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(34 Recipes) Created by ELIZABETH5268

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Crunchy Mexican Chicken
Very Good 4.4/5

I love faux frying foods using panko. This crunchy, spicy chicken would be great on a taco salad.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 19.5g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 29.9g | Calories: 220.8
Slow Cooker Northern Bean and Spinach Soup
Very Good 4.5/5

This hearty soup is perfect for when there is a chill in the air, and you want dinner waiting for you as you walk in the door. NOTE: You must soak the beans overnight.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 33.2g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 16.2g | Protein: 18.4g | Calories: 216.5
Grilled Cheese Pizza Sandwich
Very Good 4.3/5

This tastes just like cheese pizza, plus you get about 25% of your daily calcium in one meal! Pair this with a salad and you have a great pizzaria style lunch without the calories attached...or the bill.

Submitted by PUNKGIRL213

Carbs: 27.7g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 3.8g | Protein: 13.2g | Calories: 234
Vegetable Paella
Good 3.3/5

A budget version of the rustic Spanish favorite. An herbed-citrus olive pesto adds color and intensifies the flavor.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 38g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 7.4g | Protein: 7.2g | Calories: 219.4
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
Three-Cheese Macaroni from 'The SparkPeople Cookbook'
Very Good 4.1/5

Cheesy, rich, delicious--just what you expect in macaroni and cheese. What you won't expect? 2/3 the fat and half the calories of the original!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 39.5g | Fat: 7.9g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 12.6g | Calories: 259.6
Roasted Chicken and Veggies in One Pan
Good 3.8/5

This easy dish requires little cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Submitted by CHELLESHOCKED

Carbs: 28.6g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 4.8g | Protein: 23.5g | Calories: 263.4
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
Not-Fried Shrimp with Japanese Cocktail Sauce
Very Good 4.4/5

Biting into a perfectly crispy fried shrimp is so satisfying. The 10 grams of fat per serving? Not so satisfying. This dish has all the crunch, with much less fat.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 12.8g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 28g | Calories: 193.7
Warm Spinach Salad with Mushrooms
Very Good 4.1/5

A healthier alternative to the bacon-laden warm spinach salad, this is a nice side dish for cool weather.

Submitted by BRYNWRITES4FOOD

Carbs: 8.8g | Fat: 26.1g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 9.6g | Calories: 297.8
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
Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken
Very Good 4.1/5

Roasted peppers and almonds pair with fresh parsley in this tangy Spanish-inspired sauce.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 37.1g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 11.3g | Protein: 31.3g | Calories: 322.2
Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo (Chef Meg's Makeover)
Very Good 4.2/5

Chef Meg added flavor with parsley and capers to cut the salt, reduced the cooking time and used hearty plum tomatoes instead of canned.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 39.3g | Fat: 2.4g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 34.5g | Calories: 325.1
Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Very Good 4.1/5

A quick and easy dinner that is also low-fat.

Submitted by LYZ219

Carbs: 15.8g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 36.9g | Calories: 284.2
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
Veggie-Packed Tomato Sauce
Good 3.9/5

What? Canned tomatoes in a tomato sauce? Yes, that's right. Garden tomatoes are only available for a short time, but crushed canned tomatoes are on shelves year-round and packed with flavor.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.1g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 4g | Calories: 112.5
Greek Turkey Burger
Very Good 4.3/5

You'll forget all about beef burgers once you try these. Salty and rich feta is mixed with lean ground turkey and Greek herbs for a juicy and delicious burgers.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 5.2g | Fat: 10.4g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 27.2g | Calories: 222.1
Roasted Salmon with Apple-Almond Pesto
Good 3.6/5

This is a recipe that sounds (and tastes) fancy but is actually quite easy to make--and ready in just 15 minutes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.3g | Fat: 13.9g | Fiber: 3.8g | Protein: 31g | Calories: 302.5
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
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
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Olive Tapenade, Tomatoes, and Feta
Very Good 4.3/5

Make this chicken the next you have company for dinner, and they'll swear you hired caterers. It tastes like it came from a restaurant, but for much less money and effort.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 2.9g | Fat: 14.7g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 30.4g | Calories: 269.6
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers
Very Good 4.4/5

Who says you have to serve fajitas in a flour tortilla? Instead of serving peppers in the fajitas, I serve fajitas in a roasted pepper!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 30.5g | Fat: 9.9g | Fiber: 7.4g | Protein: 31.8g | Calories: 339.1
Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa, Spinach and  Feta Cheese
Very Good 4.5/5

Recipe adapted from Vegetarian Suppers by Deborah Madison

Submitted by MELTNSUE

Carbs: 33.6g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 6.1g | Protein: 9g | Calories: 196.1
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Roast
Very Good 4.7/5

A very easy way to make pulled pork in the slow cooker. This is a tangy BBQ type sauce.

Submitted by SLCOLMAN

Carbs: 11.7g | Fat: 11.9g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 32.4g | Calories: 298.2
Slow Cooker Pork Roast or Chops
Very Good 4.1/5

A family favorite that takes no time at all--except for in the slow cooker!

Submitted by BF819CJ

Carbs: 13.8g | Fat: 9.5g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 31.6g | Calories: 273.5
Healthy Chicken Vegetable Casserole
Very Good 4.1/5

Try this inexpensive and fresh version of a chicken casserole--no need for processed soups or sauces!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 36.1g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 8.8g | Protein: 27.9g | Calories: 320.6
BBQ Chicken Burgers
Very Good 4.1/5

What a treat these burgers are! I love how the tangy flavor of the sauce and the peppery notes of the greens play off the savory burger.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 28.5g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 6.5g | Protein: 41g | Calories: 262.4
Turkey Taco Salad
Good 3.9/5

This is a healthier spin on taco salad but you will still enjoy the great taste.

Submitted by KTDID525

Carbs: 25.9g | Fat: 10.5g | Fiber: 7.2g | Protein: 25.3g | Calories: 293.1
Kale Stew
Very Good 4.0/5

Kale based veggie stew with black-eyed peas and a bit of whole barley

Submitted by BABSINATL

Carbs: 40.2g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 14.3g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 285.4
Enchilada Casserole with Kale and Sweet Potatoes
Very Good 4.2/5

This easy-to-assemble casserole is a tasty twist on enchiladas.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 52.8g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 13.3g | Protein: 13.3g | Calories: 267.1

A tasty twist on a classic favorite--the ultimate no-noodle-boiling lasagna!

Submitted by DAMIENDUCKS

Carbs: 29.1g | Fat: 15.4g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 11.4g | Calories: 292.6

Submitted by ELIZABETH5268

Carbs: 29.5g | Fat: 22.5g | Fiber: 3.8g | Protein: 20.3g | Calories: 407.5
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
Crustless Spinach, Onion and Feta Quiche
Very Good 4.5/5

Technically this is a crustless quiche, but the addition of flour makes for a delicious crusty bottom and sides.

Submitted by JENNLOVE

Carbs: 13.3g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 10.1g | Calories: 132.9
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