543 low calorie recipes

Irish oatmeal bacon pancakes made with fine oatmeal, buttermilk, and a beaten egg, filled with fried bacon rashers and folded over with a smear of mustard. A hearty Irish breakfast in 20 minutes.

A great side dish, chicken mix avocado, nice salad.

Variety coleslaw: light yogurt-dressed slaw with cabbage, carrot, and green pepper plus chopped apple, pineapple, or raisins. A lighter spin on creamy coleslaw for picnics and BBQs.

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.

Poached salmon steaks gently cooked in a lemon-and-vegetable broth, served with creamy horseradish sauce. A light low-calorie classic for dinner parties or healthy weeknights.

Asparagus—along with avocado, kale and Brussels sprouts—is a particularly rich source of glutathione, a detoxifying compound that helps break down carcinogens and other harmful compounds. It is also packed with antioxidants, ranking high for its ability to neutralize cell-damaging free radicals.

Potatoes and mushrooms, these two vegetables are both healthy and nutritional. Very nice combination.

Instead of deep-frying, these baked spring rolls have much less fat but still come out golden, brown and crispy. You will be amazed how delicious they are!

Turkey tortilla soup with green chilies, taco seasoning, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro. Low-calorie, served over melted cheese and crushed tortilla chips in the bowl.

Fruit sparkles are a fizzy sugar-free jello dessert made with sparkling water or club soda and fresh fruit. A light, low-calorie summer treat.

Lemon-tarragon marinated chicken kabobs with zucchini and red pepper, broiled until golden and juicy. A low-calorie, high-protein skewer dinner that comes together fast on busy weeknights.

Low-calorie chicken stir-fry marinated in soy sauce, lemon juice, and sesame oil, then tossed with garlic and fragrant tarragon. Light, bright, and on the table in under an hour.

Refrigerator cookies pack chopped dates, shredded coconut, and walnuts into a buttery slice-and-bake log rolled in extra nuts. Make-ahead icebox cookies for holiday baking or anytime.

Roasted winter squash with garlic and parsley tosses caramelized cubes of butternut or kabocha with warmed garlic and fresh Italian parsley. A clean, healthy side that lets the squash do the talking.

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.

Quick and easy way to cook brussel sprouts, and it is a light and refreshing side dish for your holiday menu!