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Learning to Cook Healthy

I like to cook but I am from the South so I cook that way...Now I am trying to learn to cook healthier for me and my family.

(32 Recipes) Created by LILMSHAPPY74

Recipes in this Collection

Triple Cheese & Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
Good 3.8/5

Fantastic Low Carb Treat - Dip in low carb ranch or blue cheese dressing. Super Bowl Party favorite !

Submitted by ANEWAY

Carbs: 3.7g | Fat: 13.1g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 8.1g | Calories: 162.8
Very Good 4.0/5

My mom makes this dish and it is absolutely delicious. Cooking for many people can be hard on a budget and cassaroles offer a lot of yummy food without the price.

Submitted by MARLEYNBALOO

Carbs: 24.5g | Fat: 17.5g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 20.8g | Calories: 343.2
Very Good 4.6/5

If your family enjoys tacos, then why not top a pizza with the same delicious combination? Easy & delicious!

Submitted by JST4GVN

Carbs: 13.9g | Fat: 7.7g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 189.6
Very Good 4.7/5

yummy

Submitted by BRAND.NEW.ME

Carbs: 5.4g | Fat: 6.5g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 10.4g | Calories: 122.8
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
Easy Slow Cooker Lemony Garlic Chicken Breast
Very Good 4.1/5

Tasty and Nutritious

Submitted by FLYAWAYFREE

Carbs: 1g | Fat: 3.9g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 27.7g | Calories: 156.3
Potato flake fried chicken
Very Good 4.2/5

Submitted by SPICEAHOLIC

Carbs: 12.2g | Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 35.2g | Calories: 265.2
Very Good 4.7/5

Super quick and easy low fat, low calorie Taco Tuesday option!

Submitted by BOOTSTRAPBABY

Carbs: 31.5g | Fat: 1.4g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 207.5
Very Good 4.6/5

A very delicious variation on chicken salad. Using Dijon and honey in the dressing make the difference. It's great to make a whole batch and just eat on it all week. Super crunchy, super good, you'll want to serve this at all your brunches and lunches.

Submitted by ANNETTEBELISLE

Carbs: 17.8g | Fat: 14.2g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 3.5g | Calories: 211.9
Very Good 4.5/5

Pre-heat oven to 375 F. degrees
Easy and tasty. Great lunch for kids

Submitted by ICAN-DOTHIS

Carbs: 18g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 10g | Calories: 210
Very Good 4.3/5

This low-calorie, low-fat version of the classic bbq sandwich will be a new family favorite!

Submitted by INFJMJ

Carbs: 23.3g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 5g | Protein: 41.5g | Calories: 285.6
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
Pan Chicken Parmesan
Very Good 4.6/5

an Easy and quick version of Chicken Parmesean

Submitted by SORCHACULLEN

Carbs: 4.4g | Fat: 11.5g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 38.9g | Calories: 283.5
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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
Chicken Quesadilla served with Taco Salad
Very Good 4.6/5

This is a yummy mexican inspired dish, I love that the salad is served with salsa, sour cream & guacamole instead of boring old salad dressing. Nice & Low Calories for those Calorie Counters out there!

Submitted by JANNERS1980

Carbs: 8.6g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 32.6g | Calories: 243.5
Baked Chicken with Garlic and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Very Good 4.2/5

Garlic lovers, rejoice! This recipe contains a whopping two heads, but the flavor mellows and sweetens when baked.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 12.5g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 28.9g | Calories: 238.4
Deviled Eggs
Very Good 4.3/5

Chef Meg lightened up a picnic and potluck favorite! Her secret ingredient (shh, don't tell!) is pickle juice.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 1.8g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 6.4g | Calories: 85.3
Incredible! 5.0/5

Add or subtract spices to your taste. Sometimes I add red pepper to add some kick!!

Submitted by ANGIETOHER

Carbs: 18.4g | Fat: 18.2g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 68.6g | Calories: 521.8
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
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
Citrus Cheesecake
Very Good 4.3/5

A zesty way to prepare a traditional cheesecake.

Carbs: 26.3g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 8.6g | Calories: 177
Very Good 4.7/5

These are great for a night where you just have to have nachos, but with a lot less fuss and fat.

Submitted by PHOTOGIRLME

Carbs: 28.5g | Fat: 16.8g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 30.1g | Calories: 382.3
Broccoli Woccoli
Very Good 4.0/5

Use with a bag of pre-shredded broccoli & cauliflower; makes this recipe super quick.

Submitted by PBERGER3

Carbs: 6.2g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 60
Summer Cucumber Salsa
Very Good 4.3/5

a new twist on salsa, great for using cukes from the garden in the summer!

Submitted by SLINKY78

Carbs: 9.8g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 44.4
Roasted Zucchini and Yellow (Summer) Squash
Very Good 4.5/5

One of our favorite sides. Quick and easy to make. Tastes good hot or cold and reheats well in the microwave.

Submitted by BOOKWORM81

Carbs: 5.5g | Fat: 2.4g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 43.4
Very Good 4.5/5

A quick and tasty side dish and complements any meal.

Submitted by TOWNRL

Carbs: 5.5g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 38
Cucumber, Tomato Summer Salad
Very Good 4.3/5

This is very light and delicious, especially in the summer when the vegetables are fresh and flavorful! A great way to eat your vegetables!

Submitted by OILPAINTER

Carbs: 9.7g | Fat: 3.9g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 1.6g | Calories: 72.9
Very Good 4.4/5

My mother made this delicious summer recipe using fresh cucumbers from our garden.

Submitted by RUTHIEZ20

Carbs: 15.5g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 64.2
Pico de Gallo (Authentic Mexican Salsa)
Very Good 4.6/5

The versatility of this salsa is limitless! Put it on grilled chicken or steak, add it to eggs, or serve with tortilla chips.

Submitted by METALFINGER2U

Carbs: 5.9g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 0.9g | Calories: 22.5
BLT Potato Snacks
Good 3.9/5

A lighter take on a pub favorite! For extra veggies, top with chopped tomatoes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 21.1g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 6.9g | Calories: 128.4

I made this recipe up using bits and pieces of other recipes. My six-year old loves it, despite all the veggies I sneaked in there!

Submitted by ENGLTEACH

Carbs: 18.7g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 12g | Calories: 187.9
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