952 low calorie recipes

Sautéed kale, crimini mushrooms, and green beans with white wine, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and Parmesan. A low-carb, healthy side dish ready in under 30 minutes.

Salmon en papillote with julienned carrot, zucchini, and leek in a vermouth-Dijon broth. A French foil-packet method that steams the fish in its own aromatic juices for restaurant-quality results.

Tomato salad with basil buttermilk dressing made from two cups of fresh basil blended with buttermilk, green onions, and mayonnaise. A creamy, herb-packed summer side for peak-season ripe tomatoes.

Roasted cherry tomato compote over milky Parmesan polenta. Caramelized shallots and white wine turn simple tomatoes into something extraordinary. Low-fat, vegetarian, and full of flavor.

Thick and creamy raspberry milkshake made with skim milk, frozen raspberries, and a scoop of low-fat ice cream. A low-calorie Weight Watchers treat that blends up in under 5 minutes.

I made homemade french bread and it all came out wonderful. The sundried tomatoes were wonderful in this. Everyone loved it!

Low-calorie ginger apple crisp with a cornflake crumb topping and crystallized ginger. Six apples baked bubbly under a crunchy, spiced streusel in 30 minutes.

Tofu pineapple cheesecake with a graham crust, sweetened naturally with honey and orange juice, topped with kiwi slices. A lower-calorie dairy-free cheesecake alternative.

Gazpacho salad takes all the fresh vegetables from the classic cold soup and serves them chopped over lettuce with a tangy herb dressing. No cooking, no blender, just crisp tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers chilled until the flavors meld.

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.

Hellenic marinated celery poached in olive oil, lemon juice, fennel, thyme, and parsley, then chilled. A light Greek-style cold appetizer, low calorie.

Italian-style cheesy popcorn tossed with grated Parmesan, basil, oregano, and black pepper. A low-calorie savory snack with big flavor.

Two-ingredient garlic cucumber relish pulsed in a food processor and drained through a coffee filter. A fresh, low-calorie condiment for grilled meats, sandwiches, and fish.

A lean curry turkey stir-fry with snow peas, red pepper, celery, and scallions in a light sauce. Low-calorie leftover turkey done right in 30 minutes.

Pink tartar sauce with mayo, sweet relish, grainy Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. A four-ingredient no-cook condiment for fried fish, shrimp, or crab cakes.

Tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries layered with cinnamon-spiced graham cracker and bread crumb topping, baked until bubbly and golden. A cozy, old-fashioned fruit betty.