth (or stock), low-fat sour cream

garlic clove, coarse salt, fresh red or green chile such as serrano or cayenne, low-fat plain yogurt, fresh lemon juice, grated peeled fresh gingerroot, ground coriander seeds, turmeric, ground cumin, freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lb total ), red onion, vegetable oil, low-fat plain yogurt, fresh lemon juice, a pinch cayenne

grated fresh ginger, grated lime peel, minced fresh cilantro, lime juice, orange juice, plain low-fat or nonfat yogurt, hot sauce, cantaloupe or honeydew melon (3 1/2 to 4 lb.), oranges (about 1 lb. total ), firm-ripe avocado (about 1/2 lb.), matchstick-size pieces jicama, salted roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped, salt

olive oil, stalks celery, cut into bite-size pieces, carrot, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces, onion, chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper, chopped tomatoes, low sodium chicken broth, fresh basil leaf , torn into pieces, tomato paste, bay leaf, dried thyme leaves, chicken breasts (with ribs, about 1 1/2 lb total), organic kidney beans, drained (rinsed if not organic )

soba noodles or whole-wheat spaghetti, reduced-sodium soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, rice vinegar, low-sodium chicken broth, lean , boneless center-cut pork chops (about 12 oz. total), cut into thin strips, canola oil, sliced cabbage (from about 1/2 head ), carrot, grated, snow peas , halved crosswise (about 3 oz.), salt and pepper, scallions, thinly sliced

coarse fresh bread crumbs (from a 1-lb white loaf with crust removed), coarsely crumbled buttermilk corn bread, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh sage, salt, black pepper, unsalted butter, onions, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups), turkey liver or 3 chicken livers (2 to 3 oz total), trimmed and finely chopped, chopped celery, eggs, lightly beaten, turkey giblet stock or low-sodium chicken broth, heavy cream

coriander seed, extra virgin olive oil, chicken drumsticks (about 3 lb total ), salt, pepper, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, low sodium chicken broth, whole grain mustard, creme fraiche or 3 tbsp sour cream, fresh tarragon, chopped

zucchini, diced (about 3 cups total ), club cracker crumbs, butter, eggs, onion, grated, low-fat milk, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese

parsnips (4 lb total), peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch-thick slices, unsalted butter, chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth, fine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper

scoops vanilla ice cream (go low-fat for a low-guilt version), milk (see above brackets), oreo cookies, baileys irish cream (totally optional)

garlic, kosher salt, fresh red chilies or 1 small fresh green chile (like serrano or cayenne), low-fat plain yogurt, fresh lemon juice, grated peeled fresh gingerroot, ground coriander, turmeric, ground cumin, fresh ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, boneless skinless chicken breast halves (approx 1 1/4 lb total ), red onion, vegetable oil, low-fat plain yogurt, fresh lemon juice, cayenne, garlic, salt, minced chili (including seeds for a spicier paste)

canola oil, top round beef or 1 1/4 lbs london broil beef or 1 1/4 lbs flank steaks, thinly sliced, assorted bell peppers (a mix of red, yellow and green, 2 lbs total), onion , sliced into half-moons (about 3 cups), garlic cloves, sliced, low sodium beef broth, dry red wine, low sodium soy sauce, fresh ground black pepper, cornstarch , dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water, cooked rice

boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb total), rinsed, ground coriander, peeled and grated fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger (three 1-inch pieces), canola oil, divided, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, scallions (or 6 small), rinsed and trimmed, orange marmalade, low-sodium, low-fat chicken broth, minced garlic (1 medium clove, sliced almonds, toasted

linguine (or thin-shaped pasta), kosher salt, onion, garlic cloves, fresh thyme, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, low sodium chicken broth, clam juice (16 oz total ), bay leaf, lemons, fresh parsley sprigs, cornstarch, water, low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature (do not use nonfat), chopped clams with juice, drained (may substitute 8 to 10 oz of additional cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp), freshly ground black pepper

heads belgian endive , halved lengthwise, kosher salt, chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth, orange, cut into 8 pieces, nonstick vegetable oil spray or 2 tbsp vegetable oil, celery roots (2 lb total), peeled and diced, heavy cream, kosher salt, egg yolks, garlic, peeled, white wine such as chardonnay, chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth, unsalted butter, kosher salt, canola oil, turbot fillets,* skinned, kosher salt, unsalted butter, frozen black truffle,* defrosted

bacon (about 2 oz. total), chopped, onion (8 oz.), peeled and chopped, low-fat (1%) milk, cooked mashed potatoes, chunks cooked turkey, corn, drained (see notes ), chopped fresh cilantro, pepper, salt