Couscous is a staple of North African cuisine and can be found anywhere from Middle Eastern markets to your local supermarket in the pasta or dried beans aisle.

This citrusy rice contains almonds, celery, and onions, but no added salt for a flavorful low sodium side dish.

Great on whole-wheat crackers or even toast.

Barley is high in dietary fiber and niacin.

Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195

"This is one of my favorites because it is easy, fast and simple and versatile. If you like brown rice, I recommend using it in this and all recipes. It takes a bit longer to cook but is worth the wait, for both nutrition and taste. There is an instant brown rice on the market now, too."

These burgers are spiced to perfection. To make them even spicier, you could melt jalapeno soy cheese on each patty and serve topped with salsa.

For even more nutrition, look for "whole ground corn meal" or corn meal that had not been de-germinated. This recipe cuts the oil and doubles the fiber for a great-tasting muffin with 1/2 the calories of regular corn muffins.

Submitted by OELAINEO

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

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

Cookbook creator says: use brown rice

This vegetarian main dish is cholesterol-free, virtually fat-free, and chock full of vegetables.

Popcorn makes a great snack, but can be a little mundane. Chili, garlic, and cumin give this popcorn a kick!

A non-traditional way to enjoy a New Year’s traditional good luck favorite.

A healthy, whole grain twist to this traditional breakfast food.

Indian Porridge

Submitted by LOTUS737

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

Submitted by JOGANRAY

A low calorie, low cholesterol, low sodium tasty treat.

Submitted by TAMMYR82

This is my alternative to fried rice which uses no oil!

Submitted by RYDIAEMERALD

A great side dish or main course!

Submitted by GERRYD8784

Only 1 tablespoon of margarine is used to make the crumb topping of this tart and tangy fruit dessert that is cholesterol free and low sodium.

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This salad is even better the longer it sits in the fridge, so we love to make a big batch of it and eat it throughout the week.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG