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Spring 2010

New season. New food! Culture, color, fiber and flavor. That's what I'm looking for.

(30 Recipes) Created by MGRIFFITH32

Recipes in this Collection

Very Good 4.6/5

Good fiber, protein & iron content--& delicious too! Can also be made with mung beans or lentils, or a combination. Adjust spiciness to your preference.

Submitted by RUTHXG

Carbs: 16.9g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 6.8g | Protein: 6.3g | Calories: 116.7
Amy's Tortilla Lunch Pizza
Very Good 4.3/5

I get this made forme at lunch by a sweet and dear woman who turned me into the Amy Pizzza junky.
This is a grate lunch pizza. You will want more than one it is so good. The aroma from backing it will take you to Little Greek Pizza shop.
Good with a light garden salad/fat free iltalian dressing or cummber wedges

Submitted by LLB1971

Carbs: 30.2g | Fat: 18.1g | Fiber: 6g | Protein: 12.3g | Calories: 315.3
Coach Nicole's Yummy Hummus
Very Good 4.4/5

Use as a dip for veggies or a spread on pita and sandwiches.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Carbs: 21.2g | Fat: 12.8g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 5.8g | Calories: 215.9
Good 3.8/5

This recipe is really easy and tasty. Best part is that it does not require many ingredients.

Submitted by LITTLESPARKLER

Carbs: 28.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 0.6g | Calories: 235.4
Very Good 4.3/5

Low Cal - Low Fat

Submitted by RHEA3535

Carbs: 14.1g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 20.4g | Calories: 142.4
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It is basically slow cooker chicken salsa with rice and black beans.

Submitted by DESERAE1

Carbs: 13.4g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 7.5g | Calories: 85.2
This recipe has been marked private.
Incredible! 5.0/5

Yummy "skinny" pizza. Can substitue Low Carb wrap for more fiber and fewer calories.

Submitted by MAMA23GRLZ1BOY

Carbs: 32.7g | Fat: 8.8g | Fiber: 6.2g | Protein: 21.6g | Calories: 276.2
Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Very Good 4.6/5

Chef Meg's homemade and natural ricotta cheese is easy to make and a fun project for someone who likes to cook.

In summertime, when herbs are abundant and fresh berries are in season, it's the perfect time to try this. You can even get the kids involved.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 1.5g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 39.1
Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream
Very Good 4.1/5

Strawberries are combined with tangy and sweet balsamic vinegar and creamy ricotta in this quick and simple dessert.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 23g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 157
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
Kitchen Basics: Vegetable Stock
Very Good 4.7/5

This veggie stock has a stronger, richer flavor than most.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 4.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 18.8
Silky Smooth White Icing
Very Good 4.2/5

Those who know me well will say that I am not a snob--except for when it comes to icing. I want the real stuff! To me cakes are ruined with fake whippy icings made with shortening.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.1g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 0g | Calories: 80.6
15-Minute Asian Beef Soup
Very Good 4.4/5

This soup is packed with flavor yet low in fat. You can customize it with any vegetables or protein you have on hand.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 29.1g | Fat: 5.8g | Fiber: 5.9g | Protein: 22.8g | Calories: 247.5
Kitchen Basics: Mushroom Stock
Incredible! 5.0/5

If you want a stock packed with flavor, this is the one to make. Change it up: Add ginger for Asian-style stock and garlic for Italian flair.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 8.6g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 4.3g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 37.4
Kitchen Basics: Seafood Stock
Very Good 4.0/5

Chicken and beef stocks are easy to find on store shelves, and many of them taste almost as good as homemade. It's a bit trickier to find seafood stock, and I've never found one that I really like. Thankfully, making your own is fairly easy.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 3.2g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 18.7
20 Minute Ginger-Garlic Chicken
Good 3.9/5

This dish is perfect for busy nights.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 33.8g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 5.3g | Protein: 31.6g | Calories: 334.8
Easy Ginger-Garlic Sauce
Very Good 4.3/5

I love this recipe! It can be used as a sauce for grilled meats, a dressing for salads or steamed vegetables, or as a marinade for tofu or other lean proteins. You will always find it in my refrigerator.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 5.6g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 0.4g | Calories: 54.9
Herb Roasted Garlic
Very Good 4.5/5

Garlic is good for more than keeping away vampires. It's also quite good for you and full of flavor. Roasting garlic mellows its flavor and gives it a creamy texture.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 2.8g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 26.1
Lemon Zucchini Dip
Very Good 4.0/5

This dip is great for a midday snack alongside vegetables or whole-grain crackers or as a cold sauce for sandwiches. This version is full of vegetables and fresh herbs instead of beans.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 3.7g | Fat: 2.4g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 37.9
Blueberry Flax Seed Muffins
Very Good 4.3/5

Perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.

Carbs: 29.1g | Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 119
Mocha Mushroom Rub
Very Good 4.4/5

I love to use unsweetened cocoa powder in rubs for pork. It offers a great depth to the flavor.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 3g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 15
Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry
Very Good 4.0/5

Slow cookers aren’t just for meat! This is a tasty, affordable one-pot vegetarian meal that’s filling and perfect for your slow cooker.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 30.6g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 8.3g | Protein: 7.2g | Calories: 178.7
Fried Cheese Sticks
Very Good 4.2/5

We cut the grease and used reduced-fat string cheese to re-create a pub favorite.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 15.1g | Fat: 2.8g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 140.6
Italian Herb Seasoning
Very Good 4.4/5

Forget buying packets of seasonings. They're expensive and often full of salt. Save sodium and money by making this easy herb blend. Use it in sauces, soups, stews, on meats... anywhere you want to add Italian flavor without fat or sodium!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 0.7g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 0.1g | Calories: 3.9
Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Very Good 4.5/5

After one sip of this savory pumpkin soup, you will be surprised to find it packs a little heat.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 18.4g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 5.5g | Protein: 3.8g | Calories: 124.7
Healthier Hot Wings
Very Good 4.2/5

Fried, battered, dripping sauce--hot wings are calorie bombs! But not these.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 16g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 28.8g | Calories: 223.2
Thai Chicken Coconut Soup
Very Good 4.2/5

This sweet and spicy soup is a staple of Thai takeout. Chef Meg recreated it for a fraction of the cost and sodium!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 6.4g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 22.7g | Calories: 141.5
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
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