Low-calorie recipes


Categories: Desserts, Candies, Appetizers, Snacks, .
Author: - culinary writer
Natural candies made from dates and almondsViews: 3,900

This dessert is made only with natural ingredients and contains no refined sugar. The base of the candy is dried dates. They are quite sweet on their own and have a slight caramel flavor.

dates, almonds, coconut, cinnamon...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 6 tbsp. Caloric content: 100
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Tex-Mex Stuffed ZucchiniViews: 1,701

Fresh zucchini is cut in half lengthwise, filled with a Tex-Mex-style filling, and baked in the oven. To prepare the filling, the zucchini flesh is scooped out and fried in...

Zucchini, jalapeño pepper, ground chipotle pepper, Muenster cheese, tomatoes...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 201
Zucchini stuffed with pasta in a creamy lemon sauceViews: 1,463

Zucchini stuffed with Italian pasta is a hearty side dish that's also perfect as an appetizer. The seeded zucchini halves are first lightly roasted in the oven on medium setting...

Zucchini, ditalini pasta, shallots, cream, Havarti cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 339
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Cajun Tofu and RiceViews: 3,927

This vegetarian dish uses firm tofu suitable for pan-frying. Remove as much liquid as possible beforehand. The drained tofu is then fried in...

Tofu, bell pepper, celery, rice, Cajun seasoning, barbecue sauce, green onions, garlic...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 450
Chocolate Angel Food Cake with StrawberriesViews: 2,557
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The traditional white and fluffy Angel Food sponge cake will acquire a pleasant chocolate flavor if you replace some of the flour with cocoa powder, and its texture will remain as light and airy as for which it...

cake flour, eggs, cream of tartar, cocoa, strawberries...
Time: 2 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 247
Categories: Appetizers, Fish, Soups, Fish, .
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Clam and Bacon ChowderViews: 1,852

A delicious and aromatic creamy clam chowder made with clam broth mixed with dry vermouth (or white wine). The seafood is boiled first and then served...

shellfish, white wine, vermouth, peas, celery, cream, green onions, bacon...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 410
Categories: Salads, Meat, .
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Steak Salad with Tzatziki SauceViews: 1,716

Make a hearty Mediterranean-style salad with bulgur, fresh vegetables, grilled steak, and Greek tzatziki sauce. The bulgur makes it incredibly filling, healthy, and...

Beef, bulgur, tomatoes, cucumbers, romaine lettuce, wine vinegar, mint...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 470
Author: - famous chef
Yogurt crème brulee with berries and granolaViews: 5,014

Bobby Flay transformed the classic crème brûlée into a healthy, low-calorie dessert that requires no baking and is perfect for breakfast. He replaced the cream with natural vanilla yogurt, which...

yogurt, breakfast cereal, granola, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Salads, Leafy, With pasta, .
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Quinoa and Sprouts SaladViews: 4,094

Prepare a delicious and healthy salad that combines true superfoods, a wealth of vitamins and essential micronutrients. These include quinoa and sprouts in the...

quinoa, bean sprouts, radishes, celery, sunflower seeds...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
Soft cookies with maple syrupViews: 5,584

Liquid sweeteners like maple syrup add softness and a deliciously chewy texture to cookies. Plus, it's healthier than refined sugar, and besides being sweet...

Whole grain flour, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, maple syrup, butter, vanilla extract, eggs, dark chocolate, pecans, raisins, turbinado sugar...
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 15 Caloric content: 153
Lemon and berry pie with honeyViews: 5,444

Bake a delicious and moist lemon-berry pie with a honey-lemon glaze. Besides the glaze, honey is also added to the dough. It pairs beautifully with the berries and citrus zest, and...

All-purpose flour, baking powder, eggs, honey, applesauce, vanilla extract, lemon, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries...
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 12 Caloric content: 244
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
Chocolate chip cookies with muscovado sugarViews: 3,020

These cookies' vibrant flavor comes from high-quality cocoa powder, dark chocolate chips, and molasses-rich dark brown muscovado sugar. It's added to the cookie dough and used...

premium flour, cocoa, butter, muscovado sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, dark chocolate...
Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 12 Caloric content: 202
Categories: Appetizers, Fish, .
Fried shrimp with homemade cocktail sauceViews: 1,851

Large shrimp with cocktail sauce are an appetizer perfect for any occasion, whether a family party or watching a game together. The shrimp are oven-fried and served with strong...

Shrimp, garlic, butter, sweet onion, coriander, thyme, plum tomatoes, bay leaf, lemon, horseradish, ground cayenne pepper, sugar, bibb lettuce...
Time: 3 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8-10 Caloric content: 192
Categories: Grill, Bird, .
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Yucatan-style turkey legsViews: 4,004

Two grilled turkey legs are enough to feed four people. The legs are marinated in a flavorful mixture that gives them the flavor of the Mexican peninsula...

Turkey, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, orange juice, lemon juice, coriander, oregano, cumin, allspice, rum, honey...
Time: 2 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 327
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Watermelon granitaViews: 2,572

A simple recipe for Italian watermelon granita, with a little sugar and lemon juice to keep it from being too sweet. Whisk all ingredients together in a...

Watermelon, lemon juice...
Time: 3 hours. Complexity: easily Quantity: 2 tbsp. Caloric content: 143
Categories: Salads, Leafy, With bread, .
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Garden saladViews: 4,425
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A garden salad is a whole bowl of vitamins in the form of seasonal vegetables and herbs. There's no exact recipe for a garden salad, and its ingredients depend on what's currently growing in the garden. However,...

Salad mix, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, Italian seasonings, pepperoncino peppers, tomatoes, olives, croutons...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 221
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Banana sorbet with acai berry pureeViews: 2,573

Acai berries are the fruit of a palm tree native to Central and South America and an important food source for indigenous peoples. They are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. Purée...

bananas, acai berries, coconut oil, maple syrup...
Time: 8 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 120
Categories: Soups, Creamy soups, Vegetables, .
Author: - chef
Cherry Tomato Gazpacho with Chili PeppersViews: 3,535
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If you love spicy food, this cold gazpacho soup will impress you with its flavor. It's made with sweet cherry tomatoes, which are perfectly complemented by the heat of chili peppers. The jalapeños are medium...

Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, jalapeño peppers, serrano peppers, shallots, garlic, apple cider vinegar, Tabasco sauce, polenta, Parmesan cheese, tomato soup...
Time: 2 hours 16 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 228
Categories: Appetizers, Canapes, Cheese, .
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Stuffed cherry tomatoesViews: 9,546

A delicious and beautiful Mediterranean-style appetizer of baked cherry tomatoes with feta cheese. Tomatoes, tossed with olive oil and red pepper, are stuffed with cheese cubes and roasted in...

Cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, tapenade (olive paste), mint...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 24 canapés Caloric content: 88
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Light banana puddingViews: 2,898

This dessert is almost identical to classic banana pudding in taste, appearance, and texture, but it's lower in calories and fat. It doesn't contain traditional ingredients like...

sugar, starch, milk, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, bananas, wafer cookies...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: average Servings: 4 Caloric content: 246
Categories: Salads, Vegetables, .
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Asian Red Cabbage Salad with PeanutsViews: 5,798

This vibrant, juicy, vitamin-packed salad is made with finely shredded red cabbage, green onions, cilantro, and basil, and dressed with a sweet-and-tart vinaigrette instead of traditional mayonnaise.

Peanut butter, mustard, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger root, honey, agave nectar, lime, red cabbage, basil, cilantro, green onions, peanuts...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 116
Categories: Salads, Vegetables, .
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Light new potato salad with smoked paprikaViews: 3,471

The salad is made with boiled new potatoes, cut into quarters. Choose small tubers and cook them without peeling, as the skins of new potatoes contain many beneficial...

potatoes, red potatoes, mayonnaise, garlic, shallots, lime juice, paprika, cilantro...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 183
Categories: Main courses, Meat, Grill, Meat, .
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Grilled beef kofta with melon saladViews: 3,298

In the Middle East and Asia, kofta can refer to any minced meat dish, whether it's a patty, meatball, or meatball, depending on the region. And it's only thanks to this interesting combination...

Whole grain bread, walnuts, red onion, paprika, cinnamon, mint, cumin, ground cayenne pepper, dill, parsley, ground beef, cantaloupe, melon, lemon juice...
Time: 44 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 416
Author: - culinary writer
Grilled PanzanellaViews: 4,330

Panzanella is an Italian summer salad that's refreshing yet filling. It gets an even more summery flavor by grilling some of its ingredients on a fragrant outdoor grill. Grill over coals...

Garlic, Dijon mustard, champagne vinegar, cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, capers, red onion, sweet pepper, fissel bread, white bread...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 241
Categories: Salads, Vegetables, .
Author:
Carrot, Date, and Feta SaladViews: 8,987

An ordinary carrot can be used to make an unusual, delicious salad, packed with not only vitamins but also contrasting flavors and textures. For a more aesthetically pleasing appearance, the carrots are sliced...

carrots, cilantro, honey, lime, feta cheese, almonds, dates...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 121
Categories: Cocktails, With vodka, With wine, .
Author: - famous chef
Watermelon and strawberry sangriaViews: 4 109

It's hard to imagine a more relaxing and delicious summer drink than Spanish sangria, which blends wine with juicy fruits. Watermelon and strawberries are perfect ingredients for...

Watermelon, strawberries, rose wine, vodka, orange juice, orange liqueur, oranges, lime...
Time: 1 hour 20 min. Complexity: average Servings: 8-10 Caloric content: 252
Categories: Salads, Vegetables, Fruit, .
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Salad with tomatoes, peaches and ricottaViews: 5,031

A perfect midsummer salad, it's made with juicy, ripe peaches and sweet tomatoes, thinly sliced ​​and beautifully arranged on a bed of fragrant basil puree and...

almonds, peaches, tomatoes, basil, lemon, ricotta cheese...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8 Caloric content: 102
Categories: Salads, Warm, Vegetables, .
Author:
Light and Creamy Broccoli SaladViews: 8 887

A healthy, low-calorie broccoli salad can be delicious! It's all about the light, creamy dressing. Mayonnaise is replaced with a mixture of semi-skim sour cream and yogurt. And to keep the broccoli flavor from overpowering...

Bacon, red onion, sour milk, yogurt, sour cream, lemon, broccoli, raisins, sunflower seeds...
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 107
Grilled steak with tapenadeViews: 2,914

French tapenade is a spiced olive paste that infuses beef steak with a rich array of flavors. This recipe uses tapenade both for marinating the flank steak and for serving.

Beef, tapenade (olive paste), olives, grape tomatoes, red pepper flakes, rosemary...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 348
Categories: Main courses, Bird, Grill, Bird, .
Author: - famous chef
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Spicy Peach GlazeViews: 7 172

Chicken breasts are grilled until golden brown, and a few minutes before they're done, they're topped with a delicious, sticky glaze made from soy sauce, peach jam, Dijon mustard, and...

Peach jam, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, jalapeño pepper, chicken breasts, peaches...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 420
Categories: Main courses, Fish, Grill, Fish, .
Author: - famous chef
Grilled salmon with Asian barbecue sauceViews: 4,819

This Asian barbecue sauce perfectly complements grilled red fish with its multifaceted flavor. To make it, combine fried onions and garlic, hoisin sauce, ketchup, honey,...

Shallots, garlic, hoisin sauce, ketchup, honey, sambal oelek, sesame seeds, soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, salmon, cilantro, barbecue sauce...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Juicy grilled cheeseburgersViews: 3,670

A healthier alternative to regular cheeseburgers, you'll appreciate the reduced fat content. Although it's made with practically lean ground beef, frying...

Red onion, ketchup, mustard, hamburger buns, tomatoes, ground beef, cheddar cheese, pickled cucumber...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 399
Categories: Grill, Vegetables, fruits, .
Author: - famous chef
Grilled Brussels SproutsViews: 10 709

To ensure evenly roasted Brussels sprouts that are tender inside and lightly golden brown on the outside, choose sprouts that are similar in size. Preheat them in...

Brussels sprouts, garlic, mustard, paprika...
Time: 23 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 126
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Basil Lemonade PopsiclesViews: 5,019

What could be more refreshing and invigorating in the summer heat than lemon popsicles? They're quite easy to make; you don't even need popsicle molds. Just make some lemon syrup and...

lemon juice, lemonade, basil...
Time: 5 o'clock. Caloric content: 159
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Frozen Chocolate Pudding with Chia Seeds on a StickViews: 3,909

This refreshing and healthy dessert will captivate you with its rich chocolate flavor and the surprise of plumped chia seeds. They infuse the ice cream with fiber and essential omega-3 fatty acids, as well as...

dark chocolate, cocoa, agave nectar, chia seeds, milk...
Time: 10 hours 20 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 4 pops Caloric content: 180
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Healthy layered fruit ice with strawberry, coconut and blueberry flavorsViews: 2,555

This layered fruit ice is rich in vitamin C and fiber and contains no refined sugar. Berries and a touch of honey add sweetness. The ice is frozen in three vibrant layers. The first layer...

strawberries, coconut milk, coconut cream, lime juice, blueberries, honey...
Time: 8 hours 50 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 6 pops Caloric content: 140
Author: - co-owners of the restaurant
Frozen strawberry yogurtViews: 4,349

Low-calorie yogurt ice cream made with strawberries and thick Greek yogurt is just as delicious and texture-forward as regular ice cream. The dessert is first churned in an ice cream maker and then set in...

yogurt, strawberries, lemon juice, vanilla bean, rum...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 l. Caloric content: 125
Categories: Desserts, Fruits, .
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Watermelon Granita Slush for a PicnicViews: 4,028

A granita slush is a cross between shaved ice and a slush drink, reminiscent of melted, powdery snow. It's often made with fruit puree, and it's perfect for this role...

Watermelon...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 68
Categories: Fruits, Ice cream, sorbets, .
Coconut-Cherry Vanilla Ice PopsViews: 1,953

This amazing summer dessert is made with ripe, juicy cherries, smooth and aromatic coconut milk, and a generous dose of natural vanilla. It's much healthier than regular fruit ice...

Cherries, coconut milk, vanilla bean, maple syrup, honey, cinnamon...
Time: 9 hours 35 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 10 - 12 pops Caloric content: 184
Categories: Drinks, Coffee, Desserts, .
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Hot chocolate without extra caloriesViews: 10,046

A delicious, rich hot chocolate whose aroma alone lifts the spirits. Dates, milk, and a touch of vanilla extract make it just the right amount of sweet without the added refined sugar. Besides...

Hot chocolate mix, milk, cocoa, vanilla extract, dates, cinnamon...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 180
Categories: Drinks, Juices, .
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Low-calorie lemonadeViews: 8,788

A bright, refreshing lemonade that's sugar-free. Its natural sweetness comes only from apples. Juice them along with the lemons and enjoy the sparkling flavor of this drink.

apple juice, lemon juice, lemonade...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1 (230-280 ml.) Caloric content: 220
Vegan Blueberry MuffinsViews: 10,670

Bake blueberry muffins that, despite their unconventional ingredients, will be just as soft, delicious, and moist as regular muffins. This recipe is egg-free, and the dairy-free ingredients...

All-purpose flour, brown sugar, almond milk, applesauce, blueberries...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Quantity: 12 cupcakes Caloric content: 200
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Chocolate cupcakes with meringue frostingViews: 2,965
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Bake low-calorie chocolate cupcakes by replacing some of the butter with low-fat Greek yogurt and prune puree. They'll be delicious and incredibly moist, and the prunes will add...

Prunes, premium flour, whole-wheat flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, brown sugar, eggs, yogurt, vanilla extract, sugar, cream of tartar, orange zest...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 12 cupcakes or 48 small ones Caloric content: 236
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Yogurt ice creamViews: 4,421

Yogurt ice cream is a healthy and low-calorie alternative to the traditional dessert, which is high in sugar and fat. To make delicious yogurt ice cream, take equal parts...

yogurt, sugar, syrup...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 900 ml. Caloric content: 139
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Mini carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frostingViews: 4,470
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A few tricks will help you transform ordinary frosted cupcakes into low-calorie muffins that are just as delicious. To bake, you'll need mini loaf pans...

Pecans, whole-wheat flour, confectionery flour, cinnamon, ground ginger, brown sugar, yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon, eggs, carrots, powdered sugar, cream cheese, raisins...
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 12 Caloric content: 240
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Bread pudding with wild rice, blueberries and orange-caramel sauceViews: 3,335

Bread pudding is a wonderful way to enjoy delicious homemade baked goods without the hassle of dough, and it's also a delicious way to use up stale bread and rolls you're too sad to throw away. If...

Sweet bun, evaporated milk, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, eggs, wild rice, blueberries, almonds, oranges...
Time: 1 hour 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 282

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