6,310 lowfat recipes

Cold quinoa salad with red and green bell peppers, red onion, scallions, and fresh dill. A versatile, protein-rich vegetarian base you can dress any way you like.

Low-calorie cranberry apple pie with a spicy gingersnap cookie crust. McIntosh apples and fresh cranberries get food-processed into a chunky filling with dark brown sugar and cinnamon.

Roasted and pickled hot peppers with banana, Hungarian, and bell varieties charred until blistered, peeled, then canned in vinegar brine. The roast adds smoky depth that raw pickled peppers can't match.

A quick and easy homemade chili seasoning mix with just a bit of heat and no salt.

Homemade all-purpose seasoning blend with parmesan, sesame seeds, paprika, and poppy seeds. Shake it on fish, meat, vegetables, or salads for instant savory depth.

Banana breakfast smoothie with yogurt, orange juice, wheat germ, and honey. A five-minute blender breakfast packed with natural energy to start your morning fast.

Vegan Italian sausage patties made from TVP and seasoned with fennel, paprika, garlic, and black pepper. Pan-fried in minutes with a meaty, savory bite.

No-sugar raisin bars sweetened only with raisins and unsweetened apple juice, made with whole wheat flour and warm spices. Low calorie and naturally sweet.

Velvety pureed avocado soup simmered with cumin, coriander, and garlic, then studded with brined green peppercorns for a sharp, peppery bite. Creamy, savory, and completely unexpected.

Homemade kreplach with hand-rolled egg noodle dough folded into filled triangles and boiled in soup or salted water. A traditional Jewish dumpling made from scratch.

Swedish tea ring with cinnamon-sugar yeast dough rolled into a ring and snipped into pull-apart sections. Traditional Scandinavian breakfast bread for special occasions.

Crispy artichoke and peppery arugula pizza topped with thin slices of salty prosciutto. This Italian-inspired flatbread balances creamy, crispy, and fresh flavors.

Pork fillet stir-fried with garlic and bell peppers, then hit with orange juice and balsamic vinegar for a sweet-tart glaze. Piled over peppery rocket or watercress for a fresh, fast weeknight dinner.

Strawberry banana slushie made with frozen fruit and orange juice, no ice or added sugar needed. Three ingredients blend into a thick, frosty drink in minutes. A healthy summer treat kids can make themselves.

If you cannot find fresh peaches, use frozen ones (they will further thicken the smoothie). Peaches were first cultivated in China where they are considered a symbol of immortality and friendship. Nutritionally, they are a good source of selenium and vitamins A and C. Chia seeds are not only a complete protein, but supply the much needed omega-3 fatty acids missing from so many modern diets.

Browned SPAM cubes with carrots, green beans, tomatoes, and celery in a thyme-seasoned sauce, topped with sliced potatoes broiled golden. This hearty one-skillet casserole is a complete meal in about an hour.