The best low cal recipes
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Looking for a good fruit salad recipe that can be used as a dessert? Trying to use this instead of eating ice cream. Any suggestions?0 -
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Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
Servings:15
1 (29 ounce) can peach slices, undrained
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
1 (3 1/8 ounce) box dry vanilla instant pudding mix
1 lb strawberry, stemmed and quartered
1 banana, sliced
1/2 pint blueberries
1 bunch grapes (I use the red ones)
1 -2 tablespoon sugar (optional)
1 In a large bowl, combine peaches, pineapples, and vanilla pudding mix.
2 This includes the juices from the cans.
3 Mix well until pudding is dissolved.
4 Stir in strawberries, banana, blueberries, grapes, and sugar if desired.
5 Chill.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73.9
Total Fat 0.2
Sodium 86.1 mg
Total Carbohydrate 18.7 g
Dietary Fiber 1.4 g
Sugars 15.8 g
Protein 0.5 g
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Creamy Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
Serves: 10, 1 cup per serving
2 medium bananas, diced
2 medium apples, diced
1 lemon, juice of
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained, juice reserved
2 cups sliced strawberries
2 cups grapes
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 (1 1/2 ounce) box sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup water
1 Combine bananas, apples and lemon juice in large mixing bowl.
2 Toss until evenly coated.
3 Add pineapple, strawberries, grapes and pecans.
4 In small mixing bowl, combine pudding mix, water and pineapple juice with a wire whisk until smooth.
5 Add pudding mixture to fruit.
6 Mix gently until throughly coated.
7 Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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I can't take credit for all the recipes... I use a lot of different websites: food.com, allrecipes.com, diabeticliving.com, skinnytaste.com, cookinglight.com, health.com, and books i use: the 'eat this, not that' series, hungry girl, fix it and forget it series, cooking light magazine and cooking light cookbooks, and many more!0
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Hi everyone- I am going to a party on July 14th and I am looking to bring an interesting salad or finger food. Anybody have any ideas or recipes that are low on calories? Thank you all so much in advance. :-)0
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Sausage and Bean Casserole
YIELD: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)
COURSE: Casseroles, Main Dishes
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1 (16-ounce) package light smoked turkey sausage (such as Hillshire Farm), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 (16-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
3 (1-ounce) slices white bread
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°.
Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and turkey sausage to pan; sauté for 5 minutes or until browned. Add garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in 2 tablespoons brown sugar, tomato paste, dried thyme, freshly ground black pepper, cannellini beans, and bay leaf. Add ground red pepper, if desired. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Place bread in a food processor, and pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 1/2 cups.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over bean mixture, and lightly coat with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until browned. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
Calories: 205
Fat: 3.3g
Protein: 12.1g
Carbohydrate: 30g
Fiber: 4.4g
Sodium: 823mg
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Chewy Chocolate-Cherry Cookies
YIELD: 30 cookies (serving size: 1 cookie)
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2/3 cup dried tart cherries
3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
Cooking spray
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°.
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Place sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until well blended. Add vanilla and egg; beat well. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture. Beat just until combined. Fold in cherries and chocolate chips.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or just until set. Remove from oven; cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
Calories: 80
Fat: 2.7g
Protein: 1.1g
Carbohydrate: 13.4g
Fiber: 0.8g
Sodium: 56mg
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Hi everyone- I am going to a party on July 14th and I am looking to bring an interesting salad or finger food. Anybody have any ideas or recipes that are low on calories? Thank you all so much in advance. :-)
Orzo Salad
YIELD: 8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
COURSE: Salads
Ingredients
3 cups hot cooked orzo (about 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
Preparation
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well to coat. Cover bowl and chill for 1 hour
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
Calories: 213
Fat: 6.4g
Protein: 7.4g
Carbohydrate: 31.3g
Fiber: 2.1g
Sodium: 305mg
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Hi everyone- I am going to a party on July 14th and I am looking to bring an interesting salad or finger food. Anybody have any ideas or recipes that are low on calories? Thank you all so much in advance. :-)
Peppery Chicken Pasta Salad
YIELD: 6 servings (serving size: 1 2/3 cups
Salad:
3 cups uncooked farfalle (about 8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta)
2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1/2 pound)
2 cups chopped skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast meat
2/3 cup (1/8-inch-thick) diagonally cut celery
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons commercial pesto
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
To prepare salad, cook pasta in boiling water 11 minutes or until al dente. Add green beans during final 5 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse pasta mixture under cold water. Place pasta mixture, chicken, celery, bell pepper, and onion in a large bowl; toss gently to combine.
To prepare dressing, combine 2 tablespoons water and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over pasta mixture, tossing gently to coat.
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
Calories: 279
Fat: 6.3g
Protein: 21.1g
Carbohydrate: 34g
Fiber: 3.5g
Sodium: 232mg
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Hi everyone- I am going to a party on July 14th and I am looking to bring an interesting salad or finger food. Anybody have any ideas or recipes that are low on calories? Thank you all so much in advance. :-)
Chicken-Pasta Salad
YIELD: 7 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
COURSE: Main Dishes, Salads
Ingredients
2 cups cooked small seashell pasta (about 1 cup uncooked pasta)
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast (about 6 ounces)
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup shredded yellow squash (about 1 medium)
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear)
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
Preparation
Combine the first 9 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine rice vinegar and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Pour vinegar mixture over chicken mixture, and toss gently to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
Calories: 229
Fat: 7.5g
Protein: 14.1g
Carbohydrate: 26.6g
Fiber: 3.5g
Sodium: 219mg
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Hi everyone- I am going to a party on July 14th and I am looking to bring an interesting salad or finger food. Anybody have any ideas or recipes that are low on calories? Thank you all so much in advance. :-)
Stuffed Mushrooms
YIELD: 6 servings (serving size: 4 mushrooms)
COURSE: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
24 button mushroom caps
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°.
Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in cottage cheese and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until cheese melts. Remove from heat; stir in breadcrumbs. (Mixture will be thick.) Spoon mixture evenly into mushroom caps.
Place the mushroom caps in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle mushrooms evenly with paprika. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
Calories: 104
Fat: 3.4g
Protein: 8.2g
Carbohydrate: 11.4g
Fiber: 1.7g
Sodium: 358mg
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Hi everyone- I am going to a party on July 14th and I am looking to bring an interesting salad or finger food. Anybody have any ideas or recipes that are low on calories? Thank you all so much in advance. :-)
Cheesy Zucchini Bites
Ingredients
5 medium zucchini (about 6 inches long)
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced
How to make it
Cut zucchini into 3/4-inch slices. Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out the insides and discard, leaving the bottom intact. Place zucchini on an ungreased baking sheet; spoon 1/2teaspoon crumbled blue cheese into each.
Combine the Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper; sprinkle half over blue cheese. Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan mixture. Bake at 400°F until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Serve warm.
Makes 35 appetizers.
Nutritional Information(per serving)
Calories: 19
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Sodium: 58mg
Carbs: 1g
Protein: 1g
Fiber: 0g
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Hi everyone- I am going to a party on July 14th and I am looking to bring an interesting salad or finger food. Anybody have any ideas or recipes that are low on calories? Thank you all so much in advance. :-)
Warm Artichoke and Bean Dip
Ingredients
1 can (19 or 15 ounces) cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
How to make it 35 minutes
Preheat the oven to 400°F . Coat a 2- to 3-cup baking dish with nonstick spray.
Place the beans, artichoke hearts, garlic, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper and black pepper in a food processor. Process until almost smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the processor bowl once or twice. Transfer to a medium bowl. Site in 2/3 cup of the Parmesan, parsley and lemon zest. Scrape into the baking dish and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle with the remianing 2 tablespoons of Parmesan
Bake the dip, uncovered, for 20–25 minutes or until it is heated through. Serve warm. One serving 1/4 cup.
Nutritional Information(per serving)
Calories: 116
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 7mg
Sodium: 517mg
Carbs: 16g
Protein: 7g
Fiber: 5g
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