Low-Fat Main Dish Recipes

Staff Picks

Brick-Oven Pizza (Brooklyn Style)

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This is a simple recipe for authentic brick-oven pizza made famous by several, well-known Brooklyn pizzerias. Best accompanied by ice-cold pilsner-style lager beer.

By CDM68

Turkey Bolognese Sauce

Delicious ground turkey meat recipe. Excellent sauce.

By ted

Grilled Tuna Teriyaki

Delicious right off the grill! Take care not to overcook the steaks, as tuna can quickly become quite dry.

By Anonymous

Elegant Pork Loin Roast

This recipe came from my mom. It takes little time since it requires basting, but the end result is worth it. Makes a truly elegant meal served with mashed red potatoes and a green vegetable.

By JESHENBA

Cajun Pasta Fresca

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This is my absolute favorite dish! If you like food with just a little kick and you are a pasta fan...this recipe is for you!

By Nicole

Don't let some of the ingredients fool you--this spicy shrimp makes a simple, impressive dish, which I usually make for company. For more or less heat, adjust amount of red pepper. Serve over hot steamed rice.

By FOODGU1

Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi

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This Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi is bursting with flavor and combines both sweet and sour taste sensations. The 30 minute prep time includes 20 minutes to marinate. This recipe is a snap and so delicious. You'll love it!

By DECODIANA

Mock Tuna Salad

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This is a chickpea spread that tastes like tuna salad! No kidding! Great served in a sandwich.

By NICE_GIRL1965

Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken

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'If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed', ye shall make and enjoy this simple, tangy, delicious grilled chicken dish!

By Connie

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

Gnocchi I

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

By Anna

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

Inspiration and Ideas

Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

"These kabobs are tender, sweet, and delicious. They're easy to make and only require a few ingredients." – dailyn2003

Tangy Grilled Pork Tenderloin

"Just finished dinner with this as the star. It was delicious beyond description, and I am not kidding." – MOOSETRAX75

Zucchini with Chickpea and Mushrooms

Bourbon Chicken

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Soy and Garlic Marinated Chicken

Eggless Pasta

Easy Garlic and Rosemary Chicken

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A simple flavorful baked chicken, specially created for my husband! This is great served with rice.

Porridge

Rating: 3.63 stars

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French Toast Sticks

Rating: 5 stars

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Easy BBQ Bake

Rating: 4.41 stars

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Steamed Blue Crabs

Rating: 4.76 stars

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Meyer Lemon Avocado Toast

Rating: 4.78 stars

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More Low-Fat Main Dish Recipes

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

Black Beans and Rice

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The perfect meal! Preparation Time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

By Daisy

Fiesta Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

Quick, easy, and tasty!

By Ashlie Boucher

Wonton Wrappers

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For those of us who like to make EVERYTHING ourselves -- an original wonton wrapper recipe. Use the wonton wrappers to form tasty little dumplings stuffed with your favorite fillings.

By BIGDADDY1IL

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

Spicy Chicken Breasts

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This is a great skinless, chicken breast recipe that can be served over salad greens or as an entree! If serving over salad greens, cut chicken into strips and top with your favorite salsa or dressing.

By Barbara Radford

Vegan Black Bean Burgers

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Easy black bean burgers for everyone! You don't need to follow the recipe or amounts exactly. I never do. Serve with your favorite burger fixings and sweet potato fries.

By jeshaka

Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders

These chicken tenders have a barbecue base but are elevated with a decidedly Asian influence. I use Savory Spice® Asian Delight BBQ Rub, which is different from Chinese five-spice.

By thedailygourmet

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

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Quick and easy way to cook turkey in the slow cooker. With only two ingredients, the only hard part is waiting.

By ms_sally

Shrimp Ceviche Baja Style

This ceviche will give you a hint of Baja California. This is my grandma Isabel Flores' recipe. Garnish with fresh oregano. Enjoy with tostadas and ketchup. I enjoy my ceviche spreading a thin layer of mayonnaise in my tostada prior to add the ceviche. From my table to yours. Enjoy.

By Isabel Cruz

Old Bay®-Seasoned Steamed Shrimp

Easy, spicy, steamed shrimp with Old Bay® seasoning. Great for a super quick dinner with a salad.

By Karen Schroeder Caselli

Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

These savory-sweet shrimp skewers are easy to make and cook in just a few minutes. They are perfect for summer weeknights or weekend dinner parties. Prep the sauce ahead of time for an even faster dinner. I prefer to use jumbo shrimp (21-25 per pound), however use what you have on hand.

By France C

Jenny's Grilled Chicken Breasts

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This is the recipe that my friends and family still beg me to make when the grill is brought out. It's so easy and versatile, and can be tried on several different meats. I like it with scalloped potatoes, baked potatoes or rice pilaf. Try it with cilantro or oregano instead of parsley. Save leftovers for salad the next day.

By Jenny English

Chicken Satay

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Why go out for Thai food when you can make it at home? These delicious Thai-style chicken satay are made of chicken marinated in a peanutty sauce, and then grilled.

By BROWNYN

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

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A new and yummy twist to Gnocchi. Pair this up with butter or your favorite alfredo sauce. This recipe can be made with butternut squash instead of the sweet potatoes.

By ELA33INE

Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh

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I have been making this Moroccan-style recipe for years. It's so easy to make, it has become a tradition in our household.

By KCOOPER78

Chicken Taco Filling

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This recipe is easy, yet delicious when used in tacos or other Mexican cuisine. Try it for enchiladas and nachos too.

By Dianna Brown-Brenny

Lemony Steamed Fish

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Mild flavored, flaky fish fillets. Any number of different types of fish will work, and you can increase the recipe easily. Try halibut, cod, salmon, red snapper, trout, etc. Serve with a white and wild rice blend.

By DHERDEBU

Honey-Dijon Chicken With A Kick

Sweet, spicy, great for a quick weeknight dinner or for a special meal.

By CHEDDAR97005

Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Quick and easy shrimp fajitas in one pan. Serve with tortillas, cilantro, and avocado or any other condiments you like.

By Jen Cooks For Fun

Egg Fried Rice

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Quick and easy.

By Krista B.

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Shrimp

This is something a little more flavorful for grilling shrimp. This recipe is also delicious brushed onto bacon wrapped shrimp.

By TheGoddessGiGi

Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling

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Quick, easy burrito/taco filling that is delicious and freezes great! I serve this with tortillas, shredded Cheddar cheese and little sour cream. You could fill the tortillas and put them all in a baking dish and then cover with salsa and cheese and bake for about 10 minutes, if you don't want a mess at the table.

By JUBEEFISH

Reduced Fat French Toast

This is an easy variation on the basic French toast recipe, except it uses reduced fat substitutes! Serve with fruit or sugar-free maple syrup.

By Jen

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