7,151 light recipes

A ‘quick and easy to make’ light, tasty dish. You could add Tofu or other high protein based foods to make it a more substantial meal. If you’re interested in knowing more about the effects of the sprouting process, it actually improves many benefits that are already in the bean. The soaking/sprouting process increases the nutritional value of its’ protein, which is required for many bodily functions from building bone and muscle tissue to carrying oxygen around the body. The vitamin content also increases in some beans, the vitamin C increases as the seed germinates which provides antioxidants to combat free radicals. The fibre content also increases substantially – fibre binds to fats and toxins and quickly flushes them from our system. It has a positive overall effect to say the least. As always, please check the labels to make sure that the products you use are suitable for your specific diets or allergies.

Corn and cheese chili loaded with two kinds of kidney beans, crispy bacon, plum tomatoes, and sharp cheddar stirred in at the end. A hearty, no-meat-needed chili with smoky bacon richness.

Grilled halibut steaks basted with seasoned butter and served with a chilled cucumber-sour cream sauce. Light, fresh, and ready in 30 minutes.

Linguine with scallops in a reduced white wine and chicken broth sauce with capers, lemon, dill, and parsley. A light, low-calorie seafood pasta.

Rigatoni with ground lamb, pine nuts, feta, and fresh mint in a light tomato-broth sauce. A Mediterranean pasta dish with bold Greek-inspired flavors ready in 45 minutes.

Three-ingredient mustard horseradish spread with a sinus-clearing kick. Stir together mayo, mustard, and prepared horseradish for the ultimate roast beef sandwich condiment.

No-bake cheesecake set with gelatin and built into a graham cracker crust. Light, creamy, and dependable with a 2-hour chill time. Easy dessert with endless flavor variations.

Breakfast tacos with crispy bacon, pan-fried potato chunks, and soft-scrambled eggs in warm flour tortillas. Serve with pico de gallo, hot sauce, and fresh cilantro.

Waldorf chicken salad with poached chicken breast, crisp red apples, toasted pecans, and a tangy yogurt-mustard dressing. A lighter take on the classic with three built-in variations.

Grilled turkey marinade built on lemon, balsamic, white vinegar, and Worcestershire with oregano, salt, and pepper. A tangy, herby soak that keeps grilled turkey juicy and savory.

Oatmeal sheet cake with peanut butter cups baked on top and chocolate frosting. A nostalgic 13x9 dessert that hides peanut butter pockets in every bite.

This is an extremely easy, light, and delicious coffee cake.

Turn the gingerbread cookies into this delicious and light pudding.

Caldo verde-style Portuguese potato and kale soup with browned chorizo, garlic, and lightly mashed potatoes in chicken broth. Hearty, rustic, and full of smoky flavor.

Creamy bacon pasta carbonara tosses hot pasta with crispy bacon, garlic, beaten eggs, Parmesan, and a splash of milk for a silky no-cream sauce. The eggs cook into a glossy coating from residual heat alone.

Rosie's Pizza Dough uses durum semolina flour and a food processor to make 8 individual crusts with a chewy, pizzeria-style texture. Includes a quick herb tomato sauce.