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Avocado Cream
Good 3.8/5

Guacamole or sour cream? Sour cream or guacamole? Why choose? My avocado "cream" combines the flavor of both--with a boost of protein!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 2.5g | Fat: 2.7g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 36.1
Beef and Blue Sandwich
Very Good 4.4/5

So good, you'll think someone brought home takeout!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 27.7g | Fat: 9.8g | Fiber: 5.7g | Protein: 33.5g | Calories: 325
Baked Eggs with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Very Good 4.2/5

Nestle eggs into a spicy tomato sauce and bake them for a light and easy supper. Serve over pasta or with crusty whole-wheat bread for dipping.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 36.7g | Fat: 10.9g | Fiber: 7.9g | Protein: 14.9g | Calories: 277.8
Roasted Corn and Pepper Soup
Very Good 4.1/5

This is a great recipe when the garden is overflowing.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 17.3g | Fat: 0.8g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 77.3
Three Bean Taco Soup
Very Good 4.6/5

Very fiber-full recipe!!

Submitted by TONIBALOGNA_11

Carbs: 12.2g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 8.5g | Calories: 127.9

Need Protein and love Tim Horton's Ice Coffee... Well it doesn't taste exactly like it because we're not using cream but it taste pretty good...

Submitted by DELIAHCO

Carbs: 25.6g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 16.9g | Calories: 228
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
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
Vegetable Beef Soup
Very Good 4.3/5

Use leftover roast beef to make this quick, hearty, healthy soup.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 4.7g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 15.9g | Calories: 119.6
Beth's Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Very Good 4.1/5

For a snack or dessert, they're good!

Submitted by FIREFLY75

Carbs: 16.1g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 92.2
Crispy Garlic Kale with Chorizo and Beans
Very Good 4.5/5

Soy substitutes are so convincingly delicious that no one will know this isn't real chorizo. Bonus: This dish has zero cholesterol!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 31.9g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 9.6g | Protein: 14.8g | Calories: 254
Good 3.8/5

Easy fall and winter favorite

Submitted by SLIPPING

Carbs: 19.3g | Fat: 5.7g | Fiber: 6.2g | Protein: 15.9g | Calories: 191.6
This recipe has been marked private.
BBQ Shrimp with Creamy Cheese Polenta
Very Good 4.3/5

I don't know a kid who doesn't love the combo of cheese and barbecue sauce. This dish is a swap on mac-n-cheese and BBQ chicken that's quick and grown-up approved.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 41g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 23.2g | Calories: 295.6
Fresh No-Cook Tomato Sauce
Very Good 4.0/5

This recipe showcases the freshest, ripest summer tomatoes you can find. The only cooking involved (aside from preparing your pasta) is warming a bit of olive oil, which infuses the herbs and takes the raw edge off the tomato.

Submitted by BRYNWRITES4FOOD

Carbs: 2.2g | Fat: 13.7g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 129.6
Honey Balsamic Chicken
Very Good 4.5/5

Sweet and tangy, this chicken takes less than five minutes to prep!

Submitted by LAUR986

Carbs: 10.1g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 26.3g | Calories: 173.3
Spaghetti Squash
Very Good 4.6/5

Flavorful and easy!

Submitted by CTELLIFSON

Carbs: 18.1g | Fat: 10.6g | Fiber: 3.8g | Protein: 4.7g | Calories: 175.2
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Very Good 4.2/5

What a great dish for one of those nights when your kids have a late soccer game! Brown the meat, layer in the ingredients, set your slow cooker on low, and go! From "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight."

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 18g | Fat: 10.2g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 24.8g | Calories: 271
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
Baked Potato Soup
Very Good 4.1/5

All the taste of a loaded baked potato, in a hearty soup.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 31.4g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 8.6g | Calories: 229.3
Garlic-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Very Good 4.4/5

This super-simple vinaigrette is delicious on salads or drizzled over cooked vegetables or grilled fish.

Submitted by GUEST_CHEF

Carbs: 2.1g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 0g | Calories: 82.1
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
This recipe has been marked private.
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
Low-Sugar Chai-Spiced Banana-Nut Muffins
Good 3.8/5

These spicy banana-nut muffins are packed with flavor but not sugar. Candied ginger adds a but of sugar and a lot of spice!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 22.3g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 181.6
Taco Soup
Very Good 4.3/5

Top this soup with toasted tortilla strips and serve with lime wedges and avocado slices.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 24.3g | Fat: 13.7g | Fiber: 6.5g | Protein: 20.6g | Calories: 290.7
Mini White Chocolate-Peach Freezer Pops
Very Good 4.6/5

You will love this low calorie easy summer recipe for a small sweet cool treat from your freezer.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 3.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 17.6
Creamy Grilled Strawberry Sandwich
Very Good 4.1/5

This is a great dessert that's delicious when strawberries are in season.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 21.3g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 144.9
Taco Seasoning
Very Good 4.2/5

Ditch those packets from the supermarket, and whip up a batch of this simple, tasty taco seasoning!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 6.2g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 38.1
Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken
Very Good 4.5/5

This is THE most popular recipe on SparkRecipes. We've added more vegetables and reduced the sodium drastically to make it even better.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 7.3g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 27.6g | Calories: 164.9
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
This recipe has been marked private.
This recipe has been marked private.
Roasted Kale Chips
Very Good 4.5/5

Move over chips and popcorn! A healthy, salty, crunchy snack is moving in!

Submitted by LALASTRIVE

Carbs: 7.3g | Fat: 3.9g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 66.2
Stuffed Onions
Good 3.8/5

Pair onions and sweet potatoes with tangy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts for a stand-out side dish.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.4g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 98.8
Black Bean Hummus
Very Good 4.2/5

Smoky from the cumin with a hidden serving of vegetables, this dip is equally delicious in a burrito as it is spread on tortilla chips.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 5.3g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 32.9
Cilantro-Lime Flank Steak Salad
Good 3.4/5

Topped with lean, juicy flank steak, this salad is a delightful late summer supper. Marinate the steak in the morning and dinner will be ready in a flash at night.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 41g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 3.8g | Protein: 25.3g | Calories: 361.4
Peppermint-Dark Chocolate Slice and Bake Cookies
Very Good 4.0/5

Move over, gingerbread. There's a new favorite treat on the holiday cookie tray!

Submitted by PHULLER

Carbs: 5.9g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 0.6g | Calories: 55.3
Oatmeal Orange Cookies (Diabetes Friendly)
Very Good 4.2/5

These cookies are packed full of whole grains and fiber to fill you up and keep you satisfied. They're great for snacks and suitable for those with diabetes!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 16g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 112.5
Very Good 4.5/5

Submitted by MISSTEEPEA

Carbs: 15.9g | Fat: 11.5g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 32.1g | Calories: 290.3
Roasted Chicken with Herb Oil
Very Good 4.5/5

Roasted chicken is a simple and versatile protein. Use it in soups, throw it on pasta or pair it with a simple salad.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 0.2g | Fat: 22.6g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 46.7g | Calories: 405.1
Parmesan Chicken with Tomato-Basil Salad (Chef Meg's Makeover)
Very Good 4.4/5

While Chicken Parmesan is traditionally fried, this lighter version is delightful atop a hearty green salad.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 13g | Fat: 14.9g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 39.4g | Calories: 340.5
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Very Good 4.7/5

This is a really low carb approach to pizza.

Submitted by XANADUREALM

Carbs: 2.6g | Fat: 10.7g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 9.5g | Calories: 142.6
Mushroom Barley Soup
Very Good 4.4/5

Good as a light lunch or add beef to make a hearty stew.

Submitted by GLASSGIRL

Carbs: 11.4g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 76.7
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
This recipe has been marked private.
Cheesy Vegetable-Stuffed Eggplant
Very Good 4.3/5

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This was an excellent member-submitted recipe that required very few tweaks to improve its healthy profile.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 24.4g | Fat: 9.8g | Fiber: 8.3g | Protein: 9.6g | Calories: 208.8
Fool Proof Oven Baked Brown Rice
Very Good 4.3/5

Just as the title says, it's fool proof, and yummy!

Submitted by LILDINI

Carbs: 22.9g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 117.2
Mexican Lasagna
Very Good 4.1/5

Spice up an Italian classic, and have it on the table in half the time!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 45.6g | Fat: 5.7g | Fiber: 9.5g | Protein: 30.3g | Calories: 352
Baked Chicken Salsa
Very Good 4.3/5

4 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep time--and no mess to clean up!

Submitted by 3BOYZ2FEED

Carbs: 10.1g | Fat: 8.8g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 55.5g | Calories: 348.4
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