10,000 low cholesterol recipes

Colorful black bean salad with red, yellow, and green bell peppers tossed in a tangy cumin vinaigrette with cilantro and hot sauce. Vegetarian, vibrant, and served at room temperature.

A simple marinade that can be used on steak, pot roasts or even burgers.

Wild rice and lentil salad with brown rice, tri-color bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs in a fat-free tomato-herb vinaigrette. A colorful, high-fiber grain salad.

Bright orange and red salad with romaine, fresh orange, radishes, red pepper, and onion in a cumin-cayenne lemon dressing. Indian-style five-minute side.

Pina colada fruit dip made with crushed pineapple, coconut pudding mix, sour cream, and milk. Blend in 5 minutes, chill overnight, and serve with fresh fruit for any party spread.

Middle Eastern semolina cake soaked in citrus syrup and topped with toasted almonds. This yogurt-based dessert bakes up golden with a tender, moist crumb that pairs beautifully with tea.

Classic low-fat bread stuffing with sage, thyme, and marjoram. No butter needed in this diabetic-friendly dressing that's ready in 12 minutes for a 10-pound turkey or Cornish hens.

This is really a "mock" tiramisu as it is not made with Italian mascarpone cheese, which is traditional. This is, however, a lot quicker and easier (and less expensive).

Rustic Italian spaghetti from the Ciociaria region with plum tomatoes, sweet peppers, oil-cured olives, and Romano cheese. A bold, no-meat pasta that's ready in under an hour.

Enjoy this great side dish with all of the health benefits enjoyed from the phytonutrients from the vegetables combined with the heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from the nuts. It's a great side dish to accompany fish and poultry entrées.

Crispy chickpea flour fritters simmered in a spiced potato curry with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, and turmeric. A vegetarian Indian side dish that cooks in 15 minutes once the prep is done. Warm, fragrant, and deeply satisfying.

Pecan-crusted catfish with sweet potato chips: catfish fingers brushed with honey-mustard, breaded in toasted pecans, and pan-fried alongside crispy sweet potato rounds. A Southern weeknight plate.

Get your tastebuds ready before you make this zesty dish that's perfect for the summer!

A creamy strawberry banana smoothie made with low-fat yogurt and ice. Four ingredients, no added sugar, and ready in under 5 minutes. Light, refreshing, and naturally sweet.

Steamed halibut, onion, bok choy and shiitake mushrooms are drizzled with garlic-ginger-soy based vinaigrette. Refreshing and delicious.

Crunchy cornflake squares bound with peanut butter and corn syrup need zero baking for a quick retro treat kids can help make in under 20 minutes.