8,375 fat free recipes

Four-ingredient garlic and white bean soup made entirely in the microwave. Eight cloves of mellowed garlic, creamy pureed beans, vegetable broth. High-fiber, low-fat, vegan.

Whole wheat soft pretzels, a chewy, golden twist made with just whole wheat flour, yeast, and water, brushed with egg and sprinkled with sea salt. A high-fiber, homemade take on the snack-stand classic.

Too much fruit salad is a big-batch medley of pineapple, melon, citrus, peaches, kiwi, and banana bathed in apricot nectar and chilled overnight so the flavors meld. A bright, make-ahead crowd salad.

Easy cinnamon ornaments made from just applesauce and ground cinnamon, rolled, cut into festive shapes, and air-dried into fragrant, long-lasting holiday decorations. A no-bake craft, not for eating.

Tomato and zucchini gratin: thin slices fanned and overlapped, showered with a herby Parmesan breadcrumb topping, drizzled with olive oil, and baked until golden. A rustic summer-garden side dish.

Plomeek soup, a pureed orange vegetable soup with carrots, turnip, potatoes, and tomato paste, garnished with a galaxy-swirl of sour cream. Star Trek inspired.

Homemade golden peach butter with cinnamon, cloves, and lemon zest. Slow-simmered from ripe peaches and water bath canned for pantry storage. A beautiful holiday gift or toast topper.

Raw carrot and orange salad with currants, walnuts, lemon juice, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. A bright, no-cook side dish dressed in olive oil.

Tuna pasta salad with white beans, asparagus, roasted red peppers, and black olives in a balsamic-Dijon dressing. A protein-packed cold salad for meal prep or potlucks.

Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup doubles up cannellini and red kidney beans with crushed tomatoes, Italian herbs, and pasta. A hearty 45-minute dinner topped with fresh Parmesan.

Lightened-up haluski-style cabbage and angel hair pasta in vegetable broth, finished with cool sour cream or yogurt. Old-world Eastern European peasant food made vegetarian and weeknight-fast.

Crostini topped with a chunky artichoke and white bean spread brightened with lemon and basil, finished with crumbles of oven-crisped prosciutto. An easy Italian appetizer built from pantry staples.

No-bake marshmallow candy balls with ground candied cherries and blanched almonds rolled in shredded coconut. A vintage Christmas-tin confection that's chewy, sweet, and oven-free.

Bonchi is a quick Sri Lankan curried beans dish simmered in coconut milk with cumin, turmeric, curry leaves, and fresh chilies. A simple vegetarian side ready in 40 minutes.

Apricot orange almond jam slow-simmers dried apricots with orange zest, cinnamon, lemon, and split almonds, then boils to a glossy preserve. A British-style jam for toast and scones.

Home-style Indian vegetable curry with potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, green beans, and tomatoes simmered in a blooming spice base of mustard seeds, cumin, coriander, cardamom, and turmeric. A satisfying vegetarian main over rice.