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Lowfat Cheeseburger Pie
Very Good 4.3/5

A lighter version of an old classic. Made with Heart Smart Bisquick and Ground Turkey instead of beef.

Submitted by TXCYNDI

Carbs: 10.2g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 20.6g | Calories: 163.5
Very Good 4.7/5

A Weight Watchers recipe... a FAVORITE of mine!

Submitted by SLIMKATIE

Carbs: 11.2g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 27.5g | Calories: 196.8
Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Very Good 4.5/5

Quick, Easy, Lowfat Dinner!

Submitted by NOVAMATER

Carbs: 4.8g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 12.3g | Calories: 71
Linguine with Spicy Shrimp Sauce
Very Good 4.4/5

Chef Meg Galvin turned this member-submitted recipe into a hearty entree that's bursting with flavor by reducing the amount of oil used and changing some of the cooking techniques to maximize taste.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 48.3g | Fat: 13.8g | Fiber: 7.4g | Protein: 24.7g | Calories: 393.5

A homemade beef stew with egg noodles

Submitted by NCARMAND

Carbs: 33.5g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 18.3g | Calories: 253
Mexican chicken and rice casserole
Very Good 4.5/5

This is a family favorite!

Submitted by DANITHOM25

Carbs: 19.3g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 3.8g | Protein: 34.6g | Calories: 268.9
Very Good 4.6/5

This is my take on Racheal Ray's Spanikopita Burgers. I usually double the recipe so I have extras for lunch the next day. I love these things.

Submitted by LITERB93

Carbs: 7.9g | Fat: 19.9g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 29.6g | Calories: 320
Good 3.7/5

Submitted by SLCOLMAN

Carbs: 22.6g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 9.8g | Calories: 154.4
Creamy Parmesan Broiled Tilapia
Very Good 4.6/5

Quick, easy, inexpensive and surprisingly cheesy recipe. Can be used with any white fish, I just happened to have Tilapia handy.

Submitted by LEXIBELLE715

Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 6.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 35g | Calories: 196.8
Chicken & Asparagus Pasta
Very Good 4.1/5

A quick and easy pasta dish perfect for any night of the week.

Submitted by LILYANN2

Carbs: 25.4g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 4.7g | Protein: 14.3g | Calories: 207.6
This recipe has been marked private.
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
Good 3.0/5

This dish is layers just like lasagna, using the cabbage leaves in place of the noodles. Very good.

Submitted by SNOWFLAKE59

Carbs: 18g | Fat: 9.3g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 14.6g | Calories: 210.6
Very Good 4.0/5

This is so easy, you'll be ready to eat in no time!

Carbs: 24.7g | Fat: 27.7g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 24.6g | Calories: 457.9
Cottage Pie
Very Good 4.0/5

Just like Chef Meg's mom (who was from Britain) used to make!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 35.7g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 6.9g | Protein: 23.4g | Calories: 271.3
Better than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
Very Good 4.3/5

Save money and time with this Chinese food makeover.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 13.5g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 25.5g | Calories: 171.7
Chicken Philly Cheese
Very Good 4.1/5

Warm meat, gooey cheese, and grilled vegetables--what's not to love about a Philly cheese steak? How about the more than 1,600 calories in each one! This take on the classic skimps on fat but not flavor.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 40.9g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 31.1g | Calories: 349.8
Black Bean Chicken
Very Good 4.2/5

An easy slow cooker recipe that the family will enjoy!

Submitted by LOSER1231

Carbs: 40g | Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 13g | Protein: 30.8g | Calories: 298.9
Effortless Flat Out Mini Pepperoni Pizzas
Very Good 4.5/5

Low in Calories and Super Delicious TOO!
There is no reason to feel deprived. You'll get all the satisfaction of pizza with this one and feel full with out all of the calories. Enjoy!

Submitted by RUNNING2LIVE

Carbs: 23.3g | Fat: 14.5g | Fiber: 10g | Protein: 28.3g | Calories: 207.1
Greek-Spiced Baked Shrimp
Very Good 4.5/5

If you like shrimp, you'll love this recipe!

Submitted by MISS_SMARTY

Carbs: 7.2g | Fat: 7.8g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 34.8g | Calories: 241.6
Good 3.0/5

This is from the cookbook, Skinny Bitch in the Kitch. Vegetarian and vegan if you omit the parmesan cheese or find vegan cheese.

Submitted by SANDRAMONROE

Carbs: 55.4g | Fat: 24.1g | Fiber: 9.8g | Protein: 9.7g | Calories: 433.1
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Very Good 4.2/5

Butternut squash helps slim down this macaroni and cheese. You can't taste it, and it boosts the nutritional value of the dish!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 35.8g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 13.2g | Calories: 230
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
Hearty Veggie-Filled Beef Stew
Very Good 4.3/5

A heart-healthy one-dish meal that is made with lean top round beef, lots of vegetables, and a spicy, herb mixture.

Carbs: 20.6g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 5.7g | Protein: 43.7g | Calories: 384.7
Quick and Easy Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Very Good 4.4/5

I created this dish for dinner one day when I was pressed for time with ingredients I had on hand and it was an instant hit! A low carb delight as is, but you can serve over wide whole wheat noodles or brown rice if you are not watching carbs.

Submitted by BETHPROVERBS31

Carbs: 7.1g | Fat: 6.2g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 30.1g | Calories: 211.2
Chicken with Cheesy mushroom gravy and mashed potatoes
Very Good 4.6/5

Very filling and tasty chicken and potatoes with gravy meal. Serves great with a green salad on the side.
You can make this even healthier by using a reduced fat cheese and low sodium soup.

Submitted by MISSY_MAGOO

Carbs: 40.4g | Fat: 9.7g | Fiber: 4.3g | Protein: 35.7g | Calories: 385.3
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
Very Good 4.1/5

Serve with ripe tomatoes dressed with oil and vinegar. Substitute finely chopped red onion if you don't have shallots on hand.

Carbs: 42.3g | Fat: 9.8g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 47.3g | Calories: 449.3
Ground Beef~Potato Casserole
Very Good 4.2/5

My aunt Gwen was a great cook and she kept go-to-quick recipes that were always as good as her spent-all-day-making recipes. This was one of my favorites from her go-to-quick list.

Submitted by LADYPHOENIX61

Carbs: 20.4g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 14.4g | Calories: 174.8
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
Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Mushrooms
Very Good 4.4/5

Easy crock pot meal. Tastes great over brown rice (not included in calorie count).

Submitted by -AMANDA79-

Carbs: 12.4g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 26.9g | Calories: 214
Shelley's Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Very Good 4.4/5

This recipe makes quite a bit, so you can take half of the remaining chicken mixture and sauce and make soup. See "sour cream chicken enchilada soup" that I also submitted.

Submitted by SKEYDOO

Carbs: 40.1g | Fat: 12.4g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 31.7g | Calories: 392.1
Lentils Puttanesca
Very Good 4.1/5

Puttanesca is one of my favorite Italian sauces. This version turns ordinary dried brown lentils into real comfort food.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 35.5g | Fat: 6.4g | Fiber: 8.9g | Protein: 10.5g | Calories: 227.6
 Crock Pot Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
Very Good 4.2/5

This crock pot meal of baked chicken in a creamy onion sauce is fast, easy to prepare and tastes great.

Submitted by TABBYKAT75

Carbs: 7.8g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 56g | Calories: 336
Skillet Lasagna
Very Good 4.3/5

A much quicker version of the Italian classic; less time, but no less taste.

Submitted by VEGGIEKITTY

Carbs: 33.3g | Fat: 10.6g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 27.2g | Calories: 336.5
Roasted Chicken and Veggies in One Pan
Good 3.4/5

Tasty and good for you!

Submitted by CHELLESHOCKED

Carbs: 31.4g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 24.4g | Calories: 266.3
Creamy Alfredo Pasta with Veggies
Good 3.4/5

Even a lunch portion of fettuccine Alfredo has 800 calories and 48 grams of fat. Mine has less than 1/2 the calories, 1/5 the fat, and plenty of veggies, too.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 53g | Fat: 9.8g | Fiber: 8.9g | Protein: 16.9g | Calories: 343.6
Simple Zucchini Caponata
Very Good 4.4/5

Caponata is a Mediterranean vegetable stew. Eat it as is, or atop toasted whole-wheat bread or pasta.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 15.9g | Fat: 1.4g | Fiber: 5.4g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 76.1
Good 3.8/5

A casserole the entire family will love.

Submitted by CRAZYGEMINIGIRL

Carbs: 19.5g | Fat: 8.5g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 30.2g | Calories: 290.6
Creamy Green Enchiladas
Very Good 4.2/5

I love enchiladas! These are full of vegetables in addition to the cheese and creamy sauce. Each one has a full serving of veggies, plus almost 20% of your daily fiber.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 31.5g | Fat: 11.4g | Fiber: 6.2g | Protein: 29.2g | Calories: 335.7
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 Enchilada Casserole
Good 3.8/5

This one-dish meal is great for a weeknight meal or as a appetizer for a party.Serve it with steamed broccoli or a green salad.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 22.9g | Fat: 12.5g | Fiber: 6.4g | Protein: 32.4g | Calories: 331.8
Very Good 4.4/5

Try our version of this spicy south-western favorite.

Carbs: 54g | Fat: 10.2g | Fiber: 8.7g | Protein: 20.7g | Calories: 370.3
Very Good 4.3/5

A great on-the-fly recipe.

Submitted by JATSYA

Carbs: 28.7g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 16g | Calories: 225.8
Very Good 4.2/5

Very Tasty

Submitted by KAIROSGRAMMY

Carbs: 38.9g | Fat: 13.4g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 18.2g | Calories: 347.8
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
Very Good 4.6/5

I found this recipe on the Weight Watchers recipe boards a few years ago.

Submitted by CHRISTYK08

Carbs: 29.5g | Fat: 6.5g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 23.3g | Calories: 262.3
Very Good 4.7/5

This is a variation of a Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TWINMOM143 - Skillet white beans, spinach, & tomatoes

I personally do not like the texture of beans over pasta, so I turned the beans into a sauce. I also used fresh tomatoes instead of canned.

Submitted by KRYSTYL_ROSE

Carbs: 55.3g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 12.5g | Protein: 16.4g | Calories: 299.9
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Very Good 4.5/5

This stuffed bell pepper recipe is really delicious! You can use red bell peppers if you like that flavor better. It incorporates your protein, starch, and veggies in one neat package! Brown rice is used for an added nutritional punch.

Submitted by KS76017

Carbs: 30.9g | Fat: 8.6g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 24.4g | Calories: 296.2
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