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(62 Recipes) Created by STEPHYKAY11
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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 Carbs: 16.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 80.1
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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
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This light recipe is great for lunch, supper, or both. It serves eight, so cook once and eat twice! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 24.6g | Fat: 8.8g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 15.5g | Calories: 230.7
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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. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 40.9g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 31.1g | Calories: 349.8
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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 Carbs: 27g | Fat: 5.6g | Fiber: 7.5g | Protein: 11.2g | Calories: 197.3
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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 Carbs: 18g | Fat: 10.2g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 24.8g | Calories: 271
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This is a great recipe when the garden is overflowing. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 17.3g | Fat: 0.8g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 77.3
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My kids never complain about eating both beans and greens in one meal when they're served alongside rich, slow-cooked pork. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 11.7g | Fat: 15.6g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 25.9g | Calories: 285.9
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Tasty and Nutritious Submitted by FLYAWAYFREE Carbs: 1g | Fat: 3.9g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 27.7g | Calories: 156.3
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Try this inexpensive and fresh version of a chicken casserole--no need for processed soups or sauces! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 36.1g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 8.8g | Protein: 27.9g | Calories: 320.6
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This is a great recipe to use as a basis for plenty of meals! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 19.8g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 29.7g | Calories: 225.4
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Tostada means toasted in Spanish, and in this simple recipe, Chef Meg makes a crunchy, crispy, chewy, cheesy tostada using leftovers from her Slow Cooker Provencal Chicken and Beans dish. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 24.6g | Fat: 8.6g | Fiber: 5.3g | Protein: 21.2g | Calories: 262.7
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Turn leftovers into a tasty movie night meal. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 15.6g | Fat: 8.8g | Fiber: 3.5g | Protein: 12.6g | Calories: 189.5
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Fresh and juicy during spring and summer months, strawberries are delicious when combined with tender spinach and crunchy toasted almonds. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 6.3g | Fat: 15.1g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 162.2
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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. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 22.9g | Fat: 12.5g | Fiber: 6.4g | Protein: 32.4g | Calories: 331.8
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Serve these fruit kebabs at your next party. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 9.3g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 0.9g | Calories: 42.1
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Chef Meg lowered the fat and calories in this member-submitted recipe, which contains two servings of cooked vegetables per portion! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 13.3g | Fat: 10.9g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 22.7g | Calories: 237.3
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Most pasta salads are heavy on the pasta and light on everything else. This version, which can be served warm or cold, includes a hefty portion of vegetables--both spinach and tomatoes. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 33g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 12g | Calories: 267.1
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An Italian favorite gets a below the border twist. Chef Meg made just a few tweaks before giving this one her seal of approval! She adds the spices early in cooking to help boost flavor and added a full pound of turkey for a more filling meal. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 29.2g | Fat: 14.1g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 47.7g | Calories: 413.7
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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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Just to clarify for the questions below: Submitted by ORANGECOWCAT Carbs: 24.2g | Fat: 10.3g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 41.7g | Calories: 368.7
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This recipe makes quite a bit, so you can take half of the remaining chicken mixture and sauce and make soup. See "sour cream chicken enchilada soup" that I also submitted. Submitted by SKEYDOO Carbs: 40.1g | Fat: 12.4g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 31.7g | Calories: 392.1
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This recipe came from the chicken enchilada recipe I submitted earlier. I didn't need to make that many chicken enchiladas, so I made this up to make a slightly different meal. I used the remaining sauce from the chicken enchilada recipe, then added the remaining chicken and added the chicken broth. Submitted by SKEYDOO Carbs: 16.3g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 14.1g | Calories: 153.1
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Chicken that's easy to make and low calorie. Submitted by KAMEL622 Carbs: 21.4g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 16.5g | Calories: 159.2
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Technically this is a crustless quiche, but the addition of flour makes for a delicious crusty bottom and sides. Submitted by JENNLOVE Carbs: 13.3g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 10.1g | Calories: 132.9
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A great recipe that is easy to make. Submitted by SPROUT Carbs: 8.2g | Fat: 9.2g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 13.6g | Calories: 168
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Stuffed green bell peppers from Mom's recipe..a great Sunday meal! Submitted by EVERLASTINGGOO Carbs: 14.4g | Fat: 5.6g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 16.4g | Calories: 171.1
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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
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Submitted by FEELINFROGGY1 Carbs: 19.2g | Fat: 2.4g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 16g | Calories: 164.6
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This traditional Mexican sauce is spicy and goes well with Chef Meg's Cocoa-Crusted Pork Tenderloin. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 8.6g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 2.1g | Calories: 42.3
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Easy and good. Submitted by MASHELDON Carbs: 6.9g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 93.7
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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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I found this recipe on SP and added my own spin to it. It's very good, and the servings are large! Submitted by STEPH2003 Carbs: 16g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 11.4g | Calories: 169.7
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Serve as a side dish or over pasta or rice as a main dish. Submitted by QUABBIN Carbs: 26.9g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 9.2g | Protein: 7.5g | Calories: 144.1
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Submitted by CHANCES Carbs: 36.9g | Fat: 1.1g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 11g | Calories: 195.7
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This healthy, colorful dish will have you out of the kitchen in no time. Submitted by TABBYKAT75 Carbs: 22.1g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 18.7g | Calories: 177.8
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A great side dish for dinner or a wonderful breakfast alternative. Submitted by IGUANAMOMMA Carbs: 7g | Fat: 6.8g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 9.7g | Calories: 128.6
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Simply the best Moussaka, you would never know it is vegetarian!! Submitted by KAITY-V-B Carbs: 20.7g | Fat: 5.8g | Fiber: 6.1g | Protein: 12.5g | Calories: 174.7
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Quick, Easy, Lowfat Dinner! Submitted by NOVAMATER Carbs: 4.8g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 12.3g | Calories: 71
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Submitted by DSTYLES43 Carbs: 32.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 123
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The perfect way to make mashed potatoes for a family gathering. Can be partially prepared aheaad of time and finished the day of the gathering. Holds well for extended periods of time if you stir periodically to avoid drying around the edges. As a bonus, this version is lower in calories and fats than the traditional version. Submitted by DOWN2SEXY Carbs: 16.8g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 3.5g | Calories: 84.7
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Low-cal, low-fat and great with Italian pasta dishes and garlic chicken pizza Submitted by DORIGIRL Carbs: 5g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 10.7g | Calories: 76.6
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only 181 calories a serving, this can replace garlic and olive oil spaghetti. Plus, bonus- it qualifies are your veggies! Submitted by MERIGOOD Carbs: 14.5g | Fat: 14.5g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 181.4
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Easy to Make and healthy Submitted by MREIMANN Carbs: 11.3g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 5.8g | Calories: 67.3
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Healthy alternative to cabbage rolls Submitted by CHATTYCATHY2 Carbs: 14.3g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 9.9g | Calories: 153.1
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Submitted by SCAR32 Carbs: 16g | Fat: 9.2g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 8.2g | Calories: 175.5
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LOW-CAL full dinner!!! A favorite amongst my 2 y/o as well!! I promise this is the BEST chicken divan and I didnt cut the fat in this recipe, but you can subsitute for low cal parmesan and fat fee mayo- but its still low-cal with all the good stuff!! Submitted by VASIESMA Carbs: 21.6g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 16.8g | Calories: 193.3
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This sauce is great on pasta, chicken and sandwiches. Submitted by JLPNURSE Carbs: 3g | Fat: 17.3g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 3.8g | Calories: 177.1
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Using brown rice will give you lasting energy. Carbs: 23.5g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 4.5g | Calories: 137.5
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When looking for something stunning to serve at the next spring or summer gathering, try this quick and easy fruit pizza. It makes a delicious, refreshing dessert and a colorful centerpiece. Carbs: 39g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 5.1g | Calories: 247.6
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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 Carbs: 7.6g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 10.5g | Calories: 148.8
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A fun pie for St Patricks day or ANY day! Submitted by NIGHTSKYSTAR Carbs: 11.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 0.1g | Calories: 135.2
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Take pita bread to a crunchy new level. Carbs: 17.8g | Fat: 5.3g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 126
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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
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Awesome when you let it marinate over night! Submitted by CALLIE25 Carbs: 33.3g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 54.7g | Calories: 379.1
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Chicken fajitas with lots of vegetables and a delicious flavor from the addition of spices, garlic, cilantro and lime. Pairs well with tortillas and pico de gallo. Submitted by NIGHTINGALE77 Carbs: 5g | Fat: 2.7g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 63.4
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Prize winning green tomatoe that will add some Feista to any party! Submitted by BGGARDEN Carbs: 5.1g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 0.9g | Calories: 27.3
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Submitted by MISSJCISRUNNING Carbs: 29.8g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 3.8g | Protein: 3g | Calories: 189.2
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A great combination of meat, vegetables and whole grains for a great healthy comfort food. Submitted by ANEW50 Carbs: 10.4g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 10.3g | Calories: 106.8
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Use all chickpeas if you don't have fava beans. If you use canned beans, the sodium levels will be higher so omit the salt. Submitted by SP_STEPF Carbs: 15.2g | Fat: 4.7g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 4.3g | Calories: 99.7
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