Low-calorie recipes

This incredibly delicious, filling, and healthy salad combines all the vibrant colors, flavors, and textures of its ingredients. The base of the salad is cooked orzo pasta and brown lentils with the addition of...

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are grilled on an outdoor or indoor grill until they're charred with delicious grill marks, then sliced ​​and served with a creamy pasta garnish. This...

This pasta with vegetable sauce is unique because it's made with roasted bell peppers instead of the usual tomatoes. They give the pasta a stunning and unique flavor, and the feta cheese makes it even more...

This appetizer is a healthier version of the popular American potato croquettes, Tater Tots. Instead of potatoes, these tots are made with cauliflower, which is shredded into a smooth paste and...

By frying halibut this way, you'll preserve its tenderness and juiciness, while also giving it the sophisticated flavor and appearance of a restaurant-quality dish. The fish is first fried in oil, then poured into the pan...

Piccata is a popular Italian dish of fried, breaded cutlets topped with a sauce made with lemon juice, butter, and capers. This recipe differs from traditional piccata in that...

This dish requires only four ingredients, but the resulting chicken is so delicious and juicy! The chicken is cut into several pieces, pan-fried until crispy, and...

This natural yogurt-based sauce makes a great dip for vegetables and other appetizers, and is also a great alternative to greasy and unhealthy mayonnaise. Finely chopped cucumber and dill add a refreshing...

For a quick and delicious way to cook cauliflower, fry it in an Asian-inspired sauce. First, add the chopped cauliflower to the hot pan and stir quickly, then add the remaining...

A healthy, low-calorie version of a delicious and filling Italian dish. It's a chicken cutlet topped with mushroom and Marsala sauce. The chicken fillet is pounded,...

This light and airy "Angel Food" sponge cake with a snow-white crumb is baked completely fat-free and dairy-free. For this cake, you'll need egg whites. Whip them first with wine...

A healthy and delicious spinach and turkey casserole that will keep you full for a long time. It has everything you need for a hearty breakfast: meat, greens, eggs, cheese, and bread. Start preparing the casserole the night before.

The perfect chicken marinade includes vinegar, mustard, aromatic herbs, and olive oil. You can choose any of these ingredients you have on hand. Apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or...

Zucchini ribbons add an interesting appearance and extra juiciness to this shrimp pasta. They're easy to slice with a vegetable peeler. Pan-fry the shrimp in olive oil with...

Grill the zucchini on a grill pan or over a charcoal grill, seasoning it with seasoned salt. This versatile seasoning will come in handy in many other dishes. Combine the ingredients and store in...

Grill delicious zucchini after marinating them in a mixture of white wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme. Use this same marinade to drizzle over the cooked zucchini and...

These breadsticks take a few hours to make, but they're worth it. They're baked with yeast dough mixed with whole-wheat flour, which packs a healthy punch of fiber. And...

If you're planning a quick and filling shrimp dish, tomatoes, zucchini, and baby corn make a delicious accompaniment. Since all these ingredients don't require long cooking times...

The amusing name of the Italian appetizer, saltimbocca, can be translated as "jump into your mouth." These delicious and mouth-watering meat rolls with a rich filling are fried in olive oil and then simmered...

Green beans are delicious on their own, but a few extra spices, like lemon zest and garlic, really enhance their vibrant flavors. Pre-order...

The easiest and quickest way to cook delicious spinach is to sauté it with garlic in olive oil, adding only salt and black pepper. Keep in mind that this recipe uses...

Baked carrots are a great side dish to replace potatoes. They'll be healthier and lower in calories, making them especially welcome on an already overflowing holiday table.

To make these simple, yet flavorful potato patties, you can boil fresh potatoes and mash them, or give a new life to leftover mashed potatoes from the day before. Add...

For this thick mashed potato, use early, low-starch potatoes—yellow-fleshed potatoes. After boiling, they develop a dense, creamy texture, perfect for...

This salad is made with spiced roasted chickpeas, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce, topped with a yogurt dressing made with tahini sesame paste. The chickpeas and spices add a rich flavor...

Make these tender, delicious, and low-calorie Greek yogurt pancakes for breakfast. They're very low in fat, high in protein, and have just a hint of sugar. To serve, cook...

You can add variety to your oatmeal breakfast by making a delicious casserole with it, which is low in fat and calories but literally packed with amazing flavors, aromas, and textures. In...

Make French toast and waffles 2-in-1 for breakfast. No need to mix waffle batter or stand over a frying pan with toast. Just add... soaked in a mixture of milk, eggs, and cinnamon.

Unlike traditional frittatas, this one is quick to prepare and cooks on the stovetop instead of the oven. To make it, you should microwave the broccoli first to soften it, then pour it over...

This dish successfully combines health and flavor. Vitamin-rich kale and corn create a savory filling for chicken breasts. The tangy melted cheese adds a creamy,...

A side dish of finely chopped green beans is much easier to eat with a spoon as a standalone dish. Fried bacon adds a rich flavor and a pleasant complement...

Recently, even at large parties or celebrations, crudités—raw or blanched vegetables served whole or sliced ​​into strips—have become increasingly popular appetizers. And to...

Shrimp cocktail is an appetizer that's always a hit with guests. It's light, delicious, and always helps brighten the wait for the main course without adding unnecessary calories.

Freekeh is made from wheat that's harvested young, while the grains are still soft, and then roasted. It originated in the Middle East, where it's often used in...

If you're looking for a fun yet simple way to serve green beans, try cooking them Asian-style. Blanch the beans first to soften them, but at the same time...

Khorasan wheat, or kamut, differs from regular wheat in its longer, golden-colored grain. It takes a long time to cook, but it develops a pleasantly firm texture and a warm, nutty flavor.

Polenta prepared according to this recipe becomes incredibly tasty, because, unlike regular corn porridge, fresh aromatic herbs and plenty of grated...

South American quinoa has been prized for its nutritional properties since ancient times. And as it spread worldwide, healthy eaters began to actively add this grain to...

This dish is made with hulled barley, which, unlike its relative pearl barley, undergoes less processing and contains more nutrients and dietary fiber. It takes a long time to cook, but...

An easy way to turn a can of black beans into a delicious and mouth-watering side dish, perfect for a men's dinner. Warm the beans in a saucepan with roasted peppers...

This white bean side dish comes together in minutes if you use canned beans instead of raw ones. All you have to do is infuse them with Mediterranean flavors by warming them up in a pan with...

The vibrant and interesting flavor combination of lemon pepper will transform the already rich flavor of mushrooms and take it to a whole new level. And you don't even need to buy a special seasoning...

A vitamin-rich green salad made with lettuce and grated carrots becomes even more nutritious if you prepare it with a fermented milk dressing made with equal parts natural yogurt and sour milk or kefir...

The main advantage of couscous over other grains is its quick preparation. Simply steep it in boiling water for a few minutes, and the base for hearty side dishes and salads is ready. And if couscous...

This sauté involves sautéing asparagus with garlic in a small amount of oil, stirring frequently, for a short time. This gives it a delicious, bright green, slightly...

Spelt is a type of wheat that's unfairly overlooked in many people's daily diets. Yet, it makes a truly amazing side dish. When cooked, spelt grains...

Kimchi, a Korean dish made from fermented vegetables, most often Chinese cabbage, contains a wealth of beneficial micronutrients, as well as probiotics, whose properties rival even those of...

Oatmeal doesn't have to be sweet; it's just as delicious served as a side dish. A glass of white wine during cooking turns oatmeal into a stunning risotto. Corn and corn broth...

To make these simple American-style buns, also called biscuits, you'll need a very simple set of ingredients: flour, baking powder, a little sugar,...

With this broccoli recipe, you'll get deliciously crispy, fried florets instead of a handful of wilted florets. It's all in the baking method: the broccoli is laid out on...