543 low calorie recipes

Ham steak cabbage soup with V-8, tomato, celery, and onion, simmered slow into a hearty hug-in-a-bowl. Low-calorie, low-carb pantry-friendly soup that tastes like a much bigger pot of stew.

Lightened-up spinach dip with fresh mushrooms, scallions, fat-free mayonnaise, and nonfat sour cream. A five-ingredient party dip that comes together in five minutes and keeps things low-calorie.

Crisp-tender julienned carrots and zucchini steamed and tossed in lemon butter with poppy seeds. A bright, low-calorie side dish that's on the table in 20 minutes flat.

Open-faced pita sandwich: vegetarian flatbread topped with sauteed carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, and tomato. Healthy low-calorie lunch under 25 minutes.

Elegant broccoli terrine with basil, Parmesan, and lemon baked in a water bath until silky smooth. Served chilled and sliced, this low-calorie vegetable showstopper is a stunning appetizer or light lunch.

Meringues aux noix: light, low-calorie nut meringue cookies with chopped hazelnuts, honey, and amaretto. Crisp, airy French-style cookies that crackle and dissolve.

Red cabbage with diced apples is a diabetic-friendly German-style braised side with green apple, lemon juice, allspice, and a hint of sweetener. Low-calorie, ready in 40 minutes.

Healthy breakfast sandwich stacked with a fresh herb omelet, lean Canadian bacon, and a thick slice of beefsteak tomato on a whole-wheat English muffin. High-protein, low-calorie morning meal.

Light western omelets with turkey ham, red and green bell peppers, and extra egg whites for volume without extra fat. A low-calorie high-protein breakfast ready in 20 minutes.

Lettuce-wrapped steamed cod with lemon juice and black pepper, ready in 20 minutes. A clean, low-calorie fish recipe with no oil and no fuss.

A quick microwave brownie made with Alba chocolate mix and artificial sweetener for a low-calorie chocolate fix. Mix, microwave for 7 minutes, and you're done. Just 6 simple ingredients.

Single-serving crustless quiche Lorraine with Swiss cheese, bacon bits, and a water-bath custard. Light, low-calorie breakfast quiche baked in a ramekin in about 30 minutes.

Quick skillet cabbage sauteed with celery, green pepper, and onion until crisp-tender. A simple, low-calorie vegetable side dish that's on the table in 15 minutes flat.

Silky apricot whip made with overnight-soaked dried apricots, honey, and low-fat yogurt. Four ingredients, a blender, and just 54 calories per serving.

Grilled summer squash halves brushed with lemon, rosemary, and margarine, then charred over medium-hot coals until tender. A low-calorie, diabetic-friendly side for any cookout.

Vegetarian eggplant tomato pasta sauce with dry sherry, red bell pepper, nutmeg, and fresh basil. A chunky, low-calorie sauce that simmers in under 30 minutes.