290 low calorie recipes

A whole pumpkin filled with spiced apples, pineapple, and walnuts, then baked until the shell is tender and the filling bubbles with cinnamon and nutmeg. A show-stopping fall centerpiece.

Carrot and onion puff: a lightened soufflé with shredded carrots, cheddar, and oat bran. Egg whites only, no yolks, for a tall, golden, low-calorie vegetable side.

Leek, asparagus and herb soup pureed with potatoes, chives, parsley, dill, and chervil into a silky spring-green soup. Finished with lemon and a dollop of yogurt. Lighter than cream-based soups but just as satisfying.

Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts and Lemon Vinaigrette recipe

Blue cheese potato salad with red potatoes, yogurt, buttermilk, and scallions. A lighter, tangier twist on classic potato salad with no mayonnaise.

Choose-A-Fruit Ice is a flexible fruit sorbet made with your pick of strawberries, raspberries, oranges, or mandarins blended with sugar syrup and lemon. No ice cream maker, four ingredients.

Double cappuccino heaven is a mocha angel food cake bursting with espresso and cocoa, finished with a fluffy marshmallow frosting. Fat-free, light as a cloud, and rich in coffee flavor.

A simple, flavorful microwave twist on classic Lyonnaise potatoes, featuring thinly sliced potatoes cooked with onions, garlic, rosemary, and skim milk for a light, herby side dish. Ready in under 30 minutes.

Pear and anise skillet tart with caramelized sugar, fresh pears arranged spoke-fashion, and a lemon-anise pastry crust baked on top then flipped. A tarte tatin-style dessert with warm licorice notes.

Great flavor with the basil and tomatoes. I needed to use up some fresh tomatoes and I was surprised how good they tasted in this.

Pan-seared ground turkey patties simmered in a savory soy and chicken broth sauce with crisp celery, onion rings, bell pepper, and fresh tomato. An Asian-inspired skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Mustard-rubbed chicken breasts baked in parchment with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, peppers, and fresh thyme. A healthy, low-fat dinner with built-in cleanup.

Low-fat spaghetti Napoli loaded with bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, and basil. A colorful vegetarian pasta dinner that's on the table in just 20 minutes.

This is an amazingly delicious salad that can be served at any time!

Tender zucchini and crisp green beans tossed in a vibrant herb sauce packed with basil, capers, and lemon. Serve warm or chilled as a bright summer side.

Healthy pasta with spiced lentils, tomatoes, and yogurt in a warmly spiced sauce with cumin, coriander, and ginger for a low-fat vegetarian meal.