Low-Fat Recipes

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Mango, Corn, and Black Bean Salsa

My neighbor introduced me to this cool dish that can stand alone as an easy side dish or tastes great with chicken made up as fajitas. This is a recipe that can be altered to use up other fruits you have on hand. I have used a mix of mangoes and peaches to make this, and it would probably taste great with pineapple or other tart fruits, but if you like mangoes as much as I do, you will want to let that flavor dominate. Optional to chill before serving.

By GMW

Orange, Honey and Soy Chicken

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This is a lovely sweet-and-sticky meal without the guilt the family whole family will enjoy. If you are cooking with rice or another side that takes awhile to cook, prepare that first.

By april leigh

Meyer Lemon Avocado Toast

I like to use this recipe when I have a ripe avocado that I don't want to waste. It is absolutely delicious and a wonderful source of fiber and fatty acids. Feel free to get creative with the ingredients! Substitute cilantro with mint or parsley, or chia seeds with sesame or poppy seeds.

By princessofmontecito

Tomato Cucumber Kachumbar

Kachumbar is an Indian-style salad that is served on top of curry. Fresh herbs and lemon add a tangy crunch that lightens even the most intense gravies.

By Gina Milanese

Yellow Rice with Vegetables

Spanish yellow rice with fresh veggies that everyone loves.

By Angie Duffy Hernandez

Paleo Chicken Stew

I made this recipe up when I started eating paleo. I have now found it to be a staple in our home!

By Tonna Jacobson

Brandied Cherry Clafouti

A warm French custard with brandied cherries. Almost any fruit can be used in this recipe.

By MONIQUEWS

Pearl Couscous with Lentils, Carrots, Spinach, and Corn

This is a recipe that is great as a side or even as a meal. It's so hearty! It's great served warm or cold. I sometimes substitute chickpeas for the lentils, but be aware that they have a slightly stronger flavor. The white wine is used for flavor but can be left out if desired. Reduced-sodium chicken broth can be used. This recipe keeps well in the fridge and can be served warm or cold.

By Caitlin685

Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob

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My mother-in-law gave me this quick and easy recipe for the sweetest, tastiest corn cobs!

By heatherjane

Microwave Corn on the Cob

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This is a no-nonsense recipe for corn on the cob. Perfect for when you run out of stove or grill space. I freeze the corn on the cob in plastic bags, and remove a single ear of frozen corn in the cold winter months to have the sweet taste of summer corn throughout the year!

By Cheri Weiner

Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

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The perfect fruit salad for a backyard bbq or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the sauce really makes it. This salad is tastier the longer you can let it soak in its juices. I prefer 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator before I serve it. Enjoy.

By Nicole Graham Holley

Balsamic Bruschetta

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Simple appetizer - the balsamic vinegar gives it a little kick. Best if the mixture has 1 or 2 hours to blend flavors before serving.

By Kathy Bias

Inspiration and Ideas

Sweet and Silky Strawberry Sorbet

"This recipes tastes so good, and is really easy to make." – Karina

Quick Stuffed Tomatoes

This recipe brings a healthy dose of fresh flavors in a small package.

Chicken, Rice and Vegetable Soup

Tricks For Amazing Low-Fat Soups

Easy Mochi

Black Beans and Rice

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Brazilian Grilled Pineapple

Favorite at a Brazilian steakhouse in Dallas. Not sure if this is the exact recipe they use but it tastes very close. Great side for kabobs and steak.

More Low-Fat Recipes

Perfect Sushi Rice

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Here is my recipe for the perfect sushi rice. You can eat this alone or roll into your favorite sushi roll with ingredients of choice. I use strips of carrots, cucumbers and slices of avocado. You can adjust the amount of vinegar in this recipe to suit your taste.

By LucyDelRey

Pico de Gallo

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Quick and easy pico de gallo that is a great app or addition to dinner. Huge hit in my house!

By Rachel Love

Gnocchi I

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This simple potato, flour, and egg recipe is one my family has used for generations.

By Anna

Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup

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This tomato and cabbage soup was rumored, in days of old, to melt away those thighs.

By Nell Marsh

Dumplings

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My mother was one of the best cooks I ever knew. When she made stews we mostly found dumplings in them. We never ate things from packages or microwaves and you sure could taste what food was. That's the only way I cook today - I don't use any electronic gadgets to cook with except an electric stove.

By Carol

Kickin' Rice

Simple and versatile rice side dish that everyone loves!

By cburkholder

Fluffy French Toast

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This French toast recipe is different because it uses flour. I have given it to some friends and they've all liked it better than the French toast they usually make!

By Bonnie Molleston

Sarah's Applesauce

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This applesauce is delicious! I make it for my younger brother all the time and he loves it - and he hates canned applesauce!

By PHATCAT

Best Black Beans

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This simple black bean side dish works well with Mexican or Cuban meals.

By Cameron

Memorial Day Best BBQ Chicken Ever!

This recipe is everything off the shelf, nothing too fancy, but wonderful and perfect for grilling. Marinate, or add sauce directly to the chicken. Send the kids to do the dishes and enjoy the evening!

By Bradley B.

Mango Salsa

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This is a very tasty mango salsa that is great served over fish. My favorite is any fish blackened with Cajun seasoning and then topped with this salsa. Also great for dipping chips.

By IYENGAR21

Chocolate Crinkles II

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Chocolate cookies coated in confectioners' sugar...very good!

By Dawn

Adrienne's Cucumber Salad

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Cool, delicious cucumber salad. For a pretty salad, peel only half of each cucumber, leaving strips of skin on each. Don't make the vinegar solution first and then chop the cucumber because it's important that the vinegar solution be hot to ensure proper flavoring.

By JSCHMAND

The Best Fresh Tomato Salsa

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Great with your favorite chips. Gets better as the flavors meld.

By Cheryl Dressler

Microwave Corn-on-the-Cob in the Husk

This is one of my favorite ways to fix corn on the cob, even when I have several to fix. Without the water from boiling, the corn stays nice and sweet. Hope this helps just one young cook.

By Elberta McCoskey

D's Famous Salsa

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This is a Texas recipe I've developed and refined over many years. It's very fast, easy, and I usually have everything on hand. I often give it as gifts to my family back East.

By Denise Smith

Air Fryer French Fries

Since I missed the whole Instant Pot® train, I had to make at least one air fryer recipe while they're still hot. And it doesn't get more classic than French fries; the generally accepted technique is pretty, dare I say, airtight, at this point, but I do have one extra trick in store! Finally, dip them in honey mustard, spicy ketchup, garlic aioli, or all 3 mixed together, like I did.

By Chef John

Fresh Homemade Salsa

Another salsa recipe called for a fresh jalapeno (I think), but I had green chiles in a can on hand. This salsa tastes great, so I'm sticking with it!

By Stephanie Roynestad Fuller

Mom's Cucumbers

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Tasty marinated cucumbers. Ideal for a fresh side salad.

By Karen

Macaron (French Macaroon)

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This is the quintessential macaron (NOT macaroon) recipe. I am a baker's apprentice, and after much trial and error, we (the baker and I) finally perfected the technique. We decided to share with you all. Pipe your choice of filling on a cookie and sandwich another cookie on top. These are like cloud cookie sandwiches and are delicious if done correctly. If you want to do it the super-easy way, just fill with your favorite flavor of frosting. Enjoy!

By Liz

Quinoa and Black Beans

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Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.

By 3LIONCUBS

Superfast Asparagus

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Roast asparagus is a 15-minute side dish (and YUM).

By MSLILLY

Slow Cooker Barbeque Chicken

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A little spicy barbeque chicken that simmers all day in the slow cooker. Super easy preparation.

By mrs.pie

Red Lentil Curry

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This is a rich and hearty lentil curry, great as a main meal rather than as a side dish like the more traditional Indian dhal. Don't let the ingredient list faze you, this really is an easy dish to make. This dish is great served with basmati rice.

By Emma Maher

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