322 calorie recipes

Lighter chicken and rice casserole made with skim milk, defatted broth, and reduced-calorie mayo. Topped with toasted almonds and baked until bubbly. All the comfort, less the guilt.

Diabetic-friendly cabbage and pineapple salad with sugar substitute and light whipped topping. A sweet, crunchy no-cook side dish with zero added sugar.

Cereal crunch coffee cake with crushed wheat flakes baked into the batter and a cinnamon-cereal crumble on top. A lighter brunch cake with raisins, brown sugar, and a hint of nutmeg.

Strawberry-corn pancakes fold fresh sliced strawberries into a yellow cornmeal-and-flour batter for breakfast pancakes with crisp, slightly gritty edges and bursts of berry. Ready in 20 minutes.

Fresh strawberry scones layer sliced berries and strawberry jam between two halves of a citrus-scented scone dough, then bake into wedges. A bakery-style stuffed scone sweetened with orange juice concentrate.

Timing Tip: Can be frozen for up to 2 weeks. Decorate up to 8 hours ahead. Calorie Trimmer: Use reduced-calorie margarine, vanilla nonfat frozen dessert instead of the ice cream and 2 cups thawed frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping for garnish.

Vegetarian country chili with kidney beans, canned tomatoes, and a basil-oregano-thyme spice blend. Diabetic-friendly, ready in 25 minutes, no meat needed.

Rotini tossed with broccoli, zucchini, crab, and Parmesan in garlic-olive oil. Light 30-minute pasta dinner.

Fresh wilted spinach tossed with caramelized onions, nutmeg, and thyme for a low-calorie side dish ready in 30 minutes. Diabetic-friendly and naturally light at just 55 calories per serving.

A smooth, puréed Norwegian cauliflower soup thickened with a light roux and skim milk, finished with white pepper and a dusting of nutmeg. Cozy, low-calorie comfort in a bowl.

Button mushrooms simmered in a spicy Creole sauce with red wine, garlic, jalapeno, tomatoes, and oregano. A bold, low-calorie side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Toasted pearl barley baked with cauliflower, mushrooms, carrots, and onion in vegetable broth. A low-calorie, plant-based casserole that's hearty without being heavy.

Heaven 'n' hell chili plays sweet against fiery: hot turkey sausage, pinto beans, cinnamon, and a splash of red wine. A Cincinnati-leaning twist on classic chili with tangy Catalina depth.

Fat-free cherry cheesecake bars with cinnamon cookie crust, creamy lemon-kissed filling, and glossy cherry topping that tastes like splurging but keeps calories in check.

Why only use tuna for sandwiches when you try this scrumptious pasta salad that's perfect for the summer!

Low-fat applesauce oatmeal muffins with rolled oats soaked in skim milk, whole wheat flour, and egg whites. No butter, no oil, and just 95 calories each.