10,000 low cholesterol recipes

Roasted fennel and zucchini are loaded with deliciousness. White beans not only give the dish protein boost, but also add some creaminess that's packed with health benefits. An easy and hearty dinner can be served within no time.

Homemade banana chips fried crisp, then tossed in coconut treacle, sugar, and cinnamon for a sticky-sweet snack. A Sri Lankan twist on crunchy fried banana with warm spice in every bite.

There are quicker versions of this recipe but this is a classic that's reasonably easy and works perfectly every time.

Homemade fig jam with fresh figs, sugar, and lemon juice. A classic four-ingredient preserve, water-bath canned for shelf-stable storage. The Mediterranean breakfast staple.

A simple but delicious bread that tastes amazing plain, as toast or sandwiches.

Your basic hummus. Try adding a handful of black beans, spinach, or other "flavors" and spice to create your own unique taste!

Using fresh Tamarind pods make your own fresh homemade tamarind paste. You can use it in Indian cooking, Thai, Jamaican and Mexican. Add a spoonful to flavor curry, soups or even into meat taco mixes. In India it is used for a soft drink. Sort of like iced tea with an interesting tang or zing.

This cakes uses low fat yogurt so you don’t have to use any oil or eggs, only egg whites, which cuts down on fat and calories. A refreshing summer treat!

Octopus and celery salad, a light Venetian classic of tender boiled octopus tossed with crisp raw celery, fruity olive oil, and bright lemon. A clean, low-fat seafood salad to serve with fresh bread.

Fig marmalade pairs ripe summer figs with chopped oranges and tender lemon slices for a glossy, jewel-toned preserve. Just four ingredients, no added pectin needed. Spreads beautifully on toast, brilliant on a cheese board.

Lower-fat chewy oatmeal raisin cookies use applesauce and egg whites in place of butter and yolks. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, ready in 40 minutes. Drop cookie or 9x13 bar pan option.

Chickpeas toss with crisp bell peppers, scallions, and cilantro in a cumin-spiked dressing brightened by ginger, garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Chill overnight for a make-ahead potluck winner.

Roasted cauliflower with Asiago and orange zest brings bright citrus and nutty melted cheese to high-heat-roasted florets. A fast, golden side that transforms a humble head of cauliflower.

A vegan pumpkin pie with a silky tofu-set custard, spiced with cinnamon, ginger and mace and sweetened with molasses, in a flaky from-scratch crust. An egg- and dairy-free holiday classic.

Lower-fat banana bread with fresh berries, made with whipped egg whites instead of whole eggs and just a third cup of margarine. A lighter quickbread that stays moist for days.

Hummus Bi Tahini (Chick Pea and Sesame Puree) recipe