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Hearty low-fat vegetable soup with potatoes, zucchini, squash, carrots, pureed tomatoes, and kidney beans. Oil-free and loaded with garden veggies, this make-ahead soup tastes even better the next day.

A thick, rustic Italian-style soup loaded with penne, cannellini beans, fennel, zucchini, and summer squash simmered in vegetable broth spiked with dry vermouth. Low-fat, naturally vegetarian, and feeds 8 from one big pot in about an hour.

A cassoulet is traditionally a rich, hearty stew of various meat (this recipe is vegetarian, but you can add meat if you prefer) and or beans with a mix of starchy and aromatic vegetables and herbs.

Loaded with vegetables, the soup tasted light and so refreshing. I had it for dinner, and it was delicious. The dish didn't have many calories either, so perfect for my weight-loss diet.

Low-fat bean and greens risotto with kidney beans, peppery arugula, and bitter radicchio in a creamy wine-broth-cooked rice base. A no-stir Italian-inspired dinner that skips the butter and oil.

Slow cooker bean and grain stew with chickpeas, lima beans, navy beans, barley, and millet in herbed tomato sauce. A dump-and-go vegan crockpot meal loaded with plant protein and fiber.

Black bean and smoked chicken soup turns BBQ-glazed baked chicken and a hit of liquid smoke into a creamy, smoky bowl. Evaporated skim milk keeps it light while black beans and broccoli make it filling. Big flavor, low fat.

Navy bean and tomato soup made from dried beans, with stewed tomatoes, onion, and celery sauteed in margarine. A high-fiber, low-fat, gluten-free farmhouse soup that costs pennies to make.

This recipe reminds me a Japanese style soup because of kombu (kelp or seaweed). It's a nice change from my normal chicken broth and cream based squash soup. This one has a much cleaner taste, and really highlights the flavor of each ingredient.

Leeks, wild mushrooms, and green beans sautéed in sherry with a bright finish of orange zest and apple cider vinegar. A low-fat, 20-minute side dish with surprising depth.

Smoky chipotle salsa blended from canned chipotles in adobo, tomato paste, brown sugar, and red wine vinegar. Sweet, fiery, and ready in 10 minutes. Makes 2 cups.

Mushroom and barley soup made in the pressure cooker, loaded with carrots, celery, leeks and two kinds of mushrooms. Chewy pearl barley and a bright dill finish make this a hearty, meatless one-pot bowl.

Hearty vegan vegetable soup simmered for hours with potatoes, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, beans, and a triple-tomato base. A big-batch, fat-free soup packed with whole vegetables.

Low-fat Mexican casserole layered with corn tortillas, mashed tofu, green chiles, salsa, tomatoes, and a tangy yogurt topping. Vegan-friendly with a bean swap and naturally dairy-light.

Low-fat pasta sauce with Italian white beans, tomatoes, ham, and fresh herbs simmered in reduced chicken broth. Spooned over your favorite pasta shape.

One-pot rice and black beans with garlic, carrots, thyme, and allspice simmered in stock. Low-fat, filling, and topped with cool yogurt and fresh parsley.