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Vee's Want-To-Try Recipes

Looking for low calorie, light meals that are preferably with vegetables and kid-friendly.

(72 Recipes) Created by STUDIOVEE

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Very Good 4.4/5

Everyone will love this simple dish that's full of flavor!

Submitted by SMOKINGSBADFORU

Carbs: 28.8g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 6g | Calories: 172.6
Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
Very Good 4.4/5

Submitted by JOANNE222

Carbs: 41.9g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 6.9g | Protein: 16.8g | Calories: 283.8
Easy Zucchini Parmesan
Very Good 4.4/5

This quick and healthy snack takes minutes to prepare! And as a bonus, it's an easy way to get the kids to eat their vegetables.

Submitted by MATCM81

Carbs: 7.3g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 51.6
Ultimate Personal Pita Pizza
Very Good 4.5/5

Looking for an excellent alternative to high fat pizza? Try this recipe...chock full of veggies and cheese, it's sure to please! Leave out the ham or add other fresh veggies of your choice.

Submitted by KSWASSON44

Carbs: 32.9g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 16.7g | Calories: 228.8
Mushroom & cheese quesadillas
Very Good 4.8/5

delicious quesadillas with fried muschrooms and asadero cheese(this could be substitute with an other cheese mozzarela,fresco,chihuahua,panela,etc).
oli also could be substitute with butter,margarine,olive oil.
Great appetizer. serve 8 quesadillas.

Submitted by RAFFAGGA

Carbs: 13.2g | Fat: 15.8g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 8.4g | Calories: 224.4
Tex-Mex Chili for 18 (large crockpot)
Very Good 4.9/5

This tex mex chili is amazing served with a bit of shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream. Servings are a generous 2 cup size.

Submitted by ADVNTRGRL

Carbs: 30.8g | Fat: 6.2g | Fiber: 9g | Protein: 22.8g | Calories: 257.8
Very Good 4.7/5

hearty and healthy "white chili"

Submitted by CINDYSIOUX

Carbs: 17.6g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 15g | Calories: 148.9
Good 3.9/5

Stir-fry vegetables with bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, and shirataki noodles - Simple to make and delicious!

Submitted by GLOBALEMPIRE

Carbs: 12.3g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 4.4g | Protein: 5g | Calories: 134.7
 Mini Eggplant Pizzas
Very Good 4.3/5

Ditch the crust and boost your veggie intake with these eggplant "pizzas."

Submitted by GONZOSTAR

Carbs: 8.9g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 4.9g | Calories: 119.1
Spinach-and-Orange Salad with Almonds and Sweet-Sesame Dressing
Very Good 4.8/5

This is a nice spinach salad with oranges and almonds and the sweet-sesame dressing can be used as a great dip for raw veggies, spring rolls, and dumplings. The calories will be less if you use low-sodium soy sauce but they didn't have that listed.

Submitted by JEREMY_PATRICIA

Carbs: 16.8g | Fat: 21.8g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 6g | Calories: 270.1
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Very Good 4.6/5

The best burrito filling you'll ever find! Made in the crockpot to save you time!
(This recipe should be credited to my friend Evan.)

Submitted by IMJESCOBEDO

Carbs: 22.1g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 6g | Protein: 6.1g | Calories: 109.9
Very Good 4.5/5

Not so much a casserole - but a delicious main or side dish with rice, beans, and tomatoes flavored with curry. A meal even my 2 and 4 year old LOVED!! Delicious.

Carbs: 36.6g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 7.2g | Protein: 6.5g | Calories: 203.4
Very Good 4.0/5

satisfying raw vegan salad

Submitted by FAIRYPIKT

Carbs: 24.4g | Fat: 5.8g | Fiber: 5.8g | Protein: 4.7g | Calories: 148.5
Very Good 4.0/5

This is a great veggie taco, no shell, lots of fresh vegetables and 100% delicious.

Submitted by FATTIBOBILATTI

Carbs: 32.7g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 7.6g | Protein: 16g | Calories: 223.8
Skillet white beans, spinach & tomatoes over Linguine
Very Good 4.3/5

High in calcium and very yummy

Submitted by TWINMOM143

Carbs: 55.4g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 7.2g | Protein: 13.4g | Calories: 318.7
Grilled Salmon with Herbs
Very Good 4.3/5

You've barbecued ribs and you've barbecued chicken. Now it's time to try some seafood!

Carbs: 0.4g | Fat: 9.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 29g | Calories: 210.2
Garden Vegetable Frittata
Very Good 4.3/5

A lovely egg dish that highlights all the flavors of late spring. This dish can be made ahead of time and served room temperature. Perfect for brunch or even a light lunch!

Submitted by RICKIEBETH

Carbs: 7.6g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 10.5g | Calories: 148.8
 Tuna and White Bean Salad
Good 3.8/5

A refreshing alternative to tuna salad. Pair with tomatoes and cucumber for a light lunch.

Submitted by JLPNURSE

Carbs: 20.4g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 6.1g | Protein: 27.6g | Calories: 219.1
Very Good 4.4/5

Great low fat meal feeds a crowd

Submitted by GOTSCOTT1

Carbs: 30.4g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 8g | Protein: 15.4g | Calories: 215.1

This easy crab salad is great on a whole wheat pita for lunch, on a salad or on wheat thins as a snack

Submitted by SKAYLO

Carbs: 23.8g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 7.2g | Calories: 136.5
15 Minute Chili
Very Good 4.1/5

In 15 minutes, this easy recipe will take the chill off a cold evening.

Carbs: 32.3g | Fat: 13.3g | Fiber: 10.1g | Protein: 31.3g | Calories: 370.8
Incredible! 5.0/5

Three different beans make this healthy meatless entree hearty heaven in a taco shell.

Submitted by XOJAMI

Carbs: 21.2g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 4.4g | Protein: 5.1g | Calories: 137.8
Very Good 4.4/5

Using low fat yogurt makes this healthier than other recipes.

Carbs: 24.5g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 145.2
Breaded Chicken Parmesan
Very Good 4.4/5

The same great taste of the Italian favorite, but this one is good for you!

Submitted by CONNIE563

Carbs: 13.6g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 17.2g | Calories: 166.8
Caprese Salad
Very Good 4.6/5

Submitted by RACHELHOPE13

Carbs: 4.2g | Fat: 9.5g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 9.5g | Calories: 140.9
Tomato Basil Burger Caprese Salad
Good 3.0/5

Morningstar Farms®.

Submitted by GWYNNEVERE.

Carbs: 14.1g | Fat: 12.7g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 17.8g | Calories: 240.8
Good 3.8/5

Fluffy dish will tickle your taste buds.

Carbs: 40.3g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 6.5g | Calories: 219.6
Very Good 4.5/5

This high-fiber, high-protein, low-fat salad travels well.

Submitted by EMMAPALE

Carbs: 22.2g | Fat: 18.4g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 10.2g | Calories: 285.2
Very Good 4.7/5

The Soyrizo (vegetarian sausage, chorizo flavored) simmers down to very flavorful crumbles that make the vegetables taste yummy!

Submitted by JODIBIRD1

Carbs: 17g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 4.1g | Calories: 105.1
Very Good 4.8/5

Wonderfully! Delish! This twist is a great snack & doesn't leave you still hungry!

Submitted by COFFEE-MATE-Y

Carbs: 24.3g | Fat: 7.8g | Fiber: 3.8g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 182.5
Chickpea Curry
Very Good 4.2/5

Fiber, Protein, and Filling...We have this one a lot, good with rice.

Submitted by WYLDFLOWERS

Carbs: 29g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 6.2g | Protein: 5.9g | Calories: 177.3
Very Good 4.5/5

Submitted by LINZMCHLLE

Carbs: 28.7g | Fat: 6.4g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 16.9g | Calories: 242
Salsa Turkey Burgers
Very Good 4.3/5

Quick, easy and tasty turkey burgers with a kick.

Submitted by JIMINNYC

Carbs: 7.6g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 29.4g | Calories: 161.8
Very Good 4.4/5

A spaghetti squash recipe that has a classic Italian twist.

Submitted by HAPPYKAT71

Carbs: 12.4g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 4.2g | Calories: 88.6
Whole Wheat Pasta with Sesame Peanut Sauce
Good 3.6/5

This Asian-inspired pasta dish is so good and so quick to make and can be served hot or cold. Add some tofu for another healthy option.

Submitted by BCJL13

Carbs: 39.5g | Fat: 5.9g | Fiber: 7g | Protein: 9.4g | Calories: 239.9
Very Good 4.8/5

This is a very modified recipe from my DH family. To make it easy on me, i doubled the recipe and a serving size is one cup of mixure and 3 lettuce leaves.

Submitted by MATHMOTT

Carbs: 5.7g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 17.2g | Calories: 161.9
Incredible! 5.0/5

Easy to multiply to fit # of guest. You may want to use shrimp or lean beef that has bee grilled; however, you will need to adjust the calories to accomidate the different protein.

Submitted by SHERRYMCANLY

Carbs: 15.2g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 29.4g | Calories: 193.4
Very Good 4.8/5

Carbs: 8.7g | Fat: 9.8g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 9.5g | Calories: 155.4
Incredible! 5.0/5

Decades ago a friend from the Philipines shared his family recipe with me. It quickly became a favorite with our family.

Submitted by HEALTHYBIZ

Carbs: 4.1g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 21.8g | Calories: 123.7
Chicken and Creamy Curry Wrap
Good 3.9/5

Chicken and a savory sauce wrapped up.

Submitted by *SPARKLEMAMA*

Carbs: 20.5g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 11.1g | Protein: 32.7g | Calories: 287.2
Very Good 4.7/5

Simple and Yummy

Submitted by SOUTHERNORGANIC

Carbs: 22.8g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 4.4g | Protein: 7.5g | Calories: 152.6
Very Good 4.2/5

My favorite Salmon Recipe from allrecipes.com. I rescently modified it to substitute the original recipe's olive oil for calorie free olive oil flavored cooking spray.

Submitted by OMAYRA_M

Carbs: 2.4g | Fat: 13.1g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 32.4g | Calories: 279.6
Very Good 4.3/5

This is a tasty economical curry, interesting enough to make for guests and easy enough to make for any occasion. A family favourite.

Submitted by JARICHAUST

Carbs: 17g | Fat: 12.3g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 17.3g | Calories: 245.4
Red Hot Fusilli
Very Good 4.2/5

This lively low-saturated fat pasta dish contains lots of tomatoes and herbs and very little oil.

Carbs: 30.2g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 33.3g | Calories: 311.7
Very Good 4.0/5

After the pasta and onion are sautéed, the oil is drained to minimize the fat content of this interesting pilaf.

Carbs: 13.2g | Fat: 5.9g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 14.1g | Calories: 165.4
Veggie Kebabs
Very Good 4.4/5

A tasty way to get your veggies during BBQ season

Submitted by EMMAPALE

Carbs: 6.8g | Fat: 5.3g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 77.7
Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey-Yogurt Dressing
Very Good 4.3/5

The dressing makes the fruit an extra-sweet treat.

Carbs: 30.7g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 134.8
Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Very Good 4.4/5

These add a hearty side to any meal.

Carbs: 8.2g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 6.4g | Calories: 83.7
Spinach and Tomato Pasta Salad (Chef Meg's Makeover)
Very Good 4.1/5

Most pasta salads are heavy on the pasta and light on everything else. This version, which can be served warm or cold, includes a hefty portion of vegetables--both spinach and tomatoes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 33g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 12g | Calories: 267.1
Very Good 4.5/5

Submitted by GRANDBRAT

Carbs: 44.8g | Fat: 8.6g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 15.1g | Calories: 311.9
Quinoa with Spinach and Feta Cheese
Very Good 4.4/5

Quinoa is similar to brown rice, with a higher protein content. This is a delicious side dish or light meal.

Submitted by SLIMKATIE

Carbs: 32.1g | Fat: 8.5g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 232.8
Cilantro-Lime Tilapia
Very Good 4.2/5

Light & luscious, just right for your appetite.

Submitted by LOVE2COOK

Carbs: 8.2g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 27.8g | Calories: 207.6
Southwest Pasta Salad
Very Good 4.0/5

Quick and nutritious, this zesty take on pasta salad is a family favorite. Garnish with fresh herbs and black olives.

Submitted by RDEPASS

Carbs: 45.6g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 7g | Protein: 14.2g | Calories: 267.8
Very Good 4.7/5

A great, easy vegetarian dinner everyone will love!

Submitted by POUNCEQUICK

Carbs: 52g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 9.5g | Protein: 10.3g | Calories: 272.5
Alyson's Vegetarian Chili
Very Good 4.3/5

This vegetarian chili can be made on the stove top or in a slow cooker.

Submitted by AEGARRISON

Carbs: 58.4g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 15.5g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 279.8
Whole Wheat Waffles
Very Good 4.3/5

A terrific way to start your day, much better than the frozen waffles you can find at the grocery store.

Submitted by JOGANRAY

Carbs: 38.8g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 5.4g | Protein: 11.1g | Calories: 216.3
Slow Cooker Provencal Chicken and Beans
Very Good 4.0/5

This is a great recipe to use as a basis for plenty of meals!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 19.8g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 29.7g | Calories: 225.4
Chicken Satay with Vegetables
Very Good 4.2/5

Chef Meg lowered the fat and calories in this member-submitted recipe, which contains two servings of cooked vegetables per portion!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 13.3g | Fat: 10.9g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 22.7g | Calories: 237.3
Slow Cooker Pork with Greens and Beans
Very Good 4.4/5

My kids never complain about eating both beans and greens in one meal when they're served alongside rich, slow-cooked pork.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 11.7g | Fat: 15.6g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 25.9g | Calories: 285.9
Chicken Leftover Tostada
Very Good 4.0/5

Tostada means toasted in Spanish, and in this simple recipe, Chef Meg makes a crunchy, crispy, chewy, cheesy tostada using leftovers from her Slow Cooker Provencal Chicken and Beans dish.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 24.6g | Fat: 8.6g | Fiber: 5.3g | Protein: 21.2g | Calories: 262.7
Spinach-Berry Salad
Very Good 4.5/5

Fresh and juicy during spring and summer months, strawberries are delicious when combined with tender spinach and crunchy toasted almonds.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 6.3g | Fat: 15.1g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 162.2
Bruschetta-Stuffed Mushrooms
Very Good 4.3/5

All the flavor of bruschetta, in a mushroom!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.4g | Fat: 12.3g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 10.2g | Calories: 191.9
Pumpkin Smoothie
Good 3.5/5

Think outside the pie! This pumpkin smoothie is a sweet and healthy treat that kids will love.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 61.3g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 9g | Protein: 7.2g | Calories: 258.9
This recipe has been marked private.
Slow Cooker Marinara Chicken and Vegetables
Very Good 4.2/5

Chef Meg made over a versatile member recipe by adding extra vegetables and reducing the sodium. Serve with a side salad or over whole wheat pasta or brown rice.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 7.9g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 27g | Calories: 175.9
Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry
Very Good 4.0/5

Slow cookers aren’t just for meat! This is a tasty, affordable one-pot vegetarian meal that’s filling and perfect for your slow cooker.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 30.6g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 8.3g | Protein: 7.2g | Calories: 178.7
Very Good 4.5/5

This recipe makes 2 burritos. I find the soy-chorizo with the tofu products or with the sausage at the grocery store. It has all the flavor of chorizo, but it is not greasy.

Submitted by YESSICASUE

Carbs: 21.7g | Fat: 11.5g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 17.3g | Calories: 262.8
Quinoa-Black Bean Casserole
Very Good 4.2/5

An experiment with leftovers yields a delightful, filling vegetarian meal.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 31.7g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 9.1g | Protein: 13.8g | Calories: 204.5
Super Miso Soup
Very Good 4.1/5

This simple, hearty miso soup is full of superfoods like quinoa, kale, and turmeric, a powerful anti-inflammatory spice.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 32g | Fat: 8.6g | Fiber: 6.7g | Protein: 14.6g | Calories: 247.6
Easy Steamed Fish Packets
Very Good 4.5/5

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! Cooking fish or chicken in parchment-paper packets is a technique known as en papillote.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 16.6g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 4.8g | Protein: 23.4g | Calories: 158.4
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