10,000 low fat low recipes

Red beans and greens salad tosses kidney beans with chopped escarole, red onion, and chunky salsa. Five minutes, five ingredients, zero cooking.

Creole seasoning blend with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, oregano, thyme, onion powder, and black pepper. A versatile Cajun-Creole spice mix for everything from gumbo to grilled fish.

A traditional Indian pakora batter made from sifted chickpea flour, ghee, and a fragrant blend of garam masala, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne. Dip any vegetable and fry for crispy, golden fritters.

Baby greens tossed with ripe mango and red bell pepper, dressed in a spicy ginger-raisin vinaigrette blended with cilantro and green chile. A bright, low-calorie salad bursting with tropical flavor.

This recipe, though fussy to make, is attractive and tasty. Cheryl Kaufenberg of Darien said it came from a very old Better Homes & Gardens magazine

No-bake Twinkie cake layered with chocolate pudding, crushed Heath bars, and whipped topping. Four ingredients, zero oven time, and pure nostalgic fun.

Smoky baba ganoush-style aubergine and sesame pate with tahini, garlic, lemon, and olive oil. A creamy, vegan Greek appetizer served cold with warm pita bread.

Soutzoukos, traditional Greek and Cypriot grape-walnut candy rolls made by dipping strung walnuts into thickened grape must, then drying for days. An ancient, chewy, fruit-leather classic.

Easy miso soup with cubed tofu, swiss chard, fresh corn kernels, and scallions. Six ingredients, ready in 15 minutes, naturally vegan and gluten-free if you use a soy-free miso.

Bordelaise sauce is the classic French red wine reduction with shallots, bouquet garni, bone marrow, and veal stock. The mother sauce companion to a perfect steak. Restaurant-grade in 30 minutes.

Budget-friendly layered casserole of toasted rice, shredded cabbage, mushrooms, and spaghetti sauce baked for an hour. A simple vegetarian one-dish dinner.

Broiled trout fillets topped with a warm cherry tomato and red onion relish glazed with balsamic vinegar, molasses, and lemon zest. A light, vibrant fish dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Mom's hush puppies made with pancake mix and yellow cornmeal for crispy, golden deep-fried cornbread balls. Just four ingredients and ready in 20 minutes.

Iowa pork chops are thick-cut bone-in chops marinated in soy, garlic, onion, and ketchup, then grilled standing on the chine bone for even cooking. Heartland steakhouse standard.

Mango jam: a sunny tropical preserve made with fresh mango pulp, lemon juice, and powdered pectin. Sweet, chunky, and ready to brighten toast through the whole off-season.

Third bread: a hearty New England-style yeast loaf made with three flours (rye, bread, and cornmeal) sweetened with honey. Bread machine friendly with manual finish for two loaves.