Light Recipes

Corn and tomato saute browns sweet fresh corn and shallots, then folds in raw tomatoes and tarragon off the heat so they stay fresh and juicy. A light, 5-ingredient summer side in 20 minutes.

A no-cook Mexican torta stuffed with spiced mashed black beans, creamy avocado, shredded cabbage, and salsa on crusty whole-grain baguette. Vegetarian, high-fiber, and ready in under 20 minutes.

Marinated olives steeped with lemon, fresh thyme, rosemary and slivered garlic in good olive oil. A no-cook, make-ahead appetizer that gets better as it sits. Serve with warm crusty bread.

Enjoy this very nice bananas with melted chocolate on top.

Sweet pineapple and plump raisins toss with crunchy carrots in a maple-lemon dressing for a refreshing tropical slaw that's ready in 10 minutes flat.

Vegetarian spaghetti with mushroom bolognese, shallots, carrot, tomatoes and oregano. Hearty meatless pasta sauce that tastes like the real thing in under 40 minutes.

Broiled tomato sandwich on toasted bread with balsamic-marinated tomatoes, Parmesan and herbed mayonnaise. 15-minute vegetarian lunch or light dinner.

Grilled portobello burger with sticky red onion jam and horseradish yogurt cream. A savory vegetarian burger with deep wine-braised sweetness and a kick of heat from fresh horseradish.

Onion polenta and gorgonzola pizza uses firm polenta as a gluten-free pizza crust topped with soft-cooked onions, thyme, and crumbled gorgonzola. Simple vegetarian comfort food.

Smoked salmon sushi rolls layer seasoned sushi rice, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and silky smoked salmon in nori. Beginner-friendly homemade maki, no raw fish or special skills required.

Pear walnut salad tosses crisp greens with thinly sliced pear, toasted walnuts and red onion under a pear-nectar vinaigrette that echoes the fruit. A light, vegetarian salad in about 10 minutes.

This is a thai flavor paste, very easy to make, and high fibire, low fat, a healthy and savory recipe.

Caprese salad tosses red and yellow tomato wedges with fresh mozzarella, basil, and parsley. The classic three-ingredient Italian salad (plus a few herbs) done right with summer's best tomatoes.

Navy bean red pepper and green bean salad tosses canned navy beans, blanched green beans, and matchstick red pepper in apple cider vinaigrette. A 10-minute summer side.

Grilled peaches add some nice grilling, sweet and sour flavor, and the habanero pepper gives the spiciness. Serve it with any kind of main course, such as roasts, grilled meat or seafood. Or use it to make some Mexican food, will be also delicious!

Tender green beans tossed with caramelized onions, fresh mint, and parsley in olive oil. A bright squeeze of lemon brings everything together in this simple Mediterranean side.