21 low spring recipes

Low-fat plain yogurt, chopped fresh parsley and scallions make the dish creamy and tasty. An excellent way to cook mini potatoes.

Crispy pinto bean patties with cheddar and Worcestershire on whole wheat buns, topped with a tangy yogurt-horseradish sauce. Vegetarian burgers in 20 minutes.

Crispy pan-fried chickpea burgers with oregano and cumin, tucked into warm pita with a creamy lemon-tahini yogurt sauce. Vegetarian, healthy, and done in 25 minutes.

A meat-less loaf with a quick and fresh tomato sauce. Freezes well, an easy make-ahead favorite packed with chunks of corn, lentils and rice. One of the best vegetarian loafs I've ever tried.

Baked rice and beans casserole with cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, and shredded carrots. A low-calorie vegetarian one-dish meal with a bubbly cheese top.

Peruvian potato and chicken platter: poached chicken and potatoes built into a colorful spread with hard-boiled eggs, bell pepper strips, green olives, and chunky salsa.

Sausage, leek and potato stew with hot Italian turkey sausage, cannellini beans, and a bright shower of fresh herbs. A dry white wine deglaze builds depth in this one-pot weeknight supper served with crusty bread.

Low-fat asparagus guacamole made with pureed cooked asparagus and yogurt instead of avocado. Same guacamole seasonings - cumin, cayenne, garlic, tomato - a fraction of the fat.

Vegetarian garbanzo bean burgers spiced with cumin, coriander, and chili powder, bound with cottage cheese and wheat germ. Served in whole wheat pita with tomato, sprouts, and yogurt.

A light and tasty potato salad. The cucumber and bell peppers add the crunchiness and refreshing taste, a great side dish at a hot summer day.

This is a very fresh tasting recipe, cabbage, kale with the chicken, it almost contains all the nutritions your body needs.

Garden turkey and brown rice salad with toasted wheat germ, celery, carrots, and a light Italian-lemon dressing. A healthy no-cook meal salad ready in 10 minutes.

Honey mustard glazed chicken and onions served with a honey-mustard sauce and pasta.

30-minute vegetarian chili with kidney beans, jalapeño, and bulgur for a meaty texture without meat. Ready in 30 minutes, served with yogurt, scallions, and cilantro.

Hot and sour celery soup with tofu, sunchokes, and jicama in a ginger-spiked broth thickened with cornstarch. A low-fat, high-fiber twist on the Chinese classic.

Mexican-style lasagna with ground beef, green chilies, corn, and cheddar cheese layered in a cumin-spiced picante tomato sauce. Topped with sour cream and olives.