This is a great recipe for summer, when you have a surplus of zucchini in the garden. Double or triple the batch and freeze them for quick and healthy breakfasts.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

The complex carbs and healthy fats in this dish will fill you up, and give you plenty of energy.

Submitted by MISSPENN

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

Creamy pudding makes fantastic frozen treats.

This dish is baked and flavored with a Mediterranean-style tomato, onion, and garlic sauce to make it lower in fat and salt.

By choosing a darker chocolate and fat-free evaporated milk, Chef Meg was able to cut the calories of this chocolate dip in half!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These miniature sweet potato pies feature a topping made with hazelnuts, although any nut will work.

Submitted by GMRKITTY

A low calorie delicious chili.

Submitted by ORMOMMY

This is easy to make and is very nutrious for you! Quinoa was revered by the Incas and feed it to the Warriors.

This quick Southern dish contains no added fat and very little added salt in its spicy tomato sauce.

The same great taste of the Italian favorite, but this one is good for you!

Submitted by CONNIE563

This tomato soup is so rich and thick you'll swear it's laden with cream and butter. The trick is really good tomatoes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

An interesting but tasty dessert, perfect for a cool evening.

A healthy and filling middle eastern dip! Eat it as an appetizer or snack with some pita. Why buy your hummus ready made from the store, when you can make it yourself?

Submitted by GRANT_ME_WINGS

This slimmed down version of your favorite dip is easy to make--and it's light enough for you to load up on it!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Oh, Quesadilla Explosion Salad! How I love you!
I have eaten plenty of these at Chili's and was "Oh so surprised!" to see it listed as #2 on the 10 worst restaurant salads! Number T-O-O! Too much fat, Too many calories, Too many points!

It's a salad! How can it be so bad for you?

Something had to be done! This is my response. I have also created recipes for the various ingredients used in this salad. They are named as they appear in the list of ingredients. Feel free to use them or your own. Beware the nutrition data of this salad will change if you use another version.

Submitted by LILDVA

Veggie Salsa

Submitted by MWBIRKE

A quick and delicious smoothie to satisfy that sweet tooth in a healthy way! My kids LOVE these smoothies.

Submitted by RAEBRALOP

Black beans, sweet potatoes and greens are spiced up and baked in egg roll wrappers to create burritos that are heavy on taste and light on calories. (Feel free to change this recipe with what you've got in the fridge. No sweet potatoes? Try zucchini or butternut squash. Swap kale for spinach, Swiss chard or your favorite green! Instead of black beans, try kidney, pinto or garbanzo beans.)

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A tempting dish that will delight all who consume it.

Slightly spicy chicken dish

Submitted by KSBRAZIE

For a snack or dessert, they're good!

Submitted by FIREFLY75

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

Frozen bananas rival soft serve when given a whirl in the food processor. Trust us, it's AMAZING: no fat, no cholesterol, no added sugar, just creamy and sweet bananas!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Delicious and quick, this recipe is a great way to get more fish into your healthy meal plan!

Submitted by RACHIELOO

These are SUPER easy, quick, and amazing – perfect for snacking on the go.

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

I am known for my pancakes, so trust me on this one!

Submitted by AMROZ123

A slimmed-down version of sesame chicken from PF Chang's and other Chinese restaurants.

Submitted by PISCESWOMAN87

Submitted by NANCYGEARY

This recipe is better (and better-for-you) than takeout!

Submitted by TAM101

A wonderfully yummy soup recipe that is very filling.

Submitted by JACKIE-78

This is a wonderful fish recipe that is easy to make provided you keep a watchful eye on broiling time!

Submitted by KDGAUTHIER

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

Submitted by LYZ219

Light & luscious, just right for your appetite.

Submitted by LOVE2COOK

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Lean and versatile, this recipe is the little black dress of your healthy recipe arsenal. Cook this roast on a Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week. We used no salt, just pepper for a truly flavorful roast.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Chef Meg's Beef Roast becomes a full dinner, complete with two servings of vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This "Spinach & Avocado Cannellini Bean Hummus" is what would happen if hummus and guacamole mated!

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

Bake these over the weekend, and enjoy throughout the week for breakfast or a snack.

Yummy chicken noodle soup - great for those cold winter days!

Submitted by RAINBOWCHARMER

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

A much quicker version of the Italian classic; less time, but no less taste.

Submitted by VEGGIEKITTY

These burritos can be made ahead of time, individually frozen, then heated for a fast meal.

Submitted by MINDCRUSHER1376

This is an amazing salsa best made with fresh ingredients.

Submitted by BILLIEBUNNY19

Making homemade peanut butter is easy, as long as you have a good blender or food processor.

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

Submitted by JENNLOVE

A great meal on a cold day!

Submitted by SAUGADREZ

An easy snack everyone can enjoy!

Submitted by LUZYPE

A guiltless dinner favorite that's sure to please!

A homemade sauce, great for pasta.

Submitted by BESWEET

Like lasagna without noodles, but packed with vegetables

Submitted by MADQWEEN

Great served with our Chili Lime Tortilla Chips.

Great on whole-wheat crackers or even toast.

A low fat and cholesterol free dessert.

Submitted by DAZY7997

A delicious addition to any meal or by itself.

Submitted by CYRUSFAMILY

A great side dish for many main courses.

Submitted by ZUZKA1

A double-hitter: Each portion has almost two servings of vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A sweet dish of sauteed summer vegetables, guaranteed to make your mouth water!

Submitted by LOVERMINE

A lovely egg dish that highlights all the flavors of late spring. This dish can be made ahead of time and served room temperature. Perfect for brunch or even a light lunch!

Submitted by RICKIEBETH

Don't run out the door without breakfast! Grab a portable, delcious, and nutritious breakfast cookie.

Submitted by COFFEEBEANS

This chili recipe has a unique ingredient, by adding pumpkin (you never know it's there) you add more vitamins and fiber.

Submitted by LONGWAY2GO

A great dish for Sunday brunch.

Submitted by STACISHU

Very rich and low-cal; a perfect side dish for any occasion.

Submitted by EMMJAE

This deceptively rich dessert offers a refreshing minty contrast to a grilled dinner.

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

These bite-sized morsels are so savory and juicy they will explode in your mouth. Roasting them adds a depth and richness that transforms ordinary cooked vegetables into something elegant.

Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

A zesty way to prepare a traditional cheesecake.

Submitted by TRISHN222

A great side dish or main course!

Submitted by GERRYD8784

From the Amateur Gourmet.com

Submitted by MAINERK8

Cool, refreshing, and great for you!

A light fruity and nutty salad!

Submitted by ~GOT2MOVE2LOSE~

A cholesterol-free classic Italian vegetable soup brimming with fiber-rich beans, peas, and carrots.

A wonderful mix of sweet, tart and tangy. A great addition to any dark green salad mix.

Submitted by ELDERBEAVER

This smoothie is loaded with antioxidants!

Using brown rice will give you lasting energy.

Ready in just 20 minutes.

Healthy toppings make this decorative dish full of nutrients.

Submitted by PAMALA3

This quick and healthy snack takes minutes to prepare! And as a bonus, it's an easy way to get the kids to eat their vegetables.

Submitted by MATCM81

This recipe creates its own thin crust and can easily be made vegan.

Submitted by STILLFLYIN

A sweet, light salad.

Submitted by PROWESS64

Strawberries, toasted almonds, and tangy dressing make this refreshing salad my VERY favorite salad to eat alone or with a meal! At 70 calories for a 1 cup serving it is awesome!

Submitted by MDSHEPARD

With this dish you get a serving of fruit in every portion. Dice the orange if you prefer smaller pieces and�if you�re feeling creative�use a vegetable peeler to create curls of orange zest.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Submitted by CANDICEELAM

Easy, tasty, good-for-you dessert!

Buck tradition this Thanksgiving and forgo standard pumpkin pie. Instead, whip up a smooth, spicy and low-calorie flan.

Submitted by DISTENDASI

Submitted by PCREIGHTON

Family recipe passed to me from my grandmother

Submitted by SUPERTROUPERJEN

Yummy, Easy Chicken Dinner the family will love!!!

Submitted by SONNY912

This salad uses fresh spinach and seasonal berries. It tastes good and is very healthy.

Submitted by KARLYOH

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.

Instead of a whole pie, try making bite-size tarts. The diminutive desserts cook quicker and are automatically portion controlled. Plus, they're easier to make for a crowd, and there's no need for a fork and plate.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

The dressing makes the fruit an extra-sweet treat.