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."

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Low fat sloppy joes that don't skimp on flavor!

Submitted by RHG2525

Large enough for two people (120 calories each)- or a filling "meal" for one... My family loves these. A great way to get your protein, dairy and fruit in one serving-- very filling! Even a friend who doesn't like cottage cheese loves this!

Submitted by OILPAINTER

I love a good sandwich, one that's so big you have to smash to fit into your mouth. This one is big on flavor, light on fat!

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When I threw this recipe together, I was actually shocked at how absolutely delicious it turned out. It's lip-tingling and packed full of flavor, with wonderful texture!. You won't even miss the deep fryer!

Submitted by SHEHEATHIE

This quick and easy meal is a hit with kids. If they can't tolerate spicy foods, reduce or omit the sriracha.

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These healthy breakfast bars provide a respectable level of protein and fiber without a ton of calories. Best of all, they can be eaten on the run. Reconfigure the "additions" to suit your fancy.... or replace the Splenda with another sweetener if you're trying to stay "au natural." This is a base recipe that can be tweaked to your taste!

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You'll forget all about beef burgers once you try these. Serve with half a pita pocket, sliced tomato, and mixed greens for a quick and tasty dinner. Salty and rich feta is mixed with lean ground turkey and Greek herbs for a juicy and delicious burgers.

Fruit is often a back-up ingredient or side dish at dinnertime, but it gets a co-starring role in this meal.

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Eat this soup cold or warm on hot summer days!

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A great chili that is perfect with cornbread muffins.

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

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Satiate your craving for chili dogs with this tasty dish.

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Simple stuffed chicken breast from 4 Ingredients

Submitted by GUEST_CHEF

I use this because I need something quick

Submitted by SALGMO

For a snack or dessert, they're good!

Submitted by FIREFLY75

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

Submitted by AMROZ123

All the flavor of bruschetta, in a mushroom!

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Cookbook creator says: Yummy! Served with brown rice day one and day 2 added a jar of sauce and made a pasta bake.

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A great recipe that is easy to make.

Submitted by SPROUT

Tzatziki is a Greek and Turkish appetizer, also used as a sauce or dip. This recipe is perfect with Mediterranean dishes or anything else on a hot summer's day.

Submitted by LOULOUB

Warm meat, gooey cheese, and grilled vegetables--what's not to love about a Philly cheese steak? How about the more than 1,600 calories in each one! This take on the classic skimps on fat but not flavor.

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Think outside the pie! This pumpkin smoothie is a sweet and healthy treat that kids will love.

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The secret to this hearty vegetarian chili is butternut squash. It holds its shape and adds a layer of flavor and sweetness.

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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 chili is packed with flavor and fiber. Make a big batch for a crowd or freeze it in single-serving containers for up to 4 months.

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Comfort food dish that always comes out moist and delicious, and in generous portions.

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The name says enough.

Submitted by PARADISE87

Fast, easy & delicious! Oh, and low cal! Perfect to get your morning started.

Submitted by HOPEIGETIT2

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!

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These tostadas are cheap and easy to make--and they're full of fiber!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

My family absolutely loves this dip. It tastes just like a BLT!

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

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a veggie filled, chicken version of mac-n-cheese

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So good, you'll think someone brought home takeout!

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This is a great dessert that's delicious when strawberries are in season.

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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.

I love this stew because it can be made from your pantry and freezer. I always keep red potatoes, turkey sausage, and beans on hand. It's great for those nights when you just don't want to brave the cold to go to the supermarket.

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Save money and increase nutrition in your burgers. The secret ingredient? Lentils!

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Removing the chicken fat and skin and adding no salt to the tasty sauce makes this chicken favorite heart-healthy.

A great classic Italian dish that your family is sure to enjoy.

Submitted by ERINAG1978

Not your average summer salad, this is a healthy take on a much higher calorie version served long ago at the Heidel House in Green Lake, WI. It works well instead of coleslaw or potato salad at a cookout or picnic.

Submitted by GOURDLADY

This is so easy, you'll be ready to eat in no time!

This one-dish meal is great for a weeknight meal or as a appetizer for a party.Serve it with steamed broccoli or a green salad.

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

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Families have gone to war over chili recipes! I love a thick, meaty chili with loads of beans and vegetables. Thankfully my family agrees!

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This is a delicious, light, refreshing dessert. It's low cal and sugar and can be made with the lite pie filling in any flavor. Note that this needs to be made the night before to soften the graham crackers.

Submitted by HOCKIMAMA

Just like Chef Meg's mom (who was from Britain) used to make!

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While Chicken Parmesan is traditionally fried, this lighter version is delightful atop a hearty green salad.

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

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

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

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

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These bite-size tacos are always a hit in our house! Have some fun with this recipe; try adding chopped chives, avocado, different varieties of beans, or red onions.

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A quick and hearty soup with plenty of spice!

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

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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.

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The perfect soup to warm your belly on a cold night or soothe you when you're sick.

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Try this dip on a toasted whole-wheat bagel at breakfast or with apple slices or whole-grain crackers for a snack. It's even good with carrots.

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This is a great recipe when the garden is overflowing.

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

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Swiss Chard grows from August thru the fall until the first hard frost. It is early November, and we still have Swiss Chard growing in our organic garden. We cut the leaves leaving most of the plant, and it grows back, over and over. We steam the leaves, freeze and put aside for winter long enjoyment. It is found at your local farmers' market and makes a great substitute for spinach leaves in many recipes. We use all organic ingredients in our swiss chard burgers.

Submitted by FRENCHYLOEB

An easy, healthy side dish

Submitted by HERCKLE

Swiss chard the garden treat that keeps on giving. Beam me up! I've got too much swiss chard!

Submitted by SCHUON

This recipe, created by Abigail Henson at the Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC, won Best Soup in the Vegetarian Times 2010 Chef's Challenge contest.

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Submitted by COCOH23

Nutritional info does not include Dreamfields Penne Rigate Pasta (adds per 3/4 cup dry: 190 calories, 1 g fat, .5g Polyunsaturated fat, 15g sodium, 5 g digestible carbs, 40% Thiamin, 20% Niacin, 40% Folate, 8% Phosphorous, 8% Copper, 10% Iron, 15% Riboflavin, 4% Vitamin B6, 2% Panthothenic Acid, and 6% Zinc)

Submitted by MRSNIX

Very good recipe to use that abundant Swiss chard from your garden.

Submitted by MISSSAVIE

Wonderful with homegrown fresh tomatoes

Submitted by MONSTRMOMI

AMAZING and fairly low carb. And totally delicious. And easy.

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Swiss Chard Rolls Stuffed with Chicken and Wild Rice. I found this on whole foods website and changed turkey to chicken

Submitted by FRAUBEHR

As a participant of a summer CSA (community supported agriculture program), we get varied produce every week. This week was Swiss chard, zucchini and tomatoes. I have alwasy wanted to try making lasagna with zucchini noodles rather than pasta. I figured this was my chance.

Submitted by EMPIERCE

This apple crisp is sweet and simple to prepare, but uses very little added sugar.

Submitted by JLCROMP

This hearty yet better-for-you dinner is perfect for a camping trip, a cookout with friends, or just dinner on a Wednesday night.

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This recipe was created for kids, but adults will crave a slice, too. I like to add hot pepper rings for the grown-ups!

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

Submitted by VEGGIEKITTY

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

Submitted by ALECSANDRA

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

Submitted by CONNIE563

An easy slow cooker recipe that the family will enjoy!

Submitted by LOSER1231

Who can resist thick, creamy decadent cheesecake? Try this low-fat version in the single serving size.

High in calcium and very yummy

Submitted by TWINMOM143

These bean cakes are yummy and great for you. Served with the salsa, it makes a very colorful and festive presentation. I serve these with a lite side salad. Plenty of protein and fiber. Even my meat loving hubby loves this meal.

Submitted by BCJL13

Very fiber-full recipe!!

Submitted by TONIBALOGNA_11

This is a really filling soup that's easy to make. Each serving is a hearty 2 cups!

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This is such a hearty savory soup--and it's vegan! The color alone should win you over. By roasting the vegetables you get a sweet smoky smell and taste.

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A hearty, healthier take on an iconic American meal.

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Yummy healthy enchiladas

Submitted by JOEMELEAGLES

Sweet and crunchy, you'll never believe these chips were made in the microwave. They'll become your new favorite savory snack.

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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

rich macaroni and cheese explodes with flavor for two-thirds of the dish's usual fat content.

Submitted by BSING46

Quick, Easy, Lowfat Dinner!

Submitted by NOVAMATER

Delicious and easy (Gluten Free too)
Can be made then frozen until ready to eat
Can be held in your hand--It is Pizza Crust you know
May make into "breadstick" shape rather than pizza crust shape

Submitted by PLATSUZIE

My dip has all the flavor of the original, but it's much easier on the waistline. I prefer to eat this "dip" with a fork or raw vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Try using an English Cut Beef Roast. It is economical and flavorful. This cut of meat comes from the shoulder or neck area of the animal.

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A healthy, mayo-free, but still delicious version of deviled eggs!

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

Butternut squash helps slim down this macaroni and cheese. You can't taste it, and it boosts the nutritional value of the dish!

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These moist pancakes are lightly spiced for the palate of my young child. If you like a bit more pizazz, you can increase the spices or add others. Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice both work nicely here.

Submitted by ANNE_SP

This is a great meal for a busy night--for some added fun, leave the forks in the cabinet and bring out the chopsticks!

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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.

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

Submitted by PBERGER3

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

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A heart-healthy one-dish meal that is made with lean top round beef, lots of vegetables, and a spicy, herb mixture.

I love this spread this over whole wheat toast for breakfast with nut butter or to thicken my fall soups. My son Josh loves it with bananas. You won't believe I didn't add any sugar!

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Hummus goes South of the Border!

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part 2 of my butternut squash fascination! This time baked the squash and then put the flesh into a colander overnight to drain. Then I mashed it, mixed in egg & flour (the exact amount of flour will vary due to humidity and wetness of the squash)and created yummy little dumpling!

Submitted by JANETMS

This tortilla soup tastes better than anything you can get at a restaurant. And it's healthy too! Don't let the long list of ingredients fool you. All you do is dump everything into the slow cooker and walk away.

Submitted by DIXIED88

Brown rice that's ready when you are--and packed with flavor

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Ditch the condensed "cream of whatever" soups and make this instead. You only need 10 minutes of hands-on cooking time for a filling yet light bowl of comforting soup.

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This is a basic but delicious french toast recipe that won't do any damage to your diet!

Submitted by ELIZABETHE01

My kids never complain about eating both beans and greens in one meal when they're served alongside rich, slow-cooked pork.

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This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest.

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Spice up an Italian classic, and have it on the table in half the time!

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This is a great recipe to use as a basis for plenty of meals!

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This is THE most popular recipe on SparkRecipes. We've added more vegetables and reduced the sodium drastically to make it even better.

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Just to clarify for the questions below:
First, YES the cream cheese is figured into the totals...if you use FULL FAT cream cheese, the fat content will be considerably higher. But low fat cream cheese really takes the fat down.

Second, I haven't ever tried it with regular Italian dressing...let me know how it turns out!

Third, I HIGHLY recommend using the low setting for cooking...it allows the juices from the chicken to really seep into the dressing.

Submitted by ORANGECOWCAT

Start before work, ready to eat later

Submitted by CHIHUAHUAMAMA

This is an adaptation of my favorite chicken tortilla soup recipe. If you have the calories to spare, make some tortilla chips in the oven to eat with the soup and top with a bit of sour cream, cheese, avocado and anything else you like! It is very flavorful on it's own, though. Be sure to use high-quality enchilada sauce, as some brands can be greasy. I like to add other veggies in sometimes, such as carrots and squash.

Submitted by OUKATIE

Very easy recipe that satisfies my craving for Chicken Parmesan.

Submitted by SRNDR46

I threw this together from what I had in my pantry at the time. With proper planning, I'd use fat-free soup and sour cream. It is delicious as-is, but fat could certainly stand to be cut.

You can put the chicken into the slow cooker while still frozen, so prep time is virtually non-existent! A great choice to throw in before bed for lunch at work or in the morning for that night's dinner.

This recipe calls for two pounds of chicken, also because it was what I had available (three large breasts), but would make a great meal with just one pound, too.

I served this along with brown rice and black beans. Tasty!

Submitted by BLUEKITTEN

This is a dish I came up with on my quest for low sodium meals for my boyfriend. I was in the mood for something Italian... it turned out very moist and flavorful. Leftovers freeze well.

Submitted by APRILDAWN678

This is great for when you have a cold and need some comfort! I'm sure it will get you feeling better in no time!

Submitted by NEWME841

Quick preparation allows me to throw this in the slow cooker before work and have dinner ready when I get home. Just add a salad.

Submitted by BETRME100

A quick-prep chicken breast recipe that gives a twist to basic barbecue chicken. I throw the chicken breasts in frozen, and serve this with baked potatoes. The sauce makes a great topping for the potatoes. To vary the flavor, try different types of barbecue sauce.

Submitted by BIGPAPABERRY

My family loves this simple but delicious gumbo recipe. We never have leftovers.

Submitted by CHELLEBELLE104

Easy dish for the crock pot.

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Submitted by CREATIVELIZA

These are a yummy treat, hard not to over indulge! I got this from the Kraft Foods website

Submitted by CSHOLL24

All the flavor you crave, in macaroni and cheese form to keep your fingers clean!

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You've barbecued ribs and you've barbecued chicken. Now it's time to try some seafood!

This soups works well with most vegetables from the garden-- experiment and use vegetables that are in season. Chef Meg was inspired to create this meal after a trip to the farmers market. Be creative and use whatever vegetables you have on hand!

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