9,388 fat free recipes

Classic bread and butter pickles with that sweet-tangy crunch you remember from grandma's kitchen. Cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers cured in a spiced vinegar brine with mustard seed, turmeric, and celery seed.

Green peas with curried mushrooms sauteed in chicken broth and finished with creamy low-fat yogurt. A quick, healthy Indian-inspired vegetable side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Vegan lentil carrot burgers with mashed lentils, tomato paste, and bread crumbs pan-fried until golden. A simple, egg-free plant-based patty ready in 25 minutes.

Classic hummus made the simple Levantine way: chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic blended smooth, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprig of parsley.

Hot shoestring potato salad with oven-baked julienned potatoes tossed in hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, red bell pepper, and toasted sesame seeds. An Asian-inspired twist on classic potato salad.

Spicy Thai cold pasta salad with red and green bell peppers, scallions, and toasted black sesame seeds in a hot sesame oil, brown rice vinegar, and mirin dressing. A fast vegetarian potluck salad served chilled.

Homemade chipotle sauce with rehydrated dried chipotles, bacon, tomatoes, beef stock, and fresh cilantro. A smoky, spicy Mexican sauce with customizable heat level.

Honey carrot soup blends baby carrots, chicken broth, onion, and a drizzle of honey into a silky pureed soup finished with nutmeg. Six ingredients, 30 minutes, served hot or chilled.

Brown rice summer salad with tarragon vinaigrette, fresh vegetables, peas, and pimentos. Low-fat, no-mayo, and served cold. A make-ahead side dish for hot weather meals.

Classic old-fashioned fruit punch with cold tea, fresh-squeezed orange and lemon juice, ginger ale, and soda water. Garnished with orange slices and fresh mint. Makes 40 cups for a crowd.

Slow cooker ham hocks and lima beans simmered with red bell pepper, tomatoes, bay, and clove. A smoky, soul-food classic that cooks itself while you're at work.

Old-fashioned peach pickle, a Southern heritage recipe with whole peaches studded with cloves and steeped in cinnamon-spiced sweet vinegar syrup over three days. The classic holiday ham accompaniment.

Peachy salsa blended with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. A fruity, no-cook salsa that doubles as a fresh pasta sauce in 5 minutes.

One-pot red lentils and rice with mushrooms, carrots, kale, and warm Indian spices topped with cool yogurt. High-fiber, low-fat, and ready in 45 minutes.

Crispy cumin-spiced corn fritters fried golden and served with a zesty orange marmalade dipping sauce spiked with ginger, mustard, and hot pepper. Sweet heat in every bite.

Classic Boston baked beans slow-cooked for 8 hours with molasses, brown sugar, dry mustard, and a kick of cayenne. Crusty on top, creamy underneath. The real deal.