75 very low calorie vegetable Recipes

vegetable oil, smoked turkey drumsticks (4 to 4 1/2 lb total ), chopped applewood-smoked bacon (about 10 oz), divided, russet potatoes, peeled, diced, chopped onions, chopped celery, chopped carrots, garlic cloves, peeled, tomato paste, more) low-salt chicken broth, cayenne pepper, pearl onions, fresh brussels sprouts, very thin strips of fresh sage, pumpernickel and cranberry croutons

clear vegetable broth or 62 oz chicken broth (i used chicken broth in mine), fresh grated ginger, dark sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce (optional), very thinly sliced fresh gai lan, stems and florets (may substitute fresh broccoli), fresh hot red chile, sliced, low-fat extra-firm silken tofu, drained and cut into large cubes, scallions, sliced fine, chopped cilantro

white bread, without the crusts , torn into pieces, whole milk or 1/4 cup half-and-half, ground beef, ground pork, red onion (grated or very finely chopped ), egg, ground allspice, ground cardamom, ground ginger, onion powder, garlic powder, granulated, parsley, dried, salt, pepper (freshly ground black ), butter or 2 tbsp vegetable oil, low sodium beef broth, flour, heavy cream, onion powder, garlic powder, granulated, dried parsley, salt, pepper (freshly ground black ), fresh parsley

hearts of palm, chopped red bell pepper, chopped yellow bell pepper, chopped parsley, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, low sodium chicken broth (remove fat ) or 2 tbsp vegetable broth, olive oil, ground pepper, salt , very small amount (optional), lettuce leaf

low sodium beef broth, water, onion , cut into eighths, worcestershire sauce, very small red potatoes, vegetable oil cooking spray, minced garlic cloves, flour, paprika, eye of round roast , all visible fat removed, baby carrots, lemon pepper

vegetable oil, skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 lb), kosher salt, plus more to season chicken, freshly ground black pepper, onion, halved and sliced, garlic , smashed, ground allspice, canned chopped tomatoes, chicken broth, low-sodium canned or homemade, kale (about 1/2 lb), stemmed, leaves chopped, thick sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), halved lengthwise and sliced into 3/4-inch half-moons, fresh okra, trimmed , halved lengthwise, bay leaves, scotch bonnet chile , pierced (if you like it very spicy, mince it) *see cook s note, heaping tsp dried thyme, light coconut milk, shrimp, peeled

white onions (sweet onions are especially good) or 3 small yellow onions (sweet onions are especially good) or 2 very large (sweet onions are especially good) or 2 very large yellow onions (sweet onions are especially good) or 2 1/2 medium (sweet onions are especially good) or 2 1/2 medium yellow onions (sweet onions are especially good), unsalted butter, flour (two small fistfuls), home-made vegetable stock or 2 cups canned low sodium vegetable broth or 2 cups homemade chicken stock or 2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth, water, salt

green asparagus, fresh, rinsed and drained, white pepper, powdered, vegetable stock powder, salmon fillets (north atlantic fresh norwegian, scottish or alaskan), olive oil, butter, plain flour, milk, low fat, cream, fresh herbs , dill, fennel, cilantro, parsley, any combination very finely chopped, onion, medium, very finely chopped, mushrooms , fresh portobellini, white button mushroom, similar, sliced, garlic cloves, crushed, pasta, fresh is best , and flat like tagliatelle, lemon, parmesan cheese, grated (or a similar dry sweet italian cheese), salt , a bit, less is better

whole red snappers, cleaned , scaled, very thin slices peeled fresh ginger plus 2 tbsp, chopped, very thin slices peeled garlic plus 2 tbsp, chopped, fresh cilantro leaves plus 3 tbsp, chopped, chopped shallots, chopped lemongrass, chopped green onions, canned low-salt chicken broth, soy sauce, oriental sesame oil, vegetable oil, cooked long-grain white rice

chicken tenders, low-sodium soy sauce, cayenne pepper, rice or cider vinegar, fresh gingerroot grated, garlic minced, cornstarch, sesame or vegetable oil, button mushrooms sliced, broccoli florets, whole red bell pepper cut into thin strips, haricots verts (very thin string beans), whole small yellow or red onion sliced lengthwise, whole baby corn rinsed, low-sodium chicken broth or water, salt (optional)

freshly ground beef (preferably 80/20), champagne vinegar, mustard seed, honey, salt, vegetable oil, onions , julienned, veal stock or store-bought low-sodium beef or chicken stock, very thin slices pancetta, salt and freshly ground pepper, brioche rolls, taleggio cheese, sliced, beefsteak tomato, sliced, head bibb lettuce, leaves separated

corn tortillas , cut into 1/2 inch wide strips, vegetable oil, table salt, chicken breasts (split, bone-in, skin-on, skin removed and trimmmed of excess fat) or 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, skin removed and trimmed of excess fat), low sodium chicken broth, white onion, very large (about 1 lb), garlic cloves, peeled, fresh epazote (8-10 sprigs cilantro, plus 1 sprig fresh oregano), table salt, tomatoes, cored and quartered, jalapeno chile, chipotle chile en adobo seasoning, plus up to, adobo sauce, vegetable oil, lime, cut into wedges, hass avocado, diced fine, cotija cheese, crumbled or 8 oz monterey jack cheese, diced fine, fresh cilantro leaves, minced jalapeno pepper, mexican crema or sour cream

salt and pepper, whole wheat spaghetti, cut beef sirloin steak, very thinly sliced and patted dry, ground coriander (about 1/2 palmful), peanut oil or 2 tbsp vegetable oil, green bell pepper , seeded quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced, red bell pepper , seeded quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced, fresh gingerroot, grated, garlic cloves, finely chopped, five-spice powder (about 1/3 palmful), sherry vinegar or 1/4 cup dry sherry, vegetable stock or 6 cups beef stock, tamari (eyeball the amount) or 1/4 cup low-sodium (eyeball the amount), cornstarch, scallion , thinly sliced on an angle, crisp bean sprouts , a couple of handfuls, cilantro leaf, for garnish

cooked brown rice (can be substituted with white rice), tuna in vegetable oil (can be substituted with canned chicken), raw eggs, very finely chopped broccoli, low sodium chicken broth, honey, lactose-free milk, whole wheat flour

this earthy-tasting , full-flavored pork and hominy stew originated in mexico, although it is now extremely popular in the american southwest. this stew is typically accompanied by an assortment of crunchy toppings (each in a small bowl) and warm tortillas. verde means green in spanish and green pozole, not surprisingly, is lighter and more refreshing than red pozole. green pozole is prepared with lots of cilantro, fresh jalapenos, and tomatillos. these ingredients are cooked for a very short time; the flavors are bigger, brighter, and fresher than pozole with red sauce. a slightly different set of garnishes accompanies green pozole as well: diced tomato, diced avocado, and minced jalapeno. in other words, forego the cilantro, oregano, and ancho chile puree garnishes suggested for pozole rojo., stew, bone-in pork picnic shoulder roast , (about 5 lb), salt and ground black pepper, vegetable oil, onions , chopped coarse (about 3 cups), garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 5 tsp), chopped fresh oregano leaves , or 1 tsp dried mexican oregano, low-sodium chicken broth, hominy , white or yellow, drained and rinsed, verde sauce, tomatillos , husked, washed, and quartered, jalapeno chiles (medium) , stemmed, seeded, and chopped coarse, onion , chopped coarse, water, fresh cilantro leaves and stems (about 5 cups), limes , cut into quarters, head romaine lettuce , sliced crosswise into thin strips, radishes , sliced thin, onion , minced, fresh cilantro leaves , roughly chopped, fresh oregano , or dried mexican oregano, chopped, corn or flour tortillas , warmed

toasted sesame seeds or 6 oz peanuts, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil (can use less if add more of other liquids) or 1/2 cup vegetable oil (can use less if add more of other liquids), vinegar (usually use rice ), garlic cloves (crushed ), red pepper flakes (add to taste), chopped white onions (or 1 tsp dry onion), eggs (very soft boiled )

shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, shallots , brunoise (about 1 1/2 ), chopped garlic (about 4 cloves), very ripe bananas (so ripe that the skins are black), low-sodium soya/water (1/2 cup of each), roughly 3 tbsp sambal, honey, juice of 2 limes, fresh cilantro, chopped, onion sprouts, for garnish

plain low-fat yogurt, garlic cloves, very finely chopped, garam masala, curry powder, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch strips, vegetable oil, jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced, red onion , halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, salt and freshly ground pepper, four 8-inch whole wheat pita breads, romaine lettuce leaves, tomato, cut into thin wedges, cucumber-peeled, halved, seeded and cut into thin crescents