Low calorie recipes

Shrimp marinated in honey, orange spice tea, and rice vinegar, then grilled on skewers. Reduced marinade becomes a gingery dipping sauce.

My families they all like this healthy and light reipe, especially these days, people do care about their diet.

Awesome vegetarian mexican pie, we make in 2 pans instead of 1, so it really becomes 4 layers.

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Marinated asparagus is crunchy and full of flavor, artichoke or palm hearts perfectly match it. It is a great side dish in spring time.

Vegan cranberry upside-down muffins with oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and applesauce. Low-fat, egg-free, and dairy-free with a jewel-toned cranberry sauce bottom that becomes the top.

Korean cold cucumber soup combines paper-thin cucumbers, soy sauce, vinegar, and toasted sesame in chilled chicken broth. The hour-long marinade pulls flavor into every slice for a clean, bracing summer starter.

Vegetarian stuffed peppers filled with brown rice, red kidney beans, sauteed vegetables, and Italian herbs, topped with diced tomatoes and roasted until tender.

Diabetic-friendly orange cookies sweetened with sugar substitute and raisins instead of sugar. Bright with orange juice and zest, studded with raisins, and ready in 35 minutes.

Smoky, hearty lentil tacos loaded with chipotle sour cream, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. A low-fat vegetarian taco night that even meat lovers will devour.

Santa Maria beans made with pinto beans, bacon, ham, tomato puree, and red chile sauce. The classic California Central Coast side dish for tri-tip barbecue, slow-simmered until rich and tender.

Ginger and peach chicken with boneless breasts in a fresh ginger-peach sauce with water chestnuts, served over rice with snow pea pods. A light, fruity low-calorie dinner.

Thai hot and sour seafood soup with shrimp, scallops, and shiitake mushrooms in a fragrant lemongrass and lime leaf broth. A bright, gluten-free tom yum-style soup ready in under an hour.

Baked fish fillets with a Parmesan breadcrumb crust, garlic, and lemon pepper. Low-calorie, six ingredients, 30 minutes, and dinner for two is done.

Eggplant macaroni bake layers tender eggplant, fresh tomato, and basil with parmesan-tossed macaroni, topped with cheddar and baked bubbly. A light, vegetarian pasta casserole that skips the heavy cream sauce.

Low-cal cheesecake made with cottage cheese, skim milk, whipped egg whites, and gelatin instead of cream cheese and butter. A light, no-bake cheesecake with graham cracker crumb topping.