7,057 light recipes

Fresh tomatoes hollowed out and stuffed with mashed avocado, chili powder, alfalfa sprouts, and coriander. A light, no-cook Mexican appetizer or healthy snack.

Broccoli simmered in reduced chicken broth with garlic, onion, and caraway seeds, then finished with dollops of ricotta that melt into a creamy, light sauce over pasta.

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.

Turkey meatloaf ring: a lean, veggie-flecked ground turkey loaf baked in a ring pan with peas, corn, and a tomato glaze, then filled with steamed broccoli and cauliflower. A lighter take on meatloaf.

Noodles with mustard butter tosses hot egg noodles in a quick compound butter of Dijon, lemon juice, cayenne, and parsley. A 30-minute French-leaning pasta side or light supper.

A light, airy cherry souffle made with just pureed sour cherries, egg whites, lemon juice, and sugar. Only five ingredients stand between you and French pastry glory.

One-skillet fish fillets with sauteed mushrooms, soy sauce, and dry sherry. A light, diabetic-friendly dinner that cooks gently in about 30 minutes with clean Asian-inspired flavors.

A creamy no-bake lemonade dessert made with Neufchatel cheese, frozen lemonade concentrate, gelatin, and whipped topping. Light, tangy, and molded into a stunning chilled centerpiece.

Italian ricotta cheesecake lightened with whipped cream and beaten egg whites, scented with lemon and vanilla, baked over a buttered graham crumb dusting. Airy and light.

Shredded chicken salad with toasted walnuts, deep golden caramelized onions, fresh cilantro, and creamy mayonnaise. A hearty, flavor-packed salad served at room temperature.

Chili lovers will enjoy this healthier version that tastes wonderful with a light crusty bread or those classy bread bowls!

Swedish Christmas ham (julskinka) roasted low and slow, then glazed with egg yolk, sugar, mustard, and bread crumbs and browned until golden. Served cold in thin slices.

Lovage, potato, and buttermilk soup with a velvety puree and tangy finish. A light, herbaceous soup that works hot or chilled with just five ingredients.

Low-calorie eggplant mozzarella casserole layered with cottage cheese instead of ricotta, mushroom-enhanced spaghetti sauce, and melted mozzarella. Light and satisfying.

A light, jiggly tomato aspic salad made with tomato juice, unflavored gelatin, and a squeeze of lemon. Diabetic-friendly at just 15 calories per serving, served on crisp lettuce with colorful pepper strips.

A delicious and flavorful soup that's made from chicken and lots of vegetables. It's light and tasty.