Low-calorie recipes

This creamy broccoli soup gets its velvety texture from the addition of baked potatoes, and the leftover potato skins make a delicious side dish. Sprinkle them with grated...

If you've never tried the combination of watermelon and feta, this recipe is a great way to fill that void! And here's another surprise: have you ever grilled watermelon? Sugar is great...

This delicious and healthy low-calorie Tuscan-style dish is easy to prepare and perfect for both holidays and everyday meals. Chicken breast is baked with zucchini, tomatoes, fennel,...

Just 200 grams of salmon is enough to feed four people when you make this hearty miso soup. The salmon fillet is glazed with brown sugar and soy sauce, then roasted in the oven, and...

This light yet warming soup has something special for everyone: edamame beans simmered with buckwheat soba noodles add protein, while tomatoes, cucumbers, and watercress...

Creamed spinach is a delicious and healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with meat or poultry. This even healthier and lower-calorie version uses creamy spinach puree instead of the traditional heavy cream...

These low-calorie cabbage rolls are made with tender turkey and cauliflower instead of rice, but they're just as delicious as classic cabbage rolls. Bake them in tomato sauce in the oven and serve...

This delicious soufflé resembles fluffy cornbread. It's perfect for a light snack with a salad, or as an appetizer before a festive dinner.

Beneath the crisp, golden crust of this pie are two popular American side dishes: braised collard greens with smoked meats and cornbread. This hearty and moist pie is perfect...

Thick, juicy kale greens are perfect for sautéing and making a healthy, fiber-rich side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled or baked meats. This simple...

This low-calorie version of the classic American green bean casserole has all the same creamy mushroom flavor, sweet onion tang, and crunchy topping, but with 60% less...

Tender and healthy hearts of palm are often added to dietary salads as a source of vitamins and calcium, but in this recipe, they become the main ingredient in a delicious casserole. Bake...

Make a low-calorie version of the Waldorf salad by replacing most of the mayo with low-fat Greek yogurt and substituting pineapple chunks for the sweet grapes. For a protein boost,...

Mushrooms and lean turkey make this classic meat stew low-calorie and light. Instead of a thick red sauce, the dish features softened cherry tomatoes, and instead of classic pasta...

Seasoned wonton dough pieces are baked in the oven until golden and cracker-crisp. Serve them with corn chowder topped with watercress and Arctic sardines.

This vibrant, flavorful sauce is easy to make: just mix plain yogurt with pesto! It's a versatile sauce. Serve it as an appetizer with chips or fresh vegetables,...

This homemade version of the popular Starbucks pink drink is quick and easy to make. Its main ingredient is acai berries, which give the drink its charming soft pink color. Once...

Treat yourself and your loved ones to homemade, low-calorie, natural ice cream. Made with orange juice and zest for a richer flavor, honey as a sweetener, and low-fat...

Chilaquiles is a Mexican brunch dish created specifically to use up leftovers. It's made from leftover tortillas (cut or torn into pieces) and...

See how versatile chia seeds can be! They're no longer just a valuable addition to desserts and drinks. In this recipe, salmon fillets are coated with a chia seed crust and fried...

Citrus-marinated fish is simmered in a tomato broth with tender potato chunks and corn, while Mexican dried ancho chili adds smokiness and color to this hearty stew. To...

Vegetarian lasagna can be delicious when filled with cheese and spinach! For this recipe, make homemade tomato sauce, layer all the lasagna ingredients in a baking dish, and bake...

Make a simple syrup from black tea, flavored with cardamom and anise, and brush it over the salmon fillets before grilling. Set some of the tea syrup aside for serving. The fish...

This hearty winter soup is quick and easy to make using pantry and freezer supplies, perfect for those times when the weather is bad and you don't feel like leaving the house. All you need is some potatoes and...

Even big fans of stuffed peppers admit that this delicious dish is often marred by thick skin. In this recipe, the bell peppers are roasted in the oven before filling, making them easy...

This popular American Chinese-style dish has no connection to the real-life General Zuo Zongtang after whom it is named, but that doesn't make the chicken any less delicious...

This low-calorie, vitamin- and protein-rich salad has everything you love about eggs Benedict for breakfast, including a simple, creamy lemon dressing that's a great substitute for more...

Instead of regular breadcrumbs, coat chicken breasts in chopped almonds, fry them, and watch the flavor intensify. To prevent the almond crust from burning in the pan,...

Dishes served in individual packages always look original and impressive. Guests usually enjoy this intriguing moment, as well as the opportunity to open their own package to inhale...

A thick and hearty cheesy dip with spinach and artichokes is a popular American appetizer, served hot. This low-calorie version uses cream cheese as the base...

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is responsible for the yellow and red colors of all fruits and vegetables. Our bodies convert beta-carotene into vitamin A, which helps maintain healthy skin and vision.

Bright rainbow carrots in a sweet-tart vinaigrette make a wonderful side dish for holiday meat or poultry. For the best flavor, let the carrots marinate in the dressing for at least 2 hours, and...

Fall is the perfect time for warm and fragrant pumpkin donuts. Unlike traditional donuts, which are fried in oil, these donuts are baked in the oven in a special pan, resulting in a more...

Hummus is a delicious and healthy appetizer that you can decorate and serve to guests. To delight them with a variety of appetizers without the hassle, prepare three types of hummus using one base. You'll need...

Looking for new dipping ideas for a house party appetizer? Try this healthy, low-calorie option with a Greek salad twist! Traditional salad ingredients include finely chopped...

These miniature chocolate cupcakes, topped with a soft, fluffy peanut butter topping and garnished with a glossy chocolate glaze, taste like Reese's chocolate bowls filled with...

Many kids would love to indulge in sweets during snack time at school, but with these brownies, you don't have to worry about that. Unlike traditional brownies, these brownies contain less sugar and...

Gluten-free cornbread, made with a flour base of ground millet, glutinous rice, and potato starch, is as fluffy, delicious, and flavorful as traditional bread. You won't even...

If you've gone gluten-free and often miss real pizza, this recipe will come to the rescue. You can even make delicious pizza with a gluten-free crust. The dough is made with a mixture of millet flour, spelt flour, and...

Rub salmon fillet with a mixture of paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and salt and pan-fry until crispy. Serve with healthy, low-calorie mashed potatoes. Part...

All healthy eating enthusiasts simply need to make friends with a spiralizer, a vegetable cutter that will allow you and your loved ones to enjoy a variety of vegetable noodles. The star of this...

If you think fluffy, delicious, and soft gluten-free cupcakes are just a dream, trust this recipe! With the right ratio of eggs, yolks, sour milk, and gluten-free flour mix,...

Make a nacho plate lighter, healthier, and lower-calorie by replacing traditional chips with sliced ​​vegetables and small lettuce leaves. Arrange fresh vegetables on a platter and top with...

Just drizzle this tart vinaigrette over a leafy salad, and it'll shine! Beyond salads, use it with baked or steamed vegetables, boiled potatoes, fried fish...

The secret to these incredibly delicious crispy strips is sweet breakfast cereal. Before rolling the chicken breast pieces in it, coat the chicken in a thin layer of flour, then dip it in whipped...

These unique miniature buns are made with wonton dough and filled with all your favorite pizza ingredients: fried Italian sausage, pepperoni, tomato sauce, and...

This beef stroganoff is made with beef short ribs. They're less popular, but when cooked properly, they're incredibly flavorful and juicy. Bake these meaty short ribs in the oven,...